Ira Posted October 17, 2014 Author Posted October 17, 2014 You keep whackin' on that thing and the engine isn't going to fit! Your Right! I better stop...
Scott Colmer Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 WOW!!This is cool, Ira. You are doing a great job with it. Imagination is definitely your sidekick. It kinda looks like the coolest and fastest hero sandwich on the planet. Scott
rustybill1960 Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 Say Ira . . . You know with all this hacking and slashing . . . This Beast is looking more like a Banana Split Just poking a little I really am liking Your body work on this build Looking forward to seeing more and the final product Thank You for sharing Later Russ
Ira Posted October 18, 2014 Author Posted October 18, 2014 Looks kool cant wait to see it done Thanks Steve! Me Too...
Ira Posted October 20, 2014 Author Posted October 20, 2014 Nice touch on enlarging the back window.. Thanks Carl!
johnbuzzed Posted October 21, 2014 Posted October 21, 2014 I dunno- that doesn't match the box art. You must have put something together wrong... Ira, this is really looking neat. I can imagine this one as an article in Car Model magazine, so many years ago. Probably in two or three issues. Thanks !
Ira Posted October 21, 2014 Author Posted October 21, 2014 Circles & Squares! I started by drawing several Circles on the Rear Pan. These are markers for Cooling Holes. Next I drilled a small hole in the center of each hole. I enlarged the holes with an X-Acto Knife and then a little larger with a small reamer. I cut out 4 Squares of plastic strip and glued them in place as shown. These are the cross members that support the engine. More Coming...
Ira Posted October 22, 2014 Author Posted October 22, 2014 I was just wondering what had happened to this! Now I know. How will the driver get in and out? (I know, there isn't really a driver, it's a model - but you know what I mean!) Thanks Don! The Body would be hinged in the back so the front would lift up, like a Funny Car...
blazefox Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 Are the wheels going inside or out of the body? Great build im always amazed by your work
Ira Posted October 23, 2014 Author Posted October 23, 2014 Have you ever driven a real VW bus ? they're tough to get used to because you're sitting forward of the steering , this'd be like being strapped on the tip of a rocket and trying to steer with a rudder ... hahahahha AWESOME !!! Thanks Dan! Yes I have driven a VW Bus, Fun Times. That's why the front axle will be moved forward and the rear axle has been moved back. The wheelbase is much longer than the stock Van...
Ira Posted October 23, 2014 Author Posted October 23, 2014 Engine for the Beast! I sprayed the Big Engine with Tamiya Camel Yellow. Then I brushed on some Silver, front and back. Next I brushed on a Black Water base Wash, The Detailer. I will wipe off some of the Wash later with a wet Q-Tip. Here is the Engine, almost complete now. After a little trimming, I got the Engine fit back into the Frame. Unfortunately the Chrome wiped off. I'll paint it later... More Coming...
johnbuzzed Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 Ira, that engine really looks good, like it's ready for some serious work.
Ira Posted October 24, 2014 Author Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) Can't wait to see this thing in paint ! Me Too! Primer Photos Coming Soon... Edited October 24, 2014 by Ira
Ira Posted October 24, 2014 Author Posted October 24, 2014 thats some nice work, ''very cool'' Thanks Jeff!
Ira Posted October 24, 2014 Author Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) WOW!!This is cool, Ira. You are doing a great job with it. Imagination is definitely your sidekick. It kinda looks like the coolest and fastest hero sandwich on the planet. Scott Thanks for the kind words my friend! So glad you are enjoying it... Edited October 24, 2014 by Ira
Mister Twister Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 Good stuff Ira...I enjoy looking in and following your creative imagination...Keep at it!
Ira Posted October 24, 2014 Author Posted October 24, 2014 Cut it Out!...with a Drill? I decided to turn the Van into a Bus! I'm going to cut out side windows, through which you can see the Engine. Here is the Funny Part. I cut out the Windows with a Drill Bit. I drilled a hole then pulled the Bit along the Line and it cut through as easy as can be... I used an X-Acto Knife and Sanding Boards to clean up the window lines. Here is a quick mock-up to show how the Engine can be seen through the windows... More Coming...
Nitrozilla Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 You keep ramping up the coolness factor Ira. The last picture knocked me down! Gorgeous man. I even saw yours first before I updated my own!!
Ira Posted October 25, 2014 Author Posted October 25, 2014 Say Ira . . . You know with all this hacking and slashing . . . This Beast is looking more like a Banana Split Just poking a little I really am liking Your body work on this build Looking forward to seeing more and the final product Thank You for sharing Later Russ Thanks for the kind words Russ! I working on spraying Primer and Sanding now...
Ira Posted October 25, 2014 Author Posted October 25, 2014 New Windshield! I drew some lines for the New Windshield. Here it is cut out. More Coming...
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