Dr. Cranky

Classy model. Congrats.

I am speechless. WOW!

Thanks, buddy. Yeah, I printed on paper and then make a couple of passes with dullcoat or a fixative of some sort. Regular printer paper will do. Let it dry. I use tape to make the patterns against the seats and panels, and then use that to cut the paper. Use white glue and let everything dry overnight. You'll like the results.

Garred, it's easy to do. You just print up your pattern which you can find off Google Image, then work with a word processor to get the pattern down to scale and repeated into a sheet, like this: Then you can have fun bringing in some very cool upholstery patterns and graphics to your builds . . . using white glue. If you use a laser printer, make sure you coat the final graphics with dullcoat . . . or something similar . . . On some of my wilder builds, I like to have fun with this stuff as you can see here:

BE-AU-TI-FUL!!!

Well said, Chuck. Building models is ALL about the fun!

I ran out and bought a Mustang PD4 or something like that in 1/48th scale. We'll see what happens. I think the more discussion about color and graphic patterns the more I am going to get out of this thread, not to mention the impending eye-candy storm that's surging!

Thanks, glad you are enjoying this one.

Fabulous. I love all the little details. Lots of love and attention poured into this one. Great job.

Wonderful builds, all of them. Congrats, buddy.

I love the way the body is turning out. Keep it going.

Oh, okay, I see. Very interesting. Thanks for clarifying, J. I'm still excited about the possibilities and influences into vehicles. I will definitely stay tuned in. Cheers, V.

Wow, I just poured through all the posts in this thread and I am feeling a bit confused. Sorry about my thick-skullery, folks. J, what is it that we could do with this? Can I build a car influenced by WWII fighter planes? The way Hollywood Jim does here? Or do we have to build only the plane? Or can we build the plane and the matching car? I am really interested in this, and I apologize for not getting the basic premise of what the CPB calls for.

Oh man, I jumped in on this one already in progress, but I've caught up now and see you are almost finished with your masterpiece. Beautiful, AMAZING work throughout, buddy. Pure eye candy for sure.

Glad you fellas are enjoying it. When I look at a model like that I just lose my mind thinking of all the builds I want to do, and the many that are unfinished. Sometimes I get to feel down because there are some models you just can't top . . .

It's a wonderful model, and I love the color. Great job. Congrats.

I popped some popcorn and leaned back and have enjoyed every moment of this one. Can't wait for the glamour shots when it gets done.

Well, maybe not explode, but certainly get the creative juices flowing. It's in German, but the pictures tell all the stories. This is what the very best of a Roadside Attraction Diorama (RAD) has to offer . . . enjoy. http://www.buntbahn.de/modellbau/viewtopic.php?t=9628 Thanks to WESTLAKE FORUM for the original post. Yours, D. Cranky.

Raul, it's a keeper. Great vehicle, and it will stand out on any show table. Great job, buddy.

Chuck, your versatility with subject matter always amazes me! Great little build to add to your collection.

I love the simplicity and organic beauty of it. The color is just right. Nice work.

Love it, chap. That upholstery is perfect. Nice weathering throughout too!

Long live RATS!!! I likes it!

Love that rat!!! That engine is a work of art in itself.

LOL, I'm beginning to get melancholy over the 80s!!!