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It's getting to that time of year again, in little over a month it will be July 10th. Nikola Tesla's birthday.
I'm running an idea or two in my head that I may end up acting on.
First idea, is I will build a completely Tesla-inspired vehicle model, and post the reference materials and progress on it's own thread.
Second idea is starting a Community Build for what I'd like to call 'Nikola Tesla Day'.
I am a huge fan of Tesla's work and wholeheartedly believe his ideals and inventions could have made the world a better place than it is today. I want to do something for his birthday to show that respect...
If anyone has comments or ideas, or thinks the Community Build would be a good idea, let me know!
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1933 Willys Coupe Rat
21 May 2012 - 07:22 AM
I did a simple build of this kit, and after much deliberation and head scratching, I decided to go rat with it.
The hood just seemed too.... false? I don't know the word I'm looking for but I just didn't like how it was all one piece so I "scrapped" it for a different build in the future.
This build has no glass! I've seen so many pics online and throughout craigslist and similar sites with Rats for sale and a good bit had no glass so I decided to go that way with my build.
The steering assembly, tie rod and shocks were a pain, but I finally got 'em in right-
I used the 64 decal from the black widow chevy, the champion spark plugs decals from the same kit, and the AHRA sticker from the Don Garlits Dodge Dragster decal sheet I somehow have in my decal bag.... I don't rightly recall where I got those from.
Here's the pics!
aaaaand here's the best I could do to get a picture of the interior detail-
I'll probably do more to this build in the future, but for now this is where it's gonna stay! Thanks for lookin!
The hood just seemed too.... false? I don't know the word I'm looking for but I just didn't like how it was all one piece so I "scrapped" it for a different build in the future.
This build has no glass! I've seen so many pics online and throughout craigslist and similar sites with Rats for sale and a good bit had no glass so I decided to go that way with my build.
The steering assembly, tie rod and shocks were a pain, but I finally got 'em in right-
I used the 64 decal from the black widow chevy, the champion spark plugs decals from the same kit, and the AHRA sticker from the Don Garlits Dodge Dragster decal sheet I somehow have in my decal bag.... I don't rightly recall where I got those from.
Here's the pics!
aaaaand here's the best I could do to get a picture of the interior detail-
I'll probably do more to this build in the future, but for now this is where it's gonna stay! Thanks for lookin!
1977/78 Dodge Monaco
01 May 2012 - 07:43 PM
I'm starting with the Dukes of Hazzard Rosco police car kit from MPC.
Over all not too bad of a kit, plus it comes with all sorts of neat extras.
I won't lie, I bought this kit for all the extras, like the light bar, CB radio, first aid kit, onboard computer, and guns....
But I also like the car.
Never watched Dukes, so I'm not a fan of the show- so I have no qualms using this kit for my own devious intentions.
The way I am going to build this Monaco is basically your run-of-the-mill junker. Different color hood, rusted out body, bad upholstery, old bumper stickers.
This car used to be somebody's everyday beater back in its prime!
I'm building it "stock", none of the add ons from the kit, just the basic car. Once I get some time tomorrow after work, I'll post some progress pics.
Over all not too bad of a kit, plus it comes with all sorts of neat extras.
I won't lie, I bought this kit for all the extras, like the light bar, CB radio, first aid kit, onboard computer, and guns....
But I also like the car.
Never watched Dukes, so I'm not a fan of the show- so I have no qualms using this kit for my own devious intentions.
The way I am going to build this Monaco is basically your run-of-the-mill junker. Different color hood, rusted out body, bad upholstery, old bumper stickers.
This car used to be somebody's everyday beater back in its prime!
I'm building it "stock", none of the add ons from the kit, just the basic car. Once I get some time tomorrow after work, I'll post some progress pics.
My Trip to Myrtle Beach...
14 April 2012 - 06:04 AM
I was up in Myrtle Beach, SC for work...
Take a look at the two beauties I ran across while on my rounds!
These made my week. I hope ya like 'em!
Take a look at the two beauties I ran across while on my rounds!
These made my week. I hope ya like 'em!
