Cyberpunk Dodge Daytona

[Kenmojr]

Wow, what a crazy, wild build and I love it very much...Thanks for sharing....

[Steve H]

On 1/12/2025 at 10:11 PM, beeRS said:

Wow. I thought it looked good in the final pictures of your WIP thread. It looks even better here. Great model and photography too. 

Thanks Sonny. Took advantage of some sunny weather. I actually want to get some in filtered sun too. I’ll do that eventually.

 

On 1/13/2025 at 1:05 AM, ChrisR said:

Looks great!

Thank you Cris!

On 1/13/2025 at 5:33 AM, SpikeSchumacher said:

Exceptionally well done Steve!

Hey Spike! Thanks, and I appreciated your support in the WIP thread.

On 1/13/2025 at 8:15 AM, Phildaupho said:

Awesome model. Looks incredible. Very well engineered and constructed. It makes me fantasize as to what it would be like to drive around a race or slalom course. Looking forward to seeing what's next on your bench.

Hi Phil. Yes, this would be really fun on a slalom course! Should have the next build thread up tomorrow. Heading over to the truck section…

On 1/13/2025 at 9:47 AM, Hi-Po said:

WOW!  That turned out great!  I like it.

Thanks Terry!

[Rattlecan Dan]

That is just plain off the wall nice! Great job.

[Koellefornia Kid]

Fantastic build! Lots of creativity, cool paint and great details!

[Steve H]

On 1/13/2025 at 11:12 AM, Spottedlaurel said:

Finished result looks amazing Steve, brilliantly done!

Hi Nigel, thanks for taking the time to comment. 
 

 

On 1/13/2025 at 12:49 PM, espo said:

Enjoyed following your build and the way you made everything come together. The chassis and engine setup along with the body and suspension all look very accurate to a real machine. Beautiful paint color and finish. Like the interior details.  

Thanks David. It is something a bit different, and was an enjoyable build. I appreciate you following the WIP. I didn’t change TOO much of the chassis, so theoretically at least, it should be somewhat representative of a real machine. 

On 1/13/2025 at 2:30 PM, karbuildr said:

Only one word I can think of: WOW!

That works! Thanks David.

On 1/13/2025 at 2:34 PM, happy grumpy said:

Very original and creative. I like what you did with this one. 

Thank you Mario! Good to have you back on the forum. Hope all is well with you. 

[Mattilacken]

Came out great! Super nice execution! 

[Mopar2]

Your Cyber Punk Daytona is beyond cool...The detail is incredible...Awesome build

[Nitro330]

Wow!  To say this is different doesn't do it justice.  Not only an incredible amount of imagination and vision, but awesome craftsmenship.  This is just super cool Steve!

[Steve H]

On 1/14/2025 at 4:35 AM, H.A.K said:

Very kool.

Thanks Samuel.

 

On 1/15/2025 at 4:31 PM, PappyD340 said:

Super cool build, well done!!

Much appreciated Larry!

On 1/15/2025 at 7:19 PM, spencer1984 said:

Nope, sorry - I'm in NY. Closest show for me is the NNL East in April!

Hmmmm. I have you crossed up with someone… Well, you definitely will not see at NNL east, at least not this year.😉

On 1/15/2025 at 8:21 PM, NOBLNG said:

Ain’t my cup of tea Steve…but I gotta say the work you’ve done on this is awesome!👍 I can certainly appreciate the engineering involved.😎

Hi Greg, I appreciate the honest reply. I knew when I started that it would not be a build that would have “universal” appeal.  Thanks for checking in, and taking the time to comment. 

On 1/16/2025 at 3:39 AM, Nicholas said:

so damn cool!,..a bunch of guys are doing a cyber punk build off on insta that i am  following...yours would kick ass on there!

Thank you Nicholas. This forum is the only social media I do. Thanks for the kind words.

On 1/16/2025 at 3:39 PM, Can-Con said:

Pretty wild there, Steve. 

I had doubts when you started but you brought it all together in fine form. Pretty cool. 👍

Hi Steve. Thanks for being patient and checking it out in completed form. Learned a bit here that should make the next one a pinch better.😉

On 1/16/2025 at 3:54 PM, Roger U said:

A cool and unique build. A lot of detailing, all well done, and nice paint.

Thanks Roger. 

