paul@detaildownunder

That is one cool ray of Sunshine!! Nice Work

Finally after Months on the Bench "MR BAD" is complete ,but not with out a lot of choice words ! Lots of Mods with as much plumbing as i could think of adding and heaps of Machined Parts all came together in the end to turn out a sweet little chopper and I even won the Bikes Category at a recent NNL here in Oz. Handle bars are scratchbuilt ,the tank and rear fender have been modified .There's over 40 machined parts including the wheels (machined by a fellow modelling buddy)and all other parts where made by myself . Machined hand grips and gas cap Machined valve stem Pulley Drives are also Machined with electrical tape belts, linkage is scratchbuilt ,machined oil tank and braided oil lines added rear brake is from a tamiya Ducati The Scull tail light/number plate holder is the kit air cleaner with tamiya putty molded to resemble a full Scull and the eyes are tamiya clear red .The number plate I printed on photo paper and stuck that to aluminium and added PE Screws. Carby is from a tamiya kit which is detailed with throtle cable/linkage and spring, aircleaner is a Detail master Velocity stack with tamiya mesh insert Comments and Questions are Welcome.................Thanks for looking!

Ok this update has been a long time coming !!! the bike was put a side as some other projects took over the work bench , but I have been working back on this for the last month or so and it is now nearing completion and will hopefully be finished in time for our local NNL on September 9.....................there are over 30 machined parts and lots of mods and i will post a full rundown when it is complete. Thanks for Looking!

Looking good Tom! I just got my hands on one of the first Mercurys to hit our shore and I can't wait to get cracken on it and if mine turns out half as nice as your progress i will be very Happy!

That's sweet ! well done

Looking good Mal! Hey you don't live that far from Me . Cheers Paul

That Looks SWEET!! Great colour choice ,can't wait to see more of this build.

,Here's pics of my recently completed Model room My wife Tiled the floor in black and white check and made me a custom tile My Stash! My custom made bench that i put together a few years back (the cupboards hold my Magazine collection and various bits and pieces My dream workshop in scale is slowly coming together! Two current projects on my bench are a 41 Willys gasser and RHD Camaro

Mate i know exactly where your coming from!! That gasser is a hoot (re Cool) and that rod is looking awesome ps . how do we get one of those resin bodies?

Ok here's some current pics, i still need to load the tray up with some more goodies so if you can think of anything cool let me know!!! 1/24 US helmet from a Hasagawa jeep is on the seat that i painted up and the hand grenade shifter is from a MPC 28 Lincoln kit also a good shot of the weathered white walls and tyres. This is my display base that i threw together for shows with a 1/48 scale bomb? and some dry transfer lettering and railway grass.

G'day Frank , I got second place at Sandown which was great! also got a 1st at ballarat nnl & 1 st at kilmore nnl!! BTW where are you located?

Sorry guys iv'e been slack on the updates but i will get some more pics up soon as i can .I've had 4 model shows in the last month which has'nt let much modeling time! The white walls have been weathered and doors ,jerry can ,hand grenade shifter etc are now completed so it's almost done 8) .

Great work so far ! Here's some inspiration for ya! my take on a pro touring Edsel that i built in 2004 yes i know the windows are falling out as this is a current pic and the poor old girl has had a tough life on the show circuit here in Oz!! even won a few Trophy's Cheers Paul

Man that thing is borrriiinnnggg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just kidding mate!! throw me the keys and i will break it in for ya!! great build!

Very cool Custom !!! Keep us posted on the progress

Just a quick update: I've been looking for something special to use for an aircleaner that would suit the theme and came up with a shell casing! but as i needed something fairly small i Machined this one on my lathe today. it should tarnish up fairly well and blend in with the rest of the project.

That's gunna be a wild ride when its finished :twisted: !!!!!!

Thanks for the comments Guys! ive still got a bit of weathering to do and the wheels and tyres are on the list. The tray is getting some rusty steel checker plate along with jerry cans and various stuff! Cheers Paul

Here's some current pics I've installed the engine and just need to finish the radiator hoses and carby's (including fuel lines and linkage)and finish plumbing the coil etc.Also visible is the Mexican blanket i made and some duct tape holding the seat together. as you can see the headers turned out better than i expected I made a wiring loom up with wiring and cut some thin strips of electrical tape to cover the loom and left a bit loose at the end as common in 1:1 tape. Any comments or suggestions are welcome (positive prefered )

The wheels are from the Revell Modified Racer & Trailer combo.Kit Number 85-4150. Cheers Paul

Thanks for the comments guys , the rust on the headers is a 3 part rust system i got from the hardware store and it makes real rust! first step is a rust colored primer then iron paint (real iron particles)and then a rust activator. Yes they are bullet holes in the windscreen (from the 28 lincoln gangbusters kit)there are also bullet holes in the doors and other side of the cab. It will also have a hand grenade shift knob and other Army style details including a battle helmet and military colored mexican blanket (thanks to Ken Hamiltons How To)on the front seat!I will post more pics on the weekend as i progress. Cheers Paul

Started this about a week ago as i wanted a quick project ,Its a rat rod with a Military theme . It's also my first try at weathering and i've got to say i like it! Enjoy

Here,s my Aussie 1:1 2002 FORD FALCON XR8 5.0L (302) 300HP+ 5SPEED MANUAL AND IRS GOT SOME NEW WHEELS NOT LONG AGO THERE 19X8 DEFIANTS ,ALSO PUT SOME NEW EXTRACTORS AND TWIN SYSTEM ON IT AND IT SOUND AND GOES GREAT..... A MODERN AUSSIE MUSCLE CAR!!

Awesome build so far ! Did you make the wheels as they are sweet. Can't wait to see the finished product!

Awesome work !!!! that is a great build !!