mikelo

First, sorry about the poor pics. B&W photos don't scan real well and I couldn't find the color ones, but you get the idea. Here's a creative photo tip, next time you go to a big car show, try taking a roll of B&W film with you. Oh wait, digital cameras don't use film. Anyway, I actually got some neat photos of cars doing this (I was trying to finish off a roll). Anyway, here is the before picture, and yes, it does look like that motor could fit under a hood with a couple of changes.

Kind of radical.....you?! I cant believe that. Seriesouly though, it sounds like you have some ideas and I am sure you can figure something out. This is not mine, I got it off another board and don't who did it, but this looks kind of something like would come up with, only cooler. Obviously you wouldn't need the tandem axels, but just an idea.

I wish I took more pictures. He shows up every year @ the Goodguys show here. Here is the front, and yes, those are the headlights. He is due for a change though, so I don't know what he will end up with next year. Ok, just to add to the confusion, I see half leaf springs holding up the rear. The transmission may have been an Eldorado. I just remember it was a front wheel drive Cadilac. I can't find the other pics from when the motor was in the front. I will have to scan the photos again. Imagine a track T with no nose, hood or even radiator for that matter. He ran the coolant through the frame rails to the rear where he mounted a radiator under the louvered turtle back. Both versions were one seaters. As you can see, he sectioned and narrowed it. The previous version had an uptop that he had to remove just to get in. The windows were only like 3" tall. I will look tonight for those photos.

I know it looks a little funny. He actually modified one he had earlier. It did run. I believe it had a Tornado transaxle and torsion bars. There are a lot of trick little pieces on this. I can post a front, and the prior version if you would like. And like mentioned earlier, just imagine it with a tank motor!

This is turning into another cool topic. I love the alternative power. I think it could be really cool in the rear, although I have seen it done.... Keep us posted.

Aahhh yes, the bitter sweet time of the kids leaving the nest. It was a bonus time for me also as when we moved into our house, I had to make a room in the back of the garage for my models (my wife has bad allergies, but more on that later). For my work bench, I bought a couple of those generic white RTA cabinets from a store like Lowes ($20 each not on sale)(2 cabinets & 1 corner unit I put my pant on), and received as a Christmas gift my desk top which is made from short lengths of pre made counter tops from same mentioned hardware store (mine is two piece as it goes around a corner). This worked out really nice as not only does it have a back splash to keep things on the table, but it also has a raised edge along the front that keeps my knives from rolling off onto the floor. Something I learned about magazine storage, small file cabinets hold them perfectly, fit under my counter top, keeps them out of sight and organized. Not a good pic, but see pic... For displaying my built cars, I built a showcase out of those prefinished shelves that matches my cabinets. (I didn't even have to cut anything) See pic.... For storing my unbuilt kits, because of my wife's allergies (I used to have a cat before I met her & she has bad allergies to cats. It was amazing to see what was actually in those boxes!), we got these plastic shoe boxes when they went on sale for 5 cents each. Every four rows has a thin strip of chip board going across so they stay sturdy and you can pull one out of the bottom w/o knocking them all over. Again.. I put my spray booth out in the garage for ventialtion purposes, and I even have a carbon filter in it. I also built that using a RTA cabinet. When I started, I didn't have anything anywhere near as fancy as all this, and I don't think any of it you really have to have. Just giving you some ideas from someone who has been collecting pieces for several years.

Thats funny Seriously......I interested, but only if you can get them here by the end of the week as I have to have a project finished by the end of this year.

I use duplicolor with good results. I found the primer/sealer/scratch filler to be unbeatable when it comes to filling little pin holes/scratches when doing bodywork.

That turned out great. Thanks for posting pics.

I remember a model magazine had a number to call if you had the first release of that kit, which I did. I called the number & they said they would send the new parts as soon as they were available. Well, a few weeks later I recieved a box that had an entire new kit in it. Outwardly, like you mentioned, is the same. Looking inside, I found the decals were corrected/changed and then noticed they changed the interior rear seat/package shelf area (since they lowered the tulip panel), which also caused them to change to rear window. That was all the changes I found. It is still a great kit.

Here are a couple. A 67 L88.... Here is a snap kit.... I almost forgot, I got a big too....

That turned out great! Love the pictures of it in front of the drawing. good to see you had fun with this build, thats what it is all about. Thanks for the pics, both finished and through out the process.

Yes, I second the side & rear view. I have a friend who has a 70 GT convertable Torino, and that looks alot easier to wack the top off of.

Back to the background, if you want to add depth to your scene, you can go smaller than 1/24 scale for the background. It will force perspective and create depth. I was playing around in this photo and placed a 1/32 Mustang about 2" to 3" behind the 1/25 ones. It would have turned out better if I could have not included the houses, but you can see the result.

It is looking great. Kind of makes me want to start one of a similar style. I wish I could build this fast. Can't wait for tomorrow. It is hard to replicate a 2D drawing into a 3D piece, especially with only one view. You did a great job filling in those details. Great weathering. One question, I have always heard of using pastels, but how do you get them to stick?

Nice job on the black. It looks real nice. Good job on the BM too. Very nice looking kit. You did a nice clean job on it. Thanks for sharing.

Once you enlarge them, they look great (they look great small too. just in reference to the edge of the red.). Nice & clean.

Wow this is coming along great! And the progress just over the weekend. Looking great. I can't wait to see it all together.

I'll second that! Fury's knowledge on Mopars is invaluable and plentiful. I am very glad to see him posting again, and as he said, make sure to post pics of your progress.

It is coming aolng great so far. The engine bay looks terrific.

Great work so far! Great results! Man, talk about learning stuff, I would have put the letters on top of the paint (duh). The grill & head lights turned out terrific! I cant wait to see more weathering. I tend to like the metal look a little more. Great job. Looks like it is really starting to come together now. Thanks for the updates!

All the Krylon I have ever used was enamel. As mentioned earlier, wait until the smell is gone and the paint feels hard. When I used to use Testors paints, I let them sit for a month (or I would get finger prints), but you may have to wait a week. Automotive and Tamyia laquers can be done in a few hours. For masking, I have had good results with is using bare metal. I have some of the ultra chrome that doesnt stick very well (or else I probably never would have tried it). Also, as mentioned, a good tip is to coat first with clear to stop or reduce any color bleed through.

And a great guy too. I had a job for work out by him, gave him a call, and he was more than happy to have me stop by to pick up the parts (I called first). Great parts. Neat subject. I like the option of both dashes.

I can say, after seeing the original, it is amazing. Uncle Bill amazed the club with all the pieces, parts & scratch building he did on that and how it all came together. A great tribute to a great man. I wish I would have known they had them at Toledo, I would have tried harder to get up there.

This has been a cool thread & I have enjoyed reading over it. Keep up the great work. Another tip for the radiator hose is to get some heat shrink tubing (for electrical connections). You can leave the wire in the middle, bend it to shape and not have to worry about the paint coming off (plus it has an authentic rubber look since, well, it is). Keep us posted. So what was the benifit of the rain?