another newbie

[diymirage]

hello people

my name is eelco but you can call me diymirage

i started building model kits when i was younger many years ago.

back then it was mainly army stuff in 1/25 scale and planes

i also build the odd peterbilt truck in those days.

now im 25 and i just picked this hobby back up again though i've been doing it on and off over the last years.

it looks like i have finally fine tuned my fine motor skillsto the point where i can actually build and paint a halfway decent model

(i just dont seem to be able to take a decent picture)

at any rate, here are some of my latest models

(in louzy pics)

first of a ford focus SVT

i had a very poorly build ford F250 bigfoot with a 572 hemi

the f250 got knocked over by the cat once but i managed to save the engine

so i decided to buy the ford to install the V8 into

it took some cutting to the frame, interior cab and hood but it seemed to fit quite well

also had to fab costum exhaust, driveshaft, rear dif and axles

next up is a old camaro

i build this one a few years ago and never quite liked it

so i tore it apart and made it into a junker/street rod

i filled in the T-tops and made it a hardtop

gutted the interior and put in a rollcage

i also added some rust and dents

after that i took apart an old mustang (69?) and i repainted that

im pretty sure it is all stock except for the suspension

when i first build this car i opted for the sticking through the hood supercharger and i replaced that with a stock intake system.

this was also the first time i painted the slots in a chrome grille black

(i was very impressed with the look of it)

after i redid the mustang i build my first entire kit in a long time

i went with a car i have been wanting to build for a long time:

the 71 hemi'cuda

unfortunatly i have no pictures of it right now (might get its own post)

the hemi cuda was by far the best model i ever made and my most favorite one

untill this morning

the paint and glue officaly dried up overnight on my 1940s ford coupe

this car came part as a kit with a dodge semi and a flatbed trailer

i have a similair street rod ford in my collection (57 i think)

and i thought it would be nice to make this model in a pre-restoration state

so there you have it, my small introduction and also first post on the forum

any coments, suggestions and tips will be apreciated when it comes to the building, painting and even photograping these cars

[Brian Fishburn]

Well, let me be the first, on behalf of this whole group of oddballs, to welcome you, and extend this branch of laurel, and a hearty handshake!

Jump in, get to know the guys. You'll find people here who are more than willing to help out with just about anything you want, including photography.

By the way, the pictures weren't bad, and the builds look great- you'll fit in just fine!

[diymirage]

Well, let me be the first, on behalf of this whole group of oddballs, to welcome you, and extend this branch of laurel, and a hearty handshake!

Jump in, get to know the guys. You'll find people here who are more than willing to help out with just about anything you want, including photography.

By the way, the pictures weren't bad, and the builds look great- you'll fit in just fine!

thanks

im really glad to have found a place to bounce ideas off and get some good inspiration

the wife does help out at times (the dropping headlight on the ford was her idea)

but it a whole nother story when you hve expierience on your side

[Nick F40]

Pleased to meet you, I think you'll enjoy it here, this is a great site with great people.

I like all of them, the Mustang is pretty sweet but that Focus, that is cool, haven't really seen that done and yours looks decent with all the fabricated parts.

Love the paint job too, something about the red, white, and blue....mmmm Martini's coming to mind!

and you got the Photobucket thing down so I don't need to do that speech but just try, if your on the macro setting, if you are, be very still and make sure your focus is right

Edited August 8, 2008 by Nick F40

[84vanagon]

Welcome!

You have some neat builds there.

Glad to have you aboard.

[george 53]

OK, I guess I'll be one of the odd balls that you'll meet here! Welcome to the BEST forum on the web! Your gonna like it here for sure an your builds are just as cool as you'll find here( I personally like the dented Camaro) Have a seat, grab a drink, an join the fun,cuz your family now!!!

[62SS]

Welcome to the best site on the net. Your builds look great, And I cant wait to see more of your work.

I've only been here for about a month but everyone here made me feel right at home. I'm sure they will do the same for you.

Feel free to ask questions if you need to. With all the talent on this forum, I'm sure someone will know the answer.

So kick back, relax, and enjoy.

Ed

[diymirage]

thanks for all the kind words guys

the camaro took quite a bit of work, mainly with a lighter to get just the right dents in it and a steelbrush to give the fenders thatnice authentic rusted out look.

i was very pleased with the way the paintjob came out on it. it used to be a metallic green (from a can)

as for the paintjob on the focus, i think i've seen something similar on a corrola WRC onces, at least, thats what i was going for

that car i really tried to make it look authentic though there are some little things that woudlnt translate properly i think it came out pretty good.

[my80malibu]

Great to know you, welcome to the board.Everyone is very freindly here and happy to help out.

Gabriel.

[cruz]

Welcome to the board my friend!!!!