Jantrix

It's quite disappointing that this happened the way it did. And I don't really think anyone is really at fault here. There are so many scam artists that plague the internet that it's made people ultra-wary and distrusting. It's made it hard to see though the distrust to see someone that's legitimate. A very unfortunate situation.

Ledsled, here's the best GTO ref site, I've seen. http://www.ultimategto.com/ I wanted to do a darker color that wasn't black so that more of the model would stand out aside from the bright orange /red / yellow that everytone seems to constantly paint these. The 69 was available in three colors of green, of which (IMO) only limelight green is very good looking. http://ultimategto.com/69colors.html. I look forward to seeing your GTO.

I built this recently for my wife, as it's her favorite muscle car. The color is the closest thing I could get to Liberty Blue, from the Duplicolor rack at Pep Boys, without having a 1:1 to compare it to in person. I think it's pretty close. I know it's missing the spoiler, but my wife doesn't like them as a general rule so it was left off at her request. This is the Revell re-issue of the old Monogram kit, it's rather basic, but it goes together real well. The kit decals are NOT the correct three color stripes, but again it was my wifes call, I was gonna get the nice ones from Kieth Marks. It's box stock aside from spark plug wires and an Acme license plate that reads OMY69.

From what I've read, the DOHC was one of two prototypes in response to a OHC engine made by Ford to be used in racing. However, Nascar said "no way" so the project was scrapped by both companies. That kit engine builds up real well. Here's mine in a MPC 67 Charger, using that Superbee chassis/engine. Let us know what you have planned for it.

I don't think you would find much interest. I think very few people that have models like that would bother entering them in a contest.

Fantastic work. The color is perfect and the top sets it off well. Your attention to detail is first rate. But I gotta say, the 13" rims/tires look out of place. I know they are the rage for bombers and lowriders, but they look wrong on a car that long and tall.

SOMEBODY GET A MASTER MADE OF THAT! I would buy resin copies of that engine- for sure! That would look great in just about any old hot rod.

Umm................no idea on those seats. They are right outa the parts box. Kinda funny tho, I can usually remember stuff like that- where parts came from. I must be getting old.

Casey, this is my first attempt at a suede paint job aside from your average flat black/primer. I started with the Krylon Satin Blue, and it was still too glossy, so a coat of Krylon Matte clear took it to the next level as you see in the pics. I think satin clear over gloss paint, would get you a semi-gloss and not be a true suede finish. But it's your own opinion that counts, try it out.

I'd try WalMart/Home Depot/Lowes and Harbor Freight.

Quick update. Interior near done, just a couple details left, engine in the works. Since the car's finish is kinda muted, I wanted the engine to really stand out.

I've really sort of fallen for the whole "suede" look that's getting popular for hot rods. I'm tired of seeing the primer grey/black/red though, so I decided on this. This is the Revell 32 Coupe, painted Krylon Satin Blue, with a coat of Krylon Matte clear afterward. The engine will be the 392 Hemi from the Predicta show car. The wide whites are hand painted with Tamiya acrylic and the kit wheels have the spokes painted in steel for a mild Torque Thrust look. No wiring or special detailing, I'm just looking for a clean build. More pics soon.

I've got one in the works also. Just a classic hot rod build. The chassis is from the Revell 67 Chevelle. It swaps into the Fleetline body with a lil work, and the wheelbase is spot on. You will have to channel the interior bucket, tho.

The MPC kit is pretty good, but the trim, scripts and door handles are very light so this kit lends itself better for a street machine or drag build. Unfortunately it has the old through-the-engine front axle, but that's easy enough to fix. It comes with a cross ram as well, which is very cool. The AMT 70 Superbee pro-street chassis swaps in with about 2mm trimmed off the front of the chassis. Just modify the interior bucket for the wheel tubs and you're in business. The Revell kit is top notch in every way though. Thanks for looking.

This is an older build from the MPC 67 Charger and the AMT 70 Superbee Prostreet, and I dubbed it the Emperor. It sports the SOHC Hemi. This model was finished sometime around 95 but it was very plain, as I couldn't find any decals for it I liked. This model has been through numerous moves while I was in the service, and it has the patina to prove it. After all she's been through, I thought hard about a repaint, but couldn't bring myself to do it. Recently I just decided to use the decals that came with the original kit and call it done, 13 years later. The build is older, so I figured the period graphics from the 80's would be appropriate. Many thanks to Mark for the decals, and Joe Cote who provided the hood as I recall. She's a bit beat up, but I love her. More pics in my album below.

Excellent question! Why indeed? Answer- no idea! I've just always wanted to do a side by side engined vehicle. Too much Krass and Bernie growing up, I expect. Ron, thanks for the links, much appreciated.

Thanks Jairus. So I will build something more like the picture then. The shot above is a WIP shot of the 1:1 show car Twin Mill. A full size version of the old Hot Wheels car.

I'm in the design phase of a salt lake racer that will sport twin engines side-by-side. Now, would both these engines have its own tranny going to a rear axle with two diffs? Or would it be more like this pic? How was this done on some of the multi-engined racers in the past? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks for your time.

Man, you read my mind. I was thinking maybe a toy bird for doll houses? I'll have to do some looking around. BTW, I posted this on the Stephen King messsage board and the response has been excellent. Some real nice folks there. Thanks again for the kind words.

In the future you can prevent the bleed under by burnishing the tape down well, and then spraying a coat of clear before you spray your color.

Barbo, thanks very much for the ata-boy, it means a lot. As for competitions, I only go to the IPMS Jaxcon every year, tho I missed this year. I work most weekends and if I suggest taking a vacation day for a model contest or "event" my wife gives me that WTF look. Besides I'm a VERY compedative guy and I think it would take a lot of the fun out of building for me. I just build for me, and am pretty content with that. However getting feedback from my peers online, does mean a lot to me. So thanks again for the kind words, and if you're ever in my neck of the woods drop me a line.

I used sculptor's active wire mesh, which is available in the sculpting aisle at any craft store like Michaels. Glad you liked it. BTW, I recently finished a diorama base for this build. It's posted in the diorama section on this forum.

A few close ups shots. More pics can be found here. http://s53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/Jantrix/dio-base/ All comments and criticisms are welcome.

After building the theme Cougar I felt it need a dio-base to be something other than just a black street machine. I wanted to set the scene. So I thought I'd give this a try. This is my first attempt at any sort of diorama. So go easy on me. I started with some low-grit woodworking sandpaper and some dirt (Florida dirt = sand) from my backyard. I added some elements from SK's Dark Tower series for flavor. After I try a couple more details I WILL try to post this up on the forum for Stephen King's website. The billboard is basswood and the stop sign is just printed paper covered with clear tape and backed with aluminum can. The weathering on the stop sign was completely accidental but it sure turned out nice.

Great looking model! I once saw the aftermath of one of those coils breaking loose and (luckily) rolling off into the interstate median. It dug a trench 25ft long and 3ft deep. If that had rolled into traffic theres no telling the mayhem it would have caused.