ScrappyJ

Yup. Really nice build. Clean and well executed.

Sweet bike you got there, John! Is that the primary set up that comes in the Crusaer? Your bike is awesome!

Sweet. Very nice!

That is really nice, Dave! And I'm not just saying so because I'm a first-gen nut .

Thanks for the kind words, guys. Rick- What does "PAPAFO" mean?

Thanks for the kind words, guys! Ray- I just put my fotki link in my signature line, but will also leave it here for you:http://public.fotki.com/ScrappyJ/

I like it Daniel!

Really nice pro-street there, Zoli!

Thanks, Daniel! Although most people like my VW better, the Cameo is my favorite.

This was another project I had completed for the Atlanta show. This one was awarded a "top 10". This too was a re-built project. The base kit is the Revell "California Roller" (the green one). Hope you guys like it: Primer- you can see the 100% scratchbuilt frame/chassis The original idea was to have a front spoiler and manitain the same fender flares from the original kit, as you will see in the later pictures, I opted for the bumpers and a more "stock looking" fender area: Finished model: With roof-rack (thanks for the idea Dave Hessler!): With roof-rack and boards: Blown, oposing-four! The alternator and oil-pump are machined too: More pics in my fotki album!

The '55 Cameo was completed for the Atlanta show (NNL South), but didn't find time to take pics. until yesterday. Some of you guys might remember it in progress, but in the event you don't I've included the some in progress pics. too. Hope you guys enjoy! I believe the front clip is from a '65 Vette, but can't remember, the rest of the chassis is all scratchbuilt: Because this was a re-build I already had a mill for it. This is the old mill (don't know if you guys rememer this): In primer: Finished model: More pics in my fotki album!

Another great job there, Brian!

Thanks, Doug! I checked your work out and you'be got some incredible V-dubs there!

Looking good Tommy!

Both are nice! I like your different approach, Ken!

Thanks, Brian!

Thanks, Jairus! I was leaning towards some type of two-tone (maybe black and red http://www.jadatoys.com/home.php). Hope to see you in Atlanta too. DBJ

Thanks, Gregg! Hope all is well with you. My intention is to be in Atlanta for the November show, but am not sure the Crew Cab will be finished (not sure if anything will be finished, for that matter). Either way, I plan on attending and will bring the projects with me (along with the custom bikes). See you there!

Thanks, Ken!

Thanks, Bill! Opening the doors was trully a challenge, particularly since I chopped the top too. I finally figured out how to get it where it was sturdy enough. I frist attempted to drill small holed on either end, where I chopped the top and then insert small brass rod into each end. This worked until I sat on the caba and crushed it. I was still able to re-pin it, but then as I was testing the strenght of the post, the brass snapped (go figure, I guess brass is a little brittle). What I finally ended-up doing, was to make small channels on the outside of the post and then took straight pins (which I beleive are steel) and inserted it. Working around the curve for the dog leg, I channelled with the slitting saw first and then I took a very small engraving tool to whittle out around that corner of the dog-leg. I use a slitting saw that is metal, because if you use a cut off tool, the plastic will get too hot and start to melt. It still gets a little hot with the slitting saw, but not so much that it totally starts melting. Once the channel is made, I simply cut the pin to size, insert, and then fill with CA glue and a little activator. It seems to work okay. as now when I test it, it seems really strong. I also did this on the doors. Again thanks for the compliment and I've always admired your work! DBJ

Another fantastic build, Bob! You always seem to bring these subjects to life.

This is another redo. This one had some separationg and etching as a result of the chopped topped and the sectioning to achieve the chopp (over years, it just appeared). So, I decided to redo it and put a very thin sheet of styrene at the top. There might be some etching again over years. Blown Rat. Valve covers and scoop machined by Bob Dudek. Blower and pulleys machined by me: Front suspension parts along with both front and rear air bags: Fuel tank: Opened doors, chopped and channelled. Needless to say that the chop and opening was a little challenging: Hope you guys enjoy.

First time posting pics on Model Cars, so I apologize if I foul it up. Some of you that know me (like Gregg and Jairus), also know that I love VWs. Well this is a redo of an old project I did in about '95. Blown-fegnutten The VW emblem. the ring is turned so that the bottom of the dish is billet and the VW (made from styrene) sits inside of the dish: Engine sitting in the bed of the truck: The various parts for the engine:

Nice work, Mark! I love that Chevy van !