The "Illusion" by Rick Dore.......on the Bench 12/9/23

[ozmodeler]

Hi John,

 I always love your builds. Is this one in 1/16 scale ?

[John Teresi]

8 hours ago, ozmodeler said:

Hi John,

 I always love your builds. Is this one in 1/16 scale ?

Yes,…..I will be building a 1/25 Scale too……and the 1/25 will be Super Detailed.

thanks

[thatz4u]

John, mind if I watch?  I am impressed with your skills, & learn much, thanks, Al Rich

[NOBLNG]

It’s looking fantastic John!? That engine cover made me think of Star Wars for some reason.?

[John Teresi]

Hello.....thank you all for the kind comments......I did some work in the interior.......I made a Break Pedal and Gas Pedal......I sanded off the Embossed Guage and trim and made new ones........I added detail to the steering column ......I hollowed out the headlights and added Bessels ......I made a power booster......and a Battery........and I made a Radiator......thanks for looking.

[OldNYJim]

This is coming along great John!  Cool to see the mix of 3D printed stuff and more traditional scratchbuilding techniques!

[Art Laski]

This is going to be crazy, Brother. Looking forward to following along!

[Zippi]

This is a pretty kewl project.  All the mods look really nice.  

[Phildaupho]

I have always appreciated the creations of both Rick Dore and yourself so this is a double win for me.

[curt raitz]

I finally found you...excellent build buddy. Your dad will really like it. You gonna have Steve 3D print a figure of Chris to put in the drivers seat?

Looking forward to seeingg it at NNL West or Desert Scale Classic. 

Edited December 27, 2023 by curt raitz

[ismaelg]

I am not usually into customs, but this is absolutely beautiful and sweet. And your work so far replicating it is superb.  

Thanks,
Ismael

[mustang1989]

Some real good progress and ideas in motion here. Where'd you source that engine at John? 

[John Teresi]

3 hours ago, mustang1989 said:

Some real good progress and ideas in motion here. Where'd you source that engine at John? 

My friend Steve A. ….AKA Leo 64 on this forum printed it for me.

thanks

[John Teresi]

Hello......I got primer on the body......and Airbrushed a Custom Color using HOK Kopper with Tropical Glitz Fanta Orange over a White Base Coat......then I tapped off the sides and painted it Scale Finishes Root Beer Brown.......then I sanded off  the lettering on the tires and hand brushed the white walls on the tires.......I will start on the interior next......thanks for looking

[John Teresi]

few more pics.....

[John Teresi]

few more pics......

[John Teresi]

and a few more.....

thanks for looking

[Ace-Garageguy]

Always a treat to see a Teresi build come together...  

[TransAmMike]

Wow John, that is one beautiful paint job and color.  If I missed it, what paint is that if ya don't mind saying??

[John Teresi]

13 minutes ago, TransAmMike said:

Wow John, that is one beautiful paint job and color.  If I missed it, what paint is that if ya don't mind saying??

Hi Mike…..I started with a HOK White Base Coat…..then I Airbrushed HOK Kopper …then I Airbrushed Tropical Glitz Fanta Orange …..then the sides were Airbrushed with Scale Finishes Root Beer Brown …then Clear Coated.

thank you.

[TransAmMike]

Thanks John...have never used HOK paints.  Again, just beautiful.

[SpikeSchumacher]

??????Nothing else to say...

[roadkill]

Now "that's" what I would call pure art, very well done.

 

Michael (roadkill)

Perth Western Australia.

[OldNYJim]

I was just thinking about this project this week - really pleased to see an update!!!

That paintjob is gorgeous!  Love the color

[TopherMcGinnis]

A work of art