Cunningham C4R Finally Done!!

[Karmodeler2]

Here are the final shots of the build. I added quite a few detail pieces to make it a little nicer "curbside". Hope you like it.

David

Here you can see the camera lens (below the trunk) that is not too far away, and then the sun, which I think is a little farther away.

Man, do I hate micro lenses!!!!! Look at the glue near the window support on the far side. Also, don't cut your windows with a serrated pair of scissors!!

here is the link to the build.

David

http://s194.photobucket.com/albums/z83/Karmodeler2/Cunningham%20C4R/

[Hattley]

Nice!!!

[Modelmartin]

I've seen better..........but not many!

Seriously that looks beautiful. It's a very cool car and a great model car.

[Guest snapper]

I really like the leather straps and various rivets and buttons that you added - did you scratch build those? What scale is this David? Your wooden steering wheel looks great in the pics too.

[Karmodeler2]

That thing sucks.

It's hard even to joke around when it turned out so prettty! Beautiful car, and you did it justice!

THanks Mark!!

I am starting to like these cars from the 50's race era!

David

[Karmodeler2]

I really like the leather straps and various rivets and buttons that you added - did you scratch build those? What scale is this David? Your wooden steering wheel looks great in the pics too.

The rivet heads to simulate snaps of different sizes came from Scale Hardware and I drilled all the holes before I painted the body.

http://www.scalehardware.com/threaded-hex-bolts-c-1?zenid=99942d9d457f0a577ac90084c04d2772

The screw and bolt head detail around the windows is photo etch.

The straps are scratch build using the cover of a 3 ring binder note book (they have a grain detail that is really small and looks like leather). I made the buckle out of .0010 plastic and the pin is a rivet left over from where I cut the head off. The two ends are 2 pieces of .0010 plastic, one with a square notch cut in one and the other just a little bit bigger. This forms a square block with a notch, that is square, on the bottom side. This lets the strap fit under the "anchor" so to speak, and keeps it close to the car. The screw heads on top of them are photo etch.

The scale is 1/24th and it's a Paul Fisher kit. The steering wheel is resin, painted to look like wood.

Thanks for the kind words.

David

I've seen better..........but not many!

Seriously that looks beautiful. It's a very cool car and a great model car.

THanks Andy for the kind words.

David

[VVhiplash]

stunning work!

[iBorg]

Based upon your numerous errors, are you going to build a replacement? If so, I'll clear a spot for it. Truly an excellent build!

Mike

[TimKustom]

So did you paint this one 26 times?

Love the rivets! Great Job!

[Pete L.]

Beautiful...I recently saw the real car in action running around the parking lot of the Simeone Museum in Philly.

[Danno]

Wow! It turned out beautifully.

[Bernard Kron]

At first I thought "What's with the blurry first photo?" until I noticed the very much in-focus and lovely hold-down strap. Gorgeous and thoroughly convincing detail work throught and the one front 3/4 view shows what a terrific build this is overall. Perhaps you have some more all-over shots from other angles you could share with us? Not that I'm complaining about all that wonderful eye-candy mind you! Really a stunning model!

[Steve Keck]

Beautiful work, David. I especially like the machine work on the front lights. Are the brake lights painted or plastic?

It was beautiful in person at the IPMS Nats. And, it stands up to digital photography that hides NOTHING!

I am grateful, however, that the paint finish is good enough to reflect the image of the camera lenses and the sun but not of the photographer.

[Karmodeler2]

Beautiful work, David. I especially like the machine work on the front lights. Are the brake lights painted or plastic?

It was beautiful in person at the IPMS Nats. And, it stands up to digital photography that hides NOTHING!

I am grateful, however, that the paint finish is good enough to reflect the image of the camera lenses and the sun but not of the photographer.

about the reflection....me too!!!!!!!!!!

The brake light bezels were turned, then I turned a piece to fit into the bezel (so the fit would be tight) then made a mold to do a casting of the lens. I used tinted UV stable resin to do the lenses. That way, I know the color will be consistent. Also, if I had to paint them, it would change the OD of the lens and it might not fit. You have to cast both at the same time to ensure you mixed the resin with the same amount of tint (very hard to match and guess at the same time if you do one at a time). I make two molds, it's easier that way.

David...

And thanks for the kind words......notice you can't see MJ's house in my paint....so it's not that good!!!

[Karmodeler2]

At first I thought "What's with the blurry first photo?" until I noticed the very much in-focus and lovely hold-down strap. Gorgeous and thoroughly convincing detail work throught and the one front 3/4 view shows what a terrific build this is overall. Perhaps you have some more all-over shots from other angles you could share with us? Not that I'm complaining about all that wonderful eye-candy mind you! Really a stunning model!

It's in the WIP somewhere, but here is my link that has all the photos I took along the way. Enjoy.

David

http://s194.photobuc...nningham%20C4R/

[Karmodeler2]

So did you paint this one 26 times?

Love the rivets! Great Job!

Only had to paint this one once.....can you believe it?

Hope to see you in ATL this year......along with your better half!!!

David

Thanks for the kind words.

[RodneyBad]

WOWEEE!!

That sure is Perty.

Very Awesome work...

[MonoPed]

Excellent work!! You really did that kit justice!

[coopdad]

Can't say anything that hasn't been said (but want to). Great job! Absolutely real.

John

[Agent G]

Why, oh why, do folks continue to post pics of real cars, passing them off as models?

Stunning.

Hey for you Phoenix guys, keep me in the loop regarding shows down thataway. I missed yet another IPMS Nats.to work, yet Phoenix isn't far!

G

[Danno]

Why, oh why, do folks continue to post pics of real cars, passing them off as models?

Stunning.

Hey for you Phoenix guys, keep me in the loop regarding shows down thataway. I missed yet another IPMS Nats.to work, yet Phoenix isn't far!

G

Wayne,

PM your email address to me; I'll send you a calendar. We'd love to see you down here ... it's only 4.5 hrs and it will be quicker once the new bridge bypass over Hoover opens up. Also, check MoonlightModelers.com and click on the link in my signature for a local forum. The rest is up to you, bud! LOL.

[W-409]

This turned out nice! It's a bit like Shelby Cobra, I think... Very nice paintjob and those stripes are perfect, I like that Cunningham badge on the hood too! This is very nice all over, I like this kind of racecars too so this is awesome!

[curt raitz]

Very, Very Nice....

Kinda makes me want to build another one, will have to check and see if Fischer Models has more of'em available

this and the C4-RK are two of my favorite racecars

thank you for sharing it...

[stevehansen]

Simply over the top!!!!! Nice job

[Steve Keck]

notice you can't see MJ's house in my paint....so it's not that good!!!

I've seen it in person. The paint is that good. You were just more intent on capturing your own reflection and got in the way of MJ's house!