djmcguire Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 I just like the 1:1 flathead in the background... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 Have to admit that is a Hawk 1/6 weathered version that I picked up cheap to use as reference for my 1/8 stock version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 23 hours ago, absmiami said: And by the way. The renshape is soft enough for you to hammer some Louver patterns on to the body - if you want some female louvers ... Yeah, I think carving them in will be the way to go, I'll do some tests before commitment... Kind of like love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Try stamping the surface with a light hammer and a small tipped screwdriver. ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmcguire Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 21 hours ago, Big John said: Have to admit that is a Hawk 1/6 weathered version that I picked up cheap to use as reference for my 1/8 stock version. Didn't even notice that was on the bench at first glance and just assumed it was in the background...if that's any indication of what the streamliner is going to end-up looking then I'm going to have to keep following this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 I think I've settled on a color scheme... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 That will look great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Yup. by the way - the random toothed files and burs that I use for renshape are made by PermaGrit ... they are a “must have” for shaping the stuff ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Will you have a visible engine bay for those cool twin cams that you drew ??? ?? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 No, sad to say this is going to be a 'curbside' version no engine bays no cockpit. However an engine on frame mock up stand could be done. I was planning a plenum box arrangement built into the frame rail to feed the carbs. The engine is already drawn in 1/24 just need to do the projections... Oh, and build the thing. At one time I was thinking 1/8 which would come out 7.7" long 4" tall, the 1/24 is only 2.56 x 1.44. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 This is a very educational thread when you already have a love for Bonneville! Your final paint scheme is ideal for the car and the era. I must try some of that Renshape. I have previously produced LSR cars by vacforming over a hand-carved Jelutong mould. The Renshape looks really interesting. I will be following for sure! Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 KILLER!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 Thank you all for your encouraging comments. Latest rendering 'Going for the record'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 So, How goes the Project? Your renderings are superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Awesome project, very well done! Impressive work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ambrose Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 What a neat project, and very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Nice project John. Look forward to following your bui!d further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingslug Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Very Cool!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 Thank you Guys! I really must get back on the horse and make some commitments to window treatment and color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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