Kruzn Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 This is an odd one.... While working at Hobbico I did some business with a guy in California. One of his side businesses was contract building scale replicas for court trials (buildings, street scenes, crime scenes, etc.) as well as models for movies, TV, etc. He found out that I built/collected models and sent me this one for my collection. It was carved from wood and was a styling model for a 1:1 kit car company that never got off the ground. It is somewhat crude, but interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 It's really pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 That IS pretty cool, and looks better than some similar efforts I could name from big-name custom builders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Real cool, never would have guessed that it was wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Not bad. Really not bad at all. Pretty decent, actually. Flows well, proportions are good. Yup, overall pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Sort of looks like a cross between a Chrysler Atlantic Concept Car and a 40 Ford. I love stuff like this. Originality, art, cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Looks cool, I'd own a 1:1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 4 hours ago, Miatatom said: Sort of looks like a cross between a Chrysler Atlantic Concept Car and a 40 Ford. I love stuff like this. Originality, art, cool. I was going to say the same thing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell C Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Altered the contrast a bit to get a better look at it. Tempting to steal the idea.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 8 hours ago, Russell C said: Altered the contrast a bit to get a better look at it. Tempting to steal the idea.... Go for it! Thanks for adjusting the contrast. I should have done that. Looks much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 8 hours ago, Modelbuilder Mark said: I was going to say the same thing.. That's one of the cars I was thinking of that it looks BETTER than. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Nice concept, looks cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Thanks for sharing, that's really cool! Great lines and flow. The tires are maybe a bit too chunky, but the intent is clear. I like the swooping beltline, rolled-under fenders, and the taillight integration is pretty clean! This concept is clearly from the era of the Chrysler Atlantic, Ford Ka, Pronto Cruiser, Plymouth Prowler and other retro-styled concept cars that were so prevalent (and refreshing!) at the time. I see some 90s Dodge Viper in there, too. It also reminds me somewhat of the other mag's August '99 cover car: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I love the look of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 12 hours ago, Snake45 said: That's one of the cars I was thinking of that it looks BETTER than. I concur, the models roof line looks much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 That's really cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 I love this forum! I get to learn something new every time I login! It does bear a striking resemblance to the magazine cover. Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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