FASTBACK340 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 No doubt John can build. All the body splicing & finishing are incredible. To take so many different pieces and make them flow takes talent. Not my taste as far a subject matter either, but still an incredible undertaking. And I noticed some other updates sure to please. Nice job John. You go where most of us can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 paint couldn't be any better John!! looking forward to the flames and the clear will just make it pop!! beautiful man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 LOVIN' the progress John. The paint looks great. Will you be laying down any clear over the pink before doing the flames? Wish I could see it in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gui_tarzan Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Just curious, is there a reason the engine is sitting in there at such a severe angle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 LOVIN' the progress John. The paint looks great. Will you be laying down any clear over the pink before doing the flames? Wish I could see it in person. Hi Dave.......yes ,I did........it makes the masking easier with a smooth surface and for me makes the flame job result better........thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Just curious, is there a reason the engine is sitting in there at such a severe angle? Just curious, is there a reason the engine is sitting in there at such a severe angle? Yes,I messed up again.........it is a a very severe angle......thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 John your body work is amazing! With all those different lines to cover and there is no evidence of any of it! Just magnificent! Love the way you accented the lines on the body with a slightly darker pink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gui_tarzan Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I think the concept is cool, I just wondered. I've had to modify crossmembers and swap oil pans to get some custom projects to fit right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 John... with all the extensive body work you did on this (and on other models of yours), do you ever see any evidence of the seams on the finished models after a while? Do you ever get any kind of shrinking or seam lines showing up after several months? Do you use 2-part putty? What about glue? How do you glue up all the various bits and pieces? How long do you let everything dry after finishing the body mods but before paint? I bet a lot of guys would love to know your secrets. I'd be afraid to do that much body work... with my luck things would start to show under the paint after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) John... with all the extensive body work you did on this (and on other models of yours), do you ever see any evidence of the seams on the finished models after a while? Do you ever get any kind of shrinking or seam lines showing up after several months? Do you use 2-part putty? What about glue? How do you glue up all the various bits and pieces? How long do you let everything dry after finishing the body mods but before paint? I bet a lot of guys would love to know your secrets. I'd be afraid to do that much body work... with my luck things would start to show under the paint after a while. I don`t like to step anybody's shoes...........Dr. Cranky and Don Yost have books and CD`s for sale in MCM on how to prep. and paint........the are professionals ........I am not........I am still learning .......so I feel they would give a better recommendation and advice.........thanks Edited March 10, 2013 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Fantastic paint John, I cannot wait for round two! G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 John, this is a first class build!! Think you could show us how you set up to fog the darker pink lines on the body? It just looks sooo good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Just speechless great body work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughn Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) ShaZamm John !!! As usual....Fantastic build !!! You never cease to amaze me with your courage to go out on a limb with builds of this caliber ! And to have the fortitude to withstand all the hupala. And continue on in your own zone !! ( I had to catch up from page 14 ) I am really surprised at the way your thread was side tracked. I thought this was a forum for modelers to have fun,share ideas,compliment and take constructive criticism with dignity. And you have. Afterall...these are just plastic models and really do'nt expect to really run. As I have always said.....your work is highly regarded as some of the best around !! Lookin foward to the finished deal. Edited March 11, 2013 by vaughn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 ShaZamm John !!! As usual....Fantastic build !!! You cease to amaze me with your courage... You mean "you never cease to amaze me"... If he ceased to amaze you, that means he stopped amazing you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob McKee Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 That paint job sure came out great John. Geeze, the entire build is looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughn Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 (edited) You mean "you never cease to amaze me"... If he ceased to amaze you, that means he stopped amazing you. Sorry about that Harry...my deepest apologies for forgetting "Never". I am sure John understood . Geeez !! Edited March 11, 2013 by vaughn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Stunning paint work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 (edited) Hello......thank you all for the kind comments.......I really do appreciate them........just a small up-date.......I attached the radiator hoses and the fuel line.......I also painted the skull head with some weathering.........and hand drawn Tribal design like on the 1:1 car........the tap will come out of the mouth........thanks for looking. Edited March 11, 2013 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 How did you get the lettering on the ignition wires? Are they aftermarket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Cool stuff John. I see the valve covers are different too. Nice job on those too. Really looking forward to seeing this person next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown03SVT Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 How did you get the lettering on the ignition wires? Are they aftermarket? X2... WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Stunning. John I meant to ask but was rendered silent. When you fogged the pink onto the panel lines, did you use a fine tip on the AB? G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Cool stuff John. I see the valve covers are different too. Nice job on those too. Really looking forward to seeing this person next month. Hi Brad........thanks.......I should have this finished in a couple of weeks.......see you in April X2... WOW Hi Eric.......they are "Pro Tech" plug wires and I added HO scale decal #/lettering ........from the train store by my house.......thanks. Stunning. John I meant to ask but was rendered silent. When you fogged the pink onto the panel lines, did you use a fine tip on the AB? G Hi wayne.......I used the #1 fine tip from my Paache single action airbrush...........thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Gee wiz. Let it go already. You are both terrific builders, can't we leave it at that ? It has nothing to do with the quality of the builders. I'm just curious. Those of us who pointed it out were deemed to be so wrong to do so last week? Now that the matter has been corrected we aren't allowed to inquire as to why? So much was made by other forum members as to why it was absolutely not an issue and that no one would notice, and it was stated it was too late to be able to fix them. What changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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