MoparMark Posted April 22, 2013 Posted April 22, 2013 Just fantastic John! I love the fine work to aspire to
John Teresi Posted April 22, 2013 Author Posted April 22, 2013 I hope your decals were waiting for you when you got home from DSC. I had a blast hanging out with you and talking styrene and alclad. Brad.......same here..........decals were here........I coated and applied them yesterday.......I will have the parts clear coated today ........and tomorrow I will finish up the Mongoose.........thanks Big Brother.
John Teresi Posted April 22, 2013 Author Posted April 22, 2013 I have to agree here. It was such a blast hanging out this weekend and talking plastic. I can't wait to see these two done and hoping as well that your decals got there. Thanks Chris.........I gotta tell ya........your version of that "Snake" build is the best I have ever seen........it just rocks my friend.
Mooneyzs Posted April 22, 2013 Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) John... thanks buddy I apprecuate the kind words about my build.. I am excited to hear that your decsls were there when you got home. I am looking forward to updates on this beautiful biild. When I finish the Army F/C we need to takes pics of our snake cars togeter like we talked about. I think it would be pretty cool. Also wanted to let you know that I emailed you my info so you have it. Edited April 22, 2013 by Mooneyzs
gasser59 Posted April 23, 2013 Posted April 23, 2013 OK, where's those update photos? I'm jonesin for an update on these incredible builds and if two days go by without an update, I get real antsy.
John Teresi Posted April 23, 2013 Author Posted April 23, 2013 Hello.......thank you all very much for the kind comments.........I really do appreciate them......... I finally got the finished decals applied on the "Snake" and "Mongoose"........I started to build the "Mongoose today.......all the parts are painted and ready to apply........I should be able to finish the "Mongoose" tomorrow........thanks for looking.
John Pol Posted April 23, 2013 Posted April 23, 2013 few more progress photos.......thanks Amazing work as always John. By the way what did you use to make the parrachute line that goes under the car. John Pol
Mooneyzs Posted April 23, 2013 Posted April 23, 2013 John.. beautiful work bud... man that is gorgeous. The detail is just killer. Is that HOK true blue pearl and if so what color base is it over. Nice work buddy!!
vintagedragfan Posted April 23, 2013 Posted April 23, 2013 don't get any better than that John, looking forward to seeing them both as well as all of your builds! nice bro!
John Teresi Posted April 23, 2013 Author Posted April 23, 2013 John.. beautiful work bud... man that is gorgeous. The detail is just killer. Is that HOK true blue pearl and if so what color base is it over. Nice work buddy!! Hi Chris..........yes,it is H.O.K. True Blue Pearl over H.O.K. white base coat........thanks ,Brother
John Teresi Posted April 23, 2013 Author Posted April 23, 2013 Amazing work as always John. By the way what did you use to make the parrachute line that goes under the car. John Pol Hi John........I used the rubber and wire insulation that is inside the "Pro Tech" braided line........thanks
GoatGuy Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 The results are killer. Wish I could see them with my own eyes.
Mooneyzs Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 Hi Chris..........yes,it is H.O.K. True Blue Pearl over H.O.K. white base coat........thanks ,Brother John... that has to be one of my favorite colors by far from HOK. That blue looks great and turned out killer.
Tony T Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 Just found this thread and got caught up...another 2 amazing builds, John! Wow!!
1320wayne Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 Amazing work on both John, as to be expected. The pair will look awesome sitting side by side when completed.
John Teresi Posted April 25, 2013 Author Posted April 25, 2013 (edited) Hello.........thank you all for the kind comments........I did more work on the "Mongoose" today........I just need to make one more fuel line ,secure the shut off cable and a few small details.......the "Snake" and the "Mongoose" will be finished tomorrow.......they are not perfect but,good enough for the girls I go with. Edited April 25, 2013 by John Teresi
Mooneyzs Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 Hey Brother... The Mongoose is looking killer. Nice work. I can't wait to see pics of these two together.the details look great and like normal you have out done yourself.
cobraman Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 More of the beautiful work we have come to expect from you. You never disapoint.
John Teresi Posted April 25, 2013 Author Posted April 25, 2013 (edited) Hello.......thank you all very much for the kind comments and for following these 2 builds.......I have posted finished pictures in the "UnderGlass" section.........please follow this link http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=74412 thanks for looking. Edited April 25, 2013 by John Teresi
Mooneyzs Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 John... the are bothe beautiful Brother! Plus at my favorite picture back drop. Again nice work! I will hexk the pics oitbin the under glass section
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