Art Laski Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 John, the engine looks GREAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 That engine looks like jewelry. Man oh man is that nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog1495 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Wow, just wow. I was wondering about the spark plug boots as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Looks Great John! Love you carb details and the plug boots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Wow, just wow. I was wondering about the spark plug boots as well Hi Brian…….the plug boots are left over from my "Shark Mouth" Pro Mod build……..my good friend "Master" builder Paul Rowe made the boots……..he gave me a few sets……..I did modify them a little…….thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Hello…….thank you all so very much for the kind comments…….I really do appreciate them ……..my good friend Dave Ryberg AKA "Goat Guy" sent me a ribbon from a printer and told me it might work for a blower belt…….well after I cut it to width and length and painted it……..I think it worlked out just great……..thanks Dave ……..I also changed out the fuel lines…….they looked a little out of scale……..and I painted and added some Slixx decals to the Custom "Micro Nitro" tires and wheels……..Fantastic wheels Jim………thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Dump some fuel in that thing and fire that baby up ! : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewaskew Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Looking real good man. God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 John.... that engine looks grear fuellines look good as does the belt. Looking killer buddy. I love the wheels and the decals are awesome. I need to make my funny car tires look like that with the lettering. Nice work brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrGlueblob Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Pretty slick scratchbuilding. ..Wonder if Don Garlits will get to see it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 That engine is work of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 John.... that engine looks grear fuellines look good as does the belt. Looking killer buddy. I love the wheels and the decals are awesome. I need to make my funny car tires look like that with the lettering. Nice work brother What he said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Spectacular, John! Just spectacular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoncamaro Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 John im waiting for another fix of amazement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) Hello……..thank you all very much for the kind comments…….I really do appreciate them ……….I used some Paul Rowe fire bottles, I just doctored them up a little……I added nozzles ,gauges,hand pull and made some straps and painted them Tamiya red and yellow and used Slixx decals………I also made the parachute ,painted Alclad and weathered ………I also made the water tanks and water pumps, also painted Alclad and weathered,and used "Pro Tech" gas caps also painted Alclad…….I also make my own fittings ……using straight pins, Styrene hex rod ,drilled out,cut,sanded and airbrushed Tamiya Clear Blue and Clear red……...thanks for looking. Edited March 8, 2014 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 few more progress photos…….thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerdown Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) JOHN... you must be from another planet. Your master modelling abilities are phenomenal! I wish I had time to spend on all the projects I have on the go. Time is the most valuable commodity in the world and you accomplish the most amazing things with your time. You have said you'd like to be a professional model builder. Your work IS professional quality you just need to get paid for it. I build custom truck models for clients who are prepared to spend some pretty good coin, but it's only a secondary income at the present. I'm hoping to make it my sole source of income soon. Has "Large Father" seen the project you are working on? I'm certain he'd buy it when you're done, it would make a great addition to his museum. You need to send your portfolio to the Smithsonian or Peterson Automotive Museum or WETA in New Zealand where my sister and her husband work with Peter Jackson on all his movies. If you really want to make a living using your exceptional skills, I don't think you'd have trouble finding work. After seeing your latest masterpiece, I think I'll give up model building and take up knitting. GO JOHN GO! Edited March 8, 2014 by Hammerdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroNitro Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Looking real good John The gas stains on the tanks is a cool idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) Hello……Bob,thank you so much for kind comment…….Jim,thanks Bud,that means allot coming from you…….my good buddy Dave Ryberg AKA "Goat Guy"……is doing the art work for this project……he sent me a proof sheet and I got it mock-ed up with the lettering on…….Dave,your talent is AWESOME!!!!!……thank you so much for your help…….this project would not be possible without your help…….here are a few mock-up photos…….thanks for looking. Edited March 8, 2014 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDDOG Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 (edited) COUS looks awesome,you have come a long way from when we sat in the guest room and build Models in Burbank,i remember using tooth picks to letter tires and Moms sewing thread for plug wires,will be watching Edited March 9, 2014 by REDDOG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 COUS looks awesome,you have come a long way from when we sat in the guest room and build Models in Burbank,i remember using tooth picks to letter tires and Moms sewing thread for plug wires,will be watching Thanks Cousin……glad your here on this forum…….would love to see you building again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 (edited) Love the weathering on the fuel tanks. Looking forward to more. Edited March 9, 2014 by bobthehobbyguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Another winner, John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hello…….thank you all very much for the kind comments…….I really do appreciate them ……..I modified a "Flash Point " resin seat ……painted H.O.K. white and I made a insert painted Tamiya red…….I also modified a "Pro Tech" 5 point harness…….and I made some nose weights and bracket……..and I modified a battery and made some cables……..thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 few more progress photos…….thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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