GLMFAA1 Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 I was hoping to finish in time for the NNL theme in October but had some delay with working the figure and the Black Shadow,. Inspired by the famous picture from 1948 of Rollie Free setting a world land speed record The Figure started out as 'Adam' figure from Prieser, added shorts, and head from construction worker with modifying his hard hat to be a helmet, shoes from the trophy holding MPC figure. I had to rework the arms and hands, felt like Dr. Frankenstein cutting arms and adding putty The Black Shadow from IXO museum collections was modified with a die cast bicycle tire from an unknown blister toy. shaved the brake lines off the front fork, removing the stock seat and modifying the rear fender, found the flying wing for the tank off the AMT 289 cobra decal sheet. Base is Hobby Lobby stock plaque and baking powder for the flats Since the photo was in Black and White I conjectured on the colors, the helmet was noted as blue or red in stories of the ride greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Thats cool. And thinking WAY out side the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Beautiful job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger U Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 That's cool. A unique idea, great detail work on the figure and Vincent. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Very good, I looked at the picture for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Your build looks just like the picture. I remember seeing this picture in Hot Rod Deluxe. If he went down at speed I don't think he would even need to worry about a helmet since the salt would rip every inch of his skin off anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Very cool and well done Greg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 5 hours ago, ChrisR said: Looks great! 5 hours ago, ChrisR said: Looks great! x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 11 hours ago, espo said: Your build looks just like the picture. I remember seeing this picture in Hot Rod Deluxe. If he went down at speed I don't think he would even need to worry about a helmet since the salt would rip every inch of his skin off anyway. Wow! Great model. That guy was either brave or crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Very cool subject matter and a great build too. Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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