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I've played around with this same paint and I agree; it is definitely a pearl. I agree that it appears to be decent scale, too. I've picked up about four different colors myself, but only used two so far. The only problem I encountered was the clear lacquer I've been using over every other paint under the sun just fine, causes this one to get a "hammered" finish. No big deal, not many people are going to have this problem because the clear is from VW's touch-up line. Let's see those other colors, Marc!

I know I already did a generic post about these three Chopper-mobiles on the Buick thread but, this one is just too much! I keep coming back to stare at it. The colors, the stance, the trim work, everything! Excellent work, Ted!

That came out tops, Lyle as always. I have seen plenty of paint like this lately; the flakes appear bigger through the camera. Big deal. What you see in person matters the most. Can't wait to see it at the next meeting.

Thanks for stopping in and checking on the build, Randy! I'm going to start looking at the built-up gluebombs for sale at the meetings more thoroughly from now on. I'm sure there's a lot more waiting to be saved! :lol: What's ironic about those tires is quite the subject these days. Check this out: Look at all that sidewall detail! Yeah, the letters are a bit cartoony, but this much type on the side wall of a kit tire these days??? Especially GOOD-YEAR brand tires! I find this too funny. The tread on these is soooo bad and yet, Good-Year didn't seem to care about their name on kit tires back then. Ar, mateys! I better get back to the bench and stop being a thread pirate!

Nice work! I wish I had half of the talent of some of you 2D artists on here. I dabbled with car art during my younger days enough to know I'm not good at it at all! If you have any more, post 'em up! There are definitely art lovers here who don't see enough.

I figured that might pique your interest a bit more, Raul! That's some pretty fine detailing there too, on your piece. I really like the open windshield. Did you scratchbuild it or was it an aftermarket/kit piece? Either way, it's some mighty fine work! I have a couple more pics here, but I have to actually do some more building to be able to post more! Yeah, surprise. It's a 32 grille shell. :P I know, too common. I don't care, I think it belongs there on this model. I need to finish the engine and chassis next so I can get down to the real fun.... decoration and weathering! That's at least half of the fun of building these old rods. It is a tough call though, for the design and build portion might be more fun. Enough chatter for now, back to the bench!

Thanks for the kind words, Gray! I hear ya on the busy at work thing, sounds just like my day. Here's some more pics. The first one shows right before the firewall happened. ...and here's right after. It's a firewall from one of the AMT Deuce kits I shaved down to fit inside the cowl of this 29. Don't mind the 29 grille shell. I changed my mind. You'll see in the next post what I'm doing there. I doubt anyone will be surprised what it is... OK, here's what I was talking about for a "different" direction. How about Army green? I already have a name picked out.....

I'm with Harry.... I can't do it here at work, but I know I used both the individual uploader and the bulk one this week with no issues. Maybe its because we both are Mac users . As for the upper limit, IIRC, it was 99 photos at a time.

Looking pretty cool, there Gray! I love the rear diffuser idea you came up with. I also see the grille mods you did look just like what I did on one of mine! (Mine cost me 3 stitches in my left index finger though.... ) Love the powerplant too. Can't wait to see it done!

Sounds pretty neat! This one is street all the way. It's kind of a car I would have built for myself in 1:1 land if I were around then. When you see the next update you'll see a different look than you might have had in mind. The question you posted popped up when I was previewing the next post and I noticed the question was already answered in my text. Kinda funny! Thanks for the comments!

OK, one last update for now. I started to build the motor to get it hung in the frame. It's an AMT Deuce flathead that's getting built without any speed parts. Remember, this is a low-buck rod. Jairus should be proud of me. I made up the right mounts for a flathead. The tutorial helped on my last rod build, but when I opened the new 32 Tudor kit, the front crossmember in there showed me an easy way. I'm done for the night. I'll be back again tomorrow with some more pics.

I decided to channel this one too(I'm developing a habit of this lately...), but not a lot like modern radical rod. This is about as much as a rod was channelled in those days. The frame is the Revell 29/31 Model A model with the corresponding suspension. I could have used the AMT one from the build, but this one has better detail and it will help the process along a bit. The next pic is the first of many mockups along the way. These wheels are borrowed, but I'll be using another set of he same ones. Here it is after a dip in the pond. These are the wheels for this build. It doesn't look like it will be too hard to clean this one up after all!

I haven't posted much lately and I thought I would share one on my bench at the moment. It's a 60's issue AMT 29 Model A roadster built-up that I picked up at a club meet for $5. I've been wanting to do a resto/rebuild for a while now, and I felt like taking the plunge with an old hot rod. As you can see, it was pretty butchered up for that small block install. That doesn't bother me too much because most of the cutting done was on the fender unit which I'm not using. The next photo should give you an idea where I'm going with it. I don't know if I should call it a resto because I'm not putting it back the way it was originally built. That's Ok, I'm planning to make it a 50's hot rod instead of the late 60's theme it was. It's getting a flathead and I am definitely changing the color. The overall theme will be "low-buck", and not too flashy. More to come......

Boy, that was nice! I could watch it at work about two hours ago. Now when I am at home where I can actually devote the time to watch it and it is gone! It looks like the copyright mongers followed all the defectors from elsewhere into here.

Not a problem, Tony! I have a lot of useless info about late model VW's rattling around in my head. Every once and a while something on here knocks out a few tidbits for those interested!

Maybe it's the higher air density from the colder temps.... :lol: Nice job with the update on the good old Bug! Big or not, I like the wheels on this one.

Why am I not surprised to see you doing a drag version? You should toss around the idea of doing an Orange Crate from this new kit. It would be some work, but it probably wouldn't be any worse than the original Revell issue of the Orange Crate. Just a thought! If you don't, I'm sure somebody will..... Oh, I almost forgot, nice job so far!

Good job with a not so great kit. It looks like you were shooting for the "Screaming Yellow Zonker" as a subject. If not, you sure nailed it! If you never heard of it, it was/is a one-off VWoA funded project car from the late 80's. VW of America bought one 4 wheel drive platform car from VW AG without motor and took it to Callaway (yes the same one from Corvette tuning fame) to have a turbocharged 16V engine installed. Was a cool idea, but it never ran right. The car is still around I believe, somewhere here in the Mid-Atlantic region (Pa, I think...). Very cool piece of history indeed! Thanks for sharing.

Nice work! I love the color. I makes the lines on this car pop really well. I will have to build one of these myself.

Man, all these customs are making me go blind! Whew, what beauties all of these are. Thanks for sharing more of Ted's work, Dave!

Excellent work, as always, Randy! I love the engine detail. Your latest group of builds are making sure I don't stop building Euro cars altogether in lieu of all the rods I have on the bench! Can't wait to see it in February.

Dynamite work, as always, Bill! Thanks for sharing your techniques with us. It helps us all strive to be better! I would say that I am anxiously awaiting more progress, but this will keep me occupied for a while! I hope I can drool over it some more in February.

Excellent work! You sure make all that work look easy. That thing could have been kitted that way if we didn't know any better.

Man, I just can't get enough of this paint! Beautiful work Bob! Keep 'em coming.

Hawaii IS a volcano!