Dr. Cranky Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 There was D. Cranky working diligently in his shop, when suddenly someone knocs on the door and it's none other than a famous representative from Jairus Watson's workbench coming over for a visit . . . he actually brought Cranky a new box of Cuban seed stoggies . . . So, after much celebration, then came the photo op before this thin fellow headed back home to Portland. Gee, look how well he fits into his parking spot! For more pictures of this newly built photo op base, please visit my Fotki archives. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Very nice base, Virgil!! I like it a lot!! The car's pretty cool, too!! I remember it from quite a while back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kombi Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 That is a fantastic base! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodBurNeR Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 i don't care who ya are.....you know this is COOL! love the car and background! excellent detail/weathering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Jairus needs some Donuts!! ...Very cool V... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I'd ask for a beer but I don't want to make a mess on your driveway.... Very cool dio buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gramps-xrds Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Excellent job. I love the back drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWood Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 AWSOME TO THE BONE !!! Very cool, so cool even the 1:1 Jairus showed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegt738 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Fantastic build. Love the Lincoln Flattie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 You guys are too cool! Virgil and I love the fact that this dirty... rusty, and rotting piece is sooo well received. Makes me wonder why it was passed over at the GSL XXI for the inaccurate and hack piece that won in the street rod class. But that is for another thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 J, don't beat yourself too badly about it. You know, it does bring up an interesting point that a lot of people are a bit hesitant to appreciate anything with skelentons, skulls, many of the darker details of life, you know . . . and many won't acknowledge it. I know a great build when I see one, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) Virgil, You may have a point... but I believe it goes deeper than just Skulls and dark macabre themes. I am pretty sure that it is more visceral and psychological than the addition of a little skeleton figure! I think the judges at GSL are.... (gasp) "Weathered Challenged"! Yes, I strongly believe that the individuals who make the judgmental decisions have a strong bias against flat finished model cars believing that a winner in the Street Rod class or Custom class need fit a certain TEMPLATE in order to take the gold! Maybe it is a prejudice against military modelers or maybe more simply a preconceived aptitude towards shiny paint. Whatever the reason, the obvious truth is that any car not containing enough bright work to attract a crow will not even be looked at, passed over, excused and immune to any class win at the Greater Salt Lake International Model Car Contest! P.S. Not only that, but it would beat the pants off of Andy's V12 roadster right at the starting line in a 1:1 race due to his use of wire rims! Just imagine the shape those rims would be in after dumping the clutch... Edited April 23, 2008 by Jairus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 I think you are right on all those levels . . . I see it mostly happening with junkers, beaters, and rat rods . . . most modelers are wired to still build shiny, and with lots of plumbing and wiring . . . My attitude is that I learn from all diferent kinds of models and modeling . . . period. That's the only way I know of pushing the limits on myself . . . I've been on board where even my name and the tripple six causes quite a bit of anxiety, so much so that after I left, my name was changed without my permission. Oh yes, it's true. Macabre, anything gothy, or even Steampunkish, which is the new NEW I am excited about, creates tension in alot of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilone Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 dude are you god? that thing looks like my kind of version of heaven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Cranky, love that V12 Flattie....I presume it's from the '41 Lincoln Contenital kit? Super sharp diorama too! TIM BOYD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 I'm sure J's day is being made. Tim, just for clarification and for the record: the model was built by Jairus and the backdrop was built by moi. I don't wan't J to think I am stealing his thunder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Both you guys did an awesome job, and I ain't afraid of no triple 6. Just a number. I knew people who would return a plate to the DMV because it would have that number on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 Ha! I like that. A few years ago, someone at my daughter's school complained about all my "scary" biker t-shirt. They said I scared the children . . . There's always one person in a group that is easily scared and then the group has to accomodate those fears . . . Anyway, long live skulls & skeletons in the Hot Rot/Rat Rod tradition!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leadfoot Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 This is one of my favorite models of all time. Just perfect. And I love the skeleton !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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