Kanedge Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Thanks to everyone who followed this build, it's finally done. I called it 'Knight-mare' because I've never had a build get me down so much. The only part not painted twice, I didn't end up using. The body, grill, bonnet, chassis, wheels were all painted twice. The guards were painted 4 times. I'm glad that I was able to find out how to strip 2K clear easily. The colour is Tamiya TS75, Champagne Gold with Zero 2K clear, running gear is Testors Bronze with Tamiya TS13 clear and my version of Black Chrome. Interior is Tamiya Racing White with black striping on the seats. All in all, I'm happy that I stuck it out and got it finished, even if it did my head in. It has turned out to be one of my favourite looking models. Once again, thanks for following this 'Knight-mare'. Please feel free to comment or criticise.
CEKPETHO BCE Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Very nice. I'm also building the same kit right now and i also painted most of it twice or more times.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Wow, what a beauty. Silver and black are classy colors . . . and you've done a super spectacular job. This thing is coming along beautifully.
Chris C Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Finally! Looks tops, Mr Vacuum Build strikes again.... Well done, a quality job AS USUAL. Guess I'll stop buying shares in Tamiya and ELO.....
bigmikevee Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Hey Kane, Looks sharp, colors go so well together, a nice and clean car, just the way it should be, you did a great job, thanks for posting. Mike
Jon Cole Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Wow! That is so cool! Very clean, very smooth. Well worth the fight.
ChrisR Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Nice built and I love the colour. One question though, why no rear lights?
Terry Sumner Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Love everything but the tires. Sorry...I'm old school and don't care for rubber bands on hot rods. Might be okay for Lambos and suc but I don't think they fit on a 32 Ford.
sobpinstriping Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 I do like but I'm with Terry on the wheels but other than that it looks great
Sixx Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Thanks to everyone who followed this build, it's finally done. I called it 'Knight-mare' because I've never had a build get me down so much. The only part not painted twice, I didn't end up using. The body, grill, bonnet, chassis, wheels were all painted twice. The guards were painted 4 times. I'm glad that I was able to find out how to strip 2K clear easily. The colour is Tamiya TS75, Champagne Gold with Zero 2K clear, running gear is Testors Bronze with Tamiya TS13 clear and my version of Black Chrome. Interior is Tamiya Racing White with black striping on the seats. All in all, I'm happy that I stuck it out and got it finished, even if it did my head in. It has turned out to be one of my favourite looking models. Once again, thanks for following this 'Knight-mare'. Please feel free to comment or criticise. OUTSTANDING, I love it!!!!! Keep cranking out awesome builds like that!! Sixx
Chris C Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Just regarding the comment about the wheels, given the style of the car, what other wheels could be better? I can't see a modern styled car like this working with anything else. Imagine it with steelies and wide whites?? Would look rubbish! You can't separate the style of wheel from the style of the build. Don't get me wrong, I favour retro style cars myself, but for this particular car, these wheels are absolutely spot on.
Dave B Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 That is a nice build Kane. Generally don't build that 'style' but yours looks sharp
Cesar Bossolani Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Amazing look with a cool stance!!! Superb job! Cesar Bossolani
Greg Pugh Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 I'm really diggin' this one. Very clean. Nice work!
mikelo Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Very nice!! I for one am glad you finished it! I think it turned out great. Sounds like you are glad its over now too. Mike
LAone Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 nice bro, nice. glad to see it done. i like the over all look, wheels, paint and details make this build slick.
ajulia Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Hello there friend! I really really like this build-up fella! The body color is my favorite color and the overall look is so vicious!! keep on wit the keepin on!!
Kanedge Posted February 7, 2011 Author Posted February 7, 2011 Thanks for the kind comments everyone, this one was certainly a challenge for me and I'm definitely glad it's over. I didn't expect to cause a debate over the wheels, I just personally think that this style of wheel suits this build, that's all, but that's my preference. It was designed to be a show rod, not a hot rod. My two cents for what it's worth. Regards.
crazyjim Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 It's your build, Kane, and you should build it the way want.
stewart Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 I love it. I agree that the wheels look spot on for this build. I love this "pro touring" style. Looks really good.
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