The Raptor

[Raul_Perez]

This is an amazing build. Very creative. I'm not a "show car" kind of guy, but I REALLY LIKE THIS!!!!

Thanks, Lyle!! I'm glad that you like it, especially knowing that it's not in line with your typical build! Maybe you'll try one, too!! Trust me, it was a lot of fun building this one from the parts box.

You mean '55 Bel Air, what else are you taking?

Yep, that's right...the continental kit from the '55 Bel Air...now, who was it that wanted '59 Impala parts????? It really sucks getting old...

[Clay]

Clay,

Press the refresh button on your browser. That will usually update the avatar.

Later,

It was the computer at work, I am at home so i see it now, after about 36 hours, finally home.....

[outlaw035]

raul....that is outstanding...luv the interior think u said it was colored wire cant go back and check...lol...if so what did u use to attach them....neal

ps check out my model A ford diorama i just finished when u get a chance

Edited August 13, 2008 by outlaw035

[Raul_Perez]

raul....that is outstanding...luv the interior think u said it was colored wire cant go back and check...lol...if so what did u use to attach them....neal

ps check out my model A ford diorama i just finished when u get a chance

Neal,

I used the colored 32 gauge insulated wire that I bought online from Train Control Systems: www.tcsdcc.com They're great folk and I highly recommend buying from them.

They sell 10ft of the wire for $2.70, and it comes in a wide variety of colors. Beware: it is a stranded, copper core, not a solid core, so it doesn't hold a shape very well unless you replace the stranded core with a solid piece of wire.

To use it in the interior, I drilled a 0.03" hole, pulled the wire through and tacked it in place with superglue gel. Once it was done, I applied several mist coats of Dull-Coat to kill the shine from the wire insulator and any superglue that was still visible.

Later,

[Matt P]

Wow, what a great mix of old and new. The colors, the stance, the style, are all perfect. Great job.

[charlzrocks]

I believe that you have done an astounding build!

It's creative, innovative, artistic, and downright Bitchin!!

It is everything that Ed himself would put into his own car.

Mr. Roth would be proud!

[jbwelda]

yep i agree, i really checked it and its host vehicle and trailer out this last sunday and it is super nice, great design and well carried out in all three vehicles. best of show contender for sure.

[Raul_Perez]

Thanks, guys!!

I am a bit curious how a post this old got pulled out of the archives...

Later,