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Khyzyl Saleem's work is killer. I love his 3D/2D works....they're pure eye candy, sometimes with only the barest nod to functionality but always with some cool visual "hook". I've been trying to learn some more 3D modeling/rendering with the goal of eventually being able to make something that looks that good *eye roll* We'll see!

Is that wood panelling on the doors of that truck? I kinda like it! Has a mid-60s "Tiki" style going on.

Loving the surf-truck idea. Radical, dude!

The tooling on that sedan is way older than 2004! Try 1964

This is pretty darn cool so far!

I like this! The taillights work really well. Looks like you're using vintage Aurora parts pack spokes on the front wheels?

I've always thought the 2 in 1 version was a pretty fantastic buy. Stock wheels and tires in addition to a nice set of deep chromed steelies with baby moons, teardrop taillights, and a spare 327 Chevy mill to use somewhere else. That red box art version is so wonky, no wonder people didn't jump to attention upon its release (or re-release)! It looks nothing like the actual kit contents (thank goodness). It certainly wouldn't catch the attention of modelers previously disappointed by the sedan version's severe shortcomings. I remember receiving this kit as a gift and thinking "oh well, I guess maybe there will be some good kitbash parts, but the body is trash" only to discover that inside the box was a perfectly acceptable '34! Determined kitbashers can tweak the front fenders, hood/hood sides, and a few other little areas to get a more accurate version. The kit has tons of potential, and your example is a stylish one Tim! *edit* and I love that stocker, Bruce.

I might have some debonder somewhere, but whenever I glue my fingers together (and yes, it does happen!) I can usually get 'em apart with very careful application of an X-acto blade. Needless to say, there are probably better ways to do it than my method ?

Love it!! The visor, jets, and general detailing are very entertaining. Nice punchy color contrasts and highlighted edges; it's stylized but realistic. Now I'm eyeing up some of my kits, wondering which one should become a jet-rod

Very cool mods so far!! Can't wait to see where this one goes...

Wow. That's beautiful. Your attention to detail (and very nice photography!) results in a model that could appear to be the real thing at first glance. The gorgeous paint and jewel-like engine don't hurt, either! Saving these photos to my inspiration folder :D

The angle-sectioned fender tops are something I've never seen before. Fascinating! I think the '49 Ford custom grille surround works pretty well, and looks good with the curve of the Tbird hood surround. Now you've got me wondering if I could combine a '57 Tbird and a '49 Ford roof to make a euro-style hardtop custom...

Whoa, crazy! I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes. That custom piece is not one I'm familiar with....looks like some kind of muscle car grille, but inverted?

Cool stuff Richard! I think the sharknose works well as a boattail roadster...it definitely has that Hollywood star-power, with a dash of eccentricity. Howard Hughes, maybe :D

Holy smokes Tim, that frame and IRS setup looks amazing! And I dig the magenta, Jordan. Imagine that color paired with a grey tweed interior, haha.

It's clear...but kind of blobby, so I'd suggest using it like Testors tube glue; you don't want it to show anywhere!

Just wanted to share that today I glued together some 1970s-era AMT 2-piece tires with this stuff. After the join was dry, I sanded off the excess by chucking the tire in a Dremel and spinning it against some sandpaper. The seam isn't really visible. Success!

Oink oink! Thanks to a generous fellow modeler, I have obtained a Revell VW street machine kit in the same pink I had as a kid. That one got trashed long ago; hopefully this one makes it So far...it has Beatnik Bandit II wheels and tires, AMT '57 Ford front seats, Corvette door handles, various gluebomb bits that might become an airdam, spoiler, and side vents, corvette taillights, and rectangular headlights. I intend to replicate the Vega taillights that were common to the Mulholland-style body kits. Door panels are Monogram '34 Thom Taylor roadster parts, as is the steering wheel.

I'm just impressed by all the work that must have gone into making the kit....the investment involved in producing it must be considerable! Looking forward to seeing more of this build!

Whoa! That is indeed creative :D

Unique and very cool! It turned out great. Solid execution on some pretty bold design decisions! It flows nicely without getting too cluttered despite all the crazy stuff going on.

If I had an Infini-T, I think I'd try to kitbash it into a Dan Woods-style C-cab.

Impressive work!

Stance and proportions are looking good! Those billet wheels look right at home.

Whoa, crazy! I think this idea is definitely worth following through on. I like the DOHC V16 idea!