67 Chevelle Hot Rod

[Tony T]

Nice touch! They look real good.

Just have to ask, as I noticed it while looking back at your headlight wiring harness - are you planning on painting the insides of the front fenders? I'd hate for you to get all these awesome little details, and miss something like that.

EDIT-I noticed in the 3rd picture actually that you've got what looks like grey primer on that wasn't in the first 2 pics (first post on this page above), so I'm taking my observation back!!

Edited July 16, 2010 by Tony T

[Smart-Resins]

Man, why do you keep showing us pictures of your 1:1 project? I want to see the model! LOL.

[Romell R]

Nice touch! They look real good.

Just have to ask, as I noticed it while looking back at your headlight wiring harness - are you planning on painting the insides of the front fenders? I'd hate for you to get all these awesome little details, and miss something like that.

EDIT-I noticed in the 3rd picture actually that you've got what looks like grey primer on that wasn't in the first 2 pics (first post on this page above), so I'm taking my observation back!!

when I read this I was like " Awww man i thought i painted that already" then I read your edit. Dont scare me like that man! my brain is already frazzled.

[Foxer]

I'm usually speechless looking in here and can't comment, but, this is an exquisite build and I am enjoying immensely seeing how you are attacking all these details! Thanks so much for sharing.

[Jim Gibbons]

Geez, and at one time, I thought adding a vacuum advance line to the distributor on my '53 Ford was state of the art! Romell, unbelievable work. The German born architect, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, is often attributed to using the statement "God is in the details." (I have a t-shirt with his image and that saying.) It's true, and that sets you apart. As an aside, one of my favorite galleries in the Museum of Modern Art in NYC is the one that has architectural models, including Frank Lloyd Wright's "Falling Water" house. It's nice to know that modeling is considered art in some circles, I know I'm viewing it here.

[Romell R]

Geez, and at one time, I thought adding a vacuum advance line to the distributor on my '53 Ford was state of the art! Romell, unbelievable work. The German born architect, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, is often attributed to using the statement "God is in the details." (I have a t-shirt with his image and that saying.) It's true, and that sets you apart. As an aside, one of my favorite galleries in the Museum of Modern Art in NYC is the one that has architectural models, including Frank Lloyd Wright's "Falling Water" house. It's nice to know that modeling is considered art in some circles, I know I'm viewing it here.

Sniff sniff (as the tears are wiped from his eyes) Hey thx Jim for that sincere compliment. And truely I do try to keep Jehovah God involved in every aspect of my life. And as every good gift comes from him, I can only credit him for my talent. And like you I love Frank Lloyd Wright's work I have sevaral books featuring his homes. I do beleave the our hobby is an art form that I to am fortunate to be a part of. Romell

Edited July 16, 2010 by Aftashox

[highway]

I would love to see what you can do with a big rig....Keep it up Im glued to you topic.

I've been thinking that myself! I'd love to see how you could use your shrink ray on a big rig! If you need a little inspiration, Romell, check out the one I'm working (stalled) on right now.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=28849&st=0

My scratchbuilding skills are no where near yours, but I've been trying new things with my project.

[Romell R]

I've been thinking that myself! I'd love to see how you could use your shrink ray on a big rig! If you need a little inspiration, Romell, check out the one I'm working (stalled) on right now.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=28849&st=0

My scratchbuilding skills are no where near yours, but I've been trying new things with my project.

Thats gonna one huge rig when your done buddy, i want to build the one in your avatar photo.....

[Railfreak78]

Love the windows!!

[rdgracer71]

Once that was done I went ahead and made the frames for the door windows enjoy

well jim they look open to me....

[MoparWoman Jamie]

Yea, they are open in the photos BUT do they close? LOL

I think Romell is doing one heck of a beautiful job on his build . I'm tuned in each day to see how the build is coming along.

Romell, bro, keep up the good work man!

[Romell R]

Thx gentalmen for all the warm comments and thx for following and making this thread so popular.

[Romell R]

I know this has nothing to do with models but This is for the person who asked me about my tank the other day in a PM I wont mention his name for fear we will both be tossed out of the forums for even posting these here LOL! anyway this is my 160 gal salt water tank and my fish "Patience" she earned her name when she waited so patiently while my wife and I captured an unrulely fish in the tank. I hope you enjoy.....

Patience peeking out of her small cave...(her house)she will actually play Peek-a-boo with me and my wife

and in the center of this picture see if you can find my Seahorse "Bubbles"(he got his name because i had to evac his pouch of air once)

[highway]

Thats gonna one huge rig when your done buddy, i want to build the one in your avatar photo.....

Thanks, Romell! I also want to build my avatar truck, too. I drove heavy wrecker for a while, and love watching "Wrecked" on the Speed Channel, so I have a soft spot when it comes to the big wreckers!

[Romell R]

Todays up date is more of a show and tell as I didnt take pics as I built most of it so I hope you enjoy

got the Nitro bottle done and ready to install

here I made a emergency shutoff valve for the nitro system..

here you see it installed next to the drivers seat

[Romell R]

Here you can see the headlight ballast has been installed on the fire wall along with a fuel block

And here I have fabed some butterflys for the shotgun bill scoop

And in this one you can see the drivers side door has a mirror mounted on it. I actually polished the mirror to reflect.

[Fe2o3]

Romell, I've read every post on this build so far. I have just one very important question: The shrink ray. Will you point it at me just once? I only want to sit in the Chevelle. I wont start it, or even turn on the radio! Promise.

Definitely an inspiration here Sir. Thanks for all you've shown us!

Now I have to go find the Nova.

[Brett Barrow]

You know, I'm not a big fan of full-detail, wheels-off, everything-open models, but that doesn't mean that I don't appreciate and understand the amount of work and talent it takes to make one.

Everyone keeps making "shrink-ray" jokes, but there really isn't anything in here that isn't just good old-fashioned fundamentally sound modeling. With the right materials, tools, and lots and lots of practice, there isn't anything here that the average modeler isn't capable of accomplishing, but if they did it I guess they wouldn't be "average" modelers anymore, would they?

You've got a great model, Romell, it deserves all the accolades and awards I'm sure it's bound to receive!

[rdgracer71]

i cant wait to hear it run..... cool build man

[Romell R]

Hey thx for all the great compliments fellas..... I just wanted to throw in these of the installed heater hoses

[ewaskew]

That is realy great work. I scrath build a lot myself and I know whats involved keep up the good work.

[vizio93]

I love seeing this build coming closer and closer to being finished, I hope you do your Nova build the same exact way (with all the detail and detailed explanations)

[Dr. Cranky]

Pure eye candy, keep it coming, chap!

[Romell R]

Nothing really major today, Got the rear brakes done now front and rear match the rears are 20mm smaller than the fronts (which are a scale 330mm). I also made the hinge for the front clip. It all still need some alignment but I'll get to that tomarrow. I hope you enjoy the photos.

Rear brakes....

Front clip hinge

With clip on...

[Guest JamesDE]

Bro, this is insane... Just outstanding work you have done on this.... Apparently I have missed alot in the past few days....