Jump to content
Model Cars Magazine Forum

ROCKET VAN! Deals Wheels Flying VW Van. WIP 11-30-12


Ira

Recommended Posts

That decal really sets off the entire finish on the body. Without you telling us about the work with the pen, we wouldn't be able to tell. Nicely done Ira. What's next?

Thanks Brad!

I'm working on the Tires & Wheels and the Driver & Passenger Figures... B)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

ROCKET VAN GETS SOME NEW WHEELS!!!

I am using 4 Fat Front Deals Wheels Tires on the Rocket Van. I am trying to fit them inside the body sides without sticking out. Not much room for these Wide Little Tires...

I started by trimming off the excess on the wheels. I saved about 3/8th inch width here! Now they will fit in much closer to the chassis.

DSCN9087R-1.jpg

Next I glued the Tires together with Zap-A-Gap Green Label Glue.

DSCN9084R.jpg

Then I sanded down the Ridge on the sidewalls of the Tires. I saved about an 1/8th inch width here!

DSCN9251R.jpg

Now they should fit inside the the body just right... :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

THE DYNAMIC DUO!!!

Wallace & Gromit will be the drivers of the ROCKET VAN!

Since Wallace & Gromit built thier own ROCKET and flew it to the Moon, I figured they were qualified for the Rocket Van.

The W & G Heads came from the Anti-Pesto Van Model, from the Curse of the Were-Rabbit Movie. I painted them with Acrylics.

DSCN9252R.jpg

Then I sprayed them with Testors DullCoat Spray. I painted the Eyes, Teeth and Gromit's Nose with High Gloss Clear.

Here's Wallace...

DSCN9314S.jpg

Gromit is not too sure about this...

DSCN9317S.jpg

B)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

MAKIN' PROGRESS!!!

I got all the Windows made & glued in place! Here is the View into the Rear Window...

DSCN9346R.jpg

Then I was able to glue the Engine Room/Interior in place!

DSCN9324R.jpg

Wallace & Gromit are Ready to Go!

DSCN9336R.jpg

I WONDER...WHAT'S NEXT?

DSCN9322R.jpg

B)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Ira.......You have an icredible imagination and vision when it comes to these conversions. Wallace and Grommit? Go figure! But on the other hand, when it comes to these type of builds.....you are a master.

Great work and craftsmanship. Absolutely awesome!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...