Frankenstein Lives!

[Zoom Zoom]

WIP photos here

This model was a whole lot of fun up until Tuesday when attempting a very minor repair my airbrush spilled satin clear lacquer over the roof, hood, header panel, windshield and front fender of the model moments before completion

It had to be taken back apart, body completely stripped of detail parts and refinished; amazingly the glass was completely unharmed, the polish must have protected it as it buffed out perfectly. Refinishing included a bout with fisheyes. And four repaints of the roof alone due to problems with me, the paint, and bad karma, I guess.

It was finished up Friday morning, lightning didn't strike it on the way to the show, and it attracted a good bit of attention this weekend; my humor returned after feeling like I'd give up the hobby for good after goofing it up so badly . I'd love to see this thing as a 1:1 concept at SEMA...the car companies would all have a conniption

I love doing stuff like this; it's fun seeing people's reactions...both good and bad-I tend to like provocative designs (that doesn't mean Aztek, by the way ). I love how it came out, but I'm sure there are people that might have a lot less favorable reaction, and that's okay too. Hit me w/any questions/comments!

Photos Here

Edited November 21, 2009 by Zoom Zoom

[Harry P.]

Did you paint it silver first, then orange?

[MrObsessive]

Absolutely stunning Bob!!

Harry, I think the top photo is a black and white one.

[Harry P.]

Harry, I think the top photo is a black and white one.

Oh, sneaky!

[Reeves Racing]

That is just pretty cool. You did such great job on it, it almost looks photo shopped. The WIP photos are great too.

Too bad the govenment didn't make the big three into one Mopordolet Motor Company...

[Janne Herajärvi]

Too cool Nice paint too. That would be nice in 1:1

[charlzrocks]

That is so very cool! Really fertile imagination and craftsmanship!

I can imagine the judges looking at the front, then the back and saying "WTF?" LOL!!

[Foxer]

It came out absolutely STUNNING! I can imagine how many stood staring trying to figure out what it is.

And, what a bummer with the paint...not sure I would have survived that. SO glad you did, Bob!!

[vizio93]

Wow you did a really good job on that challen....uuuuh.......camar.....uuuuuuh....mustan.....uuuuh you did a good job on whatever it is .

[Zoom Zoom]

Absolutely stunning Bob!!

Harry, I think the top photo is a black and white one.

Thanks!

I was adjusting the white balance on my camera and spied the B&W option while I was in the menu so decided to try it out for the first shot. I wouldn't have painted this car silver as it's boring for a pony car

[Tedly]

Absolutely AMAZING! I wish my imagination was as good. Keep up the good work

[BiggC]

Very cool, and nice paint also!! I would so drive that if it was made in 1:1.

[Albert Moore]

That is one cool looking concept build. I can hear the purists cringing! The color/stripe combo looks right at home on that body, and the rolling stock sets it all off nicely. Bravo on a terrific build, Bob!

Cheers,

Albert

[James Flowers]

You have one great imagination. That turned out just awesome. Would love to see someone build it for real.

[Raul_Perez]

EXCELLENT!!

You did an awesome job of blending the three body styles together!!

I actually like this better than any one of the three you used!!

Thanks for sharing,

[Harry P.]

It looks great... the three donors blend together so perfectly you'd never know it was three different cars stitched together.

Just one very minor "complaint:" I'd either make the "real" gas cap inconspicuous (body color door flush with the bodywork) or lose the Mustang's fake "gas cap"... because right now you have "dueling" gas caps (even though the rear one is fake).

[Zoom Zoom]

It looks great... the three donors blend together so perfectly you'd never know it was three different cars stitched together.

Just one very minor "complaint:" I'd either make the "real" gas cap inconspicuous (body color door flush with the bodywork) or lose the Mustang's fake "gas cap"... because right now you have "dueling" gas caps (even though the rear one is fake).

Thanks; it was too late in the build to change it when I realized what was going on w/the dueling gas caps. One suggestion from the show that sounded good was painting the Camaro gas cap on the fender flat black and toning down the Mustang faux-cap on the back w/a black wash or black painted inset detail. In hindsight I should have filled the rear fender cap or done a different emblem on the Mustang tailpanel. But I really like the Camaro cap detail, and not sure what I'd put in the center of the Mustang taillight panel that's different but "natural". We shall see...

[Jairus]

It's nice to see that old dogs don't lose their talent.

Maybe there is still hope for me.

Very nice build Bob and nice pictures too!

[Harry P.]

Like I said, a minor point. Overall your design/execution is just about perfect, right down to placement of body panel seams.

[george 53]

Thanks for postin Frankie,Bob. It came out BEAUTIFUL!!!! THIS is what it's all about, to be able to take a thought, and be able to "make it so" ! You are truely a MASTER of the craft!!!!

[Shawn Tillotson]

That thing is amazing, I guess what impresses me is the proportions on all the body panels. It just seems right!

[S. Svendsen]

That is awesome. The way you blended those 3 cars together is amazing. It's so subtle, that it looks like a factory design. Your execution is right on.

[Zoom Zoom]

Like I said, a minor point. Overall your design/execution is just about perfect, right down to placement of body panel seams.

Thanks, & trust me...not a problem at all...I'm a designer, I have to be able to take the same critique that I can dish out! A lot of people think any criticism is wrong. I just see it as a way to make things as right as possible...like when I point out things on a new kit (hi, Bill ) it's not to beat up on them, but input that I would personally like to hear if I were the one developing the new product.

Anyway...I'll figure something out because we're definitely on the same page about the multiplicity of fuel caps. Thankfully I was able to laugh at it when I first saw it (as I was gluing on the Mustang emblem). At that point it was lucky that the car hadn't been crushed when I had the horrific paint mishaps

[SSNJim]

Gorgeous, simply flat-out gorgeous.

[Smart-Resins]

Very good job! I personally would have smoothed and blacked out the rear end leaving only the fender top gas cap. well, honestly I would have prefferred doing a side flush mounted gas door. The fronts a good look. The way it all blends together is really smooth! I also love the Volunteer orange on it! LOL. Jody