Not so 'BIG' RIC

[Anderson]

I know this is tech week, but it's not that O/T and it DEFINATELY applies to the H.A.M.B. I just finished this up and thought you would all like to see it.

You all know the car, and I love it so I made my own as best I could.
http://www.angelfire.com/retro/ericskars/2-1-5.jpg
And the model:
http://www.angelfire.com/retro/ericskars/models/bigricsalt.JPG
http://www.angelfire.com/retro/ericskars/models/bigric4.JPG
The flames are not nearly as red as they look in these pictures. They were the hardest part of the car, and aren't even 80% accurate, but the idea is there...
http://www.angelfire.com/retro/ericskars/models/bigric3.JPG
SBC, fenderwell headers, Vette' valve covers
http://www.angelfire.com/retro/ericskars/models/bigric9.JPG
Parallel leafs, Ford rearend, split bones:
http://www.angelfire.com/retro/ericskars/models/bigricchassis.JPG
http://www.angelfire.com/retro/ericskars/models/bigricinterior.JPG
'59 Impala wheel
http://www.angelfire.com/retro/ericskars/models/bigric8.JPG
http://www.angelfire.com/retro/ericskars/models/bigric5.JPG
Hard to see in the other pictures, but here's the license plate:
http://www.angelfire.com/retro/ericskars/models/bigricLP.JPG
http://www.angelfire.com/retro/ericskars/models/bigric6.JPG
http://www.angelfire.com/retro/ericskars/models/bigric1.JPG
http://www.angelfire.com/retro/ericskars/models/bigric7.JPG

Hope you all like it, I had fun building it.

[Elrod]

That really looks awesome! I think Ric will have a hard time fitting into that one though!

[Donzie]

Looks great. I think you pretty much nailed it.
Actually, it's alot like what I'm shooting for with the '48, except for a little different paint scheme.

[C9]

Nice.
Anyone who's seen Ric's car or a pic of it will have no problem in realizing what the model is patterned after.

1/25th scale?

Who makes the kit?

[Django]

That's awesome. Also my favorite '40 coupe. I built my own version that was definitely inspired by the Big Ric '40. I've posted it before, but here it is again. Nowhere near as detailed as yours...

http://www.mdesignstudio.com/chad/other/40toy1.JPG

[Hot Rod To Hell]

Cool models guys, nice work... But in case you guys didn't read the other post, you're going to hell for posting models during tech week! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Donzie]

Ryan said:
"No OFF TOPIC posts this week - Tech posts and on-topic posts only."
I think this is very "on" topic. It's hot rod related, right?
K&R, tell us how you built it, then it would be tech related. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Django]

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Looks great. I think you pretty much nailed it.
Actually, it's alot like what I'm shooting for with the '48, except for a little different paint scheme.

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Sweet. Did my hoodless Photoshop '47 I posted help?! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif So you're going hoodless then I take. Awesome.

[2tall2beahotrodder]

Thats some Art work!! I always wanted to do a 40ford. 1 question, how you do the flames,, Mask them off? or pinstripe? I tried masking the shit on the Rat Truck, was so F*cking hard, they were not even close at all...

Nice Job!

[Anderson]

The kit is the recently released Revell '40 Ford Standard. It's a 1/25 scale kit, and a very good one at that!

The flames were a pain in the ass. I first tried liquid mask (bush this stuff on and let it dry, kinda like silicone, then cut out your design and peel it away) but that went horribly wrong. Then I tried masking tape, but it wouldn't conform to the contours of the fenders. So I ended up doing a combination of masking tape and liquid mask. The worst part was trying to reproduce the flames accurately. Then, I had to outline them and I did so with a white gel pen, and it doesn't look all that great, but it's gonna have to be enough.

[Elrusto]

Thats Nuckin' Futs !!!!!!!!!!

[2tall2beahotrodder]

Gel Pen Huh? Good idea.. Im guessn the same for the Pin Stripe on the firewall...?...

[Anderson]

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Im guessn the same for the Pin Stripe on the firewall...?...

