Anyone else build models?

[gearhead79]

That is fricken awsome!!!!!!! Nice work

[JBailey]

I feel like I'm the only one sharing lol, oh well...

Here's my version of the American Graffiti coupe.

IMG_20140723_213003_579 by ratrodfanbobcat, on Flickr


IMG_20140723_212933_031 by ratrodfanbobcat, on Flickr


IMG_20140723_213301_572 by ratrodfanbobcat, on Flickr


IMG_20140723_213712_789 by ratrodfanbobcat, on Flickr


IMG_20140723_213242_846 by ratrodfanbobcat, on Flickr

The roadster drag car I posted earlier kinda goes along with this, the roadster is supposed to be 10 years later as in 1972.

[gearhead79]

I wish i could be posting up my builds with ya bailey.but all my built models are at my parents house and unfortunately,last time i was there my pops threw them all in a box!!!!! So when i opened it all i seen were a ton of broken models but atlease i can fix them

Your coupes are awsome!!!! I wish thats how the american graffiti car really was

[alabamaman]

I could post some picsof my glue bombs , I do not anyone being overly impressed.

When I finish one , I put it back in the box ,back on the shelf.

[801RYAN]

Some sharp looking models

I've tinkered with models for 22+ years started many even finished a few

Started this 32 Ford approx. 9-10 years ago

A couple pictures from 6-7 years ago

Aftermarket wheels and big brake kit





Last week





A 510 I did a few years back









I have a couple more Ill get pictures of and post up

[alabamaman]

I think plays with trucks will post some pics tonight . Some his and some from local shows and what not.

[playzwtrux]

here are some of a 510 I finished earlier this year

(been having computer troubles, so can only post when it feels like working)

[playzwtrux]

and here are some from the ACME show in ATL (Nov. 2014)

built by:

CTspeedshop


David Duncan (exhaust scratch built from solder and Al tubing)


a CTspeedshop and Dr. Cranky collaboration dubbed the "Blues Rat"


Paul John West (the coils were scratch built)


Dr. Cranky


You can find more pictures from this show and others on my YouTube page
https://www.youtube.com/user/playzwtrux/videos

as well as some of my builds. There are also some old crawl competition videos on there from back in the day when GateKeeper roamed the rocks (comps at LRC).

thanks for looking

[bob1961]

some nice lookin models guy ....I watched a ton of DR Cranky's video's and learned some new shit to do to the next models going to be built....I started that 34 ford that I had a poll up to pick the model to build by you guys here....I'm going with and rat rod theme and want to do the body as if it was untouched from 1934 original paint with some rust using dr cranky's weathered look....not looking to bad as of now, did the tires and wheels up to look old with some rust as well....i'll get some pic's and post them here ....

[bob1961]

I think I have found the go to model site for just bout every model you could ever want ....

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[bob1961]

got some progress pic's of the 34 ford you guys voted on ....

[alabamaman]

Sweet work so far. Any chance you would give the short version of your weathering ? Colors used etc . Thanks.

[bob1961]

I tried Dr crankys salting method using red primer base coat then olive green satin....after the primer I sanded it with 400 grit to smooth it up, then used a spray bottle with water to wet it down....then rubbed it with my fingers to get the water to cover it thinly instead of beading up....then using a salt grinder to apply the salt in different coarseness and let it dry over night....when dry I just scratched it off with my finger nails and 400 grit paper, but then I had to lightly apply the olive again ever so lightly to get the look I have now....did the same with the wheels but used black instead of olive....

[wings_of_fire]

Originally Posted by bob1961

got some progress pic's of the 34 ford you guys voted on ....

I am not from those guys, ok!...but still watching closely

[bob1961]

yeah I'm sorry I didn't use the names who did vote, so I just said you guys here ....so why didn't you vote, I could have been building something different....

[wings_of_fire]

Originally Posted by bob1961

....so why didn't you vote, I could have been building something different....

because old age eyesight cannot see my votes

[alabamaman]

Went to hobby lobby with coupon in hand. Found the re release of the chevy rescue van. So I am thinking to make it a lifted 4x4 van. I got a couple of the snow plow truck kits from last year. I guess one of them will now be lowered !

[BigSki]

Originally Posted by bob1961

holy crap batman ....

AMT Boondocker SEALED Box Super Nice Shape | eBay

....

Good gawd! I can't remember how many of those kits I put together when I was a wee lad.

[alabamaman]

Started a kit bash chevy rescue van with the snow plow chevy truck . Built the trucks chassis (4x4) motor and all . Fits under the van body wheels line up . So that was a nice break. Now I can do it nice , or crazy bug out van , not sure .

Not the bone docker but one of the other blazers is out . (same kit diffenr box) . Tower has sold out , some on ebay and a few other modle places .
Just a heads up if your wanting one, looks like they are selling out kinda quick.

[alabamaman]

AMT 1972 Chevy Blazer "Crew Chief"or "Boondocker" Model Kit 1 25 in Stock | eBay


Crew chief .