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Post by TooOld on Jan 2, 2015 12:20:16 GMT -5
I'd never dream of telling you what color to paint one of your builds but . . . . . . It looks really sinister in black !  |
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Post by grandpamcgurk on Jan 2, 2015 15:27:49 GMT -5
Woof......that thing's got more compound curves than Mae West!
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Post by ira on Jan 3, 2015 16:28:53 GMT -5
Diamond Dust!I sprayed on a couple coats of Testors Diamond Dust and let it dry in the dehydrator.  Top View.  More Coming... 
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Post by ira on Jan 4, 2015 13:28:17 GMT -5
This one might just top the Land Speed Record Ira! ! |
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Post by ira on Jan 4, 2015 13:30:17 GMT -5
Those jet engines are going to look great ! |
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Post by ira on Jan 4, 2015 13:42:06 GMT -5
The Driver!I started with a Tamiya RC Car Drivers Head and a Skull from the Evil Iron Trike. I carved away the lower front of the Helmet to make it Retro.  Then I cut the top off the Skull...  I applied putty to the Helmet and sanded it smooth. Then I sprayed a coat of Grey Filler /Primer on the Helmet. After a little cutting & fitting I sprayed the Skull with Silver Lacquer. This should keep the Red from the Skulls plastic from bleeding through.  Test Fit!  More Coming...
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Post by knarf on Jan 4, 2015 17:59:50 GMT -5
this is lookin awesome Ira, love that driver  |
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Post by modelcarfan on Jan 5, 2015 1:51:52 GMT -5
aww man, a big face lift  |
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Post by ira on Jan 6, 2015 12:15:04 GMT -5
Wild Eyes!I painted the Helmet with Tamiya Gun Metal and Flat Black. Then I painted the Skull Flat White with a Black Wash.  Next I added Red Plastic Rhinestones for Eyes.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jan 8, 2015 10:08:38 GMT -5
Big Fat Tires!I removed the "Rings" from the DW Tires with a sharp X-acto Knife. This makes them a little narrower and I think they look better too.  Next I used a Sanding Block to flatten the sides of the tires. Then I sanded the area smooth and then sanded the threads.  I sprayed the Tires with Testors Dullcote to make the finish uniform. Next I removed the chrome and sprayed the Deals Wheals VW Van Wheels with Tamiya Silver Leaf.  Then I applied a Black Wash to the Wheels and assembled the Tires.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jan 8, 2015 13:41:18 GMT -5
i do so admire your work Ira |
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Post by ira on Jan 8, 2015 13:42:16 GMT -5
Thanks Grandpa!
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Post by ira on Jan 11, 2015 10:38:14 GMT -5
MONSTER Decals!I found these Decals on Ebay. They are very good and they fit McScaren!  Front View.  Rear View. After the Decals dried I sprayed on a couple coats of Testors Glosscote.  More Coming...
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Post by modelcarfan on Jan 11, 2015 17:05:06 GMT -5
The idea of reducing some parts of the tires does make it look much better. you got me thinking.... THANKS !
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Post by ira on Jan 12, 2015 9:34:00 GMT -5
Get Low!I drilled New Axle Holes just above the Original Axle Holes.  That lowered the car about 1/8th inch. Here are the Wheels & Tires in the New Axle Holes.  More Coming...
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