Dominik Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 (edited) Hallo buddies, perhaps, you remember at my 60' Impala, that i showed you time ago. While i am searching the net, i found a manufactur, who builds unique boats, that looks like the towing vehikle. For example i saw a 59' Impala and a 57' Bel Air. While i saw this, my brain get a "klick" to do it the same way. So..i grab the Hemi Hydro (Revell #H-1312) from the shelf and a 60' Impala out of my trash. Cut the Impalabody at the B-pillar and bashed both together. Dashboard and "trunklid" is scratchbuilt. Much sanding and putty needed, a lot of nerves and gray hear lost. dont know, how often i took filler to check the work. dont know, how often i sanded it. The easier part was to to the same paintjob like the Impala. Sure, that the trailer became taillights and a working winch. here is the result. 1960er Impala Custom mit Custom Hemi Hydro Some pictures from both together: Note to the Impala. The hitch is inserted, not glued. Perhaps, the boat gets another towing vehicle. Edited August 9, 2012 by Dominik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 Here some pictures from the boat himselfs: Screw and rudder are completed in the meantime: ...and the Impala gets is front emblem: Thank you for take a look, comments and critism is always welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil-east Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 that's awesome, a great idea executed brilliantly ! good work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Beautiful combination. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Very sharp. Cool idea, they look great together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Now that is just plain cool ! Excellent idea , and well executed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Thats build is awsume, excellent combo...great ldea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Sumner Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 That is SO cool! Have never seen the hydro modified in that manner...good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbs Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 great idea and execution!!! just plaiin nice all the way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 That came out great. Is the boats engine visable under the rear deck ? Like this a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 lmagineeriing at it's finest! Kudos. Bart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 oh wow that is so cool, man i love them both. you did an awesome job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Very well done !!! This will be copied again and again with different cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Add me to the admirers. Great idea and execution, love the color combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A.K Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Dude that is so kool lookin. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 LOVE IT. :wub: :wub: :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 All this time I've been trying to figure out how graft on '57 Chevy fins. Looks like I've been considering the wrong path. Exciting model. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorvairJim Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Dominik, I'm floored by the imagination that you put into the boat! If I'd thought of that, I never would have swapped the Hemi Hydro I had to a friend last year. The '60 Chevy "Bat Wing" fins look like they belonged there all along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Man oh man now this was a great idea, and look incredible. BRAVO GREAT JOB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aagdoug Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Great work on the boat, I have the same one just sitting and waiting for me to bundle it with something. Keep posting your work, it inspires us to finish or start ours...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Domenik! That is one cool combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Nice combo indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 By far one of my favorite combo builds. So clean with tons of style and beautiful color combo. I deffinatly have to build something like this one day. Any photos of either motor compartment and underside or maybe a build page? Real nice work, great build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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