blazefox Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Paint ideas from u guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Hey Dr. Cranky, in your last video, you mentioned that the van had a warped chasis and that you fixed it. How do recognize and fix something like that? You can sit it, it doesn't sit right. You you boil up some water, and dunk the body in there a few time, straighten it and then run it quickly over cold water. That usually does the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Blazefox, it looks wonderful. Where did you get those spikes up front? Or did you make them? Also, this build looks like it would look great in a single color, or in city camo. Also, don't take this the wrong way, but since you are new, sooner or later you are going to be asked to put your real name on your signature. Just a heads up, we don't want you getting in trouble . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 We are all making great progress, and I have to tell you I am certain that this thread is going to break all sorts of records on this forum, not that I care about such things, but EYEGORE does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazefox Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 ok kool thank u dr cranky and there leads from a plastic pencil u know the ones with lead in them that look like small bullets i find they work for missles too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazefox Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 ill well my real names steve gilmore i caant change my sig right now im useing my cell on this site and site is simplified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VEGADETH Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) Here is the start of mine,,calling this one,,what else but " VEGADETH ",,it will have grappoling hooks to catch other fueled vehicles,,after all we don't want to destroy the fuel,,lol,, it will also have flame throwers,,rockets and machine gun for the " toothless zombies "lol!!http://i109.photobuc...rk/DSCF0128.jpg Edited January 21, 2012 by VEGADETH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VEGADETH Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Here is the start of mine,,calling this one,,what else but " VEGADETH ",,it will have grappoling hooks to catch other fueled vehicles,,after all we don't want to destroy the fuel,,lol,, it will also have flame throwers,,rockets and machine gun for the " toothless zombies "lol!!http://i109.photobuc...rk/DSCF0128.jpg Here is the pic,,sorry about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Okay Virgil, I'm in. The cutting started tonight. Don't ask what it's gonna be, I'm not sure yet myself. We'll likely find out together, but I'm planning a futuristic military scout vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 John, the fish hooks are an inspired addition. Looking real good, buddy. Thanks for the name, Steve.Rob, I can tell you are already having lots of fun! That frame is looking super. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Here's some much-needed progress: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazefox Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 sweet vans lookin awsome im gonna primer my mmustang when i go back to school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VEGADETH Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Doc,,your really moving along with your build,,you picked a good subject matter to work with,, looking forward to seeing what the finished model will look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Thanks, John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazefox Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 i am a student at stafford technical center in rutland vt im in the auto refinishing program so on monday r tuesday ill be primering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Cool to know, Steve. Getting good training! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 just bought my first hex rods...whats the best or easest way to cut them into those little suckers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Use a hobby knife, new and sharp and cut them slowly over a piece of tape so they don't fly out. As if you were cutting carrots. LOL! Remember that once they are on and if they look too big, you can sand them down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparmagiclives Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Got a start on the hemi for the "Nuke Boys" My daughter gave me a scrap piece of yellow beading cord that should grease up real nice for plug wires. I went to the ACE and picked up some brass fitting parts to buid some ridiculous carb stacks out of. Should look pretty agressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Oh yes, that engine is looking perfect for the occasion . . . keep it going, Shane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Use a hobby knife, new and sharp and cut them slowly over a piece of tape so they don't fly out. As if you were cutting carrots. LOL! Remember that once they are on and if they look too big, you can sand them down. Ditto X2 At my age I cannot see a frikkin thing anyway so I always cut them on the long side and sand to fit. I will use a popsicle stick to guage the thickness of the "bolts" while sanding. I cut it to fit, then lay it down next to the hex pieces I sand down to the stick and hope for the best! G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylansimpson Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 hopefuly i can get some pics up laterr this evening. the story behind this one is a buisness man rented the hertz mustang before it all happened, got out of the city with it and then modified it for more long term use, What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
road_warrior05 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I just ordered more some styrene so hopefully this time next week I'll be back to working on my Post-Apocalypse General Lee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Wayne, LOL, we are all getting old. The vision goes, but we have to take care of our fingers and hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Wayne, LOL, we are all getting old. The vision goes, but we have to take care of our fingers and hands! Ya darn tootin' Virgil! I have broken bones in my right hand five times already, and man can I feel it. I truly think model building has kept me going. It looked as if I was going to be "retired" on the last one. I had to shoot a qualifying score, otherwise it was gonna be adios. I managed to pull it off with a better than minimum score. I credit that to my building, painting, and sculpting. I bought some more styrene shapes today and, after work, plan to renew the build. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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