Shardik

Yeah, I like the new wheels. But, then again, I liked it before. However this ends up it's going to be nice, by virtue of the way you build. It has been very educational following along on this build: Learning more about how the 1:1 cars actually go together and seeing your use of unique materials and techniques. I'm very happy to see this one back on the bench.

Cool. I picked up two of these on clearence at Hobby Lobby a couple weeks ago. Although I have very specific plans for mine, I'll be very interested to see what you do with it.

Farm-Tech at its finest! I love it. Hey! I resent this; it's species profiling !

That turned out great. I had no idea there were so many interesting cars available in this scale. You've finished theme quite nicely, and the figures as well. I have trouble doing that nice of a job on 1:35 figures. You must have the hands of a surgeon...just hope he doesn't come looking to get them back

Yup. You done good.

Three words: MORE.....NOW.....PLEASE!

That's a very creative idea. You may want to put somthing inside to make the cards sit up a little higher so that they're more accessible. I think a lot of people would be hesitant to reach down in there to grab a card for fear of damaging something.

Check out the GSL website http://www.gslchampionship.org/index.html They have quite a few free downloads available.

Wow! This has gotten to be a very interesting and passionate discussion, but I do believe we've gotten a little off topic. So, here's my fork in the road: I'm looking at the project on my bench ('39 Chevy pro street), and what I see is resin bucket seats, turned aluminum rod ends from RB motion (for the 4 link rear end), Ross Gibson pro stock Rat Motor, MCG photo etched electric fan, complete MSD ignition system from SMBC, pro street rear tires with AR wheels also from SMBC, radiator mesh material from Detail Master etc... The stuff is out there, but it comes to us in a form consistent with the real industry. I can go to Verlinden and get a complete detail set for a PzKpfw IV Ausf D early production DAK because there is only one basic configuration (barring unit specific adaptations) for this vehicle. I can't buy a complete detail set for a Pro street '39 Chevy because there are just too many variables: Lenco or Muncie, LS1 or Hemi, four link or ladder bars, blown, injected or carbureted? But I can get all the items I need piecemeal, just like the 1:1 builders do it. I guess what I'm saying is that, IMO, this is really a non-issue. Move along, folks; nothing to see here.

Nice save, Dominik. The dangling wires in the empty engine bay really tell the story.

Thanks, Arno. Glad you think so, Mike. Thanks.

Looks mean. Got any chassis pic's?

Fantastic weathering! The texture of the corroded steel looks perfect. I also like all the little touches, like the wires from the missing radio. The mounting holes for the missing trim look a little large to me, but I could be mistaken.

I don't know who wrote that article, but they're nuts. I build armor and aircraft also, and I've got a panzer IV on my bench right now that has 2300 parts straight from the box! That's 1:35 scale folks. The simple truth is that tanks and planes are alot more complex than cars (They're government projects, after all).

I guess I have a different perspective. When I built models back in the 60's and 70's what you got was what was in the box. Be it aircraft, armor or automotive, if you wanted more realism and/or detail you added your own (ie: thread from mom's sewing kit for plug wires). Now, getting back into the hobby after a loooooong absence, I find pre-wired magnetos, wheels and tires of every description and throtle return springs, for Pete's sake! I thought I had died and gone to modeler's heaven. Any more after market stuff, and I'm afraid we'll start to lose our creativity. Now, where did I put that sewing kit?

What's to be ashamed of? This was the pinnacle of street rodding for my generation...then the "gas crisis" came and I put the four banger back in my Vega.

Coming together nicely. Good job on the side trim.

I picked one of these up at a police auction in the late 70's. They had hung on to it for undercover work. Bland beige paint and steel wheels outside, and a 440 under the hood - the ultimate sleeper! I'm definately looking forward to seeing what you do with this one.

Labor intensive, surely. But I suspect it's a labor of love As for my screen name; Due to my size and prolific fur, I have been saddled with nicknames like Bear and Grizzly most of my life. Then along comes a book by Richard Adams about a giant bear who is worshiped as a god. The bears name was Shardik. He also makes a cameo appearance in Stephan King's Dark Tower series as a giant cyborg/bear guardian. So really, it's all about my love of literature

I'm not a fan of the fox body 'stangs but, as has been said; "that's why there's chocolate and vanilla". What I am a fan of, though, is craftsmanship and problem solving. Brother, you got 'em in spades! It's also been fascinating to see the processes that go into creating a resin kit. Thank you for an inspiring and educational thread.

I've heard it said that all corvettes are red...the rest are mistakes.

Noone will ever sell me on metalic paint, but you've come very close with this one; it just looks right. Your finishes are always great. Another fine job.

WOW! That is one tough looking car. Despite the shortcomings of the kit, you've realy captured the sense of power. Other than the decal film showing through, the finish looks great. You handled the gaps between the chassis and body flawlesly. One small criticism, though: You scuffed the slicks very realisticly, but the front tires are still shiny. I doubt it spends all its time with the front end in the air (just 90%).

That is extrordinarily well done. It looks like I could drive it right off the screen (no way I'd drive it with that top, though ). By the way, who did the artwork in the background?

I like the clean, monochromatic look of the exterior. The absence of excessive chrome realy makes the wheels stand out. Good call on painting the scoop to match the body. All that, plus your (eventual ) choice of interior colors makes this a stand out 21st century street rod. Job well done.