New to forum - Sharing some of my builds

[Amateur]

I didn't see a spot to introduce oneself, and honestly I'm not one to go about getting all mushy and telling my life story, so I won't. I'm sure others here are members of other forums and I probably know them when I see their work, and they'll know me when they see mine. I thought I'd share a few...ok, many of my builds over the last couple of years. I'll try to keep them in chronological order, sort of when I got back into it to present. I've improved in areas, and haven't made progress in many more that I should have. Time doesn't always work out like ya want. Last year, or maybe the year before I was hammering out a kit every 2 - 3 weeks. So far this year...well Ive been working on one for a month and it's a no brainer.

Anyway, on with the show! Hope this is ok as far as protocol goes...if not I could start a new thread for every kit, but that would become time consuming...(Never said I don't like to talk, just not about myself so much .

53 Studebaker

John Deere truck for my then 10 yr old

[Amateur]

First ghost flame job

First mass BMF effort

I think that takes care of one year, or the last half of a year where I picked up again.

[Amateur]

I'm having trouble remembering what order I did them all in...here's a few more

1st bike

Camaros...1 stock

1 not...with a horrible flame job and a Studebaker supercharged V-8

1 inspired by the movie...

[Amateur]

This one I actually built a few years ago, but took it down, took a polishing kit to it and gave it a coat of Future.

chopped Woody...oops! Wrong way.

Miami Vice

[84vanagon]

Neat stuff. Love the 58 Plymouth!

[84vanagon]

You added more pics while I was replying. Man that 66 'bird has the look. What color is the 68 Firebird?

[just_a_doodz]

Definately my style!!very clean builds man.I like how you "Foose" em up.....LOL.Keep them coming.

[Amateur]

I always wanted to paint flames...this might not be a great way to start

One of my favorites...

Photoshop is fun too

[Amateur]

Lessee...we're (uh, I mean I'm) getting to my newest builds. The ones where I tried a little harder. Polished the paint (polishing kit best investment I ever made! Duh!) and learned which clears Future works over and which not. Done right, brushed on, wow, that stuff makes the paint look nice. Do it wrong, Windex and do-over!

ok, this is one I built for a friend, and I think it's where I peaked, or is that piqued? Either way, ever since this double build I think I've lost some enthusiasm, 'cause I don't think I can come close again. It's also where I started off with a polishing kit. I wish I could have told him the dog ate them. LOL

This is the 'before'

This is after...

[Marcelspeed]

Amateur it all looks good the few that stand out for me are the nomad and the last chevy pick-up. Great work thanks for sharing.

[Amateur]

I figured that one deserved a full set.

After which I've done these. And I think that's it. Except for teh one I have that's been stripped and is waiting for a re-paint. It may be a while.

this

to this

A couple of Goats

Some Mustangs

A Buick powered by a turbo'd 50 Chevy truck engine (the Buick's engine went into the flamed 50 Chevy) & a Merc (check Fluevog on Google images...it was inspired by that, but doesn't look as cool when done.)

And that's about it! Hard to believe that's an hour or so out of my day! Thanks for looking!

[Amateur]

You added more pics while I was replying. Man that 66 'bird has the look. What color is the 68 Firebird?

Duplicolor...the stuff that changes from purple to a goldish brown sort of color. Forget what it's called. I also forgot about the cars in my kids rooms I never took pics of. He's got about 10-15 more in there. LOL...too much glue and paint over spray!

[Gregg]

Welcome!

And what's all that white stuff in some of the pics?

[Nick F40]

That's magic salt, it screws up your cars paint and causes rust, Alright Mr. Hawaii!!!!

that looks real! wow, real nice work.

[outlaw035]

amateur....changing ur screen name to "PRO builder"....lol....really nice builds and u have perfected the flames...neal

Edited July 12, 2008 by outlaw035

[John Goschke]

Great stuff! Love that '64 Impala!

[Clay]

53 Studebaker

This one really caught my attention, Nice!!!!!

All the others are really good too!!!!!!

[mhadman]

I do not think your handle is right....

Very nice work...A bit of everything..how much do you manage to get done in a years time...?

I would like to hear of your history.

[Tonioseven]

Those are all some fantastic builds!!

[Clay]

I always wanted to paint flames...this might not be a great way to start

I think thats a safety hazzard!!!!!!

Love them Monster Trucks about as much as Studebakers

[Amateur]

That's magic salt, it screws up your cars paint and causes rust, Alright Mr. Hawaii!!!!

that looks real! wow, real nice work.

LOL...good one. Wish I lived in Hawaii so I didn't know what it was either.

[Amateur]

I think thats a safety hazzard!!!!!!

Love them Monster Trucks about as much as Studebakers

Yeah, I know...and I work in insurance...and did this on the basement floor...hehe.

Thanks for the compliments fellas.

[gilsdropshop1]

WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW GREAT RIDES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Harold]

Wowohwowohwow . You got some great stuff there. The Stude, the '58 Plymouth, the 'after' truck. the '60 Starliner. Criminy! And you call yourself an amateur.....