" ROUTE 66 BoneDragger "

[CadillacPat]

" Route 66 BoneDragger "

I've done graphics of my Route 66 brand on many HW, Jada and MBox castings.

This HW TailDragger wears the Route 66 brand along with a BoneShaker engine.

Hence the combination name BoneDragger.

I named an earlier TailDragger/BoneShaker version the TailShaker, which took 2nd place at the 2005 Atlanta Nationals Convention.

The HW TailDragger comes with lots of imperfections.

Heavy raised casting seams and a deep long scar along the right front fender.

Lots and lots of filing and sanding and the fender scar has to be filled in with putty.

Filed , sanded and rubbed down with #3 Steel Wool,

Headlights are drilled out for RhineStone inlay,

Windows and wheel wells are all filed smooth and sanded.

Using a Jewelers Saw, 2 identical slots are cut alongside the Hood's raised trim to fit the BoneShaker engine stacks,

Primered, shot Shimrin White and then SnowWhite Pearl,

I use the SnowWhite Pearl behind my Clear InkJet Decals to make them appear almost like they are lit from behind.

High Resolution Graphics are applied,

All Graphics are designed especially to perfectly fit body areas of this TailDragger.

Tires are removed from the rims and the Rims are then AirBrushed first with Adhesion Promoter, then Candy BrandyWine and Red Pearl Powder, then ClearCoated.

Custom Cut Chrome Center Caps are AirBrushed with Adhesion Promoter, then Candy Pagan Gold and Yellow Pearl Powder, then ClearCoated, then epoxied into the rims.

Fat WhiteWall tires are then returned to the rims.

Grey Interior is AirBrushed with Adhesion Promoter then with HOK Euro Red.

Red Windows are robbed from another TailDragger to match the whole Black, Red, Gold color scheme.

Graphics are masked off and the car is shot Black.

Masking is removed,

Rhinestone Headlights and Taillights go on,

Body is then shot with House Of Kolor Candy BrandyWine with Pink Flamingo Pearl Powder,

Then ClearCoated with House Of Kolor Urethane Enamel Clear with Brilliant Gold Pearl Powder.

BoneShaker engine stacks are installed,

Car is assembled and riveted together.

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[CadillacPat]

The Candy BrandyWine shot over the bright Red and Gold Graphics gives the whole thing a dark smoky mysterious look.

Very subdued but crisp and clear.

This car color shifts from Black to a Dark Cherry.

When brought into direct sunlight the Pearl Powder explodes with all kinds of color flakes.

All Products Used Are Exclusively House Of Kolor, Of Course!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stay Tuned for a similar Red bodied version with Turquoise Competition Stripes.

CadillacPat

[mickey1938]

Old School. is my game, there's nothing better looking then a Old Hot Rod!!!!!

bubba1930

[Scale-Master]

I know the TailDragger is a very popular casting for collectors, but it never did a whole lot for me, that being said this custom of one is by far the best I have seen. I like it, I like the graphics the most, but the engine addition is cool too.

[Dr. Cranky]

Another wonderful make over . . . very nice, Pat. I really enjoy these. Thanks for sharing.

[Wheels]

Very Cool!