89AKurt Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Built this so long ago, that all I have was prints of film photographs. ? Since I made a studio to take pictures for the Desert Scale Classic COVID Special contest, put this in the set and took some digital pictures. The first model car contest I entered, had kits for the entrant's package. There was a choice of some hot rod, or the Monogram Corvette ZR1, so that's what I got. Bought a Monogram 1939 Chevrolet sedan delivery, Dr. Feelgoods. Then I spent way over 300 hours to come up with this. Got a few awards with it, one was invented just for me, Paintjob Most Likely To Cause Global Warming. Opened all the doors (with spring latch pins), tilt hood, license plate swings down to serve as a step, moonroof opens, and retractible antennae. Chassis was adapted for the Corvette running gear. Painted with nail 'polish', wet lace technique used in the panel area. Detail Master was a new aftermarket company, used parts for the radiator hose and speaker screens, otherwise everything else is scratch-built. Over time, the plastic used for the glass has become tinted, which is a cool benefit. This is still my best street rod model, and don't plan to build any more (will be posting pictures of the only other one I built). Thanks for looking. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 That is really really impressive. Killer build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 So, you’ve been at this modelling thing for awhile?. The Chevy is a great build, displaying the era it was built in. I’m in the process of taking shots of my DSC entries as well as we didn't make it down to AZ due to circumstances and as it turned out, it was a blessing. Stay safe and healthy Kurt, by the way is your daughter serving on the A/C carrier, wishing all good health. Cheers Miisha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 That is amazing, no wonder this won awards. The paint is so bright my eyes are still watering. Love the signage. All of the minute details take time to study. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 A lot of really nice work in this , well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Very well done and thought out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 6 hours ago, ATHU said: That is really really impressive. Killer build!! Thank you. When I was looking at it, impressed myself. ? 4 hours ago, Misha said: So, you’ve been at this modelling thing for awhile?. The Chevy is a great build, displaying the era it was built in. I’m in the process of taking shots of my DSC entries as well as we didn't make it down to AZ due to circumstances and as it turned out, it was a blessing. Stay safe and healthy Kurt, by the way is your daughter serving on the A/C carrier, wishing all good health. Cheers Miisha Yes, since I was a kid! Thank you. Sorry you're stuck up there! I saw pictures she took from the resort hotel balcony where she is quarantined, with food service, she is healthy last I heard. 4 hours ago, espo said: That is amazing, no wonder this won awards. The paint is so bright my eyes are still watering. Love the signage. All of the minute details take time to study. Thank you. LOL 1 hour ago, Silver Foxx said: A lot of really nice work in this , well done . Thank you very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 5 minutes ago, cobraman said: Very well done and thought out. Thank you too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefropas Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 That is a work of art! ? Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Wow that’s bright! Fantastically detailed too...really well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie427 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 You should build more street rods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 7 hours ago, jefropas said: That is a work of art! ? Jeff Aw shucks! ? 2 hours ago, NOBLNG said: Wow that’s bright! Fantastically detailed too...really well done! ? 1 hour ago, doggie427 said: You should build more street rods No way, 90% of model builders do, there are so many other interesting vehicles to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 That's an impressive build, lots of details and mods, beautiful paintwork too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Extremely nice, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 I like the 1990s vibe of this one! Impressive work and a very nice colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damodelguy az Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 above and beyond, very impressive, very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 On 4/25/2020 at 12:41 AM, Funkychiken said: That's an impressive build, lots of details and mods, beautiful paintwork too. Thank you. On 4/25/2020 at 2:35 AM, ChrisR said: Very nice! ? On 4/25/2020 at 3:53 AM, PappyD340 said: Extremely nice, well done! ? On 4/25/2020 at 12:42 PM, Koellefornia Kid said: I like the 1990s vibe of this one! Impressive work and a very nice colour! Thanks! It's funny that it looks dated, from the era when every square inch was painted the same color. Glad to see chrome is cool again. 45 minutes ago, damodelguy az said: above and beyond, very impressive, very nice work I was really REALLY crazy back then. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Beautiful build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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