1967RMP Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 I'm digging it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenPlastik49 Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share Posted August 3, 2019 Thank you all for the comments and compliments...much appreciated...put a coat of primer on it tonight to see how many fleas it had...pretty happy with the outcome...still, lots of filler and sanding in its future...starting to capture the spirit of the thing, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Looks great, mate, a very adventurous project and looks like it will be a winner! Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 (edited) Did you split the body down the middle and widen it? It looks like it to my old eyes anyway. Are you considering adding a "feature line" like a narrow half round from the side window lower edge to the tail? Might lessen the boat tail sedan delivery look a little? Edited August 4, 2019 by misterNNL additional information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenPlastik49 Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) Bench time equals progress. Made new side panels for the engine bay...the openings will likely have some photo-etched mesh in them. Planning on incorporating the headlights into the radiator shroud and hood. Scribed in a door shape, too. Not seen in the photos is the roughed-in undercarriage. MisterNNL, yes I did remove some of the interior supports to lengthen the windows. And, as the photos indicate, I do plan some sort of feature line or molding to mimic the original Speedster and to give some relief to the expansive boattail area. I did not, however, split the body and widen it. Enjoy! Edited August 18, 2019 by FrozenPlastik49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_67 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Cool idea for a build, great stuff so far. I'm looking forward to more!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Conceptually interesting. I like it. I would suggest not going with the huge modern wheels, though. They don't blend well with the car. Maybe some smoothies if you don't want wires. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geemoney Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 bring it!!! fantastic. the current Owner of Auburn Cord Deusenburg has his shop right behind mine. I SOOOO like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I love the "speed lines".They add a lot of aerodynamic styling to your design. This will be fun to watch develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckyg1 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Cool build so far. Well thought out and executed. I'll make the popcorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I love this project, but haven't figured out what engine you will use- maybe a v12? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerN Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenPlastik49 Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 Thank you everyone for the compliments...much appreciated! Got significant bench time over the long weekend. Managed to get the molding (or 'speed lines' as MisterNNL called them) attached and started on the firewall. Plan to use the side mirrors and headlights from the Alumacoupe kit. Have ordered AMG GT Battlefield Copper from Splash Paints and am considering changing the name of the project to 'Coppertail.' Charlie8575...I haven't completely committed to the wheels depicted...I do keep eyeing the wheels from the Foose Eldorod as an alternative...we shall see! Geemoney...too cool! Paul Payne...I will be using the V10 from the Tamiya Lexus LFA kit (which is also donating its suspension, undercarriage, interior, and exhaust). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Coming right along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Very nice. It looks like an updated version of the Auburn Cabin Speedster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 The little molding over the windows also adds a nice period styling touch. A very cohesive and well executed design. Thanks for keeping us in the loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geemoney Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 im good with the current wheels I jus hate to see them black, I feel we lose the dimension of the tires aspect ratio, it blends together too much when black go go go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkzwolf Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Interesting idea. I'm really enjoying watching this move forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Any further progress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 It's starting to shape up very nicely. I'm not familiar with the exact shade of copper, but I think it'll fit the car well generally-speaking. I'm really looking forward to seeing what you do with this. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenPlastik49 Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 (edited) Update...been moving along with the interior and undercarriage. Still have lots of small details and fitment to work out before paint, but am happy with the results thus far. Edited November 5, 2019 by FrozenPlastik49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 It's easy to see where your bench time is being invested,lots of complicated work going on there. Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Hi! You got to be going along well with your fellow passenger... tight quarters! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_67 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Great looking build please keep it going, I'm looking forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Great project. I love the modern builds with retro theme and feel to them. I would also vote for keeping the wheels I think they are perfect match for the design of this thing. I would definitely love to see this finished and will be following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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