199 replies to this topic

[crazyjim]

That looks really cool, matey.

[John Teresi]

Rob.....man!!!!! .......this is bad to the bone.......VERY VERY COOL!!!!!!!!

[Dr. Cranky]

I can't get enough of this build . . . that interior is beautiful, and fits the theme perfect!

[Michigan Madman]

If only modern-day Pirates had this kind of style and swagger.

[Janne Herajärvi]

WOW, i love that interior! Keep on buildin

[LAone]

the interior looks great. like a captians lounge, not a dingy... keep up the great work.

[Danno]

Wow.

[Jantrix]

Okay as the weather has turned nasty (humid) for anything but painting of flats, the Jolly Roger is back on the bench. My big delay in this one lately is a design issue I was having with the front seats. I couldn't find anything I liked or that fit the theme decently. I have since found something that might do. More on that later. I have gone ahead and built the chassis and started the engine. I will do minimal detailing on this engine. Just the ignition wiring most likely. I'd like to have this ready for the IPMS Nats in August.

If I haven't stated before, the paint job will be all flats (sorry Jim), black with a treasure map mural which will take up the entire surface of the car. I'm going to put the pirate flag on the trunk lid and a compass rose on the hood.

Edited by Jantrix, 29 April 2012 - 05:20 PM.

[Michigan Madman]

I missed this one.

[Jantrix]

Nope ya didn't look up the page.

Oh and guys, as always, I welcome any critiques or criticisms.

Edited by Jantrix, 29 April 2012 - 05:40 PM.

[Michigan Madman]

Nope ya didn't look up the page.

No, I meant missed like a long lost friend, not missed as in 'didn't see the thread'.

[Jantrix]

Oh.
Wow. High praise. I'm glad to get back at it even more then. More soon.

[Michigan Madman]

There'd better be. The only criticism I have of this project so far is the lack of recent updates!

[Jantrix]

Don't ya just hate it when you pick up the body pieces and head for the painting area to prime and THEN see the ejector pin marks under the hood?

[Dr. Cranky]

What a beauty this is turning out to be. Love the them and all the details that are theme inspired. Keep i going.

[Jantrix]

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.

[Jantrix]

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?

[jnickel]

Really liking this build!
Can't wait to see the progress. Keep it up!!

[thatz4u]

Rob, the November show in Pinellis Park is the Southlandz Swap Meet & model show. Frank & Gail are the show promoters, Al

[bryan_m]

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