bryan_m Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 Yea Cranky those are still hangin in my collection, and they always will be..... i still have to finish the 41 willys you sent to me, the one with the outer space theme.....another cool paint job! bryan
race06 Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 Not only duz inspiration flow on dis channel BUT the entertainment iz awsum, TOO!! hehe
Dr. Cranky Posted April 29, 2012 Author Posted April 29, 2012 Thanks, Bryan and Tracy. The painting on the 49 Merc begins today. I should have some progress by this afternoon.
Dr. Cranky Posted April 29, 2012 Author Posted April 29, 2012 (edited) The chassis is painted (will detail it later with the airbrush) and now I have the wheels aligned in my jig . . . Made a quick how-to video in case you are interested, posted it to the HOW-TO section. Here's the link: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=57760 Edited April 29, 2012 by Dr. Cranky
Dr. Cranky Posted April 29, 2012 Author Posted April 29, 2012 Okay, here's some progress. I still don't have any clue as to how this body is going to turn out . . . just been playing with some colors . . .the chassis and frame are done . . .. Getting all the basic components ready . . . for some paint.
Dr. Cranky Posted April 29, 2012 Author Posted April 29, 2012 Just been working with the airbrush and trying to get some of the details to stand out . . . Got the rolling frame with several different shades of black, and a little bit of rust here and there . . . The chassis is coming along . . . Several rounds of salting and paint . . .
Dr. Cranky Posted April 29, 2012 Author Posted April 29, 2012 The body has a few shades of rust, orange and a bit of green . . . several previous paintjobs . . . I guess.
Dr. Cranky Posted April 29, 2012 Author Posted April 29, 2012 The fun is about to begin, I think . . .
Johnny1973 Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 cranky doesnt give himself enuff credit....... heres two more that cranky did the bodywork & paint, and i did the rest....... and the next one........more of crankys killer paint work! great paintwork virgil!...errr i mean doc cranky! haha! i had a blast building them! thanks for lookin Bryan M Thats awesome paint doc cranky!
Dr. Cranky Posted April 29, 2012 Author Posted April 29, 2012 Thanks, John. I am making slow progress on this paint job . . . still trying to figure out how I am going to do it, the final colors. Right now, I am leaning towards black and white with some red . . . we'll see. Stay tuned in.
Brendan30 Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 Looks like electric s**! Great eye candy, please keep it coming! Give us a Show!! Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Dr. Cranky Posted April 30, 2012 Author Posted April 30, 2012 LOL, Brendan, you bet . . . stay tuned in for a slight show shortly.
Dr. Cranky Posted April 30, 2012 Author Posted April 30, 2012 This is, of course, far from done. I'm not finished with the paint and the graphics yet, but I wanted to show you guys the new meaning for "skirt". LOL. This one looks like either a retired cop car doing burlesque or a Pirate Jenny fresh off the boat, ready to twirl her skirt for a few bits of treasure! Arrgh! More progress, stay tuned in . . . I like that heart!
Jantrix Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 Whoa Virgil, as usual your work is awesome, but I was sort of expecting something flashy and glossy for a burlesque themed build. I'm diggin' the heart though.
Dr. Cranky Posted April 30, 2012 Author Posted April 30, 2012 I know, I was surprised by it too. I was going with the flow and then suddenly I though of an older burlesque dancer, not new or shiny. I don't know if that makes sense but this one is going to be a part of a line up of vehicles (most shiny) playing at Doctor Cranky's House of Burlesque Show, and then SUDDENLY this one pops up and the crowd is not pleased. LOL, that's my story and I am sticking with it. There will be a few other details, stay tuned in . . .
Dr. Cranky Posted April 30, 2012 Author Posted April 30, 2012 Thanks, Mike . . . and wait until you see the pasties up front with the tassels! And the thick mascara to hide the old age . . . etc . .
Dr. Cranky Posted April 30, 2012 Author Posted April 30, 2012 Part of what I have in mind, or the joke really is to feature like 3-5 shiny new builds with these exotic names, as if they were, you know, very exciting and fresh performers, and then run this one as Miss Burlesque of 1949 or something . . . and the change in "performer" will set up the joke. I think . . .
Johnny1973 Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 Keep us posted on the final paint job.The Merc good from the pictures.
Jantrix Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 Part of what I have in mind, or the joke really is to feature like 3-5 shiny new builds with these exotic names, as if they were, you know, very exciting and fresh performers, and then run this one as Miss Burlesque of 1949 or something . . . and the change in "performer" will set up the joke. I think . . . Okay, I'm on board with that. Let 'er rip Doc.
Dr. Cranky Posted April 30, 2012 Author Posted April 30, 2012 Rob, you know I appreciate the input. Sometimes with crazy ideas like this it is very easy to get lost or end up doing the wrong thing . . . I'm still trying to get over using the lace as skirt . . . ideas like that don't come around as often for me as they used to. LOL.
thatz4u Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 Doc.. love the Merc, one question..your usual rusty and crusty, but why clean and shiny wheels and tires?? just askin, Al
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