Daxman Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I finished my 5th Jet Car today. This was a great model kit to build. I knew when I first picked up the box that it would be a great car to turn into a hover vehicle.There's lots of scratch build items throughout. There's probably half a Gundam model worth of parts on the undercarriage (thanks to my son who donated 2 Gundam kits for this project). All of the pipes and hoses are solid styrene rod bent with heat. The rear fenders/turbines are hinged and pivot downward slightly. Someone forgot to weather the base of the antennae......... I accidentally cracked the rear window last night while trying to rub fingerprints off of it. I'm so upset with myself. Luckily the car is weathered and it doesn't stand out too badly. I hope.. The large landing lights were added last week. Very happy with the results. Here's a good view of the undercarriage. I also painted the window weather stripping black. It really added some good detail. Thank you for looking!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Far out man. I am not sure I understand it but I can see this is very well executed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Groovy Man! Superb imagination and building skills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Super cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Man, this came out great. Cool concept, well executed. And the rear window actually just adds to the used look of the vehicle. Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Awesome work!  Looks like it's out of The Fifth Element. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I followed your build, and a few repaints along the way. Amazing engineering and design work on this build. The finish looks perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Another great build Dax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave42 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Totally amazing!! Outstanding workmanship and execution of an out of this world idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Extremely COOL build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I watched the wip and thought, that might turn out great. But the finished model is just outstanding! Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daxman Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Thanks for all the positive comments!!! I have a few more photos with the trunk and hood removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnS Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Very cool Daxman. A great idea that's very well executed. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipstitch Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Absolutely amazing!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Wow , love these theme builds for this type of vehicle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Spectacular work, as always! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Thanks for posting the hood and trunk removed photos. I my humble opinion the real beauty of this build is in the details. Your decision to consistently fill the voids in the open sections with long strips and bolted-in place details adds a lot of continuity to a complicated overall design theme. You have certainly inspired me to start gathering parts and filling in wheel wells for an anti-grav vehicle of my own. My victim is an already started '49 Ford coupe custom that I was gifted that was so radically chopped and sectioned that the builder left no practical way for any wheels and tires. I will be pleased if mine turns out to be half as interesting as yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Is there some way we can see the other four you have already built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daxman Posted August 7, 2019 Author Share Posted August 7, 2019 On 7/2/2019 at 9:58 AM, misterNNL said: Is there some way we can see the other four you have already built? I just started my 6th jet vehicle, two days ago. It's a 41 Chevy truck. I'll get a few photos of the new project up on these forums within a couple days. I'd love to show all of my jet vehicles in one single post. I try to do that as well. How is your 49 Ford coming along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Mine is slowly evolving. One main engine section is complete. It started as one of those plastic holders that my disposable razor blades come in. I have several other projects under way and have returned the '49 to it's box just to keep it from distracting me from the many tasks at hand. I certainly look forward to seeing your other jet rods as I continue to seek inspiration for mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Verkerk Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 OUTSTANDING WORKMAN SHIP!!!!!!..You sure have a knack for these kind of builds!! , looking forward to your next project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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