On 1/16/2025 at 4:19 AM, Zippi said:

Just a Great looking build Steve.  Love the color and all the detail work man.  Nicely done.

Hi Bob. I wanted a colour with some “pop”, metallic orange seemed about right. Thanks for having a look sir.  I could see you building something like this. Cab of a ‘50 Ford truck, big “Iceman” motor out back….

[89AKurt]

That came out really nice!  Love the concept, so many lousy kits can be saved doing this.   The only critique I have is the coilovers, you did such a fab job but those bug me, and I know you can fix it. 😊

[Spex84]

So cool. It's been really fun watching the WIP thread. I love seeing such an out-there idea become such a well-realized build. Tons of interesting details on this one!! Definitely saving these photos to my inspiration folder 😁

Edited January 20 by Spex84

[Steve H]

On 1/17/2025 at 8:25 AM, Kenmojr said:

Wow, what a crazy, wild build and I love it very much...Thanks for sharing....

Thank you Ken.

On 1/17/2025 at 5:29 PM, Rattlecan Dan said:

That is just plain off the wall nice! Great job.

Much appreciated Donato

 

On 1/18/2025 at 4:13 AM, Koellefornia Kid said:

Fantastic build! Lots of creativity, cool paint and great details!

Thank you Oliver. This is the type of build that allows for some creativity.

[slusher]

Really impressive build!

[Steve H]

On 1/19/2025 at 2:15 PM, Mattilacken said:

Came out great! Super nice execution! 

Thank you Anton! I look forward to seeing your cyber punk build, when you get around to it😉

 

On 1/19/2025 at 2:22 PM, Mopar2 said:

Your Cyber Punk Daytona is beyond cool...The detail is incredible...Awesome build

Thank you Anthony, I appreciate the kind words. 

On 1/19/2025 at 5:19 PM, Nitro330 said:

Wow!  To say this is different doesn't do it justice.  Not only an incredible amount of imagination and vision, but awesome craftsmenship.  This is just super cool Steve!

Thanks Terry! Some very nice words there, much appreciated.

[Steve H]

On 1/19/2025 at 6:39 PM, 89AKurt said:

That came out really nice!  Love the concept, so many lousy kits can be saved doing this.   The only critique I have is the coilovers, you did such a fab job but those bug me, and I know you can fix it. 😊

Hi Kurt! Haven’t seen you on the board for a bit, good to hear from you. Thank you for the honest critique. Yes! I can fix that. This was my first go at this type of project, I wanted to keep it somewhat simple. I have several things I will try to improve on the next one. Certainly a bit more detail on the engine, and suspension. Thanks for checking in.

On 1/19/2025 at 7:07 PM, Spex84 said:

So cool. It's been really fun watching the WIP thread. I love seeing such an out-there idea become such a well-realized build. Tons of interesting details on this one!! Definitely saving these photos to my inspiration folder 😁

Thanks Chris, for me, the biggest compliment someone can give here, is saying it gave them inspiration. Thanks for sharing that, and I look forward to seeing what you create. There are so many options for this type of build. As Kurt mentioned above, you can save some “less than perfect” kits doing this. 
 

 

On 1/21/2025 at 10:38 PM, slusher said:

Really impressive build!

 

Thanks Carl!! Love hearing from you sir.

[David G.]

Oh! That's just cool in so many ways!

Excellent work!

David G.

[Chinacar]

Pretty wild. I like this style, it's very non conforming  Well done Steve.

[89AKurt]

On 1/24/2025 at 5:53 PM, Steve H said:

Hi Kurt! Haven’t seen you on the board for a bit, good to hear from you. Thank you for the honest critique. Yes! I can fix that. This was my first go at this type of project, I wanted to keep it somewhat simple. I have several things I will try to improve on the next one. Certainly a bit more detail on the engine, and suspension. Thanks for checking in.

[...]

Thank you!  Just in a slump, not the first time.  It's just a pet peeve of mine, how the mold always has that offset ridge diagonal to the coil spring, and cleaning it up is such a pain, that it loses the fun, and that's why I have Shelf Of Doom projects going for years.  Oh yea, me hand painting them, like eyes on figures. 👀

[Steve H]

On 1/24/2025 at 5:55 PM, David G. said:

Oh! That's just cool in so many ways!

Excellent work!

David G.

Thank you David! I’m chomping at the bit to do another one, but a few other projects to do first.
 

