Dr. Cranky

House of Kolor has a new chrome system that comes fairly close. I like it better than Alclad though it works on a similar principle. You have to provide a shiny smooth surface and apply two light coats and then stop. Less is more. In the system they have Mirror Krome, Aluminum, Bronze, Gold and I want to say Copper too . . .

Yes, indeed, that's looking great!!!

You've captured just the right "cranky" look, Harry!!!

Yeah, I know. I am deep into a build-something-shiny mood!!! The logo is the work of our very own Harrypri! It's my logo/trademark for when I become rich and famous!!!

Thanks, Tom!

Well, maties, after a little break from the rusty rats I've been building, I returned from the Alabama show inspired by the amazing work of so many builders, but in particular Steve Boutte and Ted "Chopper" Lear, so I got a little project started. Tom Kren's Merc also served as inspiration for sure!!! Not much so far other than the body work (I took the lazy way and used--ONCE AGAIN!!!--the 49 Merc!), but the important thing was to get the paint just right. It's a combination of House of Kolor tangelo and sunset pearls for the base coat, then pagan gold and spanish gold for a little depth, about six coats of clear, the last two mixed in with some pearls . . . which are only visible in the sunlight . . . The grill, hubcaps, and all the chrome work is done in House of Kolor chrome effects . . . Stay tuned in for more . . .

Beautiful job on the weathering. Just the perfect look!!!

Another beautiful model, Tom. You just keep cranking them out! Love it. Congrats.

Absolutely gorgeous!!! I love it!!!

Thank you for the great pics!!! Pure eye candy!

That is one sweet smooth-looking ride. Congrats on a great job. It's a keeper!!!

Can't wait to see it with the paint on!!!

Great job, Tim. Love the color and all the details. A year late or not it's still a great build! Congrats.

I'd love to do more business with them if only they'd put pictures of their products, in particular those great new resin bodies they are putting out! Let there be pictures on their online catalogue, please . . . .

Wow, I am loving every stage of this build. That Pac-Man game is a great detail!!!

Wonderful build. Love the color and the great details. Congrats.

Oh, man, that's gorgeous. Is it ready for selling? Thanks for posting it, Tom!!!

Once again, those rascals in Birmingham put on a great show. Lots of beautiful models all over the tables. Hope you enjoy the pictures, although they are just starting to get uploades so please keep checking back. There will be over 300 pics. I tried to photograph all the models and all the action. Enjoy: http://public.fotki.com/vsuarez666/voodoo-...m-classis-2009/ Your truly, D. Cranky

Happy Birthday, buddy!!! Cheers!!!

Wow, I love those last few pictures of the building in progress and the work bench neat and organized. Great work!!!

Nothing like a fresh coat of paint!!!

Ooh, I like the name of it, and I like the way it looks. Keep it going. Good job!!!

Over the top like the best of them, loved it!!!

Keep the pics coming, buddy. That's the daily allowance of eye candy we need to grow up healthy, and DEMENTED!!!

Lordy, lordy, that's a great concept vehicle!!!