Dragline

EPIC BUILD BRO! Closer please. Bob

Here's a pic of me running cones in Gaithersburg MD. Dig that form. For my bands promo stuff Bob

Modern Pro Stock, AA/FC and Top Fuel cars please. While they are at it let's see some reverse engineering on a few that are so rare they are getting difficult to afford. I have no list so someone can start one. Bob

Finished up the motor and got the foil and headlight buckets finished. A quick mock up reveals that the work I did chopping up the kit grill for the headlight buckets was time well spent. I put the bottom piece of foil on and it really frames the grill. Looks like I have a piece to trim on the hood there. Not quite swoopy like the other side. Any easy fix. Perhaps the next time will be "Under Glass" after all. Bob

I have been doing that for some time now. And YES, they ain't cheap. Bob

Just Beautiful Bruno. Paint is excellent. Bob

Looks killer! Very nice work on a fiddly kit. Bob

You are NOT well at all Doc. I'd suggest help but that would be admitting I had a problem as well. That aint gonna happen... MAKE IT SHINY already! Geez... Bob

Super NICE! One of the better ones I've ever seen [i've seen a LOT]. Sorry it got totalled. This one will stay mint unless the shelf falls down. Bob

Link thingy no worky. Bob

I wish Mike. I'd love to show this car at MASSCAR. I don't live in New Bedford any longer so the commute from Baltimore would be tough. I have always wanted to show my stuff at MASSCAR but was always intimidated I guess. I still am really and don't really show off except here. For reasons all my own I now show off all my stuff here at MAMA in Maryland. I thank you for the props though. I have come a loooong way since my days in New Bedford. Bob Oh, TY Brett, my Kiwi Broski.

Yes I did Bill. Every other Thurs is my day off. I'll have it there in a week or 2. See you there. Bob

I didn't see this one Brett. Totally kick butt dude. VERY nice paint. I'm afraid to try this one actually. Bob

I'm coming to the end of my "February" build. Since it is March 4th that didn't work out. But I am building again and that's all that matters to me. Next time you see her, she'll be all dolled up "Under Glass". Thanks to all who played along and offered kind words. They are appreciated. The grill is just placed there but it should look pretty decent with the headlight buckets in there once they dry. Bob

Killer rides all of em Pete. Man those are just pure eye candy. Bob

Cpl Turner will be in my thoughts tonight. The 4 people in my immediate family that have seen combat have all come back. We consider ourselves very fortunate. My brother Scott has been over to the sand 7 times since 1990. He's one tough cookie. God Bless our heroes every one. Bob

Superb build of one of the cutest little cars ever. You got it right from every angle. Bob

Sure is good lookin. I got one in the wings. I hope it comes out as nice as this. Bob

Insane! I bought a sealed one a year and a half ago for 375.00. Some people have more money than brains. Bob

Looks great Walt. What a bruiser... I'm planning on doing mine like this. Hopefully as good. Bob

LOL Mike, you are a riot my friend. Honestly, the BMF is easier than many make it out to be. I read in another thread about how the author was NOT putting the #11 blade into the handle but holding it alone between his fingers for more precise control. I am here to tell you that that bit of advise is worth its weight in shiny stuff. I doubt seriously if i could have done this car without that tip. I suppose I could have done it but as to the quality of the foiling, I'm not as certain. I took my time and when I thought it may get the best of me or was simply getting a little cross-eyed I'd put it down. I started with the front and rear window trim tops, then moved to the drip edge on one side. When I do front and rear window trim I look at the actual car to see where the seams are and then make my cuts there. If there is a seam [and there will be] it looks like the overlapping piece that the real car has. In some spots it's just better to apply a few smaller pieces than a large one. The side trim that runs along the top is pieced at the door jams and the front bullet indentations. This way my joints are not visible or in places a joint would normally occur. It also allows me to stop anywhere I wish if it starts getting to me. My vision requires glasses for close up work and my eyes will get tired after glaring at it for extended periods. The top side trim was accomplished by using my finger as a guide as I ran down the length of the body as I trimmed. Stopping every so often to check my path before continuing. The rear wings were the trickiest I'd say vecause they are so obvios a place and the markings were nearly obliterated by sanding, primer, color and clear. The sides were nearly the same. I only tore off one piece that came out crooked. There are a few tiny knife spots in the clear that will require a bit of buffing to tame them but they are only visible upon extremely close inspection. But I will try to eliminate them as best I can. This build actually makes me want to try another car with an extreme amount of BMF to further refine my technique. If that's any indication of my model car sickness then I am hopelessly lost and need some therapy. But in all honesty I am glad that the trim is done and I can move on to the finishing of this build. Looks like I'll miss my Feb 28th deadline. But that wan't carved on a limestone tablet so no harm done. Thanks for all the kind words. I got a little puffed up about all the nice things you all have said. Bob

I'm sure I don't understand the details of the commision. Please explain that part as I am interested. These are meant to be gifts? Prizes? Very interesting indeed. Bob

This is a great beginning to what is a truly iconic car. The paint is an orangish/yellow hue if I recall. I'm wondering what paint you will be using. Watching closely. Bob

After chatting the other night I finally get to see your work. I'm impressed Markus. You are a fine addition to this bunch of putty and paint slingers. Great looking build buddy. Bob

OUTSTANDING motor and underhood details. Very fine craftsmanship sir. THIS is why we all watch the WIP column. Bob