Mooneyzs Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Joe.....I used Tamiya Titanium ......thanks. John... that color looks great. I thought it was the Pale Metal from Alclad. Looks like I am going to have to add some Tamiya titanium to my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 Hello.....thank you all so much for the kind comments.......I did the rivets on the body and airbrushed in the black on the front of the shark mouth...... got the door panels,door latches and window braces on......thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 The rivets look great. Did you airbrush a black circle with a stencil and put a speck of white on top? I've seen some 1:1 rivets painted that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's so dang COOL man!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 The rivets look great. Did you airbrush a black circle with a stencil and put a speck of white on top? I've seen some 1:1 rivets painted that way. Rick.....I hand drilled a couple of turns into the body .......then I dabbed some 'Folk Art' acrylic silver paint diluted with water into the holes then wiped off the excess paint......thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 (edited) Hello.....thanks guys for the very kind comments......I got the glass in and window frames on ......I used 'Pro Tech" nut and bolt ends with the window frames.......I painted the rear bumper alclad and made some tail lights and painted them Tamiya clear red over silver base.....I will put in the side windows and rear wing tomorrow.......thanks for looking. Edited October 6, 2012 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 few more progress photos......thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 This care is so beautiful. You will have to go some to beat this one. But you can and you will. : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtModeler Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 That thing is gorgeous man! That's all i can say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 (edited) you are probably on the top 10 greatest builders-ever-ever!!!-- Edited October 6, 2012 by PARTSMARTY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 WOW John WOW !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluePopsicle Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Simply amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ybsluos Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Hot dawg John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 flat out awesome John, beautiful work man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....I am speechless! I have been around the real things before and this has me waiting to hear the rumble of the engine!...just a beautiful job and build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluePopsicle Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I just can't get over the level of detail in this model. Simply amazes me every time I see it. Excellent work John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) Looks just like the real deal!!! Killer job John. Your work is ALWAYS very inspiring. Corey Edited October 7, 2012 by dimebolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedsModeling Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Simply gorgeous, John. How did you get the simulated bolt heads to line up so well in a straight line? Do you use Future to glue them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Hello.......thank you all for the kind comments.......I got the wing on and made some wing braces......also got the parachutes on......and attached the front body tree......thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 few more progress photos......thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 This one is almost done, John. What a great ride this thread has been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluePopsicle Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 This one is almost done, John. What a great ride this thread has been. Indeed John! It sure has been great watching you work your magic. This is an amazing model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 John I just read this from page 1 to page 22 smiling the whole way , this build is beautiful Bro, and I cant wait to see it in person. Job well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Photos Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Look great John, fantastic workmanship great detail.WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Hello......thank you all for the kind comments.......I got the door glass installed and used rub on letters for the "Chip King".....also attached the floor panel.....this build is just about finished......I just need to add a couple of details.......I should have finished pictures tomorrow.......thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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