E St. Kruiser50 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) This is sort of a side project I built this a couple of years ago as a contest car, like the Hollywood, only spent about 1200 hours on this though ,entered it in 4 different contests in 2006 and '07, including one of the "Biggies"and came up "ZIP" - Zero - Naughta. Even got beat by a $15.00 die cast . Anyway, I'm going to rebuild this for myself, and add some things a little at a time, that I didn't think of then. Got it taken apart. That was the scary part. Nothing broke or got messed up. The all chrome chassis and running gear still look brand new, and so does the rest of the car. I'll take my time and probably change the flames to multi-colors and different shapes, and maybe redo the seats and add some leather trim. We'll see. It'll be a fun fill in project.Probably take a few leisurly winter months to finish. Gotta finish the Merc first. Anyhow, here's a few pics Edited December 2, 2008 by Treehugger Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Beautiful looking build, Dave! You have an amazing quality of fit and finish with your builds and this is just another fine example. Love the way you chopped the top. Combined with the raised fenders it really gives it an aggressive look. Reminds me of the real contest cars that are being turned out today that are handmade with a resemblence to an original design. Can't wait to see how you rebuild this one. Also, I assume this started as the Revell kit? How is that kit out of the box as far as detail, fit and finish goes? I've often times wanted to bid for one on eBay but always hold back at the last minute since you don't see much about this and the sister Pheaton kit. Any impressions you can provide would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Beautiful looking build, Dave! You have an amazing quality of fit and finish with your builds and this is just another fine example. Love the way you chopped the top. Combined with the raised fenders it really gives it an aggressive look. Reminds me of the real contest cars that are being turned out today that are handmade with a resemblence to an original design. Can't wait to see how you rebuild this one. Also, I assume this started as the Revell kit? How is that kit out of the box as far as detail, fit and finish goes? I've often times wanted to bid for one on eBay but always hold back at the last minute since you don't see much about this and the sister Pheaton kit. Any impressions you can provide would be appreciated! Hi Dennis Thank you. The two Revell kits you mentioned here, the coupe and the Phaeton, are nice kits. I have built both and had no issues with either kit. A lot of fun to build. The coupe pictured here, was heavily modified and re-designed, with a few fun styling cues. Keep up the fun - dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Maybe with all that chrome and the large scale, the judges thought it was a toy? I'd have left it alone!! It looks GREAT the way it was!! Later, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvette.Jeff Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 that is a beautifull model dave, i bet she really shines in the light. you say 1200 hours like its nothing! for me thta would be like on a 1:1 car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) that is a beautifull model dave, i bet she really shines in the light. you say 1200 hours like its nothing! for me thta would be like on a 1:1 car! Thanks Emokid Sorry about the 1200 hour thing . I Didn't mean to sound so cavalier and carefree about it. It's just that I spent 2000 hours on the last project over two years, and I was being a little sarcastic. We all need to vent once in a while ya know LOL. Guess it was my turn Keep doin what ya kove - dave Edited December 2, 2008 by Treehugger Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Awesome car Dave, what did you use for the base? I've never seen a '34 in this scale before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Awesome car Dave, what did you use for the base? I've never seen a '34 in this scale before. Hi Steef About 10 to 15 years ago, Revell came out with a pair of 1/16 scale '34's. A coupe and a phaeton.They retailed for around $35.00 or so. Funny thing as they still do on eBay. Ther're not as plentiful as they used to be, but still pop up from time to time. They are both very nice kits to assemble and there are alot of interchangeable pieces between the kits, and the phaeton comes with a chopped 'vert top as well as the stock top. It took 4 of the coupes and one of the phaeton for this build. Hope this helps you. Good to hear from you - dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvette.Jeff Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 (edited) nah dave(thats what i dont like about the enternet, you cant tell the tone in peoples voices) when i read that post i was just in ahh. i understand what your talking about, i can say the same thing on the restoration of my el camino(my real car) it just gets fustrating sometimes.lol we all need to vent. its healthey for ya'.lol oh my names Jeffrey btw.( i guess i need to do my sig >.>) Edited December 3, 2008 by ThatOneEmoKid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted December 4, 2008 Author Share Posted December 4, 2008 nah dave(thats what i dont like about the enternet, you cant tell the tone in peoples voices) when i read that post i was just in ahh. i understand what your talking about, i can say the same thing on the restoration of my el camino(my real car) it just gets fustrating sometimes.lol we all need to vent. its healthey for ya'.lol oh my names Jeffrey btw.( i guess i need to do my sig >.>) Thanks Jeffrey Ya your right, we all need to "Vent" a little once in a while, and then we feel all better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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