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Thanks... it's a 1938 ChevroFordDodgeBros. something... Little mix of this and that. PM me and we can figure out how to get one to the UK. Guessing it would ride a boat or catch a plane...LOL

Squeezed in a little work bench time for a quickie curbside Hot Rod Truck.... then spent half a day looking for my airbrush I haven't used in 15 years. What are the chances I put it away correctly cleaned?!? LOL.... Medium Blue Metallic paint with burnt orange wheels to follow. I hope.

"The front fenders shake violently under hard acceleration, the drone of the archaic V8 is deafening under full throttle and the rearend pushes in every corner.... but man, WHAT A RIDE!" - A concept in resin -

Thanks for the kind words... yes, the "glow" was an experiment. cool to see it came across as intended!

Raif maneuvered the midcentury monolith into parking lot of the defunct motel. Tapping the plasma gauge, he smirked "More smiles per mile with plasma." The land yacht was nearly dead and other than the brilliant green neon flickering "vacancy" on the marquee.... there were no signs of life. He tapped the steering wheel, slamming the floor shift into park and killed the ignition. "Tonight, we rest ole' girl."

Geemoney ... it's been a minute. Any updates for the crowd munching on popcorn? I've been working on honing my rendering skills.... but nothing in the real world. LOL

Couldn't help but do a quick mockup before all the painting is done!

Getting some paint on the body... this may turn into a "turn 4" diorama.

Pieces fresh off the printer ready for assembly and a close up of the wire wheels. I was blown away by the see-through spokes.

First up, I lurk here a lot. And redzed's AMT sprint car post inspired me to share what I've been working on. So, a million years ago (1980 something) I set about kit bashing one of those AMT kits to build a 1940's sprint car using the tail section. Pre roll bars and wings and overhead valve engines. But the problem with 1980 something was I was a teenager with a short attention span who liked teenage girls more than model cars! Fast forward a couple decades, teenage me is long gone as well as the cigar box holding all the bits and pieces for an early sprint car. But I had the bug again to build one in scale. Since I dabble in 3d Design and printing now seemed like a perfect time (that and I got a heck of a deal on a resin printer that needed testing). Below is an in progress shot during the design phase. All said, I messed with the design for about 3 weeks of evenings when I was watching T.V.

Awesome... can't wait to see them filling that front wheel opening!

Cool Project!

Awesome!

Getting rid of all those layer lines is no small job... Your chassis looks awesome!

Can't wait to see it!!!!

Success!!! 1/25th scale gets a bit "fiddley" and is a delicate... but it did print!.. and it works with "out of the box" 1/25th scale wheels and tires! Usually I work in 1/10th scale (R/C territory). The layer lines are kinda heavy.. thinkin' spot putty or filler primer would solve all the sins. But..... here are the results of 24 hours of 3d cad design. There are several revisions I will make to correct gaps in the model and the overall look of the rear bustle... but I think this would finish with a bit of effort. Thanks for allowing me to take a "left turn" on this awesome post Geemonkey!

'nuther shot. I've refined a few details and taken a few liberties (as did Thom...LOL) Never tried to print in 1/25th. That changes this week. Attempted 3d print #1 with the "complete" body will be Thursday night. If it's cool, I'll post pix here! Thanks for the inspiration geemonkey!

Man I love this!!! Can't wait for the next update!

As a kid in the early 90's, I wished I could draw like Thom Taylor... so much so many years later, I had to work up my own 3d interpretation of this awesome art!!! (because I still can't draw) Lots of detail to go on my "off topic" exercise…. can't wait to see your next update!

Awesome!

and the chassis design begins...

Trying to stay on track...LOL... Created a shorted bed this week. I think I'll tackle a Z'd chassis next... then on to the Nailhead!

Thanks! Yes, the wheels are based on '40's.

It's been a busy year with a job change and other stuff. But like most of my projects I get side tracked and sometimes end up down another rabbit hole! I spent some time (way too much!) designing up a '30/31 closed cab and finally got a chance to print one up. I'm thinkin' it needs an abbreviated bed to match... maybe some whitewalls....and a Nailhead Buick V8 with a bunch of Stromberg carbs. (This could be why I never finish anything!)