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Very interesting project, mind if I follow along...
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Time to kick up some scale road dust....and some water mist, too!
James2 replied to tim boyd's topic in Model Cars
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Time to kick up some scale road dust....and some water mist, too!
James2 replied to tim boyd's topic in Model Cars
Thanks Tim, the PU roadster and green bote have been an inspiration since it was published. I guess half is better than none! The bote is still a WIP. Body is in primer now and I'm working on the altered interior. The engine is a combo of resin<PB and scratch made pieces. And of course the matching tow rig... -
And now back to our regularly scheduled programing....
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1934 Ford 5-Window Early 60's Altered
James2 replied to Dennis Lacy's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Love it! both the subject and the model are b@d@ss! I wish that body was available still.... -
Thanks Gary, I hope to... Skip could you post the car your working on!
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Not hijacking the thread, but wanted to show the positivity of building models and of Fred’s contributions!
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If I could have a sports car, this would be it, the Gentleman's Racecar as known in certain circles. I purchased, even though it was missing a few pieces, an older Aurora kit several year ago and began to research for the build. I ended up finding another later Revell kit to complete the parts list. The body was the first to be worked on. I braced the rocker panels with some square tubing and CA to help keep things straight and hopefully together during this stage. I decided to go no bumpers, so I molded the lower body panels in place and started smoothing out the body. This created an assembly problem though! I discovered by building the chassis as two separate units I could install easily. I also molded the tail lights in for a more accurate look which will get some Molotow chrome and clear colors for the lights. The wheels are Tamiya light gun metal and black wash but the tires are from my parts box. They are a little smaller yet much better looking than the kit tires. The engine is box stock and shot with more gun metal then serval other shades of color and Molotow, brushed on and weather slightly. Having started last winter must everything else is brush painted in various colors and sheen just trying to build cleanly as possible without getting all detail happy with after market parts. I'm leaning towards the factory lighter green metallic body color with a tan interior. This color is hard to find in a spray bomb so it may need to be custom mixed and wait for warmer weather to apply. It may be slow going while I wait for better weather to airbrush, but it will be an enjoyment to complete this model in the new year. I am by far no foreign car expert and my attempt to duplicate a fantastic sports car is really just my way of building a fun, simple classic. I found this just yesterday, It's a Bond DB5, but very interesting video...
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Super Modified Sportsman
James2 replied to frozono's topic in Other Racing: Road Racing, Salt Flat Racers
Impressively clean and well done. That is not an easy kit to achieve this level of building... -
80's Dirt Late Model
James2 replied to Pat smulsky's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Nicely done. Any other pix? -
I used the dry brushing technique and several base colors on both Its a mini tub. And thanks guys, it was a fun two year build!
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Revell kit I started two year ago, Tamiya Maroon body color, brown and red primer interior. Jerry's House of Resin chassis and some details under the hood. I rushed to finish for no apparent reason, but am glad to call it finished. Thanks for looking.
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Absolutely lovely, very nice...
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Pedal Rat
James2 replied to Pat Minarick's topic in All The Rest: Motorcycles, Aviation, Military, Sci-Fi, Figures
The Tuttle's are building pedal bikes! -
Cooper barn find
James2 replied to absmiami's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Started 2017, still going strong. Dedicated modeling for sure. Very nice... -
A quick and dirty build....and a whole lotta modeling fun....(updated)
James2 replied to tim boyd's topic in Model Cars
I have always enjoyed your building style Tim, accurate, clean and uncluttered. This is another perfect example, thanks and Happy Holidays... -
64 Dodge D100 Pickup Pro Street
James2 replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
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I posted this in the wrong section earlier. Just a quick gasser build, Modified Dirt Track chassis, scratch made headers, front axle and ladder bars.
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Another 62 Ford
James2 replied to dragcarz's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
I don't mind either grill it's a very nicely done piece, thanks for sharing. -
Un-molested ebay find converted to a gasser. I used the 34 Ford modified chassis, scratch made front axle, headers and ladder bars. The engine is a 302 from Revell 68 Mustang with a modified FRW manifold and MCW stacks.
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Who Was Richard Carroll?
James2 replied to Casey's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Dressed in suit and tie no less, now days must models can't even put on pants! LoL