krishna.iskandana Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Hi again guys. It feels like ages since my last post. I have to admit that 2012 started a bit late for me. This one is a 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 from revell. The color is tamiya metallic black and tamiya mica silver for the stripes. I actually built this one to resemble the real by car that was built by Chip Foose in one of "overhaulin' " episodes. I only changed the wheels to 23" pegasus wheels and added engine wires. Let Me know what you think and thanks for looking. Regards Krishna Iskandana Langford, WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krishna.iskandana Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 more pictures.... regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 foose would be proud of that -cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 i wonder if Chip has ever been approached by a model company wanting his name on a line.... if so, and if he did, i'd hope he had final say and better taste than the ummm "less than optimum" Rides By Boyd junk.... his visions translate into metal a heck of a lot better than most designer's do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod59f100 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Looks good. It would be cool to have him at least sign it. Vary vary cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drago Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 This is a nice model! It seems very clean and aligned model. My only criticism is based on a real car. I dont think those wheels will work properly. I like to build models so close as a real one I can.I think if the front wheels were smaller the entire set would be better. Even the rear I think is a little oversized for me... But this is me... If you had fun with this building, this is what matters at all!!! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Looks real nice. I remember that build on Overhauling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraith Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 This is a nice model! It seems very clean and aligned model. My only criticism is based on a real car. I dont think those wheels will work properly. I like to build models so close as a real one I can.I think if the front wheels were smaller the entire set would be better. Even the rear I think is a little oversized for me... But this is me... If you had fun with this building, this is what matters at all!!! Congrats! Have to agree....just my opinion as well. otherwise it looks awesome! nice job on the paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krishna.iskandana Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 thanks for your kind appreciations guys Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Krishna, beautiful model. Another wonderful addition to your collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Sumner Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Have to agree with Drago...I love your workmanship on this model..it looks great. But how in the world would those front wheels turn? There's no clearance now between the tire and the fender so any little bump would wreck the fender maybe... But again, that does not take away from your workmanship on this model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalenut Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Have to agree with Drago...I love your workmanship on this model..it looks great. But how in the world would those front wheels turn? There's no clearance now between the tire and the fender so any little bump would wreck the fender maybe... But again, that does not take away from your workmanship on this model! nice job! , the front wheels could be easily swapped with the 19" versions, I've found the larger 23's can be a bit big for the front on certain models. (I'm working on one right now with the same wheels) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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