Impalow Posted November 30, 2015 Author Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Thank you all!! This build is getting dangerously close to finished. They work for tailights too.Just paint the inside stoplight red. ummmm... genius! I bought the 1.00 bags of all the different sizes, i can see them having all sorts of uses.. Pat, thanks again for inspiring me on this build, I'm quite sure i would have never thought to cover this body with BMF without seeing your ford. Here is a quick holiday weekend update: Headlights from the new 29 model A.... Foiled, brushed, cleared... Vallajo copper painted rings. Headlights installed.. you can also get a good look at the finished engine detail here. Dash and winsheild installed..Wash added to the interior panels.. Top bows starting to be installed, made from balsa wood and stained Top bows done! Finally the posable steering arms and links.. each joint has a 1/32 brass bushing and pins to create the pivot. http://vid709.photobucket.com/albums/ww93/impalow/Rat Rod Sedan/18C24CF7-9F34-410B-B892-1AA4AB8B30AB.mp4 Here is a quick video in action... If you look close you can see the cowl vent is done as well. After that was complete... I added photoetched bolt heads to all the pinheads...makes for a pretty convincing steering joint. Edited November 30, 2015 by Impalow
crazyrichard Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 sooo cool .. details like the bmf body and the suitcase that houses a tank .. awsome !!
Impalow Posted December 1, 2015 Author Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Thank you Richard! She's done folks!! Here are a few teasers. Underglass post tommorow. Edited December 1, 2015 by Impalow
Tom Geiger Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 Whoa! That's amazing! I'm glad you took the time to do it right. If you had rushed it for NNL, you would've regretting it!
exesivefire Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 Looks fantastic buddy... Absolutely amazing.
Al Hoffman Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 Tremendous effort with stunning results. Will be watching tomorrow.
GTJUNIOR Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 Insane looking rod. I love it. Well done on a fantastic looking rod.
Crazy Ed Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 Well Done Eric. It's going to be a while before I finish looking at all the details. And the Photo Treatment was Well Done also!
62pyro Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 Turned out far better than I imagined it would.Congrats on a GREAT build.
wayne swayze Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 It's been a pleasure watching this model come together! Not really my style of rod, but non the less, a curve in the road that was fun! Well done!!
Davewilly Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 Turned out very nice...I enjoyed watching you build it. Thanks for sharing!
Impalow Posted December 1, 2015 Author Posted December 1, 2015 Thank you all for watching, commenting and encouraging... Underglass post is up!
Mattsteel85 Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 Awesome work can't wait to see your next build
RAT-T Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 ERIC, I'M NOT SURE IF SOMEONE ALREADY ASKED THIS, BUT DID YOU PUT ANYTHING OVER THE BMF? IT LOOKS LIKE IT'S TARNISHED &/OR STAINED, LOOKS COOL!
Impalow Posted December 2, 2015 Author Posted December 2, 2015 Thank you all for the positive feedback!ERIC, I'M NOT SURE IF SOMEONE ALREADY ASKED THIS, BUT DID YOU PUT ANYTHING OVER THE BMF? IT LOOKS LIKE IT'S TARNISHED &/OR STAINED, LOOKS COOL!No Tom its just straight up bare metal foil... Sanded with a scotchbrite pad and then cleared with duplicolor enamel clear.... the light plays with the sand scratches in fun ways to make it have that look at certain angles.
RAT-T Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 Thank you all for the positive feedback!No Tom its just straight up bare metal foil... Sanded with a scotchbrite pad and then cleared with duplicolor enamel clear.... the light plays with the sand scratches in fun ways to make it have that look at certain angles. THANKS ERIC, THAT IS VERY COOL HOW THE LIGHT DOES THAT TO THE FINISH
squirrel886 Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 Looks like the standard has been set!That's one heck of a build to be proud of!!!!!!!
Greg Pugh Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 So many awesome features but those headlights....crazy! Nice job all around!!
Mr. Metallic Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 Thanks for taking us along for the ride and showing how you did everything. It has been very inspirational.
rustybill1960 Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 Thank You so very much for sharing this build with Us all here EricAbsolutely stunning! An amazing feat of plastic engineering!I applaud Your efforts and Thank You for the inspiration!!This build is, well, . . . . . . . . . . . .WOW!!!LaterRuss
DumpyDan Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 Outstanding, this is really over the top............What a beauty
Nitro Neil Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) Wicked Pissa!I'm lovin' the whole steampunk/rat rod/art deco/classic touring car vibe! Edited January 8, 2016 by Nitro Neil
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