Harry P. Posted November 13, 2012 Posted November 13, 2012 John, thanks for the steering wheel explanation. It looks great, by the way. Ok... one last question. I don't mean to sound like a wise guy, I really want to know (and I'll bet a lot of members also want to know)... so why do you always redo all the plated parts with Alclad on your models? Is it because you don't like kit chrome? Because you like the look of Alclad better? Because Alclad is sort of like your signature thing? All of the above? I'm just wondering...
John Teresi Posted November 13, 2012 Author Posted November 13, 2012 John, thanks for the steering wheel explanation. It looks great, by the way. Ok... one last question. I don't mean to sound like a wise guy, I really want to know (and I'll bet a lot of members also want to know)... so why do you always redo all the plated parts with Alclad on your models? Is it because you don't like kit chrome? Because you like the look of Alclad better? Because Alclad is sort of like your signature thing? All of the above? I'm just wondering... Harry......thank you for the question.........it may not be a good reason but, the reason why I strip the chrome and paint Alclad is because........when I cut the model pieces off the sprus........it always leaves a white mark where you cut ........and I like to get rid of flash and pin marks........so I strip and sand........then primer ,sand ,base coat ,clear and Alclad........It is something that I feel better about after it is finished........thanks.
Harry P. Posted November 13, 2012 Posted November 13, 2012 Lots of extra work, but that makes sense. Anyway, the result is great... but I'm thinking that in some cases you would want the really shiny "chrome" look of plated kit parts. Of course, that's just me. Your Alclad work is about the best I've seen.
GoatGuy Posted November 14, 2012 Posted November 14, 2012 I would love to see his face when he sees your work John. He will love it. Or has he seen progress pics on here?
Mooneyzs Posted November 14, 2012 Posted November 14, 2012 John....what can I say bud!! You have talent and you know I love your work. You never miss the little details. this build is beautiful and you hit it out of the park. Man this is gorgeous. I sure can't wait to see it in person. All I can say is one of these days when I hit up a Southern Cali show. I wanna borrow your famous photo spot and get some great pics with my funny car there . that is if you don't mind. Also as Harry has mentioned Your Alclad work is the best. I sure hope to get great results like you when I go do do mine on my funny car.
John Teresi Posted November 14, 2012 Author Posted November 14, 2012 I would love to see his face when he sees your work John. He will love it. Or has he seen progress pics on here? Dave......Kurt knows that I am building this .......but,he wants to be surprised ........I will give it to him at the NNL West next year.......that`s in about 3 months........but,I should be finished in about a week.........I will send him pictures of the finished build.......so that he can have a sneak peek.
John Teresi Posted November 14, 2012 Author Posted November 14, 2012 John....what can I say bud!! You have talent and you know I love your work. You never miss the little details. this build is beautiful and you hit it out of the park. Man this is gorgeous. I sure can't wait to see it in person. All I can say is one of these days when I hit up a Southern Cali show. I wanna borrow your famous photo spot and get some great pics with my funny car there . that is if you don't mind. Also as Harry has mentioned Your Alclad work is the best. I sure hope to get great results like you when I go do do mine on my funny car. Chris.......anytime.......I sure would like to take pictures for you.........I can`t wait to see the "Snake" finished
dimebolt Posted November 14, 2012 Posted November 14, 2012 Come on John. We all know you snuck away with Kurt's T so you could take some pics of it for us! LOL, just kiddin man. Absolutely outstanding work! Corey
John Teresi Posted November 14, 2012 Author Posted November 14, 2012 Hello.......thanks guys for the kind comments.......I got the turn signal lamps on......I made amber bulbs for them........I attached the mirror........I made a throttle linkage arm and firewall/Radiator supports........also attached the top radiator hose........I got the pipes painted.......I will attach them tomorrow.......thanks for looking.
John Teresi Posted November 14, 2012 Author Posted November 14, 2012 few more progress photos......thanks.
John Teresi Posted November 15, 2012 Author Posted November 15, 2012 Hello.........I attached the tailgate and made some hinges painted Alclad .........also made a dip stick and attached.......I modified the exhaust.......I added a collector,sidestep and brackets........exhaust painted Alclad and weathered with Tamiya clear blue,yellow,orange and red.........I also made some floor mats........this build is pretty much done,I just need to add s few more details.........thank you all so very much for following along and for the kind comments.......I will post finished pictures in the near future........thanks.
Harry P. Posted November 16, 2012 Posted November 16, 2012 Beautiful work, John. Love the heat staining on the headers. And that steering wheel with the rivets and woodgrain... beautiful. The model could pass as a real car in many of your photos. Another winner from you. No surprise, though. I know that sometimes people point out when you miss the mark a bit as far as specific details or absolute accuracy, but nobody can deny your craftsmanship. You are a true artist.
dimebolt Posted November 16, 2012 Posted November 16, 2012 Without a doubt, one of the very best builders out there as far as I'm concerned. Corey
vintagedragfan Posted November 16, 2012 Posted November 16, 2012 couldn't have turned out better John, BEAUTIFUL my friend
Ramfins59 Posted November 16, 2012 Posted November 16, 2012 I'm just blown away with the detail that John puts in his builds... Makes me want to just step on my own models... LOL. Could you just imagine if John Teresi and Bill Geary worked together on a model... The detailing and working features would be mind blowing.
Chief WeeAuto Posted November 18, 2012 Posted November 18, 2012 John very impressive Build, Kurt is really going to love this, I was just glad to be part of it, you are one of the best builders out there, keep in touch.
W-409 Posted November 18, 2012 Posted November 18, 2012 (edited) Even if there are many Very talented builders on this forum, I'm huge fan of John's work. Harry said it perfectly. Excellent paint job and nice details in every build you do. That's excellent, just like Juha Airio's builds. Everyone knows that both (John & Juha) build fantastic model cars, but every time I see them, I'm really amazed. I guess I should pick up my jaw from the floor again. Edited November 18, 2012 by W-409
Tony T Posted November 18, 2012 Posted November 18, 2012 Wow, that is looking amazing!! Love it!! Awesome work, John...awesome!!
Art Laski Posted November 19, 2012 Posted November 19, 2012 Looks incredible, John! Glad I could help out on this one. Kurt's going to love it.
my80malibu Posted November 19, 2012 Posted November 19, 2012 I really like it John. Another one out of the ballpark. One quick question, Why did Kurt paint the engine block one color and the waterpump another? It seems a little odd. However I understand its his car and he can paint it any way he wants to. Just a curiosity I have.
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