Cool Hand

Given that you will be building the Bug as a Lowrider, I would be very interested to see you participate and I know il enjoy watching what you will create.

Done well making the seats. Tingos would be proud.

Cheers Martin. The connector/fittings are from Revell 55 Chevy Pro sportsman. Here is the part on the sprue tree that the fittings were cut off. Side view.

Thanks Paul. Been working on the suspension. Still needs alot of fine tuning, just thrown together for the purpose of mock up pics.

Always enjoy watching your wips, and look forward to updates. The imagineering an craftsmanship is most impressive.

Cheers Martin. Engine just about complete.

Definetly enjoy watching your bike builds, cant wait to see all the scratch building and the paint application stage.

A great looking build, really like the colour combo.

Not much of an update, but progress is progress I guess. Made the most of the weekend weather, got some paint on a few engine parts. Quick rough mock up of some parts.

A 64 Fest!

Always enjoy watching your builds Andy, as they are very unique and as mentioned in a previous post have alot of imagineering. Keep at it, you are an inspiration to many.

Good to see a progress update Martin.

As always Tamiya TS-14 black. Although this build was wet sanded with 6000-12000. Then polished with the following Meguiars products in the order they are shown.. Not surprised this topic has turned into the usual measuring contest by the same old suspects

Tamiya TS-14 black, no clear, no colour/wet sanding, no polishing. Just a very light once over with Meguiars NXT Tech wax mainly to remove BMF adhesive residue and marks from final assembly.

I really like your chosen subject Paul, something different from the norm. Look forward to seeing a progress update. Havent had a chance to work on my build, been busy working. But il get there eventually, sooner rather than later hopefully

Like the paint work and colour's you chose, look forward to seeing all the BMF/trim work applied as im sure it will bring this build to life and make it a real eye catcher.

Well Martin, going by how great your Monte Lowrider show car build turned out, im sure the 64 is going to be some serious eye candy. Look forward to seeing your build evolve.

Cheers Martin Black of course Nah, the Pegasus DZ wheels probly scale out around 15" and they are not far off being exact same size a Revells single piece wire wheels, although Revell has 2 piece wires that would be closer to 13" but they a bit average looking I think. Jevries also use to make 13's. Personally I much prefer the Pegasus wheels. Not to scale but I reckon they look great on just about any car. Backs arent anything special, most times all that is needed is just drill and cut the stub and possibly sometimes kit parts will need mods to get them fitted.

Sorted out mounting of the wheels and set the ride height. Here is a few rough mock up pics.

Here is what il be building.

I will participate for sure. Building season is just about to start here in Australia. And ive been out of the hobby for awhile, so what better way to get back into it with a traditional Lowrider build done in my usual style.

52 Australian Chevrolet Ute.

As always top job on the paint work mate.

Pretty sure I know what you do, as you like to mention what you have done and do for a living. Hard to judge a person characters online. But I can respect and appreciate the knowledge you have and share to help people out. Ah the ole back pain excuse, amazing how many people complain of that. So I guess thats why you can come across as a grump sometimes. Nah, im sure anymore I say would be of no use, as you have a vast knowledge of everything and Im sure you will sort yourself out.

Instead of wasting your valuable time on a forum, maybe you could turn off the computer and go do something in the real world.