Ira Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 Great news for those of us addicted to Ira's eye candy. Looking forward to it. Me Too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 Coming along great, Ira! Can't wait to see this one get your full attention!! Thanks Tony! It wont be long now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Don't stand be hind that bug or mud pie for u but just go to be a killer bug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) Don't stand be hind that bug or mud pie for u but just go to be a killer bug Good Point Todd! Edited September 3, 2012 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLes Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Nice work, that is really a wild buid. Here my version of a wild VW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 (edited) Nice work, that is really a wild buid. Here my version of a wild VW Thanks Tom, NICE VW!!! I think VW's & Corvettes are my favorite subjects, here is my Drag Racing VW... Edited September 11, 2012 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLes Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I love it Ira, I like most models, but sometimes you have to go over the edge a little. VWs are great because a lot of builders don't think of them as an everyday subject to build. Cars that are built a little different really catches your eye. On mine, I used one of the old FC frames from the '70s that I had lying around and the "Bug-A-Boo" body cut short. Sometimes finding an old body and parts is more fun than building out of a kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 CHASSIS FOR THE BUG!!! I removed about a half an inch from the chassis and glued it back together... I cut the rear of the chassis and added about a quarter inch strip of plastic to raise it to the right height. The fit is perfect for the back of the Mud Bug, the front will need a little trimming. I think I will add strips to the sides to increase the gluing surface to the body. I added strips of plastic to brace the new chassis... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 WORKIN' ON THE ENGINE!!! Here is the 911 Engine with a little paint and spark plug lines... I cut out part of the exhaust system and replaced it with one large pipe. This will give me a good posiion for mounting the BiG "TUBA" Pipe! Here it is with the New Supercharger attached! I used some of "The Detailer" Black Wash to bring out the details... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Looking awesome, Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 Looking awesome, Ira. Thanks Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 I love it Ira, I like most models, but sometimes you have to go over the edge a little. VWs are great because a lot of builders don't think of them as an everyday subject to build. Cars that are built a little different really catches your eye. On mine, I used one of the old FC frames from the '70s that I had lying around and the "Bug-A-Boo" body cut short. Sometimes finding an old body and parts is more fun than building out of a kit. Thanks Tom! Yeah, I enjoy buying old built up kits for parts & rebuilding too, it's Great Fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Looks great Ira! cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Loving that engine, Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 (edited) INTERIOR PANEL... I added strips of plastic to the sides of the chassis to increase the glueing area to the body. I also cut away a little of the chassis to clear the front tires. The Interior Panel is too big for the New Hood so..I'll need to cut it down a little... I cut a wedge section from the Interior Panel... Then I glued it back together and into the body! See how the bottom edge of the Interior Panel rest on the top- front of the chasssis. The body will attach to the chassis here! Edited September 20, 2012 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 More progress! Yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Visionary is what comes to mind to me . Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) Looks great Ira! cheers bryan Thanks Bryan! Edited September 21, 2012 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Loving that engine, Ira. Thank You Dr.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Lookin' good Ira! Wish I had your time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 (edited) More progress! Yeah! Yeah, Building this is FUN!!! These Cartoon Cars are a Great break from Regular Builds! Edited September 26, 2012 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 SKID PLATE!!! The Rear Skid Plate turned out to be a Great way to mount the Engine and the BiG Rear Tires. I started by making a "T" shaped piece of plastic to fill the depressed area in the rear. Then I glued it in place. I added 2 strips of half-round strip plastic on the Skid Plate and glued in in it's new location! I made a small piece of plastic to fit on the front of the Skid Plate to make it smoother... Here it is in place. Both the Engine and Big Rear Tires will mount right here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Looking good. Your imagination and skills are impressive as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Visionary is what comes to mind to me . Great work. Thanks for the kind words Andy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Lookin' good Ira! Wish I had your time Thanks Pat! I'm afraid you'll just have to make some time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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