Shelby 427 1965 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 (Bare with me, lots of pics...) So some of you may have seen this in the WIP thread: This has been by far my most ambitious project yet. And my first completed model as an 18 year old.. Granted as it was my birthday yesterday and all I did was put on the mirrors it doesn't really count but oh well. From the WIP: "This is inspired by (not an exact replica of) a car from Forza 5, which I use quite a lot. A lot of people know about my love of Sophie Ellis-Bextor, so I've been putting Wanderlust logos on a lot of things, frankly because I think it's a cool logo. Inspiration shots: As you can tell, the hardest part was probably the camo - and the writing on the side, which obviously there was no decals for. So after over 15 hours work, the all handpainted base camo and Wanderlust lettering were finished. A few more hours saw the suspension lowered and such. Overall mods include: Tamiya Impreza Roll Cage Moon wheel, sequential shifter, various rally parts from said Impreza Fully plumbed interior Rally dash from an Evo VII Custom aerodynamics - Home-made Canards, rear diffuser and spoiler Aluminium tubing exhaust Lowered suspension Front splitter from an R34 Skyline GT-R Hood scoop from the parts box Toyota Wheels from the parts box Various decals from the decal box All in all this was about 3-4 months work, my longest ever project. So now, pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shelby 427 1965 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 Thank you for looking, all comments etc. all greatly appreciated - Tomo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 She's pretty - build looks good too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Very nice work. that turned out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean W Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Good job Tomo! It is really fun when you can combine model car building with other things you like, Forza 5 and Ms. Ellis-Bextor for instance. I'm planning on starting a series of rock stars cars. Keep up the good work my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Very cool and super nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I really like this, not only for the style, but the fact that you hand painted it makes it all that much better. Great job, love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Hahah thank you, yeah the hand painted stuff was ridiculously hard. Then the camo got covered up by everything which was heartbreaking. All in good practice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Good job! Very original. Sophie is inspirational, indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Will start building models inpired by Lindsay Lohan. My secret crush... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 Hahah, a Herbie would do the job there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbdolfans Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Great job on the Camo!!! Did you use brush or mask and spray? Airbrush? Terrific lettering and a very nice build.You and her would be proud!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 Camo was hand painted with a brush, all free hand with no masking. Thanks very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Hahah, a Herbie would do the job there! Great Idea!!! Will also make a diorama with a picture of her and the lyrics of "First" on the background!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Hahah, go for it! Show us whatcha can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Great camo car Tomo, well done. My two are on here as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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