Dr. Cranky Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 I had to repair a couple of spots, but I remasked and shot more paint--it's the beauty of working with planets and space, you can always re-arrange things! This thing has a few layers on paint on it, as you can imagine, including some pearlized grey . . . around the framed borders. I'm going to let it sit over night and see if any other ideas come to me before I clear this . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Wow ! excellent paint work so far Virgil, certainly going to look real good in direct sun light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kustom Rodder Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Doc the way this van is turning out which is great i hope your plannig on building another one or three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Amazing paint work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Thanks, I think it's going to really sparkle in the sun. I'm letting it sit over night because I'm hoping to get a couple more ideas. I really like the name VAN-PYRE, but it's got a space theme and that has nothing to do with vampires, so I'll either have to change the name to something bland like SPACE VAN, or add something to the paint job. I sealed all the graphic work with a nice coat of clear so I can still work on it without risking ruining what I have already . . . we'll see. Maybe I'll have a Nyquil induced dream that will help it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Hey Nice Job Virgil on this paint job, Um got a question though, Is there someone holding you at gun point in your work shop making you paint shiny now? somethings outta place here I havent seen any rust in the last few builds. Tell the truth is the "Old man" (Don Yost) holding the wife hostage? We may be able to help you Bro. LOL! Great job Doc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Rom, thanks, actually just have been in a shiny sort of mood. I finished the year with quite a few rusty jobs, and then started 2011 with a couple more, so I needed to swing back and enjoy a few shiny paint jobs. Don't worry, eventually I will get too tired and stressed with these shiny paint jobs and come on back. The only way Donn can hold me hostage is if he keeps feeding me these Primanti Bros. sandwiches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 In no way shape or form would I take someone's wife as a hostage .... I have enough women in my life , thank you very much ! Lmao ! As for the gloss .... One at a time , one at a time , it just keeps creepin' into the soul and don't let go ! Psst ! Hey Doc , look what's in this greasy brown bag ! Mmmmmn! Primantis! Smells so delicious ! Lol ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Man, I'd have about five of those sandwiches right about now, with the fries tacked in them for good measure. I also happened to buy the best chocolates in your town, Donn. I guess people in Pittsburgh sure do know how to eat. My other favorite sandwich places is on the West Coast at Phillipe's, roast beef with dip. Oh man . . . I am salivatin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 You can see the PEARL EX sparkle on this side . . . I wanted to have a mechanical/psychedelic look to it Whoa Dude...Far Out Man...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Hey doc the van looks great! You've made some real progress, when's the last time I came on here, haha. You make more progress having the flu then I do on a good day, haha, looks good all smoothed. I'm excited to see it all finished, any plans for the interior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Doc, Believe it or not , I found a place that has even better sandwiches , same premise , better ingredients ! Mike , Nice photo work ! Doc's blue Cobra graced the shop for a day or so . The difference between the photos and it sitting in front of you ? Light years ! The color dance is just plain nuts when it is viewed in person ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Whoa Dude...Far Out Man...... I don't know how you do that, Mike, but you got the bling to pop through. And to think that only has one coat of clear on there. I can't wait to get 3 or 4 more on there and get it really shiny. I still have to add a few more graphics though. I'm feeling it now . . . stay tuned in for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Doc, Believe it or not , I found a place that has even better sandwiches , same premise , better ingredients ! Mike , Nice photo work ! Doc's blue Cobra graced the shop for a day or so . The difference between the photos and it sitting in front of you ? Light years ! The color dance is just plain nuts when it is viewed in person ! Thanks, Donn. I can't wait for it to get back here to the Lab-RAT-ory so that I can wrap it up and move on . . . I don't know how you paint so many cars, but I get a little loopy after a while. I feel like I've been swimming a vat of gloss paint for the last month. Lining 'em up one build at a time . . . saving some for a rainy day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Hey doc the van looks great! You've made some real progress, when's the last time I came on here, haha. You make more progress having the flu then I do on a good day, haha, looks good all smoothed. I'm excited to see it all finished, any plans for the interior? Thanks, Jason. Nah, no interior on this one, but there will be a groovy curtain behind the seats . . . maybe the next one I will remove the top so that I can build an interior and show it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I don't know how you do that, Mike, but you got the bling to pop through. And to think that only has one coat of clear on there. I can't wait to get 3 or 4 more on there and get it really shiny. I still have to add a few more graphics though. I'm feeling it now . . . stay tuned in for more. I just found what you put in the picture... It really takes me longer to upload to PB than to tweak the pictures. What the extra clear will do is give it depth....MORE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) Woohoo Doc lookin really good i can hear Deep Purples space truckin song playing clearly with this one gonna be sweet. You and Me both Mike, I can just hear this thumping from inside that box now Edited March 8, 2012 by Joe Handley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) This van is single handedly going to bring back the 70s. I have to confess I like it a lot more than VANTASY . . . but I think having both is a good thing. I meant the Revell kit, NOT my model. LOL! Although suddenly I have a new for it: BONG! Da BONG VAN! I like it! Edited March 8, 2012 by Dr. Cranky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Mike , Nice photo work ! Doc's blue Cobra graced the shop for a day or so . The difference between the photos and it sitting in front of you ? Light years ! The color dance is just plain nuts when it is viewed in person ! Thanks , I well know. I met Doc and saw his sweeet Mercs and the reptile 32 with water droplets up close and I had to see if I could bring out the good Dr's work...pictures do not always tell the truth...the story mabey........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Thanks, Mike. Well, you'll be happy to know that the bling is on this van now. Tomorrow I will shoot it with 3 coats of DuPont Clear, then sand and buff and spit shine, and I am ready to finish building it. Got all the parts cleaned up on the chassis and interior and will have it in primer some time tomorrow. We'll see how this one will look in the sun. Thanks for all the comments and supports, folks. I appreciate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Z Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Doc, the paint work on this is BEAUTIFUL!!! How about coming up here to the cold part of the country and painting my 1:1 and trailers... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar68 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Far out! Speechless is what I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Very cool Virgil. I can't wait to see it cleared and some outdoor shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kustom Rodder Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Doc diggin the name for your van.Good vid on Deep purple Joe the 70s were good times no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Awesome work Doc... as usual! You truly have a gift. Now that I have an airbrush, I'm going to have to watch some of your videos for tips on using it. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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