E St. Kruiser50 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) <img src="http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> I get in these moods once in a great while where I need to create "Stuff", so I'm sorta on a building "Rampage" <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" />. Got at least two more to do, then maybe "The Need" or the "Frenzy" will calm down - I love it when I get like this. Another one of those projects been sittin' for a while, including pic's in the box, so after about 4 hours, we got 'er pretty well "Roughed Out". This'll be a stock bodied street rod with finished fenders, bumpers, a spare tire, and running board's, and no tilt front clip. Maybe a Duplicolor Flecks Tangerine color to fini Edited August 8, 2010 by Treehugger Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modellpularn Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 What a cool conversion! This is the kind of stuff I like. But haven't done so many myself..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Dave- What a great idea. I'm going to enjoy watching this one. I always like your builds. Keep the posts coming. Later- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gramps-xrds Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Dave, your imagination never ceases to amaze me. What a unique idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 That is TOO COOL! I've always loved the '32 Ford Vicky look but I never thought about how great it would be on a Willys or maybe a...??? Great imagination. I think that's the best part of this hobby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 That is TOO COOL! I've always loved the '32 Ford Vicky look but I never thought about how great it would be on a Willys or maybe a...??? Great imagination. I think that's the best part of this hobby! Thanks Manuel That's the cool thing about model car building. You can let your imagination go wherever you want and create just about anything for just a few $$$$ - PRETTY COOL to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Looks great Dave. It almost looks like it was meant to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 Looks great Dave. It almost looks like it was meant to be. It was . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Aww Jeeze Dave, you've gone on ANOTHER flight of fanasy eh? Funny how well those peices look so well together, Did you use the coupe kit, or the panel truck? Either way, it looks good! Can't wait ta see it in color, caz ya sure do gotta flair for pickin 'em! I'm definately likein this rascal, so I'll be watchin! You Go, Daddy-O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 Aww Jeeze Dave, you've gone on ANOTHER flight of fanasy eh? Funny how well those peices look so well together, Did you use the coupe kit, or the panel truck? Either way, it looks good! Can't wait ta see it in color, caz ya sure do gotta flair for pickin 'em! I'm definately likein this rascal, so I'll be watchin! You Go, Daddy-O Hey George Thanks buddy. I see you liked it so much you posted your comments twice . Ya, this one definitely turned out better than I expected. Fun to give idea's a shot and see what turns out. Sometimes you just never know . All the best - dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyn Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I'm not sure how your brain came up with this combo, but it looks interesting. Can't wait to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 I'm not sure how your brain came up with this combo..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I love the look in putty ... but then, I love bodywork. ..as I look it over, my mind keeps going to picking out a sanding block and running it through those peaks of putty! Now, Vickytorian Lace keeps coming to mind.. on man... need quick update to help me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 I love the look in putty ... but then, I love bodywork. ..as I look it over, my mind keeps going to picking out a sanding block and running it through those peaks of putty! Now, Vickytorian Lace keeps coming to mind.. on man... need quick update to help me. It'll be called "VICTORIA'S SECRET" Does that help ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) It'll be called "VICTORIA'S SECRET" Does that help ?? !! I AM getting old!! ... I really WAS in Bondo land and thinking about like a ghosted lace paint job! but, now that you mention it ....... and, I neglected to say, I love the look of this one! Edited July 24, 2009 by Foxer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 ... I really WAS in Bondo land and thinking about like a ghosted lace paint job! And you really want all of us to believe that....... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 Been a while, so thought I'd post some update pic's. The blue donor van in the background is a snap kit but has some pretty kool features that the full van kit by MPC doesn't offer, like a chrome grill, instead of decals. I used the grill surround, and I'll use the hood side panels and the fenders and the running boards also from the blue snap kit. This is fun . Any comments welcome - thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 In sad remembrance of all the donor kits in this, but it's looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLHoward Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Now that is one coooool looking build, can't wait to see it finished!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 I'm sort of a "Putty-throwing Junkie" and a "Slice and Dice" kinda builder . I get these idea's and mental pictures, and like the old man said in the movie The Karate Kid, I "makka da piture" . Anyway, the blue van donor body lost more pieces today as I trimmed off the fenders and part of the body for the "Wedge shape" to be grafted on with the fenders simultaneously. I lengthened the rear fenders also to match up to the running boards. Got the fenders on the other side all trimmed to fit also, and will probably be added tomorrow - FUN. Here's how she looks so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Helferich Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 This is such a cool idea. Your work is outstanding, and the original concept makes so much sense I can't believe I've never seen it done before. I know this will be the inspiration for more cool hot rods down the road! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Hey Dave, finally on a good computer what can handle yer pics & been scopin' out Victoria--she lookin' good . Like the grafting together of differnt body parts and where they be comin' from. Did kinda dawn on me that seems the closer yer builds gets to being done, the grayer they get .... ...oh, that's the PRIMER- --Ok, I gets it now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 Hey Dave, finally on a good computer what can handle yer pics & been scopin' out Victoria--she lookin' good . Like the grafting together of differnt body parts and where they be comin' from. Did kinda dawn on me that seems the closer yer builds gets to being done, the grayer they get .... ...oh, that's the PRIMER- --Ok, I gets it now! JOHN - YOU'RE HAVIN' WAY TOO MUCH FUN ON YOUR BARFDAY HAVE A GOOD ONE MY FRIEND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) Here's some pic's showing the body nearly done - fun stuff Edited August 4, 2009 by Treehugger Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyn Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Nice work once again Dave. That combiantion really works. It'll definitely give somebody a "what the heck am I looking at" moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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