hobbybobby Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Well, I love showrods ... This one, has one of the best examples of box art i ever seen and that has always attracted me magically... ... I spent too much time in my life, to look at this Picture: ... and I have tried for years, to get hold of one of those things, of course, in order to build it! ... unfortunately without success, most were already gone, or the deals blew up to much my Budget... As it happens in life, you often see the trees, but not the forest... As then this kit has been revived: I realized that this project is feasible... Most of the parts I will use of this kit, a few parts of others and the rest has to be made... Well, I'm not going to build an exact replica, but in this direction, start with this: That is what I have so far: Hope, you like it, stay tuned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I like building those older show rod styled kits too,. Looks really good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Off to a great start-looks cool !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbybobby Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 Thank you very much! The Li'l 'Stogie Wagon donated some parts... Here's the tub, I have attached a back board... ... and in the front, I cut a notch, so that the intake manifolds have space... ... and here, with a little color... ... and, yes, the procedure with the fork, huh, maybe that comes later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbybobby Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 And it goes on... I have found on the internet matching skulls for "skull" shifters... And tryied again this "Magic powder" ... but in this time under different basic Colors, and I can tell you, that makes a big difference! Left it is primed with black gloss, and the right with a shiny bright blue, which I like much better: And here is the interior: The skull, the lever is a piece of wire, and its support is from an earring, the steering wheel, the cushion and the pedals are (the taillights) of the Royal Rail... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbybobby Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 As I said, I allow myself some freedom in terms of design and execution... The next step is the "Transylvania team room"- Body. I carved the following parts here from a 2 mm thick PS plate... ... refined the parts and glued together... ... primed flat black... ... and then dry brushed... ... the result... Hope, you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Looking good! Can't wait to see the next update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Cool! I have a soft spot for show rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 was this kit built a few years ago seen it on another forum . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Hey Bobby, my friend! How's it going! Great build so far - glad to see you with something new on the bench! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) is this not the end result ? Edited September 12, 2017 by Mr mopar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Great job, I love your work on the body, and the texturing is exceptional! The sleeves on the rear wheels are an excellent touch! I've got the Royal Rail half-done. The silly crown is a pain in the neck, which cancelled my enthusiasm. I should try something like you did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbybobby Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) Thank you very much for the Kind words! Thank you for your efforts, Mr. Spencer, and yes, you game spoiler, it is this, but because botophucket made all the images disappear, I was asked if I could post one of my buildingthreads... Edited September 11, 2017 by hobbybobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbybobby Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 Somehow, such builds vaporize me a lot of time in searching, choosing the right equipment and parts... As in the following example... This is a window shutter made from LEGO... Since I made the window first, the shutter was now too wide, I had to reduce it a bit... ... and the same with four pieces... ... primed flat black... ... and then dry brushed... ... and mounted on the window Frame... Hope, you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Very nice detail work. What sort of paint are you using for drybrushing?Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Thank you very much for the Kind words! Thank you for your efforts, Mr. Spencer, and yes, you game spoiler, it is this, but because botophucket made all the images disappear, I was asked if I could post one of my buildingthreads... Mr Arsic I'm sorry , But you should have stated this in the beginning . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbybobby Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 Very nice detail work. What sort of paint are you using for drybrushing? Later- Thank you very much! Well, I do not always use the same brand, it depends entirely on what a result I would like... Here I used the colors of Fin by WACO Developed years ago for a traditional rustic style of painting known as 'Bauernmalerei', it is now a best for all hobby painting techniques, it provides excellent coverage and is ideal for wet-on-wet technique.These paints can be mixed with each other, once dry, this water-based product is resistant to abrasion, weathering and fading. But I also like the acrylic paints from the craft shop and try out a new one ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbybobby Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 Mr Arsic I'm sorry , But you should have stated this in the beginning .Thank you, please excuse me, did not want to be blunt ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbybobby Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 These are the holder of earring plugs... ... and after I have these flattened in a vice... ... I make from these, new hinges for the rear doors... I sanded the primer in the interior... ... in order to redecorate it... These are the new wallpaper- parts, cut from decorative paper... ... slightly refined... ... and finally wallpapered... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbybobby Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 Here is another detail, so that the chimney makes sense... ... and for the cold days... ... an old barrel and a few small things... ... complete and refined... ... with some iron Color... ... and installed in its place... Hope, you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbybobby Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 Initially, I thought the most difficult in this project, will be the roof.... ... simply bend a plate and stick it to the lodge... ... would be a possibility... ... but, well, what is about the structure? Hmm... It started with a "matching" PVC pipe... ... edited it outside and inside on the lathe... ... I cut it then in the length, slightly more than half of the diameter, about 2mm over the radius, and cut off a piece, about the same angle, on front and rear... ... inside, the two lines show, where the house will have its place... Outside, I first sketched with a scriber, a structure... Then I worked out the wells, first rough with my Dremel... ... and after that, refined all with different files and sandpaper... ... now it's ready and primed for painting... Hope, you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Wow, great work I had this kit when I was 11 some 46 years ago. I remember this kit well and would love to see it reissued again but until that day I will watch you build yours. Well done it looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbybobby Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 Thank`s Dan! I had some time to finish this Roof... Dry brush with various Colors... ... a little more refined... ... from below / inside... ... this is a metal sleeve... ... shortened to the desired length... ... and planted at the final Destination... Hope, you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbybobby Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 The house and roof are now united... And here is another example, a lot of work that is at the end, not really noticed... I edit each spoke from the inner side with my scalpel knife, to let the whole appear a little slimmer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbybobby Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 For the round Windows, I had to try a little, until I could punch out the appropriate diameter... These, with the white protective film are made of Makrolon®, and these, with the blue are made of PET... ... i turned four aluminum rings, with a small escarpment... ... these are the parts required for a window... ... primed the rings... ... painted... ... and installed at the back... ... to the front... ... and the view from the inside... Hope, you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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