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Post by plastimatic on Jun 29, 2014 10:52:09 GMT -5
Anticipating getting my hands on a few Deal's Wheels No-Mads and the possibilities thereby, I had to break out the saw on something already in my stash! A Deal's Wheels Never Was: the 53 cHevy Passer Van   I've got body work to do, but the chassis of the No-Mad (or the 57 cHevy) fits perfectly! |
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Post by TooOld on Jun 29, 2014 11:29:31 GMT -5
Oh Wow , that looks so cool ! It's a perfect " Never was " build ! BTW - Great to see you back !  |
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Post by Count Dragula on Jun 29, 2014 16:20:33 GMT -5
Sweeeeeeet!!!!! What an excellent idea!!!! Wish I had thought of it!!!!!
Please keep us updated with this fine kitbashing project!!!!
Todd 
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Post by ira on Jun 30, 2014 9:17:42 GMT -5
Great Project!Real Nice Body Work...
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Post by donculley on Jun 30, 2014 14:06:52 GMT -5
You really nailed the Deal's look with that panel -its great looking already !
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Post by plastimatic on Jun 30, 2014 20:08:45 GMT -5
Thanks, guys! Some putty and a double shot of primer for this mock-up. Added some half-round to exaggerate the split line a bit. I may trade the scoop for four inline pipes  Still have some touch-up to do, and haven't decided on a paint scheme... but I've ordered my Nomads!  |
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Post by ira on Jun 30, 2014 21:39:54 GMT -5
Looks Great!The Scoop looks a little big though...
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Post by budtugly on Jul 1, 2014 21:20:04 GMT -5
Body proportions are perfect - looks like Deal could have drawn it. Just my 2 cents but I think a set of injector stacks would look really cool.
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Post by Jim Richards on Jul 2, 2014 1:07:41 GMT -5
When I saw the first picture I have to admit I cringed slightly, since this is one of my top five favorite kits. Then I saw the second picture and I laughed and said "Yes this looks right!"
The half round on the splitline is perfect.
Yes the scoop is big, but it is a Cartoon car, and I agree with budtugly it looks like Deal drew it. I think the scoop gives it the "Deal" look.
Don't be surprised if this one is replicated,(a lot) I'm searching for my extra body I have, right now!
Great idea and work! Can't wait to see it finished.
Your Friend
Jim
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Post by plastimatic on Jul 8, 2014 12:50:57 GMT -5
Decided to build a little inset for the intakes (didn't want them to be just stuck on the hood). Some half round and putty.  and a pic of the intakes I pulled together from the parts box. The bells are from a Royal Rail. I wanted something different from the Nomad scoop for this version.  I just received my Nomads from Tower Hobbies, so now I'll do some work on the chassis and interior this weekend! |
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Post by wardster on Jul 10, 2014 4:06:00 GMT -5
Looks freakin' awesome! Great everything! It all works together just dandy!
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Post by TooOld on Jul 10, 2014 6:26:17 GMT -5
The intakes are perfect , just the right size to keep the Deal's Wheels look ! |
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Post by Starryeyes on Jul 11, 2014 17:49:26 GMT -5
Out-friggin' standing young man ! .. , your body modifications are spot on and the right height is on the money !! ...do we have a color in mind ?? hmmm?
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Post by budtugly on Jul 12, 2014 18:56:16 GMT -5
Intakes look great - like them much better than the scoop!
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Post by plastimatic on Jul 13, 2014 16:57:48 GMT -5
As it stands at the moment. Going for a variation on the military theme from the recent Revell release box, but with a lighter spin. Decals need to be produced. Wish I had bought an Aps printer to do up some light colored text, but, oh well.  I'll manage. Painted Olive Drab with a Boot Brown interior.  Nomad chassis fit perfectly, with some very minor mods. I raised the rear just slightly to give the rear wheels some space. Still working on a driver. |
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I'll manage. 