Art & Inspiration Sundays modelcars 1/5/14

Well Looks like we all made it throw the new yr. Leys see what your working on.
Post um up.

 

Here's a update after 1 mouth of doing nothing. The 1955 caddie nomad is getting there. The decals you see will be going on the roof and seats.
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Built in 1/87 scale.
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Re-visiting an old project, 40 Coupe. Still a loooooong way to go!


Thinking of sectioning it as well? Also putting a rain gutter back on. looks kinda' like a dog without ears as it is.

All ideas, thoughts or criticisms welcome.

Doc.

 

That 'flake looks wicked! Its hard to believe its only 1:87th scale.
Great work, I think Id be cross eyed doing that!

Doc.

 

I think it's a great start sir, and I don't know about the rain gutter ...... I rather like it as a "smoothie"

By the way, I finally saw your question about the A/FD and answered you in the 12/22/13 post .......... sorry for taking so long

 

This is one of my latest that I finished late last year. It was sitting in my stash for quite awhile.
gbritnell

 

Austin Bantam roadster .......... AA/A

 

I am scratch building three 1/8 scale race cars. A 2013 USAC champion's sprinter, a Don Edmunds vintage supermodified and a vintage midget. Here's the sprint car.



Here's the midget.

And last, here's the supermodified. I put a 1/24 scale model of the same car next to it so you can get a feel for how big these models are.

 

1960 Chevrolet Impala C/S

 

Judy Lilly's SS/AA Barracuda

 

Here is an AMT '57 Corvette I built around 15 yrs. ago :

 

In the early 60's we started out with this 49 Merc with a flathead in G gas.
We later went to a 283 Chevy engine and moved up to D gas. It ended up with a 289 with Webers but still in D gas. I did the artwork for the decals and had them printed up. This is an AMT kit.
gbritnell

 

Old Coyote, nice items again this week. Also like the Torino and Merc. Well done guys.

 

Hey man... those builds are looking good. Where did you get the plans you are using (blown up at Office Depot)? PM me if you like, Gary

 

Heres the latest a cut down mod that ran in Maine early 60's. It's a model A shortened and narrowed. Frame is double z'ed and power from a tri powered 289 Ford. Thanks for looking.

 

Old Coyote, are those aftermarket decals on the Lilly car? What company? I like the model a lot.

 

Thanks man, Its sometimes real hard working with this scale, But worth it when your done with it.

 

Hope you dont mind them being still in the box,
There are some real talented people out there, wow.
I used to build models when i was a kid,
not sure how it'll go these days, time is expensive,
but you guys are making me want to build one or two again,
i have a few to choose from.
my son just gave me some woodie models for christmas,
check em out,
pretty sure i want to build a woodie,,
since i cant buy a real one
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Nice turnout today ya'll. Keep up the good werk.

 

I have that kit.... To bad the Cobra-Jet hood doesn't fit on the body correctly... Damn it!!!!...

 

Yes sir, those are Slixx decals, and they are still available

 

Very nice, love your paint job! Gary

 

Great camera work! Nice model too.

 

Happy 2014 Y'all . . .







Stealthy 40 Doc..keep at it

Here's my latest WIP...AMT '63 Galaxie ...60's Watson style

 

Lots and lots of very cool stuff this week! Great start to the New Year! I tried to get it done for 2013 but ran into some paint peeling problems while foiling that meant I had to repaint. NFortunately I was able to score the body color, Duplicolor Toreador Red, so she got her re-shoot. I have some general cleaning and polishing to do, a license plate to hang, and then she'll be ready for the final beauty shots. Originally, I had planned to paint the red parts with Dullcote for a suede effect, but the paint came out smooth and glossy enough that I didn't want to waste it. The slick paint will be more apparent under stronger light with a white background. These shots were grabbed on my workbench which has very harsh lighting. With the black sheets (to hide the disaster which is the permanent state of my workbench) the photos are extremely contrasty. Dramatic but not very informative... I'll post better photos next week.

Thanx for lookin',
B.

 

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