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Acutally no. I hadn't thought to use gel pens yet, though it would have been to big i think anyway. I used the smallest brush I could find, size 0000 and some slightly thinned acrylic paint. There were a few touchups with white too. I then clearcoated over all of it, and it didn't affect the acrylic at all.

[flt-blk]

Wow, that's nice.
TZ

[Bass]

Yeah!! That's really cool...he's gonna shit when he sees that.

I think you did a great job of replicating the flames...it was hard enough to do in 1:1, I can't imagine doing it in 1/25th. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[Brootal]

Awesome job K&R. I think the job you did on the flames is excellent! Well done, I'm sure the big guy will love it. He'll probably ask you to do another one. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[roadstar]

Thats way cool. I know I whould be proud if someone did a model of any of my cars. You can bet Rick is gonna be Flattered.

[67Imp.Wagon]

I think someone needs to make a replica of Big Ric to stand beside it.

[Nads]

Awesome.
I gotta say that having someone make a model of your car has to be the greatest compliment of all.

[Tony]

Nads typed exactly what i was feeling.
Damn nice job!
Rat..

[AnimalAin]

Finer than frog hair......

[Nick32vic]

Awesome, Awesome work!

[Anderson]

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I think you did a great job of replicating the flames...it was hard enough to do in 1:1, I can't imagine doing it in 1/25th. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

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I've been thinking about doing your Ford too Bass, It's on my list of favorites. Those flames would kill me though! Would take a week just to lay them out!

67 Imp...Not BR himself, but I looked around for a cowboy hat to lay in the seat but never found a good one!

Everyone else...thanks for the compliments!!!

[Cadillacin Marcus]

I love that car and the model!!! The 59 Impala wheel in his car hung in my garage before it went to a great cause!

[littledeucecoupe427]

looks good

[buzzard]

Is it for sale?

[Lefty]

You are a model building machine. Very kick ass.

[whodaky]

Real nice work K&R. Doing replicas can be a real challenge. You done good ,real good!!!

[hillbilly]

have you tried that kit that testors sells to make your own transfer decals in your printer? just wondering if that stuff worked, as it would DEFINATELY apply to tech week...print out guage faces on it....my sleep deprived vocabulary wont let me go further with my explanation, but anyone who knows the product I am talking about will get the drift....if, IF it is worth the packaging it comes in..


nice model! I started to buy one of those the other night...start over on a fenderless 40 idea i had when I was in high school.....

big ric oughta be reeeeeeeeeeeealy impressed with your efforts!!! I know I am, and would be if that was MY rig ya put in 1/24...

[hamilton]

damn Eric!!!! Hot stuff! Ric's gotta chime in! Cant wait to see what he thinks....

[Monkey]

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I think someone needs to make a replica of Big Ric to stand beside it.

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I've got a Chubaka toy figure...there about the same size!!!! Go Chewy!!!!!

[Kool Kat]

Nice work.

Now that sum'bitch is gonna be REAL hard ta be around!

I dare ya ta make a model of his shop ta go with it.

http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL83/511889/723813/39307667.jpg

[krupanut]

Holy Cow! nice work.
Has Ric seen this yet? He's gonna flip!

[hotrodladycrusr]

Monkey, I'm guessing you and Ric were both originally from Gay Michigan http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

K&R, GREAT job on Ric's hot rod. It doesn't get any cooler, as far as compliments go, to have someone do a model of your car.

[BIG RIC]

WOW!!!!!!!!! I'm at a loss for words!....K&R i am beyond flattered.
The detail is phenominal!!! the striping on the firewall is dead nuts accurate, so are the flames, engine, stance,.....hell, what can i say you nailed it to a T! Very impressive work!
This truly is the best compliment.
Thank you for posting this, i am completely blown away!

[Anderson]

I'm glad you like it Ric! It's the first replica model I've built, and think it turned out pretty damn good if I do say so myself! It wouldn't exist if it weren't for all the style in your '40, so THANK YOU for building it!! I'll bring the model to show you at the Roundup if you'll be there.

[BIG RIC]

I'll be at the round-up. look forward to seeing it in person.
Thanks!