lanesteele240 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 when you gone put some mud on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 The paint and dash look great, Ira!! Thanks Tony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Exceptional job as always Ira. Great work. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluePopsicle Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I love this build. It's fun and always makes me smile. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 LOL @ Flash Gordon Ira, I'm lovin' these colors. Keep it goin! =) Thanks Jon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 That decal really sets off the entire finish on the body. Without you telling us about the work with the pen, we wouldn't be able to tell. Nicely done Ira. What's next? Thanks Brad! I'm working on the Tires & Wheels and the Driver & Passenger Figures... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 What a cool imaginative project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Ira........I don`t know how I missed this?...........I REALY REALY love this one ........COOL!!!!!!!! Thanks John! So glad you like it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 22, 2012 Author Share Posted November 22, 2012 If only Ziggy Stardust were here to see this. Great job Ira, I can't wait to see it in "under glass". Thanks Jacen! Rocket Van is coming along quickly, it wont be long now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 22, 2012 Author Share Posted November 22, 2012 ROCKET VAN GETS SOME NEW WHEELS!!! I am using 4 Fat Front Deals Wheels Tires on the Rocket Van. I am trying to fit them inside the body sides without sticking out. Not much room for these Wide Little Tires... I started by trimming off the excess on the wheels. I saved about 3/8th inch width here! Now they will fit in much closer to the chassis. Next I glued the Tires together with Zap-A-Gap Green Label Glue. Then I sanded down the Ridge on the sidewalls of the Tires. I saved about an 1/8th inch width here! Now they should fit inside the the body just right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Good looking tires. Keep it going, Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 when you gone put some mud on it. Good Question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 NO MUD! A little moondust maybe but leave the mud off. Sounds Good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Exceptional job as always Ira. Great work. Corey Thanks for the kind words Corey! Glad you like it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 What a cool imaginative project! Thanks Mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 THE DYNAMIC DUO!!! Wallace & Gromit will be the drivers of the ROCKET VAN! Since Wallace & Gromit built thier own ROCKET and flew it to the Moon, I figured they were qualified for the Rocket Van. The W & G Heads came from the Anti-Pesto Van Model, from the Curse of the Were-Rabbit Movie. I painted them with Acrylics. Then I sprayed them with Testors DullCoat Spray. I painted the Eyes, Teeth and Gromit's Nose with High Gloss Clear. Here's Wallace... Gromit is not too sure about this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Good looking tires. Keep it going, Ira. Thank You Dr.!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 I love this build. It's fun and always makes me smile. Great job! Thanks Jon!!! Me Too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Tooooo Cool I love your cartoon cars...works of art they are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Tooooo Cool I love your cartoon cars...works of art they are! Thanks for the kind words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 MAKIN' PROGRESS!!! I got all the Windows made & glued in place! Here is the View into the Rear Window... Then I was able to glue the Engine Room/Interior in place! Wallace & Gromit are Ready to Go! I WONDER...WHAT'S NEXT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford guy Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Is this the coolest van ever?.......... Yes! Awesome work, I love it! It makes me feel happy Roy the Ford guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Maybe I missed it and maybe it is intentional, but every time I come back to look at updates on this, I hear the title sung to Elton John's Rocket Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Is this the coolest van ever?.......... Yes! Awesome work, I love it! It makes me feel happy Roy the Ford guy Thanks for the kind words Roy! Glad you like it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpa Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Ira.......You have an icredible imagination and vision when it comes to these conversions. Wallace and Grommit? Go figure! But on the other hand, when it comes to these type of builds.....you are a master. Great work and craftsmanship. Absolutely awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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