mr moto Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 This is the latest progress on the interior. I can see a few detail changes that I want to make but you can get the idea. The carpet is dollhouse stuff. You can get something similar at Hobby Lobby but I had to find that color on the 'net. The steering wheel in the picture is a '60 Imperial unit from an old SMP annual. I plan to make a resin copy and then modify it slightly. 1960 Chrysler Corp. steering wheels are the coolest thing for customs. 1960 Plymouth and Dodge wheels are really far out! BTW, the upholstery pattern isn't really an Escher design. It's just a paisley that I got off the net. Here's how it looks blown up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S. Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Interior is looking great. Way to really run with a theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaina Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 that interior is ridiculous! i love it! great job so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 That seat pattern is by an artist named M.C. Escher. Google him. His work is amazing! I have several posters & a coffee table book of his complete works. WAY ahead of his time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Over the top! You should really keep this one going if you can. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm back at work on "The Big Bug" (as Mothra is affectionately called). She's just waiting for the body transplant. Got the roof painted last night - HOK Snow White Pearl. Not sure if really like it or not but here we go anyway. I've never used HOK paint before and the pearl makes the surface looks rough even though it's perfectly smooth to the touch and I went over it lightly with 2000 grit. I guess the clear coat will tell all. The rest of the body is going to be Duplicolor Black Cherry. It's a discontinued color that I found in my paint cabinet. Here's the spoon test. It mostly just looks black in the photo but you can pick up on a little of the cherry highlight. Might not get back to it this weekend and I want to give the pearl plenty of time to harden up anyway before I re-mask for the next color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 WOW!! Mr Moto, for being a year in the box, you certainly have made "magnificent" progress on "Mothra!" The beauty of that interior is "out of this world!" It is a joy to watch another craftsman work his wonders in plastic! Thank You for sharing with Us all here! I will be watching as will many others! Thank You again Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_g Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 cool body work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Very cool! I'll be watching this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Too Groovy! The interior looks great!! David G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 how did you do that with the seats ??? that hole concept is a out right killer for sure !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 This build is very cool. Can't wait to see it finished. Nice work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 how did you do that with the seats ??? that hole concept is a out right killer for sure !!!! Look at some of the earlier pics that I posted and you can probably see what I did. You just cut a hole in the seat and sand the edges smooth. Then fill the hole with sheet styrene and you're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddingwrestler Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 You know, as soon as I saw those shots of the body in primer, I thought "Oh, so THAT'S what Batman uses on formal occasions" Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Zombie Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I love the way how the interior ties in with the engine. Very nice, can't wait for more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruleworld Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 The imperial looks good and i love the way you did the Riv roof on it. I'm also glad you're doing it in black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweb7321 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedge Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Very cool custom interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Wow ! that's one of the wildest Imperial on earth ! totally crazy! and the interior is work of art too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Wow! This interieur is amazing! Thanks for sharing and to give new ideas for customizing! cant wait to see it painted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 To say the least, that is going to be AWESOME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) Okay, now it's in Technicolor! I've been slow getting back to work on this but now it has paint. That pic's after the first clear coat. I'll give it a good going over tomorrow and another coat of clear. I decided that I just didn't like the HOK pearl so I went back to what I know. It's been replaced by Duplicolor Ivory Glacier Pearl. It's so close to being done but I know better than to rush anything. That's always a mistake for me. Still needs to be foiled but then it's just straightforward assembly (I hope!). Next stop: Under Glass. Edited April 9, 2012 by mr moto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) STUNNING! Can't wait to see it under glass! thank You for sharing Edited April 10, 2012 by rustybill1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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