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Post by ira on Feb 12, 2012 21:13:21 GMT -6
Ira......to see this in progress build yesterday at the NNL West......just blew my mind......just like all of your work.......another master piece in the making by Mr.Ira......AMAZING. Thanks for the kind words John, you made my day! It was a pleasure seeing you again. Your models are amazing, in person they look REAL!!!, just smaller  |
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Post by ira on Feb 15, 2012 0:43:43 GMT -6
Ira, you are on a roll my friend, very masterly, i like it! ;D ;D ;D Thanks Bobby! |
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Post by barten on Feb 15, 2012 11:26:21 GMT -6
Ira. .. you just get better and better. . . you are in your season of "OVER COOLNESS!" everything you are building. . . .I want one!
Great stuff. . . you eye for detail is spot on!
GB
barten
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Post by ira on Feb 15, 2012 21:48:07 GMT -6
Ira. .. you just get better and better. . . you are in your season of "OVER COOLNESS!" everything you are building. . . .I want one! Great stuff. . . you eye for detail is spot on! GB barten Thank you for the kind comments Barten! ;D |
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Post by Dennis M on Feb 15, 2012 22:17:33 GMT -6
Shes coming along great Ira.
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Post by markus on Feb 16, 2012 4:35:39 GMT -6
Hi Ira,
another fantastic looking project ...
its going to be one of your best projects ever
Each time when I have a look at project I am a mazed about the way it is changing.
But now I am missing very much that center strip from the corvette
it started disappearing piece by piece when you started sanding and installing the Cord roof ...
especially when you installed this superb window split ...
which is another great idea ... but somehow too flat ...
now its got something of a Bugatti Atlantic ....
one of the most beautiful cars ever ...
just in a more modern form
I think it was one of the best design ideas of the split window corvette to be inspired by that 30s luxury car and to have this middle line ...
so please dont let it disappear !
it could give the car a fine detail having that strip back ...
enhancing the symmetry of the whole project ...
not as big as the Bugattis ...
just as fine as it already came with the Corvette ...
connecting the rearend over the splitwindow over the roof til the Cords split windscreen ...
joining the whole body ... thus making it again a designunit ...
well ... that came into my mind when I saw it today
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Post by ira on Feb 16, 2012 10:23:41 GMT -6
Shes coming along great Ira. Thanks Dennis! |
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Post by ira on Feb 16, 2012 21:42:33 GMT -6
Hi Ira, another fantastic looking project ... its going to be one of your best projects ever Each time when I have a look at project I am a mazed about the way it is changing. But now I am missing very much that center strip from the corvette it started disappearing piece by piece when you started sanding and installing the Cord roof ... especially when you installed this superb window split ... which is another great idea ... but somehow too flat ... now its got something of a Bugatti Atlantic .... one of the most beautiful cars ever ... just in a more modern form I think it was one of the best design ideas of the split window corvette to be inspired by that 30s luxury car and to have this middle line ... so please dont let it disappear ! it could give the car a fine detail having that strip back ... enhancing the symmetry of the whole project ... not as big as the Bugattis ... just as fine as it already came with the Corvette ... connecting the rearend over the splitwindow over the roof til the Cords split windscreen ... joining the whole body ... thus making it again a designunit ... well ... that came into my mind when I saw it today Thanks for the kind comments & suggestions Markus! The center strip trim will be replaced as well as some horizontal trim on the hood sides. I'm taking a little break from the Cordvette for a while to think about the rest of the fender & rear end modifications. Started a AA/FD Monster Fink Dragster during the break...Photos coming later! |
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Post by ira on Feb 18, 2012 10:54:33 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]CORDVETTE AT NNL WEST!!![/glow]  Well, I got a nice smooth coat of gray primer just in time for NNL West!  I will be working on the New Fender Shapes next and then more Trim & Vents... |
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Post by ira on Feb 21, 2012 15:40:46 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]BACK ON THE CUTTING BOARD!!![/glow] I cut the rear edge of the fenders back up on about a 30 degree angle...  [glow=red,2,300]Side View:[/glow]  |
