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Posted (edited)

Hello,

It's finally done!

What else can I say? You have seen it's progress. If not, here is the link.

Progress thread in the workbench section

What was supposed to be just another project evolved into one of the most elaborate model I've ever done! And it is not a Corvette! :P

I thought the C6R and the Gurney Eagle were my top, but I think this tops them, especially considering all the working features and the fact that this came out of an AMT box.

I took about 100 pictures but I think none of them do justice to the car.

As usual, your comments are appreciated.

Convertible top on. This was a true roadster, so it had no side windows.

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Top down, everything else closed.

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hood open

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Rumble seat and golf bag door open. The golf bag door is not droopy like it seems in the picture. Go figure....

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a stack of 1933 Indy 500 programs

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The chrome looks like rubbed off but it is not. It is OK. That's the reflection of the poster on the wall.

Whoever sat in the rumble seat left a program behind. :lol:

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interior

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Engine, hood off

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I want to thank all of you for your comments and encouragement during the process. At some point I thought this would never end.

But there are 2 guys I want to give special thanks to: my advisors Art Anderson and Luis Ayala.

THANK YOU BOTH from the bottom of my heart!

My hat off to you 2!

Thanks,

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These 2 pictures did not make the top ten but I like them too :lol:

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I made a rig to display the hood and the top separately. The engine is too nice to be covered up.

I don't have the guts to turn the car upside down to take pictures of the chassis. The hubs are quite fragile and it could be tragedy. So here are pictures of it in progress.

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Thanks,

Posted

Ismael, that's a masterpiece in every respect, especially knowing all that went into it. You have to make it to next year's NNL East so we can get a look at the real thing. Incredible build!

Posted (edited)

Hello again,

I just noticed (thanks to Rogelio) that the windshield frame shows like if the chrome rubbed off. I got scared and went to check the model, but it turns out that is the reflection on the poster on the wall. Everyting is OK.

It scared the heck out of me :lol:

Here is a picture with the walls painted white:

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Sorry :P

We can now return to our regularly scheduled program, already in progress....

Thanks,

Edited by ismaelg
Posted

Ismael, that is over the top! B)

Everything about it is perfect!

I agree with Randy, sometime you gotta come up north to our NNL East so everyone can see this masterpiece!

Posted

Wow! Outstanding in every respect. The scale program books are the perfect touch to really hook the viewer. Brilliant!

...and hey, could this be considered a Chrysler Imperial "Testa Rossa?"

Posted

I have the same kit. Seing this makes me afraid that i wont do justice to the wonderful job I see here! Its Its its awe inspiring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ed Shaver

Posted

Mmmm, Creamy perfection.

Ismael, your Pace Car collection grows quick! Nice elegant piece and your modeling skills really make this one shine.

Chris

Posted

Vaya Tato....another masterpiece!...I hope to see it soon. As always, slow time modeling pays BIG dividends.

Este modelo vamos a bautizar como "El Bravucón".

Simón P. Rivera Torres

Posted (edited)

LOOKING AT IT IS NOT ENOFF.

I WANT TO SEAT ON THAT LEATHER

AND TAKE A BIG SNIFF......

AND THEN CRANK THAT ENGINE

AND FEEL THE VIBRATION OF THE STRAIT 8

GOING THRU THE STERING WHEEL AND LET IT TINGLE

MY FINGERS AND RADDLE MY SPINE.

OPEN THE GLOVE BOX, TAKE OUT MY SHADES

SEAT BACK, PUT MY ARM RESTED IN THE SEAT

HOLDIND A HONEY TIGHT, (NO SEAT BELT).

WITH THE OTHER HOLDING THE STEERING WHEEL.

I LET IT OUT SLOW...AND I JUST GO AND GET LOST

AND PLEASE.......LET ME DREAM, DON'T WAKE ME UP..... B)

Edited by 3men2s

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