Tom "Mongoose" Mc Ewen: 1/16 Silver Bullet Coors Corvette F/C on the Workbench 6/12/2017

[John Teresi]

Beautiful work!! And you build so fast!   I have a question about weathering the tires.  I bought some of the Folk Art gray after you recommended it a few years ago, and have ended up with pretty good results, but I wanted to ask how much you thin it.  And do you put on one coat, or multiples?   I am using a brush - do you brush it or spray it, and any detail on how you apply it is much appreciated!  This build looks great - looking forward to the final touches.

Hi Chris.........10 % paint  90% water.........I brush  multiple coats......till your happy with the look you want.......thanks

[jeff f]

A masterpiece for sure  !

[John Teresi]

Hello.......thank you all so very much for the kind comments.......I really do appreciate them........I got the last coat of clear on the body.....I got the Tins painted H.O.K. black and instaled and lightly weathered with Dark Gray "Folk Art' Acrylic paint......I used some Paul Rowe Resin Parachutes and covered them with Silver Cloth,I added some Slixx decals and "Pro Tech" Spark Plug Wire for the Release Cables and made a brkt. and painted it Alclad.......I added the Windshield and made a Winshield Frame and added "Pro Tech" nut and bolt ends........I made a Snorkel and added "Pro Tech" nut and bolt ends.......I made a Wheelie Bar and painted it Alclad and lighly weathered .....I will attach the Wing, Rockers ,and Body Release tomorrow........thanks for looking.

 

 

[John Teresi]

Few more WIP pics

 

 

 

 

[John Teresi]

Few more WIP pics

 

 

 

[John Teresi]

And a few more.......thanks

 

 

 

 

[gasser59]

Holy schnikies!! That is gorgeous brother. You hit this one into the next county. The parachutes really speak to me so please share what you used to cover them with. Superb in every detail.

[comp1839]

john, the attention you put into all of the detail is just amazing!!  then add your artistic flair to the mix and...........well.....just incredible. i'll pick my jaw up later.........

Edited August 16, 2017 by comp1839

[Mooneyzs]

John.... Simply Outstanding work my friend. This is one gorgeous build and looks killer!! You have knocked this one way out of the park. I am already looking forward to what you will surprise us with on your next build Job well done.

[1320wayne]

You know John, out of all of your outstanding craftsmanship, added details, weathering, fantastic finish, etc., the one detail that stands out to me the most is the fact that you took the time to create the Jaime Sarte trademark pineapple portholes in the tinwork. Not to sell any other builders short but I believe that most folks wouldn't have even known to go there. Superb work yet again. 

[Mr. Metallic]

Another stellar build. Well done

[Art Laski]

Beautiful, John!

[John Teresi]

Hello.......thank you all so very much for the kind comments......I really do appreciate them.......I attached the Wing and Rockers......and attached the front Body Latch and made a parachute handle with release cables,and made some parachute ropes.......and made a few more body braces.....I thought I would be finished today.....but,I still need to make the headers.....thanks for looking

 

 

 

 

 

[John Teresi]

Few More WIP pics........

 

 

 

 

[John Teresi]

And a few more ......thanks.

 

 

 

 

 

[Nytrozilla]

Just for grins and giggles, I did an image search for pics of the chute setup. Not only did you get the chute mount and angle correct,

but the cords are right too. You never cease to amaze Dude.

 

[Mooneyzs]

Looking Good Johnny Boy!!! You are on the Home Stretch for sure. Look's like there is maybe a couple items left if that. She is Pretty!!! Keep up the great work

[majel]

Simply amazing!!

[Davewilly]

Dang John!  She is fantastic!   Beautiful work man!

[dragcarz]

Amazing!

[John Teresi]

Hello......thanks Guys for the kind comments.......I really do appreciate them......I modified the Revell kit Headers to fit this build and weathered them......I made prop for the body.......I will have finished pics soon.......thanks for looking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[John Teresi]

Few more WIP pics.......

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Art Laski]

And there she is... Beautiful, John!

 

Time to head to Beach City!

Edited August 18, 2017 by Art Laski

[John Teresi]

Few more WIp pics.......

 

 

 

 

 

 

[John Teresi]

and a few more.......thanks