John Teresi Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) Hello.......some of you might know me as being crazy?.......but,this will be my first attempt at a Nascar build........I am always picking up kits for extra parts........this AMT Bobby Allison Matador kit is complete.......but,I am going to use some parts from the Earnhart kits.......to up date the Matador my way........the Matador will have the same paint scheme.......I like to build kits for myself...... in the end it may not be correct or accurate but.......it will be the way I like it........when I bought the Allison Matador the hood was glued to the body.......I opened up the hood and trunk and doors.......the doors are opened because I want to show detail into the interior.......I told you I was crazy .......hope you follow along .......I think I have some good ideas. Edited June 30, 2011 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Can't wait, John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadhawg Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Yes, I'll be watching this one too. Maybe I can learn something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Crazy? I like crazy! I'll be keeping an eye on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 Hello.......I am just about finished with the Mock-Up........added fender flares........modified Dale Earnhardt chassis and roll bar to fit Bobby Allison Matador.......filled in side vents.....modified front grill.......thank`s for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 This one is going to be cool. With your talents, this will be the best AMC Matador, I've seen in this scale... Really great job so far, can't wait to see more. It's very interesting to see, how this turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boreham Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) cool theme.... Love the ole NASCAR's Edited June 9, 2011 by Boreham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 This would look cool in a garage diorama with the doors off, like it was under construction/repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Coyote Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Hello John ......... glad to see you over here in the "roundy-roundy" world ......... beautiful start on the Matador .......... I'm sure your racing Nash will be as spectacular as your drag builds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janne Herajärvi Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Interesting project. I like these old nascars. This sure will going to be another winner from you workbench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Moved here to "On the Workbench" per John's request. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTMust Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 OK... Gonna put my foot in my mouth. Your work is amazing John... so by no means a criticism.... but isn't the Matador 1/25 scale and the Revell Nascars 1/24? Can't help thinking those tires look a little big for the body. Maybe the AMT 1/25 scale Nascar wheels and tires would work better? Or maybe those are the Matador wheels and tires and the camera makes them look bigger? Or maybe..... I'll just shut up and watch the progress.... Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer81 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Ohh, oh, oh, oh...... Now my head hurts. I tried to envision the finished product, finished to your usual level of detail... The detail level caused a caranial overload... :P I am so looking forward to this one! Mr. Teresi, you are a wizard! We await the outcome with bated breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Gotta love the pants on the crew in Boreham's last photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer81 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Or maybe..... I'll just shut up and watch the progress.... Tony Friend, just sit down with the rest of us, open a frosty beverage of your choosing, and enjoy the show. It's gonna be a good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Already a tenfold improvement over the original kit! The extra updated NASCAR parts will look awesome in this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sak Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTMust Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Friend, just sit down with the rest of us, open a frosty beverage of your choosing, and enjoy the show. It's gonna be a good one! Got it! Enough said! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novadose71 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Gotta love the pants on the crew in Boreham's last photo! Yeppers:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S. Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Looking good so far. Doesn't matter if it's accurate or period correct, John; if you're building it, I'm watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Hello......chassis is painted H.O.K. white with clear coat.......part of the roll cage is installed ..........I used medical tape for the padding on the roll bar and hand painted acrylic flat black......wheels have been painted alclad and tires weathered.......modified dash and wired.......scratch built seat.....I need to install 'Pro Tech" 5 point seat belt harness......thank`s for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron a.k.a. Grouchy Pants Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 As usual your work is fantastic!!!! Your detail work, especially with the smaller and smallest of stuff is mind blowing. I havent been at model building for very long. But hopefully one day I can detail that nice. Im looking forward to seeing another one of your builds. The aluminum (if thats what it is, it looks like it) is a real cool touch around your gauges too. Thanks Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket45 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Really nice work so far on it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I'm not a NASCAR fan, but I'll closely watch anything that you build. As usual, outstanding detail work. I can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 That is some dash, John!! Love what you are doing with this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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