PatW Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) From 'On The Workbench' Conclusion, I need to learn more about weathering or just wet sand! Edited January 27, 2017 by PatW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Very cool Pat , I love the changes you made ! I've never tried wet sand before but yours looks good to me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Another one of your imaginative builds. You turned this into a perfect Beach Cruiser. Racks for the boards and all. Looks like you might have gotten into the surf just a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragcrazy Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I was looking at it under on the workbench at first wasn't sure about the green and yellow but man they go together really nice. I like the changes also the paddle tires really fit all I can say is man you did a great job looks super cool!!!vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) Very cool Pat , I love the changes you made ! I've never tried wet sand before but yours looks good to me . Thanks Bob it's just thick acrylic on the front tyres (enamel paints are no good on rubber) the rest is a sand rattle can colour that I've sprayed onto scrap plastic and let dry awhile before dabbing on with an old paint brush! Edited January 27, 2017 by PatW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Interesting. Like the idea you weathrred it. Great choice on the tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic trucker Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 That turned out really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Another one of your imaginative builds. You turned this into a perfect Beach Cruiser. Racks for the boards and all. Looks like you might have gotten into the surf just a little.Thanks espo, Now I build as I see and would use that vehicle. In it's origal form with all the dark wood etc. I wouldn't even buy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 I was looking at it under on the workbench at first wasn't sure about the green and yellow but man they go together really nice. I like the changes also the paddle tires really fit all I can say is man you did a great job looks super cool!!!vinceThanks Vince. I was an airtraffic control marshall at the Silverstone Circuit just 5 miles away for nearly 30 years. I saw the Team Lotus colours in the 70's, green and yellow and wondered when I would be able to use it, well it's now and it goes together quite well. Well I looked at the box and saw the double wheel back axle on each side and saw the tyres, well the paddlers are better in sand so I changed them. I build as I would like the real vehicle for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Interesting. Like the idea you weathrred it. Great choice on the tiresThanks Bob. Yes weathering is an art and I've not quite got it yet, only after 60 years of building kits. Everything always seems to have to be perfect, but out on the road, beach wherever, it's not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragcrazy Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 That's the way I build too pat if I don't like the way it is I do it the way I like.vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Very nice!Thanks Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 That turned out really good.Thanks Anton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Very nice! You made it your own--what's not to like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Like the scenes! Nice build Pat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Cheers guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Hey! Nice one, Pat!That looks as mad as a box of frogs! I like the sand on the tyres...nice touch.Great to see an unusual build ....and from dear old Blighty, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Very cool, nice beach in the UK Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Surfs up. Pretty cool build, Patrick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Hey! Nice one, Pat!That looks as mad as a box of frogs! I like the sand on the tyres...nice touch.Great to see an unusual build ....and from dear old Blighty, too!Cheers Guy, yes just as good at being creative as anywhere in the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Very cool, nice beach in the UK PatrickThanks Dan, well it might be a beach in Canada, but later in the year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Surfs up. Pretty cool build, Patrick.Thanks Jim I like it when surfs up, but not here it's too cold, your place would be perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Not for a few days. High today only 59 then 63 tomorrow. Should be back to mid 70s by next weekend. I can't take this cold weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Thanks Vince. I was an airtraffic control marshall at the Silverstone Circuit just 5 miles away for nearly 30 years. I saw the Team Lotus colours in the 70's, green and yellow and wondered when I would be able to use it, well it's now and it goes together quite well. Well I looked at the box and saw the double wheel back axle on each side and saw the tyres, well the paddlers are better in sand so I changed them. I build as I would like the real vehicle for me. Another work of art!!! -I agree with you guys....I always build as I would have had the car built, and its RARELY a true replica. If we cant build OUR ways in this "model" world, where can we? -keep up the imagination!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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