Real vehicles - my inspirations

[Jantrix]

Most of my recent work has been based on or at least inspired by a real vehicle. Here's a trio of awesome rides that will be finding their way into my plastic soon.

This is a '55 Desoto that Dave Mackey of Blue Dog Garage has called the Chupacabra. This one's got a big online presence and is easy to find info on. Mobius' '56 Chrysler would be a good candidate here I think.

http://www.blueovaltrucks.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1955_desoto_4x4-1.jpg

 

This is Mike Burrough's at Stanceworks, Model A. I've contacted Mike through Instagram and he's great about sharing info. I'm currently gathering parts for this one. The AMT Phantom Vicky is providing a lot of help. Wheels/tires are proving difficult.

http://speedhunters-wp-production.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/12182939/2018-Mark-Riccioni-Stanceworks-Model-A-Speedhunters-38-1200x800.jpg

 

This is Bombshell Betty, built by Jeff Brock, a 1952 Buick. When the Foose Caddy was released, this is what I had In my mind. Although having to rework every panel in the interior has me daunted.

 

 

So, that's what's got my creative juices flowing, how about you? Post up whatever real 1:1 car has got you inspired enough to build yours in scale. I'll be adding more as they occur to me.

Edited May 21, 2022 by Jantrix

[Jantrix]

Here's a couple that I've already build models based on. 

1947 Plymouth built by Charles Darmanjian

 

1953 Chevy Truck build by Dayne Lorentzen

 

 

[misterNNL]

On 5/21/2022 at 11:32 AM, Jantrix said:

Most of my recent work has been based on or at least inspired by a real vehicle. Here's a trio of awesome rides that will be finding their way into my plastic soon.

This is a '55 Desoto that Dave Mackey of Blue Dog Garage has called the Chupacabra. This one's got a big online presence and is easy to find info on. Mobius' '56 Chrysler would be a good candidate here I think.

http://www.blueovaltrucks.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1955_desoto_4x4-1.jpg

 

This is Mike Burrough's at Stanceworks, Model A. I've contacted Mike through Instagram and he's great about sharing info. I'm currently gathering parts for this one. The AMT Phantom Vicky is providing a lot of help. Wheels/tires are proving difficult.

http://speedhunters-wp-production.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/12182939/2018-Mark-Riccioni-Stanceworks-Model-A-Speedhunters-38-1200x800.jpg

 

This is Bombshell Betty, built by Jeff Brock, a 1952 Buick. When the Foose Caddy was released, this is what I had In my mind. Although having to rework every panel in the interior has me daunted.

 

 

So, that's what's got my creative juices flowing, how about you? Post up whatever real 1:1 car has got you inspired enough to build yours in scale. I'll be adding more as they occur to me.

I love the "Betty" car as well. I would create all flat sheet metal interior panels if I were building it.