Custom Hearse Posted January 30, 2007 Posted January 30, 2007 I've been building this for about 4 weeks.... It all started with a pic sent tome from a friend: I received this in an e-mail.... I used the front nose from a Monogram '77 T/A.... And tailights from an AMT '77 T/A....
Custom Hearse Posted January 30, 2007 Author Posted January 30, 2007 I also cut out the t-tops.... I used the wheels from the Revell re-issue of the '70 T/A. I painted the sides, and centerline of the spokes gold. The front wheel.... The rear wheel....
Custom Hearse Posted January 30, 2007 Author Posted January 30, 2007 I used sheet plastic to mold the nose in.... Front view.... Then I built the engine....
Custom Hearse Posted January 30, 2007 Author Posted January 30, 2007 Here's a view from the side, with the shaker scoop added.... I used the kit hood, and cut out a hole for the shaker.... Another view.... I'll have an update soon.
Mr. Metallic Posted January 30, 2007 Posted January 30, 2007 Nice work so far. Keep the updates coming!
crispy Posted January 31, 2007 Posted January 31, 2007 That is some great work! I look forward to your first primer coat. Keep the updates flowing! Chris
mhadman Posted January 31, 2007 Posted January 31, 2007 You have to bring this to life....if they make this car in 1:1,it will sell huge.. Your concept pic is what a new muscle car should look like . I like what your doing!!
Custom Hearse Posted January 31, 2007 Author Posted January 31, 2007 Thanks guys! Right now I'm taking a break on it.... Seems the flu bug decided to pay a visit.... I'll bring everyone an update soon.... Until then, ACHOO!
Guest zebm1 Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 Sumone in another forum said modern customs were dead, who was that? Be watching for tha next installment. Zeb
Custom Hearse Posted February 1, 2007 Author Posted February 1, 2007 Sumone in another forum said modern customs were dead, who was that?Zeb I know it wasn't me.... But if you think it was me, you're going to have a tough time proving it! And by the way.... This ISN'T a modern custom, it's a phantom!
Harry P. Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 Aha!!!! You're here too now! Isn't it nice to be able to post more than 3 pics? It's looking good so far!
Guest zebm1 Posted February 2, 2007 Posted February 2, 2007 A phantom eh, then will it be purple ala The Phantom's body suit? Just teasing :wink: and no I wasn't refering to yu Marshall.
Custom Hearse Posted February 2, 2007 Author Posted February 2, 2007 Thanks Harry! I'm glad to see you here. I've been getting more and more fed up with the politics where I was hanging out at.:roll: I wasn't sure how many I could post, so I did 3, then re-posted, then 3, so on and so forth. I've been here for quite a while, but plan on coming here more often. They believe in having fun in life around here!
Custom Hearse Posted February 6, 2007 Author Posted February 6, 2007 I've added the fender vents from a Monogram '77 T/A, and re-built the rear spoiler.... The left side.... The right side.... The new rear spoiler.... Let me know what you think, and thanks for looking!
mhadman Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 very nice grafting work.. i am looking forward to each new pic of this build.. looks like you rounded the front corners to match the concept pic...looking great! really cannot wait to see this in primer.. are you going with a t top or full roof.. i hope if you do go t top version,that you are able to lay the tops as flush as possible to the roofline... also,any idea on paint..?will you be painting it like the concept pic? i am hoping you go that way,but am sure it will look great no matter what you decide..
Custom Hearse Posted February 6, 2007 Author Posted February 6, 2007 Thanks Mark! I'm gonna go with the t-tops. The car was a hard top to begin with, and I went nuts with a x-acto knife! The t-tops will have glass installed into them, and I'll add sheet plastic to hold them up. The car will be painted black, with the gold bird and stripes! Kind of a special edition car. Glad you like it, and I'll have another installment soon!
bsoder Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 Lots a mods..but it sure looks like it's coming together,looking forward to seeing it together..very cool project!! 8) ....B
Custom Hearse Posted February 7, 2007 Author Posted February 7, 2007 Thanks Brian! I did some putty work tonight on it, and it's getting closer!
Custom Hearse Posted February 7, 2007 Author Posted February 7, 2007 I finally went and got some more 2 part putty today. Ya should've seen the look on the paint store's clerk when I told him what it was for! Here's an overall pic of the car puttied up.... The front end.... The back end.... I filled the Camaro vents in, and added a little putty to the "C" pillar inserts. I just have to fill the rear spoiler in a little more, then spray a check coat of primer, to see if any of the body work needs to be touched up. Then I can spray a few final coats of primer, then the painting can begin! Let me know what you think, and thanks for looking!
robertw Posted February 7, 2007 Posted February 7, 2007 This kit has inspired more interesting variations then any kit in recent memories but this one has the potential of being among the very best. I for one will be watching closely for updates. Well done. rob w
Custom Hearse Posted February 7, 2007 Author Posted February 7, 2007 Thanks Rob! I'm glad you think it's really cool! The body work is almost finished, then I'll start the interior work. Thanks again!
JAFFA Posted February 7, 2007 Posted February 7, 2007 You're good! that's a modern version of the smokey and the bandit pontiac, right?.
Custom Hearse Posted February 7, 2007 Author Posted February 7, 2007 Thanks Jaffa! Hmmmmm..... 30th Anniversary edition Bandit.... Now that would be cool!
ismaelg Posted February 7, 2007 Posted February 7, 2007 I'm watching this very closely. It is such a cool idea....... I'd vote for the Bandit version :wink:
Custom Hearse Posted February 7, 2007 Author Posted February 7, 2007 Thanks Ismael! I plan to paint it black with gold accents.... But I don't plan adding a C.B. to it. I'm gonna change the interior too, to look more like a '77s. I have a dash from the Monogram '77 that I plan to install, and I'm going to either change the seats to look like the custom buckets, or I'll use the AMT, or Monogram seats, with the pillow style custom interior....
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