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[vintagedragfan]

paint couldn't be any better John!! looking forward to the flames and the clear will  just make it pop!! beautiful man!

[GoatGuy]

LOVIN' the progress John. The paint looks great. Will you be laying down any clear over the pink before doing the flames? Wish I could see it in person.

[gui_tarzan]

Just curious, is there a reason the engine is sitting in there at such a severe angle? 

[John Teresi]

LOVIN' the progress John. The paint looks great. Will you be laying down any clear over the pink before doing the flames? Wish I could see it in person.

 

Hi Dave.......yes ,I did........it makes the masking easier with a smooth surface and for me makes the flame job result better........thanks

[John Teresi]

Just curious, is there a reason the engine is sitting in there at such a severe angle? 

 

 

Just curious, is there a reason the engine is sitting in there at such a severe angle? 

 

Yes,I messed up again.........it is a a very severe angle......thanks

[Kennyboy]

John your body work is amazing! With all those different lines to cover and there is no evidence of any of it! Just magnificent!

 

Love the way you accented the lines on the body with a slightly darker pink!

[gui_tarzan]

I think the concept is cool, I just wondered. I've had to modify crossmembers and swap oil pans to get some custom projects to fit right. 

[Harry P.]

John... with all the extensive body work you did on this (and on other models of yours), do you ever see any evidence of the seams on the finished models after a while? Do you ever get any kind of shrinking or seam lines showing up after several months?

 

Do you use 2-part putty? What about glue? How do you glue up all the various bits and pieces?

 

How long do you let everything dry after finishing the body mods but before paint?

 

I bet a lot of guys would love to know your secrets. I'd be afraid to do that much body work... with my luck things would start to show under the paint after a while.

[John Teresi]

John... with all the extensive body work you did on this (and on other models of yours), do you ever see any evidence of the seams on the finished models after a while? Do you ever get any kind of shrinking or seam lines showing up after several months?

 

Do you use 2-part putty? What about glue? How do you glue up all the various bits and pieces?

 

How long do you let everything dry after finishing the body mods but before paint?

 

I bet a lot of guys would love to know your secrets. I'd be afraid to do that much body work... with my luck things would start to show under the paint after a while.

 

I don`t like to step anybody's shoes...........Dr. Cranky and Don Yost have books and CD`s for sale in MCM on how to prep. and paint........the are professionals ........I am not........I am still learning .......so I feel  they would give a better recommendation and advice.........thanks

Edited by John Teresi, 10 March 2013 - 10:35 AM.

[Agent G]

Fantastic paint John, I cannot wait for round two!

 

G

[freakshow12]

John, this is a first class build!! Think you could show us how you set up to fog the darker pink lines on the body? It just looks sooo good!

[Scalper]

Just speechless great body work.

[vaughn]

ShaZamm John !!!   As usual....Fantastic build !!!   You never cease to amaze me with your courage to go out on a limb with builds of this caliber !  And to have the fortitude to withstand all the hupala. And continue on in your own zone !!   ( I had to catch up from page 14 )     I am really surprised at the way your thread was side tracked.  I thought this was a forum for modelers to have fun,share ideas,compliment and take constructive criticism with dignity. And you have.  Afterall...these are just plastic models and really do'nt expect to really run.  As I have always said.....your work is highly regarded as some of the best around !!  Lookin foward to the finished deal.

Edited by vaughn, 10 March 2013 - 11:31 PM.

[Harry P.]

ShaZamm John !!!   As usual....Fantastic build !!!   You cease to amaze me with your courage...

 

You mean "you never cease to amaze me"...

 

If he ceased to amaze you, that means he stopped amazing you.

[Rob McKee]

That paint job sure came out great John. Geeze, the entire build is looking great.

[vaughn]

 

You mean "you never cease to amaze me"...

 

If he ceased to amaze you, that means he stopped amazing you.

 

Sorry about that Harry...my deepest apologies for forgetting "Never".   I am sure John understood .   Geeez !!

Edited by vaughn, 10 March 2013 - 11:36 PM.

[plowboy]

Amazing paint work John! The highlighting you did with the darker color looks perfect. You have some seriously mad skills with an airbrush. Every time I check in on this thread, my jaw drops! 

[pharr7226]

Stunning paint work!

[John Teresi]

Hello......thank you all for the kind comments.......I really do appreciate them........just a small up-date.......I attached the radiator hoses and the fuel line.......I also painted the skull head with some weathering.........and hand drawn Tribal design like on the 1:1 car........the tap will come out of the mouth........thanks for looking.

 

 

 

 

Edited by John Teresi, 11 March 2013 - 09:11 AM.

[Harry P.]

How did you get the lettering on the ignition wires? Are they aftermarket?