Modlbldr Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) This is a resin body that I got in a trade recently. The paint is Tamiya Gunmetal with Tamiya TS 20 Metallic Green then topped with Tamiya X 25 Clear Green. The chrome has three light coats of Tamiya Smoke sprayed over it. Thinking of something like an LS7 for power. Later- Edited April 21, 2021 by Modlbldr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 Here's the idea for the direction. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Aww yeah, this is gonna be a cool build! I love the wheels, and the effect that the Tamiya smoke gives over the bumpers is really cool - storing that tip away for the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 It looks awesome Tom. Now your making me regret trading it 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 1 hour ago, CabDriver said: Aww yeah, this is gonna be a cool build! I love the wheels, and the effect that the Tamiya smoke gives over the bumpers is really cool - storing that tip away for the future! Yeah, I like the look of the darker chrome. I'll definitely be using it again. 7 minutes ago, Scott8950 said: It looks awesome Tom. Now your making me regret trading it 😁 Thanks Scott! I'm glad to have it. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 That is one gorgeous color. Looks like it has been plated and not painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksnow Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 That green is awesome. You'll need at least an LS7 to smoke those big rears. I'll definitely be following this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Really like where this is going Tom. That green is sweet. I did a curb side ‘66 in Bahama blue with the tinted chrome and think it looks great. I’ll be following. Cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Beautiful paint and the chrome looks perfect with the smoke sprayed on it. Great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Great start Tom, look forward to seeing it progress. You've given us odd glimpses of it here and there, good to in its own WIP thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 Thanks Fellas. I wasn't sure at first on the color because it looked like too much but I think with the chrome it has grown on me. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Looks killer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 That’s gonna be great! will be following! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 That's looks sweet already! Great choices so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Verrrry cool. Always thought I would like to own a real one just like it with the L79 motor. Looking great Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 The green looks pretty kewl Tom and the stance is killer. Still trying to get the paint worked out on my 66. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Looks great Tom! Can’t wait to see it finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Thanks for all of the kind responses guys! This one has gotten held up.trying to find an engine for it. I am also debating with myself on ideas for customizing the interior. I think I have the interior planned out now. As soon as I find the kit I'm looking for to rob an engine out of I'll be moving forward. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 Got a couple of 3D printed 572's (stock and blown) in today. I think I may be back on track with this one. Going to try to scratchbuild a twin turbo system along with the 572. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 That’s gonna be a nice setup that suits it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Looks like a great project. Excellent shade of green, it reminds me of the green on a Japanese Beetle. I always thought it was a beautiful color. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 14 hours ago, Mattilacken said: That’s gonna be a nice setup that suits it well! Thanks. 10 hours ago, David G. said: Looks like a great project. Excellent shade of green, it reminds me of the green on a Japanese Beetle. I always thought it was a beautiful color. David G. Thanks! It does look a bit like that color. Proof that there is "nothing new under the sun". Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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