Dann Tier Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 On 11/17/2019 at 9:57 PM, porschercr said: Looks good. Thanks, Bud!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 14 hours ago, mustang1989 said: Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang!!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Beautiful work as always - can’t wait to see that paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 This is sooo nice, excellent work so far Dann!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 2 hours ago, CabDriver said: Beautiful work as always - can’t wait to see that paint! Thanks, Jim!!, i'm trying to fight through this cold so i can paint....i cant wait either!! i've always loved dune buggy/speed boat metallics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 2 hours ago, ATHU said: This is sooo nice, excellent work so far Dann!! Thanks, Bud!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 (edited) I figured that i should sort out this interior business before painting the body, as badly as i want to. Even with flocking, and detailing, interiors that have the seats molded into the tubs, the seats still look fake, so theres only one thing for it -hack'em up!....they looked totally too hard anyway. The other issue was that the door cards didnt go up high enough, so i fixed that as well. -Photo 1; After making a stencil, it is time to get rid of the molded in door cards. -Photo 2; More to be removed... -Photo 3; First step of my removal proccess... -Photo 4; All kleaned up, but now its time to get rid of those fake, uncomfortable seat sides... -Photo 5; Time to trace the seat-end so that i can make better ones. -Photo 7; Time to remove the other side...a bit tricky, but doable... -Photo 8; I drilled it out, then kleaned it up with a blade. -Photo 9; I decided to remake the center column at this time. To me it was too narrow, and boring, so i'm widening it, and adding things to it for visual intrest. I forgot to tell you that i also narrowed the VERY wide seats, but you probably already noticed that... -Photo 10-13; The new bits are looking good....better than the original. Edited November 27, 2019 by Dann Tier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Wow, the things we do to achieve perfection! I've done that chain drilling thing before and know how challenging it can be - your results look spectacular! Not to mention handcarving those side pieces and getting them all so perfect. This thread will be my blueprint to bring my version home! Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 7 hours ago, alan barton said: Wow, the things we do to achieve perfection! I've done that chain drilling thing before and know how challenging it can be - your results look spectacular! Not to mention handcarving those side pieces and getting them all so perfect. This thread will be my blueprint to bring my version home! Cheers Alan Thanks, Alan!...glad you like it!, and i'm glad to help.....looking forward to yours!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 REALLY like the seat upgrades, so much more "realistic" and drive-able. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 11 hours ago, Modelbuilder Mark said: REALLY like the seat upgrades, so much more "realistic" and drive-able. Thanks, bud!....just a tiny bit more tweaking, and they will be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 Hey, everyone! The interior bits are almost all done being made!....door cards, dash top, and dash face are left. After the final sanding, and klean up, it will be ready for paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhkapelti2 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 I have never had much interest of show cars, but looking at your precise build I must admire your skills. Coming along nicely, keep up the good work and those sharp photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 All this fabrication is making me dizzy. Gotta love this stuff!!! Keep 'er comin' Dann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyjohnxx Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Is that the Stig's red-haired step child? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Love the work you've done to the interior! It would be cool to display it alongside the kit part so people will understand all the work you did there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Looking great. I love what you are doing by updating/fixing without taking away from the original idea of he car. I was also thinking how scary the real car would have been to drive with the 2 engine set up the way they are. I bet it handled like a dump truck also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 16 hours ago, Reuhkapelti2 said: I have never had much interest of show cars, but looking at your precise build I must admire your skills. Coming along nicely, keep up the good work and those sharp photos. Thanks, Ismo!...i will!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 15 hours ago, mustang1989 said: All this fabrication is making me dizzy. Gotta love this stuff!!! Keep 'er comin' Dann. Thanks, Joe!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 13 hours ago, heyjohnxx said: Is that the Stig's red-haired step child? Oh, you know him too??!!...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 12 hours ago, Tom Geiger said: Love the work you've done to the interior! It would be cool to display it alongside the kit part so people will understand all the work you did there! Thanks, Tom!, i can post a photo of the origial interior next to the finished one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 5 hours ago, Oldmopars said: Looking great. I love what you are doing by updating/fixing without taking away from the original idea of he car. I was also thinking how scary the real car would have been to drive with the 2 engine set up the way they are. I bet it handled like a dump truck also. Much appreciated, Scott! During my research, i found out that is WAS very dangerous to drive....almost undriveable. I bet it did drive like a dump truck. Even for being designed back then, that 90* steering angle DIDNT match the rest of the cars designed.....it looks more like an after thought, so i wanted to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 I'm amazed by the improvements you've made to this simple kit. All of them exceptionally well done. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 23 hours ago, David G. said: I'm amazed by the improvements you've made to this simple kit. All of them exceptionally well done. David G. Thanks, David!....much appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 The difference with that interior is night and day - GREAT work!!! Keep at it ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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