smellyfatdude Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Put together the last of the bits about an hour ago. Can you see what they forgot to mold on the convertible front bumper? Ha, I didn't even realize it until I went to screw the whole thing together. Ah well, I'm leaving the bumper on. We'll just pretend cars don't always have those lights. And look, I didn't even leave the mirror police anything to do. Thanks to everyone who read and commented in the w.i.p. thread. Oh, and sorry 'bout there being only one trash can. It's garbage day, and blackie's at the curb! And a few more. Edited August 8, 2014 by smellyfatdude
John Goschke Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 Really, really sharp! Beautiful color combination. Your paint work really brought the simple engine compartment to life!
smellyfatdude Posted August 5, 2014 Author Posted August 5, 2014 Gotta love the trash guy. He finally does our side of the street, three hours after he'd done the other side. Wonderful! I want it!!! Hey, you've got your own! And I know you'll do a way better job.
Ron Hamilton Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 I would be happy with that one. Very nice!!!!!!
Harry P. Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 The mirror police are pleased. The stark black panel lines are a bit much, but all in all a beautiful model, even without turn signals! Although I do wonder why you use a garbage can lid as you "photo studio"... why not the dining room table, or heck, even the top of the washer or dryer.
Chris White Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Stunning work, even though you display your work on a garbage pallet !!!! Edited August 5, 2014 by Chris White
smellyfatdude Posted August 6, 2014 Author Posted August 6, 2014 Although I do wonder why you use a garbage can lid as you "photo studio"... why not the dining room table, or heck, even the top of the washer or dryer. A lot of people have asked that, and the answer is pretty simple. I prefer outdoor lighting to take pictures of stuff I build. The lighting here inside is pretty pathetic, and by the time I would get something set up with the proper background and the additional lighting that would be required, it's easier and quicker to just take the model outside. As for outdoor shots, I'm unfortunately limited as to what I can use. Very limited, I'm afraid. First off, I'm a renter, not a homeowner. There's no point in me having something like a patio table sitting outside in the yard, simply because I do not own the yard, and might end up living somewhere else where I have no use for something like that. This also isn't a great neighborhood. If you do have something in your yard, it better be bolted down. I'm pretty sure the neighbors nearby who've had their propane barbecues stolen would probably concur. While there is some flat concrete on the side of the house, I'm afraid the vascular degeneration in my lower legs would make it impossible for me to get up from the position I'd need to get down in to to photograph something that's on the ground. Anyone else who's also had blood clots in their legs will know exactly what I'm talking about. I used to set stuff on the hood of my car to get a little backdrop variety, but now that I've acquired a van with a hood that sits at a forty degree angle, that choice up and disappeared. My two trusty cans are at least on wheels, so if the lighting isn't quite right in one part of the yard, I can move them around pretty easily to where the lighting is better. Whether it's building my favorite subjects, or taking pictures of them, I just gotta get by with what I have.
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 A lot of people have asked that, and the answer is pretty simple. I prefer outdoor lighting to take pictures of stuff I build. The lighting here inside is pretty pathetic, and by the time I would get something set up with the proper background and the additional lighting that would be required, it's easier and quicker to just take the model outside. As for outdoor shots, I'm unfortunately limited as to what I can use. Very limited, I'm afraid. First off, I'm a renter, not a homeowner. There's no point in me having something like a patio table sitting outside in the yard, simply because I do not own the yard, and might end up living somewhere else where I have no use for something like that. This also isn't a great neighborhood. If you do have something in your yard, it better be bolted down. I'm pretty sure the neighbors nearby who've had their propane barbecues stolen would probably concur. While there is some flat concrete on the side of the house, I'm afraid the vascular degeneration in my lower legs would make it impossible for me to get up from the position I'd need to get down in to to photograph something that's on the ground. Anyone else who's also had blood clots in their legs will know exactly what I'm talking about. I used to set stuff on the hood of my car to get a little backdrop variety, but now that I've acquired a van with a hood that sits at a forty degree angle, that choice up and disappeared. My two trusty cans are at least on wheels, so if the lighting isn't quite right in one part of the yard, I can move them around pretty easily to where the lighting is better. Whether it's building my favorite subjects, or taking pictures of them, I just gotta get by with what I have. Makes perfect sense to me! Most of my photos are taken on a retaining wall outside of my house. Although, at times, I have thrown a few kits & a folding table into the back of the car & hauled them to a local park on a nice day for a "photo shoot" But, most of the time I just amuse my neighbors by standing in my side yard & taking pictures of my "little toy cars". By the way, great looking Ford!!! Steve
smellyfatdude Posted August 6, 2014 Author Posted August 6, 2014 But, most of the time I just amuse my neighbors by standing in my side yard & taking pictures of my "little toy cars". By the way, great looking Ford!!! Thanks Steve, I'm glad you understand. I do have a Fujimi 1/24 garage and tool set. I need to build it, and put it on a simple diorama base. One that is "trash can friendly". Ha, been there and done that. There's a tennis court across my back lane. I get a few amused looks sometimes, while I'm outside taking photos of my own toys. But then when it's time to shoot some Tamiya paint on something, I go right to the back of the yard where I'm obscured from view by the hedges. If the wind happens to be blowing that way, I'll sometimes hear a voice through the leaves, "My God, wtf is that smell!?" It's then that I truly become smellyfatdude. Glad you liked my Galaxie!
bbowser Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 Great looking model! Your paint and foil work is very clean.
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 Thanks Steve, I'm glad you understand. I do have a Fujimi 1/24 garage and tool set. I need to build it, and put it on a simple diorama base. One that is "trash can friendly". Ha, been there and done that. There's a tennis court across my back lane. I get a few amused looks sometimes, while I'm outside taking photos of my own toys. But then when it's time to shoot some Tamiya paint on something, I go right to the back of the yard where I'm obscured from view by the hedges. If the wind happens to be blowing that way, I'll sometimes hear a voice through the leaves, "My God, wtf is that smell!?" It's then that I truly become smellyfatdude. Glad you liked my Galaxie! I do all of my painting in my basement, so the only one yelling "wtf is that smell" is my wife! I really love the early 60s Fords! Aside from the '61 sunliner & '62 Galaxie hard top I've already built & the '62 Sunliner I'm currently working on, I recently picked up a '61 Starliner that I can't wait to get started on! It's floating in the "purple pool" right now! This is a "before" shot. Steve
misterNNL Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 Nice topless Ford.I really like your color choices as well.I might offer a suggestion on a surface to photograph your models on:I bought a poster board size sheet of light gray colored paper at Hobby Lobby to use as a neutral background for taking pictures.I tape the front edge of it down in the front then curve the back edge up gently (without creasing it)at a 90 degree angle and tape that edge to something.In your case the front edge would be taped to the top of your garbage can lid and back edge would be taped to that wooden fence I see.I use blue painter's tape which doesn't damage the paper.Sitting your model onto the gray paper will eliminate all of the back ground clutter. I use a little($ 79.00) Canon power shot A2300HD camera for all of my photos and they look pretty darn good(IMHO).If you pm me I will send a couple of shots I took of my current work in progress that I took against the gray paper so you can see how they look.
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