Psychographic Posted January 24, 2012 Author Posted January 24, 2012 And round 4 of the graphics. Next is the inside of the top wing and then numbers and lettering. After that is final assembly.
bobthehobbyguy Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 Very nice. Can't wait to see this done. bobthehobbyguy
Psychographic Posted January 27, 2012 Author Posted January 27, 2012 Very nice. Can't wait to see this done. bobthehobbyguy Thanks Bob. It's getting close. Some of the detail work is getting done and assembly has started. I set the tires under a heat lamp to dry on one of the first paint attempts. I distorted the beadlock pretty bad. I sanded it down the best I could and added the bolt heads to both front and rear beadlocks. Attached the "bead" fittings and braided line to the calipers and wing cylinder. The engine is in. Along with most of the rear suspension.
buskid Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 I've really enjoyed the in-progress pic's following this build. It takes this kind of imagination to light a fire under some of us builders. I've been wanting to do a dragster or an altered similar to this. Thanks for the ideas!
Tony T Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 Coming along nicely!! I'm loving this build...the creativity and execution are brilliant!
tyrone Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 Man this thing is looking awesome with the paint on it, did you use alclad on those headers, they look real good, I've got a pro mod build I'm working on over in the drag car section, and I wish you could tell me how you got your collectors to blend on to the tubes, I love how they look.... any tips you are willing to offer??? keep up the great work, I like what you did to the tires also...
Psychographic Posted January 27, 2012 Author Posted January 27, 2012 Thanks guys. The numbers, The numbers are 22 karat gold. First step after layout, putting on the Gold Size, it's basically a clear glue for the gold leaf. Once the size sets to the proper tack apply the gold., then brush off the excess gold. The gold should only stick where the size is, as I'm working with fresh enamels, they're grabbing the gold in spots. Hopefully I can pull it off with tape. I use a soft make up brush to remove the excess gold. This is what you are left with. Now to give it the brilliance of reflections. You spin the gold with velvet. I had to make a tiny spinner from some velvet and 1/8" rod. What a difference. You can see my spinner in this pic.
Psychographic Posted January 27, 2012 Author Posted January 27, 2012 The tape pulled up the residual gold and I have the first outline color on.
tyrone Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 "DYNOMITE".... in my J.J. voice from Goodtimes...lol... that looks awesome.. really puts this over the top....
Scalper Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 Wow that is model Folk Art right there, Amazingly cool.
Nitrozilla Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 J A W D R O P !!!!!!!!!!! Totally awesome. Sorry I haven't check in for a while Dave. Been a little Narcissistic (sp) lately. Looks great Buddy.
bobthehobbyguy Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 Very nice. love teh gold leaaf. bobthehobbyguy
Psychographic Posted January 28, 2012 Author Posted January 28, 2012 The rock screen is done. The Belly pan is on.
Tony T Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 The gold leaf looks great! Wow! Love the belly pan!
Psychographic Posted January 28, 2012 Author Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) The deadline for this build is the 31st. It's approaching fast, but then again, so is the progress. It's very close to being done. At least stage one of this build. I would like to "Dirty it up" a bit, but don't feel comfortable trying it on this build. I'll practice and learn, thn come back and finish this up. Where it stands right now. Edited January 28, 2012 by Psychographic
Jayl Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 Very creative and unusual build. I really like the lettering and your ability to capture the motion. It's all coming together and will be awesome when finished.
Psychographic Posted January 29, 2012 Author Posted January 29, 2012 She's done. It will be unvieled on the 31st.
pharr7226 Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 Your scratch building skills are phenomenal. The gold leaf lettering... too sweet.
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