EngineerBob Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Hi All. I've spent a fair amount of time lurking around this forum admiring all of the great models and getting some fantastic tips and ideas and now I'm finally getting around to posting pics of my completed models to, maybe, inspire someone else. The enjoyment of modeling, for me, is 'kit bashing', taking whatever parts, kits or previously completed models that I have laying around, to make something new and different. My latest effort could best be described as a Competition Coupe dragster but since NHRA doesn't have that class anymore this model would now run in something like the Good-Guys Nostalgia Eliminator class. I built this racecar by combining AMT's Willys Van with AMT's Tommy Ivo rear-engine fueler. I piecut chopped the body and layed the windshield back. I raised and moved forward the fenders. I also layed the grill back and then merged the Ivo rail body in between. Then I had to swap the roll cage and the engine location (remember, I'm trying to use what's available). After completing bodywork I made my own inkjet decals and tried doing an airbrush paintjob. All of my previous models were painted with spray cans. I definitely need more practice to get proficient with an airbrush and learning how to use the various kinds of paints. I'm looking forward to seeing other heavily modified/customized models by others. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Nice model Grant. I used to live and work in Tustin once upon a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Haha....that is sure different but very kewl looking. I like the look of the swept back radiator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reegs Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 👍👍👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 I asked about this one in your diorama post, so glad you posted it. That is some excellent engineering and model work. Beautiful paint and decal work also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 That's pretty Wild, Grant! Very cool body mods, especially incorporating the front grill. Plus the shadow paint on the panel sides. Congrats on a very imaginative and well built rail. Cheers Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Very nicely done. Imaginatice concept. Well executed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Definitely thinking outside the box, looks like you went to the Tom Daniel School of Design. It came out well, nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 COOL!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerBob Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 echo, thanks for the compliment but I'm no Tom Daniel in the artistic department but I'll settle for maybe being a little imaginative (and not necessarily true to life) in my builds. The creativity and being able to build whatever you can think up is why I like modeling (and I don't have the time and patience to build my ideas in 1:1). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticprime Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 A truly unique and impressive build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Hi Grant! Very clever mash-up. Exactly the kind of outrageous experimental dragster that excited the crowds in the late sixties. Bravo! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerBob Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 18 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Grant! Very clever mash-up. Exactly the kind of outrageous experimental dragster that excited the crowds in the late sixties. Bravo! CT Thanks, CT. That's what so fun about modeling, some random idea popping up in your head and then you get to make it a 3D reality (sort of). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Great dragster and unique ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerBob Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Thanks, slusher. Unique and not out of the box is what interests me the most and, based on ideas I've gathered from this Forum, I've been confident enough to try more complex kit bashing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffman Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Grant, that's radical! Very imaginative and excellent execution. Go Tillers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Very creative and well done. I really like that front clip hung way out front ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerBob Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 7 hours ago, misterNNL said: Very creative and well done. I really like that front clip hung way out front ! Thanks. I probably made the most changes from the starting model on this than any of my previous models and the shape ended up pretty much matching my vision. You can see here the yellow is the original 33 Willys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Fantastic body work and creativity. Really Superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerBob Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 5 hours ago, FLHCAHZ said: Fantastic body work and creativity. Really Superb! Thanks. Initially, I was going to make a more traditional competition coupe (like this: ) but I couldn't not use the Willys front end and then I had to have a body in the middle and then I got creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 You took the right path! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 looks great, really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell C Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Missed this from July. Demented kit bashing, I like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerBob Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 Thanks guys, I had fun assembling this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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