 

20 hours ago, Chinacar said:

Pretty wild. I like this style, it's very non conforming  Well done Steve.

Thanks Alex. I like that, “non conforming”… well said. It was a fun one. I think it is probably a build that you either quite like, or definitely DON’T like. 

6 hours ago, 89AKurt said:

Thank you!  Just in a slump, not the first time.  It's just a pet peeve of mine, how the mold always has that offset ridge diagonal to the coil spring, and cleaning it up is such a pain, that it loses the fun, and that's why I have Shelf Of Doom projects going for years.  Oh yea, me hand painting them, like eyes on figures. 👀

Well… it’s good to see you back Kurt. I have several screen shots from your innovative builds saved in my inspiration folder. In fact, the pivoting hood prop on this build, is a variation of one you shared on a build. Possibly the Subaru cannonball car? I’ve done a few of those now, including on my recent 71 Olds, which had a magnet to hold it in place. So thanks for that!!

[Russell C]

On 1/24/2025 at 5:53 PM, Steve H said:

.... Thank you for the honest critique. Yes! I can fix that. ....

Kurt's evil that way. I blamed him in the last bit of the post immediately above this one within my Red Baron '29 A WIP for the unavoidable temptation to turn the Revell single piece coilovers into 6-piece units.

[Claude Thibodeau]

Hi Steve!

My friend, you must be put on strong medication, ASAP.

I'm concerned: a nightmarish cross between what looks like a Daytona, a Fiero, and a race car? 

Seriously, truly unique, and it pushes the boundaries of modeling imagination. Bravo!

CT

[Sledsel]

Very cool and unique!!!!! I like it

[Steve H]

On 1/26/2025 at 7:42 PM, Russell C said:

Kurt's evil that way. I blamed him in the last bit of the post immediately above this one within my Red Baron '29 A WIP for the unavoidable temptation to turn the Revell single piece coilovers into 6-piece units.

Russell, I feel like you and Kurt would be trouble together… good trouble, but trouble nonetheless. I have several screenshots saved from both of you with some great tips. Nice to have you both comment here. Oh… ya, I just had a look, and added your coil overs to my hobby tips file, thank you! 

 

On 1/27/2025 at 6:38 AM, Claude Thibodeau said:

Hi Steve!

My friend, you must be put on strong medication, ASAP.

I'm concerned: a nightmarish cross between what looks like a Daytona, a Fiero, and a race car? 

Seriously, truly unique, and it pushes the boundaries of modeling imagination. Bravo!

CT

Claude! I think I might have your infliction, kit bashing-itis. It was actually a fairly easy bash, just a few small hiccups. Daytona yes, Mercedes/Sauber C9 endurance racer, and I suppose there is some Fiero-ness to it, although no actual Fiero parts. Next version will be better.  Thanks for taking the time to comment, always a treat to hear from you sir. Have you made plans to come to Victoria for Duece Days in July? Us local model guys would be delighted if you came. Great 1;1 show and a pretty good scale show as well. 

On 1/27/2025 at 2:53 PM, Sledsel said:

Very cool and unique!!!!! I like it

Thank you Andy. I like to be a bit different at times.

[Keef]

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 1/30/2025 at 10:10 PM, Steve H said:

Russell, I feel like you and Kurt would be trouble together… good trouble, but trouble nonetheless. I have several screenshots saved from both of you with some great tips. Nice to have you both comment here. Oh… ya, I just had a look, and added your coil overs to my hobby tips file, thank you! 

 

Claude! I think I might have your infliction, kit bashing-itis. It was actually a fairly easy bash, just a few small hiccups. Daytona yes, Mercedes/Sauber C9 endurance racer, and I suppose there is some Fiero-ness to it, although no actual Fiero parts. Next version will be better.  Thanks for taking the time to comment, always a treat to hear from you sir. Have you made plans to come to Victoria for Duece Days in July? Us local model guys would be delighted if you came. Great 1;1 show and a pretty good scale show as well. 

Thank you Andy. I like to be a bit different at times.

Hi steve!

Be warned: this affliction is almost impossible to cure, I'm afraid...

What I meant by the reference to GM's Fiero was that the B-pillar on your creature reminds me of my own 1/1 Fiero SM4 back in the 80's. Before they came with the fastback V6 GT. Nostalgia...

CT