Art Laski Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I started a new build, which maybe wasn't the best idea since I have a few (ok, maybe more than a few!) current projects already, but the next show I'm going to has a Show Rod theme class and I thought it would be fun to participate in that. My son gave me an AMT Lil' Hot Dogger kit last Christmas, which is perfect for this. I'm planning to just go Box Stock with it, which will give me enough time to finish it without having to go crazy on it, and I'll have an Out of Box entry for future contests. Here's the kit. I borrowed the picture from the internet, so if it's yours, I apologize! I went with a flat red, with some flat black wash underneath on the bare plastic to show off the wood grain. Alcald aluminum for the screen... I masked off the bone before painting, so it's just bare plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) The chassis is a "candy" red. I originally tried to use Alclad Candy Ruby Red with their silver base, but it was too dark and wouldn't have looked good with the red dog house. So I tried the Gold candy Alcald. It was interesting, but I just didn't like it. I finally went with Tamiya clear red over the Alclad silver base and Omni clear and it's what I was looking for to begin with. Edited October 20, 2017 by Art Laski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 The tires need some serious reshaping! Going out of box, I'll need to use them, though. I mounted one on my lathe to see what could be done. I think it's going to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Art.... looking good Brother!!! I am totally digging thus buuld.its going to be killer when finished. Looking forward to more of your awesome work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Built that one myself last year, also box stock. Fun project, and I am sure this will look fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Huge improvement on the tires Art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 looking really good...colors are fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) I'm looking forward to seeing your skills and always meticulous approach to a box-stock show rod build (of all things - who would of thunk it?). The slicks are an indication of a crispn and precise build stylr that we don't often see in this subject matter. Props to your son for providing us with this change-up from your bench! Edited October 20, 2017 by Bernard Kron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 Thank, guys! We'll see how it turns out. It's a fun change of pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 those show rods are so much fun to build ! the clear red over the silver base is a great color choice it really pops .what a huge improvement to the tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Nice start. The candy red frame looks great. Keep up the good work on a fun build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Art......What can I say......just that you can build anything and have it turn out GREAT!!!!!.......I cant wait to se this build at the up-coming show at the NHRA Museum......you got another up-date for us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 those show rods are so much fun to build ! the clear red over the silver base is a great color choice it really pops .what a huge improvement to the tiresThanks, Jeff!Nice start. The candy red frame looks great. Keep up the good work on a fun build.Hey Bob, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Art......What can I say......just that you can build anything and have it turn out GREAT!!!!!.......I cant wait to se this build at the up-coming show at the NHRA Museum......you got another up-date for us? Thanks, my friend. Look forward to seeing you next month and park this next to your show rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 So sweet looking like the way the red laid out.Following with interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I like what you have done so far and those tires look soooo much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fury556 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 That thing looks hilarious - love the paint and tire work so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Looking good Art ! Can't wait to see this next month at the NHRA Museum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 Thanks for the comments guys! Been getting a little more done heading into the show at the NHRA Museum this weekend. Painted the roof wood color. I used the Teresi method that John tutored me on years ago. Worked like a charm again! Now I just am deciding whether or not to clear it. The clear will really pull out the color, but will contrast against the dog house, which can be a minus or a plus. We'll see what happens... The undercoat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) I also did the gauges. This was tough, because I had to do it after the house was assembled and painted. It was tricky to get in there, but it was harder getting a picture than doing it. It looks pretty decent in person, but I couldn't really capture it. Edited October 31, 2017 by Art Laski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 Got all the Alclad done, so now the motor is coming together... Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ambrose Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Very nice! It's amazing what superlative finish work will do for a simple kit like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Great color choices!! I like that kit so much I offered a repro of it years ago. It was laser cut from plastic sheet....you used a Lil Mixer for parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 Very nice! It's amazing what superlative finish work will do for a simple kit like that. Thank you, Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 Great color choices!! I like that kit so much I offered a repro of it years ago. It was laser cut from plastic sheet....you used a Lil Mixer for parts. That's pretty cool, Dave! That Little Mixer must have had a lot of similar parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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