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OK, it is wrong, but since Fiat owns Dodge and Ferrari I can reconcile it to some minor degree. How’s that for rationalizing?

Two Tamiya Enzo bodies were sacrificed, and one Lindberg SnapKit Caravan was used for the base. The front of the Enzo “body kit’ was widened a scale 12.5 inches. The rear bumper and lower sections of the fenders were fabbed up from sheet styrene.

The Enzo engine, trans and rear suspension was also used along with a few scratch built and machined parts in the interior and on the engine. Wheels are Tamiya Porsche units with machined outer rims and trim rings. Tires are from a Tamiya GTR.

A set of Enzo tailpipes are behind the mesh in the rear bumper, and a radiator with twin fans resides behind the front grille. A reflective coating was applied to the headlight covers and it changes from gold to blue depending on the light.

A Revell ‘69 Hemi Charger scoop and hood section were grafted into the smoothed out Caravan roof. The rear wing is from an Acura Integra. SMS decals for the C/F.

I opted for a suede gray finish to further the odd stealthy look I saw in it as it developed. And to give it a bit more of a sinister attitude.

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Posted

Well, I'll give you an A for imagination, and an A for execution and craftsmanship...

But as far as the design goes... it hurts my eyes to look at that thing! :P It reminds me of those crazy Japanese bozuku (or whatever they're called) cars.

Posted

Not too bad , actually pretty cool for a mini - van . Kind of an updated GM Dustbuster van !

Honestly , you did an excellent job and the color looks great !

Posted

I think I saw something like this in my hight school parking lot,except for the ferrari engine and the mopaer stickes,but it had a tab bit more bondo. :P Good job.

Posted

Well, I'll give you an A for imagination, and an A for execution and craftsmanship...

But as far as the design goes... it hurts my eyes to look at that thing! :P It reminds me of those crazy Japanese bozuku (or whatever they're called) cars.

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Posted

Well, l peeked in from time to time on the bench. l really don't wanna like this. But l gotta say; that's a very original & groovy design! Kudos, Bart.

Posted

Very well executed and right up my ally. Can you show us some shots of how the interior and engine compartment look?

Bob

There are some interior shots here, in the in-progress section:

http://www.modelcars...pic=61387&st=40

I guess I forgot to shoot pictures of the roll cage being installed before buttoning it up, but on page 4 in the above link there some shots before the window decals were applied.

Bosuzoku? Maybe just a little... :rolleyes: But since learning the history of it, not such a bad thing either...

Posted

You are truly the master of scale. This is so crazy and different than anything I have seen you build, and even though its slightly "out there" your skills sealed the deal.....wicked!

Posted

NOW I know what to do with my wife's minivan! It'll cut her commute time in half!

Great build! definately reminds me of the Ford Supervans. Thanks for sharing!

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