peekay Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 That is really beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 But, uhhhh, shouldn't it be in 'Big Boyz'? It's barely 8 inches long. Wanna call a cop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 It's barely 8 inches long. Wanna call a cop? Doesn't bother me, but ya better watch out for Colonel Klink, the moderator they call "The Thread Butcher!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) Spectacular, Harry! Just spectacular. But, uhhhh, shouldn't it be in 'Big Boyz'? In my opinion, the "Big Boyz" section shouldn't exist at all. And a huge number of our members don't even know it exists. So lots of people are missing out on some astonishing work. Harry puts his build process there, but posts the finished work here. The "On the Workbench" and "Under Glass" sections are filled with such a wild variation in types of cars in 1/24, 1/25, 1/32/ 1/64. etc., that I don't see what difference large scale makes. And if you're chiding him for "Moderator fails to follow rules," I'd just walk away from it. Edited December 15, 2014 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 In my opinion, the "Big Boyz" section shouldn't exist at all. And a huge number of our members don't even know it exists. So lots of people are missing out on some astonishing work. Harry puts his build process there, but posts the finished work here. The "On the Workbench" and "Under Glass" sections are filled with such a wild variation in types of cars in 1/24, 1/25, 1/32/ 1/64. etc., that I don't see what difference large scale makes. And if you're chiding him for "Moderator fails to follow rules," I'd just walk away from it. That's a joke, Skip. Don't put words in my mouth, Skip. Not 'chiding' anyone, just making humor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I've got a couple of these as glue bombs off eBay, I think I'll leave them in the box for now. Really nice work Harry, I'll probably try to steal a few of those details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) That's a joke, Skip. Don't put words in my mouth, Skip. Not 'chiding' anyone, just making humor. No intention to put words in your mouth, my friend, just responding to the words you said and this isn't your first comment on the subject. But I think you've voiced something that many members wonder about, so it's not necessarily obvious as humor. But I appreciate your intention and can now see your humorous approach. I'm a bit sensitive about the Big Boyz thing, since I think it's not very bright. Edited December 15, 2014 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Irons Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 You have done a marvelous job on this model. I love the old timers and this is as nice as any I have seen. Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Just stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Thanks. What did you use for the thin rods going along the steering column? Brass? Is all the brass colored stuff on your car brass or paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 Thanks. What did you use for the thin rods going along the steering column? Brass? Is all the brass colored stuff on your car brass or paint? The thin rods are actual brass wire. All the other "brass" is paint. I don't like the look of brass plated kit parts... they are always that mirror-finish show car looking brass; I doubt many owners kept the brass on their everyday cars back then looking like that, so I try to go for a more "natural" brass look. I use Rustoleum "Metallic Brass," then a coat of Testors Transparent Black window tint, then finally a black wash made of black acrylic craft paint and Future to accent the "nooks and crannies" and give the parts some depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Ital Mike Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Amazing build!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Rick Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Wow Harry !! - if Aurora would have used your model on the box top, they would have sold a ton of these !! - I love the color combo & everything done here - I've seen the kit .... youv'e done it a great, great justice. Bravo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Stunning looking model you got there. I have some 1:16 early cars from Academy (1901 De Dion Button and 1886 Daimler), I don't know if they are related in any way but I think the kits I got need the same work you have done on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Very nice. You are almost convincing me to try some of those old cars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 As usual, another great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzwizz24 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Harry...li honestly cant understand how you produce such amazing quality builds in such short time. Over and over and over again. It truly does blow me away. I must admit that from of all your builds I mostly look forward to your WIP. There are always so many little tips and tricks to learn from. So I kinda feel a little cheated on this one. Lol. Keep 'me comin Harry!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl LaFong Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Very nice! Where there any problems with sinkmarks? I encountered a bunch of 'em in my Steamer and the Aurora Stutz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 NEVER looked so good!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 Very nice! Where there any problems with sinkmarks? I encountered a bunch of 'em in my Steamer and the Aurora Stutz. I found sinkmarks on the body sides, nowhere else. Fenders were good, hood was good. Ejector pin marks on the panels that go below the seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Great build as always! Did the white tires come in the kit? They don't really look like an old Aurora kit item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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