Greg Myers Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Using cartoons as building inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Not only have I thought about it, I've done it! Back in the day, I modeled the hood lump on this '66 Skylark off one I saw on a '67 Chevelle in CarToons or Hot Rod Cartoons, just 'cause I thought it looked SO bitchin'. Of course there were no '67 or '66 kits in those days so I got as close as I could. Nowadays I could get the same effect by using the hood lump on the Revell '67 Pro Street kit. There's another car I saw in one of those CarToons mags that I WANT to model, sooner or later. Jacked up '57 Chev hardtop, straight front axle, no front bumper but did still have the grille in place, or maybe it was just the stock grill bar "floating." Oh yeah I'm gonna build that bad boy sooner or later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) Yes. I'm actively looking for a few 1/20 scale engines/wheels/tires to add to some 1/25 scale models to let my inner Trosley go wild. Edited October 10, 2014 by Jantrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Yes. I'm actively looking for a few 1/20 scale engines/wheels/tires to add to some 1/25 scale models to let my inner Trosley go wild. Next time you're at Walmart, toy store, flea market, etc., take a look at diecasts and other toys. These sometimes have oversized blowers & scoops and stuff coming through the hood. In fact, I think I have a '57 Chevy sedan delivery diecast that has or had one of those. I'm plugging the hole in the hood. If I can find that oversized blower, it's yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Rick Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 As inspiration, perhaps, ( altough I'm not sure how ) .....as to an actual "Cartoon Car" build .....nope - hate them with a passion, I didn't mind them; until everybody & his brother rode the trend to death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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unclescott58 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Oh man, give me a break! "I'll have to use that the next time I drive to a Chamber of Commerce meeting." What!? That thing is terrible! Would it even be street legal? I don't see any headlights for one thing. That's carrying the idea a little too far. And I do remember the Jolly Roger street rod model. I never like that one either. But, it looked better than the above! Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Working on building Krass' coupe and Bernie's Van. I even have contacted Trosley to ask what color the coupe was. Suprisingly, the coupe's gonna be pretty easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) I have a reasonable collection of those old hot rod comics and as you read through them you will be surprised to see how many of the artists used models as their inspiration. I have seen AMT, Lindberg and Pyro models as artwork - certain details and proportions make it obvious what they looked at to get the drawing! In fact, that channelled 32 roadster in the first photo has a passing resemblance to Monogram's 1/32 scale model form the sixties. Cheers Alan Edited October 11, 2014 by alan barton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 The closest I did was the Voodoo Vette, inspired by a chewing gum card... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Haigwood Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Here are a few for inspiration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Here are a few for inspiration cartoon-cars-clipart-5.jpg Y'know, I've taken a look at a few of those toys at Walmart with an eye to "Now what could I do with THAT and some Model-fu?" So far I haven't seen one yet that inspired me enough to actually purchase it with U.S. cash dollars--but I ain't sayin' it COULDN'T happen.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 The closest I did was the Voodoo Vette, inspired by a chewing gum card... That is very kool! Any other photos? Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 That is pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Hey, there's one in today's Sunday Funnies! Guy seems to know cars, too! Sorry, it won't hot-link. You'll have to click on the link. http://assets.amuniversal.com/f3f26d002ec30132a345005056a9545d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsxse240 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I have been working on one of the "Roarin' Rods" trying to make it a more realistic customs, which is pretty much the opposite of what you are talking about. On topic: I have a few Initial-D kits and I plan on building a Nissan Silvia that is all crazy wide fender flares and wings that is from another Japanese cartoon. And who hasn't wanted to build the entire line up of Speed Racer cars. I'd like to get my hands on some of the cars from the movie with John Goodman as Pops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I once found a cartoon poking fun at the unreliable Russian MIR Space Station. Using the Edsel kit, It was inspiration... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 That is very kool! Any other photos? Scott Thank you Scott! Here a few more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) Man that Voodo Vette is kool. Thanks for posting more pics. Scott Edited October 13, 2014 by unclescott58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Has there ever been a cartoon about sprint cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Has there ever been a cartoon about sprint cars? I remember that one David . . . very cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Not a CarToon, but....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Not a CarToon, but....... Still kool. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Anyone ever tried to model this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwildpunk Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Lol it would be fun to try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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