D. Battista Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Coming along nicely Eric...! I plan on making it to the show. Looking forward to seeing this on the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I've a confession to make. I don't like bubble tops. Roth, Starbird bubble tops - hate 'em. I really dislike any feature on a car that limits usability, even on a model. But this one? This one has really grown on me. Somehow it all looks right. I can't quite put my finger on it. But I dig it. Looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper430 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 man that is going to be wicked when done see you in two weeks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 Thanks guys! Looking forward to seeing everyone in a week and a half... yikes... I'm progressing... got the base-coat shot last night (Custom Shop, Magenta Pearl from TCP Global) Tonight, I'm going to knock out the little bits of BMF and then clear, it should realllllllyyyy pop then.... In the down time of the paint and body work, I'm steadily working on the chassis/engine assembly and detailing. Here a few teaser photos... hopefully more soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepp Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Man, you're nailing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Coming along nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper430 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I'm loving it rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Very nice work as usual! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 20 hours ago, James2 said: Very nice work as usual! DITTO...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geewhiz Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I love the color!!! Very cool build!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbybobby Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 This is an amazing job you have done so far, Eric, I am overwhelmed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 (edited) I just read through this thread and everything about it blows me away. One question of ignorance if I may: What is Moltow Chrome and where does one find such? (EDIT; Found it. Wrong Gig Settings) Beautiful work on this project. I don't see how such clean straight smooth cuts are made in bodies. Kudos!! Edited March 8, 2018 by DEL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Looking fantastic! Beautiful paint. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Any update? Really looking forward to more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Kampmann Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Looks like a GSL contender for sure, Eric! I'm blown away! Keep up the great work! Thanks, Jim Kampmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 Hey guys! Thank you for all the positive words! The clock is ticking on this one, and I spent most of the weekend thrashing away.... good news it seems pretty manageable to get together by Saturday... just assembly at this point. Here are some weekend highlights: Body decal-ed ad cleared.... need to buff it out. Interior pieces piped... and detailed. Turned all the pulleys on the lathe... made belts from printed paper... Turned the engine coupler.. wired engines.. and assembled it all to the chassis... Still need to add some photo-etched bolt heads here and there to make it pop. note to self... no more multi engine/ multi blower builds... hahhaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Thanks for the update Eric.... Lookin' great!!! keep it up you can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Ohhhhh, those belts look GREAT! And that piping too! GREAT build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 Thanks guys! its coming along... i'm going to try and do an update-a-day here this week... just for fun-sies. Last night I managed to get the carpet (embossing powder) down also test fitting everything: Then i knocked out the grill detail, headlight lenses and bulbs... that was fun... I used the lenses from a Revell 1966 impala kit, they looked a bit crisper than the comet ones, and fit like a charm. They are GM, T3's but i doubt anyone will notice... haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Amazing work. Love the look of it all. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Wow. Impressive work. Cool concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geemoney Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 This thing is Teresi-great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 thank you guys! 19 hours ago, geemoney said: This thing is Teresi-great! i don't know about all that... John's work is phenomenal and he would have had this done months ago... haha Last nights update... interior is done! Then i made and installed the fuel "logs"... that was fun... I got a bit lost building a steering box and shaft.... that probably wont be visible at all... but it will be there. Tonight's plan is joining the frame and chassis, installing steering box and then exhaust....and buffing out the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I originally thought this was way too long for that little bubble. Boy was I wrong! I guess I should've known better, all of your projects break the "Cool Meter" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Great update. Coming along nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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