Jantrix Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Okay body panels are primered. I'll throw some flat black tomorrow. This is my pal Zuzu, my constant workshop companion. We rescued him from some pretty lousy conditions & poor health and he's never stopped showing us how much he appreciates it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Quick update. The body is in flat black tonight. I'm going to let that cure for at least a couple three days because I will have a lot of masking to do for the mural and if I peel up paint with my masking I'm going to scream like a little girl, throw myself to the floor and throw a tantrum. And no one wants to see that. I still have some engine work to do, my rum barrel, my pirates chest, my skeleton. Not to mention the mural designs which I will draw on paper first. ALSO- IF ANYONE HAS A BEER STEIN SHIFTER FROM THE TOM DANIELS BEER TRUCK, I'D LIKE TO GET MY HANDS ON TWO. WHAT USE IS A BARREL OF RUM WITHOUT A MUG TO DRINK IT FROM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnickel Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Really liking this build! Can't wait to see the progress. Keep it up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Rob, the November show in Pinellis Park is the Southlandz Swap Meet & model show. Frank & Gail are the show promoters, Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Quick update. The body is in flat black tonight. I'm going to let that cure for at least a couple three days because I will have a lot of masking to do for the mural and if I peel up paint with my masking I'm going to scream like a little girl, throw myself to the floor and throw a tantrum. And no one wants to see that. I still have some engine work to do, my rum barrel, my pirates chest, my skeleton. Not to mention the mural designs which I will draw on paper first. ALSO- IF ANYONE HAS A BEER STEIN SHIFTER FROM THE TOM DANIELS BEER TRUCK, I'D LIKE TO GET MY HANDS ON TWO. WHAT USE IS A BARREL OF RUM WITHOUT A MUG TO DRINK IT FROM? you might be in luck! i think i have one of those...........lemme go look. bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fine89 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 really cool build! I have seen a few built on this site and might have to make the 49 my next model. Can't wait to see the mural! what about a peg leg shifter or a hook? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) Rob, the November show in Pinellis Park is the Southlandz Swap Meet & model show. Frank & Gail are the show promoters, Al Yep, I'll be there. I was last year too. you might be in luck! i think i have one of those...........lemme go look. Yippee! Edited May 1, 2012 by Jantrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 I'm also kicking around the idea of trying a shrunken head to dangle from the rear view mirror. I need to find a small skull, any ideas? what about a peg leg shifter or a hook? lol It's a column shift. But I do plan on having an ornamental skull there on the tranny hump and a golden cup holder too if I can get a cup or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Rob, this is great! I also missed this the first time around. Love the creativity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Rob, try finding a hotwheels Rigor motor (I think) its like a coffin shaped altered. It has two skulls, be about the perfect size for what you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans Am Erik Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Sweet build, are you going to put cannons on this thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan30 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 really cool build! I have seen a few built on this site and might have to make the 49 my next model. Can't wait to see the mural! what about a peg leg shifter or a hook? lol I feel the same way, I need to run out and get one STAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 Sweet build, are you going to put cannons on this thing? No I think that would be carrying the theme a little too far. And besides, there no room for something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Hey, Rob? Where did this one go???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Chuck it is #2 on my hit parade of WIP's. I have just relocated and got my first model out on the new bench. I'm still having styling issues with the front seats. Nothing I've come up with seems to fit that over the top interior. On the body, my first goal will be to cut a Jolly Roger stencil and get it on the trunk, then I'll start masking for the treasure map mural. I finally have a great place to build and paint so I expect to get a lot done over the next few months. Thanks for keeping me honest and its nice to know people are wanting to see the work. More soon. ALSO- IF ANYONE HAS A BEER STEIN SHIFTER FROM THE TOM DANIELS BEER TRUCK, I'D LIKE TO GET MY HANDS ON TWO. WHAT USE IS A BARREL OF RUM WITHOUT A MUG TO DRINK IT FROM? Yep still need those. Edited October 16, 2012 by Jantrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 thats a cool little rum runner rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Like the Merc Rob. Keep it up man. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanesteele240 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Cool beans on the pup. I have a bag of bones that some worthless punk abandoned in my neighborhood now. Trying to get some meat back on her and get her healthy. I apply named her bonez. Cant stand a so called humans that abuses a pet. She already shows she loves it at my house. Love the build. I am grinning like a idiot following it Edited October 16, 2012 by lanesteele240 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Austin Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Don't know how I missed this one, but I LOVE IT. Have been thinking of doing something like this for a long time now. Loving it! Edited October 16, 2012 by Del Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 this merc is way cool Rob! very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluhead Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 That cabin is cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Thanks very much for the atta-boys guys. I've got an idea to use the kit bench seat after all. We'll see how it pans out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 I have finally come up with a front seat that I think works for this build, Surprisingly its the kit bench seat. I cut out the center and added the red silk. Painting the rest black then the red insert was glued back in. The gold piping finished it off. The interior is finally done. I'll add some additional details but the road block is past. Time to start work on the graphics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Pretty cool interior you built there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny1973 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Nice detail on the interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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