Kennyboy Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) Started this build by cutting up the front section of an Alumacoupe.......cut and matched-in the grille sections of the Smoothster.....added the roof from the Lil Coffin (thanks to Dr. Kerry my good friend).....some wheels/tires from a Jada Corvette.....and a lot of time, Apoxiesculpt, and sanding. The hood was probably one of the biggest hurdles to cover......I wanted the front end to look like a pair of open wings......achieved this by splitting the side grilles down the middle with the hood (the front section of the hood turned down area was taken from the original trunk lid from the Alumacoupe.) This will be a curbside build that will put focus on paint and mostly design. The paint will be a bright orange base with a gold pearl over it, followed by Kandy Pink, Kandy Violet and finally bury it all under a deep coat of clear. In the right light you will see the orange coming thru that awesome Violet/Pink Koolaide looking paint! If all goes well, paint will be on Saturday! As always, I appreciate your comments and advice. Enjoy guys! Edited April 4, 2015 by Kennyboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Sounds interesting Cant wait for the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Yup sounds interesting. Looking forward to seeing the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) New pics up FINALLY!! All night to download on Photobucket using Chrome!! RIDICULOUS! Edited March 27, 2015 by Kennyboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Great start. Interesting design looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Looks awesome Ken and some great color plans.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stray Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 That's some fine workmanship. Sounds like it is gonna look killer. But where did you get the invisible front suspension? I MUST HAVE IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Great start. Interesting design looking forward to more. Thanks Bob. Should be in final primer tonight. Looks awesome Ken and some great color plans.. Thank you Carl. Now I just hope all goes well with my "lofty" goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 That's some fine workmanship. Sounds like it is gonna look killer. But where did you get the invisible front suspension? I MUST HAVE IT! Thank you Greg......the suspension is Experimental at this point....TOP Secret even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Great looking combination of bits. This is so radical, you might consider something like Sbarro's centerless wheels. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsxse240 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I like it! The contours fit together so nicely. I think it needs more B-pillar, otherwise its fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Looks very good, definitely looking forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 That's a very interesting design Ken and it's looking great so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I'm telling your daughter you didn't go with her idea!!!!!!!!!! You are in SO MUCH TROUBLE Mister!!!!!!!!! LMBO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Great looking combination of bits. This is so radical, you might consider something like Sbarro's centerless wheels. Just a thought. Thanks Bill! That is an interesting idea...... I like it! The contours fit together so nicely. I think it needs more B-pillar, otherwise its fabulous! Thanks Ken.......going to have a slightly noticeable split in the side windows to denote the B-pillar. I appreciate the thoughts and ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Looks very good, definitely looking forward to seeing more. Thank you Jonathan......more coming soon! That's a very interesting design Ken and it's looking great so far. Thank you Richard! I truly appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 I'm telling your daughter you didn't go with her idea!!!!!!!!!! You are in SO MUCH TROUBLE Mister!!!!!!!!! LMBO Ummmm, no need to get irrational!!! Besides, she already knows!! LMBO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I agree with the "B"pillar suggestion.I personally would match the angle of that pillar with the angle of the rear vertical window angle.Thanks for sharing your concept with us.Looking very nice.I would consider a dark subtle color for the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 As always, nice work. This is going to be so cool all painted up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Looks great so far, keep them pics coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 nice !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I see it has that experimental "air ride" suspension. I'll be watching the magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 Today was the day for mockup of all parts and paint. Paint turned out a little darker than I anticipated (which happens sometimes....) it is a deep Kandy Apple Red with a slight Cranberry juice look to it. It will work.........not flawless though .....2nd to last step of paint before clear something contacted the roof and took out a small dot of paint. I am thinking about making a vinyl top for it to cover this mistake. (thoughts and ideas of how to accomplish this will be very appreciated!) Don't worry, I am taking deep breaths........7 step paint processes are like birthing something (not a child of course!) Here are some pics of what it looks like with a flash. (MAN! Photobucket is slow lately!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 WOW, the amount of customizing you have done here is incredible mate, and they all work perfectly each other, and that paint!!!!!!!!!! Just beautifil!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Could you hide the dot with a somewhat wide pin stripe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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