kennb Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 (edited) This is my first plastic scratch build. I used all .40 styrene and no commercial parts. The finish is rattle can rubbed out with gel toothpaste and pledge. Full picture file can be seen here, there are over 100 photos. I started this 45 days ago and have about 40 hours in it. http://s126.photobucket.com/albums/p100/shutter-bug/2nd%20set/ Kenn B comments welcome Edited July 7, 2011 by kennb
Harry P. Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 How about some shots of the engine compartment? Windshield wipers???
Scale-Master Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 Wow! I thought I could build fast. That is amazing!
MikeMc Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 (edited) The motor looks great... any more shots ?? Edited July 7, 2011 by MIKE THE MANIAC
kennb Posted July 7, 2011 Author Posted July 7, 2011 The motor looks great... any more shots ?? I am working on the engine yet. I will post additional photos soon. Needs the wiring and some additional paint.
Mike Kucaba Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 Just fantastic and it's hard to believe that quick. Good work of unusual subject matter.
Tony T Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 Very well done!! I'm very impressed with your work on this...very cool and unusual subject!
RodneyBad Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 Incredible scratch building.. Body looks fantastic Amazing how you got all those curves from flat sheets of Plastic. Interior looks great. Fantastic work. BTW: Wouldn't Tooth paste work better than Tooth Gel paste? I've tried the gel, not as good as paste. On models too.
jeffs396 Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 (edited) Great scratchbuilding of a not-so-common subject! Edited July 8, 2011 by jeffs396
kennb Posted July 8, 2011 Author Posted July 8, 2011 Incredible scratch building.. Body looks fantastic Amazing how you got all those curves from flat sheets of Plastic. Interior looks great. Fantastic work. BTW: Wouldn't Tooth paste work better than Tooth Gel paste? I've tried the gel, not as good as paste. On models too. yes it would but all I had was gel youa re right.
spkgibson Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 That has to be one of the best show of craftmenship I have ever seen. That looks almost Like something Juha Ario would do , Simply Amazing work. And the time frame ,45 Days? You're kidding right?
charlie8575 Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 Kenn, that really came out nicely. This is definitely work you can be proud of. Charlie Larkin
kennb Posted July 8, 2011 Author Posted July 8, 2011 That has to be one of the best show of craftmenship I have ever seen. That looks almost Like something Juha Ario would do , Simply Amazing work. And the time frame ,45 Days? You're kidding right? I started it on the 29th of May this year.
Jon Cole Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 I doubt there will ever be another in scale plastic!
funhouse1 Posted July 9, 2011 Posted July 9, 2011 I have no idea what that is or what it's supposed to look like ( I know, I know Google Images...)but if you whipped it up out of thin air in 45 days you are a god,lol...
kennb Posted August 8, 2011 Author Posted August 8, 2011 Just update and some added photos. I took the finished car to the first model car show I have ever entered. I picked up best in show and first prize of a great model. I also put together a magazine that is a photo essy on the entire construction of this car. Since the model car show was in conjunction to a car show I had a lot of people looking at it from there I managed to pick up a commision to model a 1951 Chrysler Saratoga. link to the magazine: http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/227067 Kennb
Dr. Cranky Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 That is one unique and peculiar model. I like it.
RodneyBad Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 The Engine looks Fantastic. I can't wait for the build of the 1951 Chrysler Saratoga.
kennb Posted August 9, 2011 Author Posted August 9, 2011 How did you make the taillights? I made the tail lights from pale yellow and red clear plastic coffee markers I got at the local quickie mart. The clear white was cut from a shower clip ring. The base was cut to shape and sprayed with chrome, then the different colors were shaped with needle files, polished with 600 grit W/D, and then toothepaste, and glued to the base. (it takes less time than you would think) The front side marker lights are from a lighter. The springs from the lighter were used on the front shocks. Further details,,,the rear window is from a soda bottle and the front is from a donut box, as are the rear side vent windows. I would suggest that for windows you use the clear donut container, (any light plastic works just as well) the soda bottles are a little to thick and since they are heavy thermal setting plastic they tend to hold their shape more. I use needle files, exacto knife, needle nose pliers, metal edge wood ruler, and sandpaper for my toolbox. Kennb
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