Phildaupho Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I needed an easy build project from my list of previously started models. This curbside/slammer/out-of-the-box build was inspired by the first bare-steel deuce coupe in issue #1 of The Rodder’s Journal almost 24 years ago. In completed gloss black with polished wheels it was also TRJ’s first poster car after being featured in issue #8. I have already started work on a fully detailed model of the completed car. PAINT – Of course I naturally figured the perfect paint would be Testor’s Metallizer Steel, which is non-buffing. Although I like the way the completed model looks I may have more closely replicated how the bare steel of the real car appeared in the TRJ photos by using one of the other Metallizers like Aluminium Plate - Buffing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAT-T Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 VERY NICE PHIL. I THINK I REMEMBER THAT CAR, WAS THE CAR BUILT BY DAVE SIMARD & OWNED BY MIKE O'NEAL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 12 minutes ago, RAT-T said: VERY NICE PHIL. I THINK I REMEMBER THAT CAR, WAS THE CAR BUILT BY DAVE SIMARD & OWNED BY MIKE O'NEAL? THANKS TOM. GOOD MEMORY. YES IT IS THE SIMARD/O'NEAL CAR WHICH WAS A TIMELESS DESIGN PERFECTLY EXECUTED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 very cool !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I like it. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 (edited) Nicely done quickie, Phil. I'm rapidly becoming a fan of doing these short projects between major thrashes - they keep the juices flowing and unclutter some corners of my brain when I need to get out a simple idea simply done. I look forward to the fully finished example. I'm sure it will be a fine addition to your sterling Deuce collection! Your model reminded me that over the last couple of years I've developed a baremetal steel technique that yields a very convincing finish and can be easily controlled to moffer varying degrees of tarnish, polish, rust, etc. I've posted a brief post about it which can be found here: Edited March 2, 2018 by Bernard Kron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatout Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Nice job Phil...you nailed the stance, it sits just right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 On 2018-03-01 at 5:19 PM, Modelbuilder Mark said: Nice 21 hours ago, slusher said: Very nice! 15 hours ago, PARTSMARTY said: very cool !!! 12 hours ago, Jantrix said: I like it. Nice work. 8 hours ago, Flatout said: Nice job Phil...you nailed the stance, it sits just right! Thanks guys. I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 8 hours ago, Bernard Kron said: Nicely done quickie, Phil. I'm rapidly becoming a fan of doing these short projects between major thrashes - they keep the juices flowing and unclutter some corners of my brain when I need to get out a simple idea simply done. I look forward to the fully finished example. I'm sure it will be a fine addition to your sterling Deuce collection! Your model reminded me that over the last couple of years I've developed a baremetal steel technique that yields a very convincing finish and can be easily controlled to moffer varying degrees of tarnish, polish, rust, etc. I've posted a brief post about it which can be found here: Thanks Bernard - I will likely do more bare steel models. After hot rod history they are my favorite features in The Rodder's Journal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Well done, nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Very nice . It's hard to get the bare metal look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 I really dig the bare metal finish, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff f Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 I like it ! my kinda model . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) moved post to On the Workbench Edited March 2, 2019 by Phildaupho posted in wrong place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin9428 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 I'm working a a Rod also except mine is a Bucket. Looking good and following Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) moved post to On the Workbench Edited March 2, 2019 by Phildaupho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Nice build Phil, I have one to do, they say copying is the sincerest form of flattery. Hope you don't mind! Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 great job, really like the bare metal look ,super build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Bantoft said: Nice build Phil, I have one to do, they say copying is the sincerest form of flattery. Hope you don't mind! Dave B 15 minutes ago, RAMBENNA said: great job, really like the bare metal look ,super build Thanks guys - I have started a new post On the Workbench on the continuation of this project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 SWEET! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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