Tony T Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) Nice touch! They look real good. Just have to ask, as I noticed it while looking back at your headlight wiring harness - are you planning on painting the insides of the front fenders? I'd hate for you to get all these awesome little details, and miss something like that. EDIT-I noticed in the 3rd picture actually that you've got what looks like grey primer on that wasn't in the first 2 pics (first post on this page above), so I'm taking my observation back!! Edited July 16, 2010 by Tony T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Man, why do you keep showing us pictures of your 1:1 project? I want to see the model! LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Nice touch! They look real good. Just have to ask, as I noticed it while looking back at your headlight wiring harness - are you planning on painting the insides of the front fenders? I'd hate for you to get all these awesome little details, and miss something like that. EDIT-I noticed in the 3rd picture actually that you've got what looks like grey primer on that wasn't in the first 2 pics (first post on this page above), so I'm taking my observation back!! when I read this I was like " Awww man i thought i painted that already" then I read your edit. Dont scare me like that man! my brain is already frazzled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I'm usually speechless looking in here and can't comment, but, this is an exquisite build and I am enjoying immensely seeing how you are attacking all these details! Thanks so much for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gibbons Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Geez, and at one time, I thought adding a vacuum advance line to the distributor on my '53 Ford was state of the art! Romell, unbelievable work. The German born architect, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, is often attributed to using the statement "God is in the details." (I have a t-shirt with his image and that saying.) It's true, and that sets you apart. As an aside, one of my favorite galleries in the Museum of Modern Art in NYC is the one that has architectural models, including Frank Lloyd Wright's "Falling Water" house. It's nice to know that modeling is considered art in some circles, I know I'm viewing it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) Geez, and at one time, I thought adding a vacuum advance line to the distributor on my '53 Ford was state of the art! Romell, unbelievable work. The German born architect, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, is often attributed to using the statement "God is in the details." (I have a t-shirt with his image and that saying.) It's true, and that sets you apart. As an aside, one of my favorite galleries in the Museum of Modern Art in NYC is the one that has architectural models, including Frank Lloyd Wright's "Falling Water" house. It's nice to know that modeling is considered art in some circles, I know I'm viewing it here. Sniff sniff (as the tears are wiped from his eyes) Hey thx Jim for that sincere compliment. And truely I do try to keep Jehovah God involved in every aspect of my life. And as every good gift comes from him, I can only credit him for my talent. And like you I love Frank Lloyd Wright's work I have sevaral books featuring his homes. I do beleave the our hobby is an art form that I to am fortunate to be a part of. Romell Edited July 16, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I would love to see what you can do with a big rig....Keep it up Im glued to you topic. I've been thinking that myself! I'd love to see how you could use your shrink ray on a big rig! If you need a little inspiration, Romell, check out the one I'm working (stalled) on right now. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=28849&st=0 My scratchbuilding skills are no where near yours, but I've been trying new things with my project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 I've been thinking that myself! I'd love to see how you could use your shrink ray on a big rig! If you need a little inspiration, Romell, check out the one I'm working (stalled) on right now. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=28849&st=0 My scratchbuilding skills are no where near yours, but I've been trying new things with my project. Thats gonna one huge rig when your done buddy, i want to build the one in your avatar photo..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railfreak78 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Love the windows!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdgracer71 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Once that was done I went ahead and made the frames for the door windows enjoy well jim they look open to me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoparWoman Jamie Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Yea, they are open in the photos BUT do they close? LOL I think Romell is doing one heck of a beautiful job on his build . I'm tuned in each day to see how the build is coming along. Romell, bro, keep up the good work man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Thx gentalmen for all the warm comments and thx for following and making this thread so popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 I know this has nothing to do with models but This is for the person who asked me about my tank the other day in a PM I wont mention his name for fear we will both be tossed out of the forums for even posting these here LOL! anyway this is my 160 gal salt water tank and my fish "Patience" she earned her name when she waited so patiently while my wife and I captured an unrulely fish in the tank. I hope you enjoy..... Patience peeking out of her small cave...(her house)she will actually play Peek-a-boo with me and my wife and in the center of this picture see if you can find my Seahorse "Bubbles"(he got his name because i had to evac his pouch of air once) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Thats gonna one huge rig when your done buddy, i want to build the one in your avatar photo..... Thanks, Romell! I also want to build my avatar truck, too. I drove heavy wrecker for a while, and love watching "Wrecked" on the Speed Channel, so I have a soft spot when it comes to the big wreckers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Todays up date is more of a show and tell as I didnt take pics as I built most of it so I hope you enjoy got the Nitro bottle done and ready to install here I made a emergency shutoff valve for the nitro system.. here you see it installed next to the drivers seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Here you can see the headlight ballast has been installed on the fire wall along with a fuel block And here I have fabed some butterflys for the shotgun bill scoop And in this one you can see the drivers side door has a mirror mounted on it. I actually polished the mirror to reflect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe2o3 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Romell, I've read every post on this build so far. I have just one very important question: The shrink ray. Will you point it at me just once? I only want to sit in the Chevelle. I wont start it, or even turn on the radio! Promise. Definitely an inspiration here Sir. Thanks for all you've shown us! Now I have to go find the Nova. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Barrow Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 You know, I'm not a big fan of full-detail, wheels-off, everything-open models, but that doesn't mean that I don't appreciate and understand the amount of work and talent it takes to make one. Everyone keeps making "shrink-ray" jokes, but there really isn't anything in here that isn't just good old-fashioned fundamentally sound modeling. With the right materials, tools, and lots and lots of practice, there isn't anything here that the average modeler isn't capable of accomplishing, but if they did it I guess they wouldn't be "average" modelers anymore, would they? You've got a great model, Romell, it deserves all the accolades and awards I'm sure it's bound to receive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdgracer71 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 i cant wait to hear it run..... cool build man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Hey thx for all the great compliments fellas..... I just wanted to throw in these of the installed heater hoses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewaskew Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 That is realy great work. I scrath build a lot myself and I know whats involved keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I love seeing this build coming closer and closer to being finished, I hope you do your Nova build the same exact way (with all the detail and detailed explanations) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Pure eye candy, keep it coming, chap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 Nothing really major today, Got the rear brakes done now front and rear match the rears are 20mm smaller than the fronts (which are a scale 330mm). I also made the hinge for the front clip. It all still need some alignment but I'll get to that tomarrow. I hope you enjoy the photos. Rear brakes.... Front clip hinge With clip on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JamesDE Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Bro, this is insane... Just outstanding work you have done on this.... Apparently I have missed alot in the past few days.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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