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Post by ira on Nov 25, 2012 15:51:19 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]THE DYNAMIC DUO!!![/glow] Wallace & Gromit will be the drivers of the ROCKET VAN! Since Wallace & Gromit built thier own ROCKET and flew it to the Moon, I figured they were qualified for the Rocket Van. The W & G Heads came from the Anti-Pesto Van Model, from the Curse of the Were-Rabbit Movie. I painted them with Acrylics.  Then I sprayed them with Testors DullCoat Spray. I painted the Eyes, Teeth and Gromit's Nose with High Gloss Clear. Here's Wallace...  Gromit is not too sure about this...   |
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Post by itsonlyakit on Nov 25, 2012 23:17:32 GMT -5
Good to see that this is the "DUO" in charge and piloting the ROCKET VAN. Hmmm will we see some of those articulated arm gadgets these two are famous for  just a thought!!! Cheers Eh! |
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Post by ira on Nov 26, 2012 18:44:05 GMT -5
Good to see that this is the "DUO" in charge and piloting the ROCKET VAN. Hmmm will we see some of those articulated arm gadgets these two are famous for just a thought!!! Cheers Eh! [glow=red,2,300]THANKS!!![/glow]  There is One Hand...and it looks like it is Reaching for the BiG Red Knob...  |
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Post by step2 on Nov 26, 2012 19:10:06 GMT -5
This is coming along real aweet Ira !!! ;D ;D
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Post by ira on Nov 27, 2012 17:15:35 GMT -5
This is coming along real sweet Ira !!! ;D ;D Thanks! |
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Post by ira on Nov 28, 2012 17:08:38 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]MAKIN' PROGRESS!!![/glow] I got all the Windows made & glued in place! Here is the View into the Rear Window...  Then I was able to glue the Engine Room/Interior in place!  Wallace & Gromit are Ready to Go!  [glow=red,2,300]WHAT'S NEXT???[/glow]  |
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Post by ira on Nov 29, 2012 22:37:54 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]WE HAVE VERTICAL LIFT!!![/glow] Now we have a way of Beating Rush Hour Traffic! Turn on the Vertical Thrusters, Levatate the Rocket Van and then Kick In the Rocket Engines and you are Flying above the Traffic! I bored 2 holes in the chassis for the Vertical Thrusters and cleaned up the chassis for painting.  The Van will be able to Hover above the display base! Here how it is done...  The Rocket Van will be supported with Steel Wire, attached to the base. The Steel Wire also fits in the Plastic Tubing that is glued inside the chassis... I used 3 pieces of Plastic Tubing for the chassis mount. Cut them to length and glue them in place as shown. Do the same for the Steel Wire Mount in the Display Base.  Here is the Finished Underside. The Tires have been mounted and the Vertical Thrusters are in place too. The Thrusters are made from Low Rider Wheels! See the hole in the center of the chassis, it's the hole for the Steel Wire...  |
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Post by Starryeyes on Nov 30, 2012 9:16:18 GMT -5
Excellent execution my friend ... This looks like a vehicle that should be in the next Wallace. & Gromit segment!! It looks like a kit you would purchase at the LHS !!
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Post by ira on Nov 30, 2012 11:15:54 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]ROCKETS INSTALLED!!![/glow] I added a Bullet to the Front Engine and mounted it in place of the BiG VW Badge.  These Engines are from the AMT X-Wing Fighter kit. I added 2 Engines in the rear too!  |
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Post by ira on Nov 30, 2012 18:00:07 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]EXHAUSTED!!![/glow] I made Exhaust Pipes for the Ferrari part of the Engine with Thin Wall Plastic Tubing. I added a short piece of Thick Wall Tubing inside to increase the glueing surface...  Here are the Exhaust Pipes in place with the insides painted Flat Black!  Just a few more details and ROCKET VAN is Finished... |
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Post by ira on Nov 30, 2012 19:10:28 GMT -5
Excellent execution my friend ... This looks like a vehicle that should be in the next Wallace. & Gromit segment!! It looks like a kit you would purchase at the LHS !! Thanks Chuck! So glad you like it... |
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Post by ira on Dec 3, 2012 11:06:54 GMT -5
This truly turned out amazing Ira .
Everything fits so well !!
Very cool looking ... ;D ;D Thanks! Finished the Rocket Van, FINISHED Photos Posted... |
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Post by 32fordmodeler on Apr 12, 2013 8:58:21 GMT -5
I love this stuff!! You do some awesome kits!! Can't wait!!
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Post by ira on Apr 14, 2013 9:31:46 GMT -5
I love this stuff!! You do some awesome kits!! Can't wait!! [glow=red,2,300]THANKS![/glow] Check out the Finished Deals Wheels Section for the Finished Photos of Rocket Van... |
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just a thought!!!
