Darren B Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Have been working on this one for a little while. Engine started, opened up the rear door. Smoothing out belly pan and planning button tufted interior. All I have right now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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espo Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 I like how you hinged the rear door. What are you using for the green tufted flooring ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vc273 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Real nice job on opening up the rear and that interior is going to look sweet. Looking forward to more of this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 20 hours ago, espo said: I like how you hinged the rear door. What are you using for the green tufted flooring ? Espo, thank you, I am learning more on making ok hinges. Thank you for the comment. The there’s flooring is craft foam I pick up at hobby lobby. Then with a few simple tools I form the design in the foam. I threw together a quick tutorial on the process. Not a detailed one but should get you headed in the right direction if you want to try it out. Modelsinc.yolasite.com is the site, than click in the tips and technique page and give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 6 hours ago, vc273 said: Real nice job on opening up the rear and that interior is going to look sweet. Looking forward to more of this one Thank you vc273 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Yoder Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Nice start Darren. I have this in my stash, so I will watch for ideas. Later, Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Thanks guys, been awhile, just a little update. Finally got the hood hinged, nothing I hate worse then display a model and have to sit the hood beside it. also covering up the hinge locations on the inside of the rear door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I agree on the hood having to be set aside, it takes away from the model. This is looking like it will be a real stunner when done. The interior looks to be lowrider inspired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 On 8/31/2018 at 5:29 PM, Rider said: I agree on the hood having to be set aside, it takes away from the model. This is looking like it will be a real stunner when done. The interior looks to be lowrider inspired. Thank you very much, yes the button tuft is used for lowriders. I am torn between making this a lowrider, or just a rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Lowrider all the way, not enough lowriders in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Rider said: Lowrider all the way, not enough lowriders in the world. That is what I primarily build. Love lowriders. Just not too sure about this particular build thou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Nice start D Like the side hinge on the hood might wanna tube those for easy painting,...no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 (edited) 14 hours ago, Belugawrx said: Nice start D Like the side hinge on the hood might wanna tube those for easy painting,...no? Thank you, the picture does not show it very well but there is a quarter inch tube epoxied to the hood and the wire runs thru it. It took me a while and several tries to the the tube just right in order to get the hood back off and back on. Now my issue is getting the 3d foam to fit the hood and hid most of the wire. I also just came up with an idea using thin steel from an altoids can and a magnetic to be able to put a removable mural under the hood on top of the foam to help hide the rest of the wires. pics to come shortly..... Edited September 3, 2018 by Darren B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 got it installed. Metal plate helps hide the ugly setup of the wire hinges meeting the hood. I can also make many of them using this as a copy and add murals to them that can be changed out from time to time. the lil round thing is the magnet. I will cover all that up with putty and paint.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Darren, didn't know about this project. Really nice work so far!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 12 hours ago, slusher said: Darren, didn't know about this project. Really nice work so far!... Thank you Carl, it is one of many that I need to get a handle on finishing. This one is not that far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 Been super busy lately but was able to get some more color on this thing, two tone, maybe some patterns but not sure yet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Looks fantastic Darren! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 On 10/21/2018 at 11:22 PM, slusher said: Looks fantastic Darren! Thank you Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68shortfleet Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Looks great. These pictures helped me visualize how your hinges work too. Wasn't seeing the part being able to slide off the hinge. Thinking "That's going to make painting difficult". Will keep that method in mind for future builds of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Nice looking build, will follow to see the end result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Wow.... That kit is nice out-of-the-box, but you are stepping it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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