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[Darren B]

Decided to instead of the chain wheel to go with this steering wheel i think this build needs some spiders....

[imatt88]

Killer! glad to see ypou back on this one!!

[Darren B]

Killer! glad to see ypou back on this one!!

Ian, yeah just got everything pretty much situated after our move so i can devote some time to get back on it, i noticed that your from michigan, what part? I'm from the Benton Harbor area, lived there for 14 years then when my family moved we ended up in albuturkey n.m.. A long way away from home!

[Dr. Cranky]

Darren, that's spider webbing is so cool. I had bought some from Ken a few years ago. They are really a wonderful detail.

[Darren B]

Darren, that's spider webbing is so cool. I had bought some from Ken a few years ago. They are really a wonderful detail.

Yes they are and just what i needed for this build. I got two sets one for the reapers ride and to have extras, Ken seemed to think that was all they had left, hopefully they can make more if others need them. Its just the perfect size for this scale but probably would work on larger scales. Now just to find some realistic style spiders, and i think ill be ready, problem is every time i sit down to work on the paint and graphics i end up adding more detail to it, its a sickness i guess!

[rmvw guy]

I forgot about this one untill it just poped up again. Wow, crazy nice! What a thread man, you just wrote a book. You have the talent a lot of us wish we had. Good stuff!

[Darren B]

I forgot about this one untill it just poped up again. Wow, crazy nice! What a thread man, you just wrote a book. You have the talent a lot of us wish we had. Good stuff!

Thanks for the vote of confidence, thing is we will see how much talent i have if i can paint this thing to look realistic.

[KHamilton]

Lookin' good, Darren. I'm glad to see the spider webs are working out for you.
Nice job!

[Darren B]

Lookin' good, Darren. I'm glad to see the spider webs are working out for you.
Nice job!

Thank you Ken, just what this build was needing!!!

[Darren B]

Decided to go with this steering wheel (this build needs more spiders), over a chain steering wheel so ill make it up by adding a lot of chain license plate frames on the coffin and trailer. Had to put a bend in the column or the wheel was gonna smack the seat so to hide the fact there isn't a knuckle there for swivel joint will add a ton of barbed wire around it to hide it!

Edited by Darren B, 12 April 2012 - 02:19 PM.

[jamesG]

I'm not a fan of low riders but I love the concept. You have given me some ideas for a future build.
I also paint gaming minies but never thought of using them on a model. Looking good keep it coming.

[Darren B]

I'm not a fan of low riders but I love the concept. You have given me some ideas for a future build.
I also paint gaming minies but never thought of using them on a model. Looking good keep it coming.

Thank you james. I never thought of using them either till Dr.Cranky gave me the idea, that and watch parts, every model has a place for both.
small update, been learning how to use my sherline lathe to make the pully set for this chevy, and oil breather cap, radiator cap.

Edited by Darren B, 22 April 2012 - 06:25 PM.

[Darren B]

got the fenders attached to the old fenders just need to clean up under the fenders to hide some of the edges.

[rmvw guy]

I agree with who ever said this project has taken a life of it's own. It just keeps building and building and building. So much waiting for a splash of paint. Keep grinding away Darren, we will all be anxiously waiting at the finish line ( Under Glass). This may be one of the great builds of the decade. I can hear them, Go Darren! Go Darren! Go Darren!....... Oh and I love the holes in the skirts where you can see the skulls on the wheels and the window webs. I can visualise some red LEDs with smoke coming from them. Still enjoying the ride!

[Darren B]

just a small update, did some more detail work to engine, skulls for carbs, sword valve cover and figured out how to couple trailer to truck...

[Darren B]

and im renaming it this build to Hell Train cause its been a hell of a build and it now has a trailer so Hell train.

[John Teresi]

and im renaming it this build to Hell Train cause its been a hell of a build and it now has a trailer so Hell train.

Darren.......looks GREAT!!!!!........hope all is well.

[Darren B]

Darren.......looks GREAT!!!!!........hope all is well.

John all is well thank you, didn't know that you went to the desert classic in april in Phoenix, some of my crew from the Albuquerque Model Car Club go out there and im planning on finishing this one to enter next year in the desert classic and hoping to meet you in person. Your one of my favorite builders out there and Im gonna tag along with my crew to enter this one so im on a mad dash to finish it. Hope to meet you in person next april!

[jamesG]

Looks like it's just getting closer to paint. Can't wait to see it finished. Keep up the good work.

[Darren B]

James it is ready for paint thing is im at a total loss on what color/colors to paint this thing!!! been searching for a long time on what and how to paint it.