John Teresi Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Hello......thank you all for following this build........"Speed City" resin body kit......Revell Tommy Ivo "Showboat" kit for the donor......."Whoopie Kat" decals.......Slixx decals for tires.......wired and plumbed using 'PRO TECH" : spark plug wires,wire looms,gauges,t`fittings,fuel line,detail wire,oil filters,5 point seat-belt harness,junction boxes,Vertex pre-wired distributors......modified chassis.....alot of scratch built parts.......H.O.K. pearl white......thank`s for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 Few more photo`s......thank`s for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajulia Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Hola amigo!! John... This is an incredible build-up and the level of cleanliness and detail is so over the top!! Im thinkin outta the park and some where in the lot!! lol! Super Duper cool model! Hats off to ya fella! The amount of skill is all there fella keep on wit the keepin on! I especially love the spent gas in the stacks!! Tito Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Bowers Jr. Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 This is simply beyond amazing, beyond fantastic, and way beyond anything I am capable of building myself, and I'm not half bad. The photography is so good that this is a RoM contender. Outstanding work John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogdor Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I have no idea how you do it, but those engines look absolutely real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvsm Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Very nice, Bet it took a long while on the wiring and plumbing. One question though what kind of camera did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Awesome work John. The level of detailing is superb. I wonder what you will do next to try and top this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedge Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 That is an awesome build, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff ewaskey Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Wow I am totally in awe !!!!!!!!!! That is an incredible piece of work. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I am truly speechless! Another great one John! WF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmikevee Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 John, SSWWEEEEEEETTTT!!!!!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt raitz Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Oh-h Yaaaah!!! (as Randy Savage would say) I dig the pipes...all 64 of 'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 John, just beautiful...now let's fire it up!!! Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in Berwyn Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 This is amazing. I can't get a stock kit build done in a year, and you do this incredible work in a few weeks!! It is beautiful and you did it quickly!! Love it. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Very nice!!! I remember seeing this car in Hot Rod Magazine many many years ago, I even had a picture of it on my wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Coyote Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 An absolutely awesome build Mr. T. ............ your modeling skills are beyond description ............ stunning detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Wow. And to think how fast you did this. Amazing work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Awesome work, looks like the real thing...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 AMAZING work John. No doubt, hands down, THE BEST work I've seen on a model car engine ever! They look so real that.......I'm literally at a loss for words. You outdid yourself here. BRAVO!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 You just keep hitting em outta the park John.... Looks perfect at any angle. Once again, YOU'VE DONE IT! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-Fo Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Lol I thought these were the reference pics of the 1:1 car because it does look like real thing. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8horsepowercj Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Stunning Work John, the engines are incredible what did you use in the interior (to mimick the white upholstery on the sides? I'd also like to compliment you on your photography as well every model I've ever seen you post on here the photos look outstanding. Hats off to you Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedster Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Gee, how did I miss this one. Amazing work, John. You have one incredible, mind-blowing and eye-popping collection of models! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltwincustoms Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Fantastic job John, and by the sounds of it you mastered this project pretty quickly. So what is next on the workbench? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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