The Creative Explorer Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 I clearcoated the floorpan, so I could also work on the suspension I really like how this skull came to live with the frontsuspension on his head The back suspension is a very weak link of this kit, very fragile and with a lot of tolerances, I seriously hope it will hold the car on it's feet when ready. The finished backseat in the body, I really like the look of it. It almost looks like some sort of Alcantara. And two early mock-up pictures of how the car sits at the moment, it starts to look promising and it really comes together now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Yowser ! How cool is that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Very cool. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 very cool !! btw did you use like that white medical tape on your seats ?? and then painted it ? asking because i did that ounse and it looks so similair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 The concept, the workmanship, the results - all amazing! I also admire your ability to overcome the obstacles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Thanks guys! @Richard; no I simply used paper tissues, made them whet, draped them onto the seat and used water thinned acrylics to give it it's rough look. After a week of polishing, 2 hours per evening, I finally got the body in a decent way. So, that means that it is on to final assembly and detailling at last. I started with giving the doors a nice look to it with flocking. What you didn't knew, was a suprise inside the doors. before adding the doorpanels, I airbrushed the inside of the doors with some more skulls, but tucked away And work on the engine continued; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 I added chromed valvecovers Replaced the molded in throttle bars and added throttle return springs And finally some preview pictures, needless to say that it sits too high as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Most likely the final update, I hope to get'r done tomorrow or friday, just in time for the Nationals on saturday. Work has been mostly limited to detailling and fixing weak fitments, the car has some issues with a weak construction, which appeared after installing all the wheels. The car couldn't sit on it's own axles. I added some air filters on the carbs. Using mesh that I formed over a round object, Giving it a realistic appearance. The front end got a horizontal bar for installing the headlights on, to prevent the Kubelrod would have that typical volksrod appearance. And while playing with some left over parts, I had a fun idea. In the spirit of the Moon gastanks on the front axle with some hotrods, I am using the jerrycan as a gastank for the Kübel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 The decal for the speedometer is a bit weird, it is pointing to 100km/h, which is a bit unrealistic, giving it is on display. I installed exhausts on the back end and taillights. This will be the new pointer for the speedometer. Which looks a whole lot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 I installed the windshield And the headlights. Tomorrow it is time for final assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjeff Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 WOW real cool stuff!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 This is a very cool and interesting build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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