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Thanks for the kind comments gentlemen. Hay, Mike if you want to really get out of the of the box then dump the v8 and go for something like a straight six turbo diesel from a truck. Big exhaust stacks etc. Something that really makes a statement. That was actually an idea I was looking at, at one stage!!! What ever you decide, have fun doing it. Brian

Been trying to think of something different in a van. An Alison sounded good. I have no idea what to call it though. Last pic shows cut lines. It's a bit ruff but was basically a fill in time quicky while I thought of something else. Thanks for looking Brian

First time at modifying a die cast. Had this laying around for years and didn't know what to do with it. Still needs a final polish but looks good on the shelf. Brian

Great build. Have to get mine out before 4 years is up. You did the rear hatch particularly well. Always tricky with a mid engined car. Look up Frank Gardiner's Corvair if you get a chance Brian

Thanks for the kind comments gentlemen. Claude, I think the wheels came from a Mustang SVO kit with the inner rims stuck on the outside. Wheels and stance are something I decide on before I start a build as they are pivotal to the final look. Brian

Always been a fan of the Lil Coffin but thought the front end on the model didn't sit right so I beefed it up and widened the rear while I was at it. Tamiya black with a mica red overspray on the roof and nose Brian

What to do with leftover bits while waiting for paint to dry. Spare funny car shell etc.... It would be a cool cruiser for a Saturday nite1 Brian

Club build theme was "water". Since I mainly build cars this was a bit of a challenge. The usual rally car/water splash was suggested but I wanted something different and i came up with an amphibious vehicle. The schwimmwagen was the most interesting looking and I found a 3D file on Thingiverse for one thanks to "WindhamGraves" who posted it. Best fun came when I put it into Cura and started playing with the xyz coordinates. to get a 1/24 scale, the x went to 350%, y to 390% and z to 300% which meant I had the correct wheelbase and wider and lower body!! I only have a filament printer so the body (tub?) is a bit ruff but as it was going into a diorama I figured I'd get away with it. The setting was obvious for a schwimmwagen for a water theme..... the desert. Brian

Thanks for the great comments. It was a fun build Brian

Built this rat rod truck to show off the Sabre engine. Based on the AMT White-Freightliner kit. Good for a laugh! Brian

Thanks for the good vibes gentlemen For your interest. the wheels, superchargers, eyeball and rats are all 3d print files from Thingiverse. Lot of fun. Happy new year Brian

Not sure if this is the right place so feel free to move it if needed. Started out with the Moebius Eye Gone Wild kit. While the artwork was kool the kit was pretty staid so I modded the shell and found a more appropriate driver. Wheels needed upgrading and it wouldn't look right without some tyre smoke and some rats. Lot of fun. Happy New Year!! Brian

Cab smoothed just needs doors rescribed and the headlights sorted. Saddle tanks have been printed will have some panels, vents and piping added. Also lengthened the cabin. Smoothing the cab has taken heaps of time and sanding but is coming along. Brian

Always wanted to do a Rat Rod truck and I've been looking for something that can showcase the Sabre engine I've had for ages. Had to have dual drive and a cab over although it's now a cab forward.... way forward. Lot of body work to go and the saddle tanks will be scratch built rectangular items with proportions to match the cab. Original kit was the AMT White-Freightliner with the chassis underslung. Happy if you get a laugh out of it Brian

Thanks for the positive comments gentlemen. Ricky I took the cut just behind the door. Forgot to mention I also took a couple of scale inches out of the body height. Brian

Trying to do something different with a '49 Ford. Cut the roof off and chop 22 scale inches out of the wheelbase. Wanted to make it look like a Ford concept/show car so I stuck to pretty stock chrome work etc. Brian

Didn't realise I had that many 6 's Brian

Okay Theme was to make it look like it came off the Ford production line so I wanted to keep the trim and features looking stock. Only variation was the metalic paint and the hub caps. I looked up the colour charts for '49 and they did a couple of metalics but not light blue. The light blue suited it though. Hubcaps just looked right too. The photos exaggerate the bulk a little and it's all just sitting on the ground as a mockup so it will be tighter when glued. Also I have blacked out the background of the grill which reduces the bulk as well. I would have liked to drop the over riders on the bumpers but couldn't find anything appropriate in my stash. The ribbed bars from the mercury are too wide and the ribs didn't suit the style. It will sit lower than stock but not on the ground. Detailing the engine at the moment which will be stock. Thanks for the interest. Have a good one. Brian

Paint done! Tamiya TS-58 Pearl light blue. Thanks for the comments Brian

It's hard to do something different with something as iconic as the '49 but with a little cutting and shutting I think this would have been a fun runabout. Going to finish it with a period flathead and stock trim to make it look like a production model of the time. Body shortened by 560mm (that's about 22" in old English). Body chop was 65mm (2.5") at the front wheel arch and 130mm (5") at the rear to give the body a little rake and remove some of the bulk. Brian

Hi Oliver They are Aoshima wheels. Very frustrating things. Beautiful on the outside and crude as, on the inside, which lets down any detailing on the underside. Thanks again for the comment's gents. Brian

Thanks for the kind comments. Hey David The hood is the original kit hood. The molding is so thick that I was able to file of the scoop off without going right through!! What was interesting with this build was how well the Mustang bits fitted into the Thunderbird. Brian

Started with the AMT '57 T'Bird and the Momongram '99 SVT Mustang. The idea was to use all off the SVT running gear and interior in the T'Bird body. Then decided to do a full custom attack on the the T'Bird.... This is what happened!! Brian

Iconic Cobra competitor! Built up from a resin slot car shell. Bit ruff, particularly the glass but looks good on the shelf. Kerbside only. Brian

Okay I've picked up this thread again for an update. Most of the bodywork is finished so it's off to paint. First coat Tamiya pearl white for the stripes then pearl light blue for the body colour .... I think ... at this stage ... maybe! Chassis shot shows the "minor" mods to the Mustang chassis. Brian