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Post by ira on Jul 11, 2015 17:22:12 GMT -5
So the woman will drive it...  Nice job, can't wait until the next update. Yes, both the Woman & the Man can drive...  |
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Post by ira on Jul 12, 2015 12:11:52 GMT -5
Paint it Black!I painted most of the Interior Flat Black.  The rest of the Interior is Flaming Orange & Flat Black, with a final spray of Dullcote.  I also made a console from rectangular Plastic Tube and sprayed it with Flaming Orange.  More Coming...
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Post by kooltoon on Jul 12, 2015 22:07:19 GMT -5
Ira, I like the colors your using on this. Thanks for telling what they are.
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Post by ira on Jul 13, 2015 18:51:02 GMT -5
Thanks!I do have a few Big Parts Boxes... I'm sure that's true ... but you have an even bigger imagination! And seeing it put to such creative use is one big reason why we smile so much, when we look over your shoulders at whatever you're building!  In other words: another great one, Mr. Ira! I really appreciate it. So glad you are enjoying the Dodger... |
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Post by wardster on Jul 14, 2015 2:22:13 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words Ward!I really appreciate it. So glad you are enjoying the Dodger... Yup, it's a goodie! Wildly imaginative, and well "pulled off" too -- as per your usual! ;-) I'm actually kind of glad that things around here (in general, not in this thread) are kinda slow, right now, due to it being summer and all ... since I'm trying to NOT be too distracted / tempted to go build some models, myself. Too busy trying to get my shop areas turned into something much nicer and more "me" and all ... which means I'm havin' to resist the temptation to go play with plastic bits, until that's (mostly) done. It's hard not to get stoked over seeing the imagination and practiced eyes / fingers at play / work, though, when a build like this one is going on. Gives me something to look forward to, once my long Shop Upgrade project gets itself mostly worked out. Keep it up, Mr. Ira! :-) |
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Post by ira on Jul 15, 2015 9:37:55 GMT -5
Metal Screen!I picked up this Metal Screen a Riley Street, a local Art Supply Store. It was Brass color but I sprayed it with Flat Black.  Here is the Screen cut to fit and glued in place. I also added Rhinestones for Lights.  Here is the rear with Screen, Lights and X-Wing Fighter Jet Engines added.  More Coming...
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Post by TooOld on Jul 15, 2015 12:50:07 GMT -5
It's really coming together now , love the contrasting colors and the rhinestones are a cool idea ! |
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Post by bubbajoe on Jul 15, 2015 14:22:44 GMT -5
you couldn't ask for a better fit with those rhinestones...i was just at the dollar store and did not take the bag of rhinestones..now i'm kicking myself..think i will go back out later..looking great ira
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Post by ira on Jul 19, 2015 9:22:42 GMT -5
paint came out very nice...i love this build |
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Post by ira on Jul 19, 2015 9:24:07 GMT -5
Ira, I like the colors your using on this. Thanks for telling what they are. Glad you are enjoying it... |
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Post by ira on Jul 20, 2015 19:10:50 GMT -5
Interior Stuff!I painted the Dash with Flaming Orange and Black. Then I sprayed it with Dullcote. The Radar Screen is made from a photo copy of a Screen attached with 2-sided tape.  Here are the Seats and Console in place.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 31, 2015 17:10:12 GMT -5
Tire Nuts!I am going to Bolt the Dodger down on a Base. I started by cutting out two pieces of thick plastic and drilled two Holes in each.  Then I glued the Bolts in the Holes. These pieces will fit inside the tires so I can attach them to the Base. This should flatten the bottoms of the Tires when Bolted down, to like there is some of weight on them.  I put a drop of paint on each Bolt and marked the Hole Positions. Next I opened up the Holes with an X-Acto Knife. Then I pushed the Bolts through the Holes and attached the Bolts temporarily.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 31, 2015 18:17:51 GMT -5
Vented Wheels!I am using the Wheels from the Indy Corvette for inner Wheels on the Dodger. After removing the chrome, I sprayed them Silver and added a Black Wash. Then I drilled a hole in the center of each Wheel.  Here is the Before & After Photo.  Here are the Wheels & Tires for the Dodger!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Aug 2, 2015 20:42:09 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words Ward!I really appreciate it. So glad you are enjoying the Dodger... Yup, it's a goodie! Wildly imaginative, and well "pulled off" too -- as per your usual! ;-) I'm actually kind of glad that things around here (in general, not in this thread) are kinda slow, right now, due to it being summer and all ... since I'm trying to NOT be too distracted / tempted to go build some models, myself. Too busy trying to get my shop areas turned into something much nicer and more "me" and all ... which means I'm havin' to resist the temptation to go play with plastic bits, until that's (mostly) done. It's hard not to get stoked over seeing the imagination and practiced eyes / fingers at play / work, though, when a build like this one is going on. Gives me something to look forward to, once my long Shop Upgrade project gets itself mostly worked out. Keep it up, Mr. Ira! :-) |
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Post by ira on Aug 3, 2015 9:57:42 GMT -5
Details!Started adding some Paint & Details to the Gyro Box. Tamiya Gold was first used then I added some Red & Black.  Next I added some Podracer parts to the front.  Then I added some Podracer Parts to the rear and finished it off with a Black wash.  More Coming...
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Nice job, can't wait until the next update.
In other words: another great one, Mr. Ira! 
