LAone Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 that last pic is my fav. the stance on it is just agressive. love it man.
sjordan2 Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 John, how do you feel about making another silk purse out a sow's ear? I would love to see what you could to with the 1/12 Renwal/Revell/Monogram Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing. While the body is reasonably accurate (though it is loaded with ripples and sink marks), the rest of the kit requires about 90% modification and scratchbuilding, and needs a complete tubular space frame. This is an example of blind men describing an elephant, where no one was talking to each other, from the body designer to those who did the rest. I have about 2 GB of reference plus lots of other books and manuals, and I would be happy to send you a free 1/12 kit to start with. It will take you longer to review the reference than to build it. I can advise you every step of the way. This car is my number one passion, and I have never seen one done accurately or with enough detail, and I haven't had the opportunity to approach it myself.
250 Testa Rossa Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 Nice work, John. I love the Alclad work on the model. It looks amazing. Is there a way to make the Alclad look better?
Romell R Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) I have about 2 GB of reference plus lots of other books and manuals, and I would be happy to send you a free 1/12 kit to start with. It will take you longer to review the reference than to build it. I can advise you every step of the way. This car is my number one passion, and I have never seen one done accurately or with enough detail, and I haven't had the opportunity to approach it myself. That's one heck of an offer right there! I'd take him up on it for sure. Edited August 10, 2011 by Aftashox
John Teresi Posted August 10, 2011 Author Posted August 10, 2011 Hello......I started the assembly........engine is just about finished.......I am making a distributor cover and need to attach the throttle cable........front headlights and taillights are on ......rear bumpers are on......rear wheels attached.......telephone attached.......I will work on the front wheels and doors tonight.....thank`s for looking.
John Teresi Posted August 10, 2011 Author Posted August 10, 2011 few more progress photo`s......thank`s
LAone Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) john, i swear if you had only engine pictures, i would say that this is a real car. Edited August 10, 2011 by LAone
Nitrozilla Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 I'm with you LAone. I started building again after seeing some of the stuff being built on this board and Mr. Teresi and others were my main inspiration. The wheelie bar on my LA Dart was ripp.., er, uh, ...... I mean inspired by John's "Chuckwagon". What's next John? I vote for a nostalgia funny car or anything with gull wing doors. A funny car with gull..........nvm. )))
250 Testa Rossa Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 I think I know what's next: The Yeakel Chrysler-Plymouth AA/FD dragster.
Mooneyzs Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 John Great work Buddy... that engine detail just looks amazing. this an outstanding build.
John Teresi Posted August 11, 2011 Author Posted August 11, 2011 (edited) Hello.......I put on the doors and added buttons......front wheels are on......bumpers are on......and wheel knock-offs are on......I should have it finished tonight......just need to add the glass .side-pipes,throttle linkage ,antenna and distributor cover......I should be able to post finished pictures tomorrow.......thank`s for looking. Edited August 11, 2011 by John Teresi
John Teresi Posted August 11, 2011 Author Posted August 11, 2011 few more progress photo`s......thank`s.
Harry P. Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 Are the buttons on the interior upholstery pinheads?
John Teresi Posted August 11, 2011 Author Posted August 11, 2011 Are the buttons on the interior upholstery pinheads? Harry......I used the smallest bolt ends that Pro Tech sells for the buttons.......thank`s.
LAone Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 man, i only wish i was this fast at building..lols
MrObsessive Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 Outstanding paint job John! LOVE that interior!!
Ryan S. Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 Really just another incredible build. That engine is a masterpiece in itself.
John Teresi Posted August 12, 2011 Author Posted August 12, 2011 Hello.......thank you all so much for all the kind comment`s and for following this build......thank`s Greg Wann for an Awesome kit.........I have posted finished pictures in the 'Under Glass " section......thank`s again for looking.
Modellpularn Posted August 13, 2011 Posted August 13, 2011 Gorgeous! The engine looks fantastic, and I would also have thought it was from a real car......
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