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Feb 21, 2012 19:36:31 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]CORDVETTE AT NNL WEST!!![/glow] Well, I got a nice smooth coat of gray primer just in time for NNL West! I will be working on the New Fender Shapes next and then more Trim & Vents... I think the windshield frame is a bit out of place with the smoothy swoopy look the rest of the build exhibits. (not that I would ever consider telling you how to build something). to me it looks very heavy however, have you thought about a frameless winshield? or maybe a sides supported only one like the Mako Shark ? |
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Post by plasticbutcher on Feb 21, 2012 19:46:09 GMT -6
Another beautiful build Sir,
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Post by ira on Feb 21, 2012 21:38:10 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]CORDVETTE AT NNL WEST!!![/glow] Well, I got a nice smooth coat of gray primer just in time for NNL West! I will be working on the New Fender Shapes next and then more Trim & Vents... I think the windshield frame is a bit out of place with the smoothy swoopy look the rest of the build exhibits. (not that I would ever consider telling you how to build something). to me it looks very heavy however, have you thought about a frameless winshield? or maybe a sides supported only one like the Mako Shark ? Thanks for your kind comment & suggestions Paul! I originally started with the Corvette Windshield, but it killed the 1930's Sports Luxury look that I was going for. It looked too modern... I agree the Split Windshield is not as smooth as the Vette's, but I want to keep this Strong Cord Feature. I am also using the Cord Dash, with either Camaro or Ferrari Seats... |
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Post by badroadahead on Feb 22, 2012 7:58:38 GMT -6
Great work Ira!
I think the windshield looks bulky because there is such a contrast from the chrome to the grey primer.
When the body is painted I think the windshield will look just right. The front posts are the same thickness as the rear window split bar.
Dave
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Post by Bud Tugly on Feb 22, 2012 10:40:17 GMT -6
not that my 2 cents is worth... well 2 cents but I really like the split windshield - it retains some of the Cord styling and complements the split rear window
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Post by ira on Feb 22, 2012 10:42:03 GMT -6
Another beautiful build Sir, Thanks Rick! |
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Post by ira on Feb 22, 2012 11:19:21 GMT -6
Great work Ira! I think the windshield looks bulky because there is such a contrast from the chrome to the grey primer. When the body is painted I think the windshield will look just right. The front posts are the same thickness as the rear window split bar. Dave I think so too. Thanks for the kind comments Dave! |
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Post by ira on Feb 23, 2012 9:15:36 GMT -6
not that my 2 cents is worth... well 2 cents but I really like the split windshield - it retains some of the Cord styling and complements the split rear window Thanks for your kind comments Bud! |
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Post by Mysterion on Feb 24, 2012 8:46:53 GMT -6
You could always strip the chrome from the windshield frame and paint it along with the body, that would take a lot of the bulk away from it, yet keep the Cord look.
Either way, it's gonna look killer.
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Post by ira on Feb 24, 2012 11:51:46 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Fillin' The Holes...[/glow] I cut 2 pieces of white sheet plastic to fit between the rear fenders and the body, and glued them in place.  |
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Post by ira on Feb 24, 2012 11:59:52 GMT -6
You could always strip the chrome from the windshield frame and paint it along with the body, that would take a lot of the bulk away from it, yet keep the Cord look. Either way, it's gonna look killer. Good Idea, Thanks! I have 2 windshields, that one and a new chrome one. I'll see what looks best... |
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Post by ira on Feb 24, 2012 12:15:33 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Filled Some More Holes...[/glow] I cut 2 pieces of white sheet plastic to fit the lower inside area of the Front Fenders and glued them in place.  |
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Post by TheMadModeler on Mar 8, 2012 17:17:24 GMT -6
Lookin' Really Cool IRA.. BiLL.. |
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Post by ira on Mar 10, 2012 10:37:23 GMT -6
Lookin' Really Cool IRA.. BiLL.. Thanks Bill, Glad you like it! I hope to get back to the CORDVETTE after I finish the MIRROR. |
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Post by barten on Mar 10, 2012 23:32:37 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Filled Some More Holes...[/glow] I cut 2 pieces of white sheet plastic to fit the lower inside area of the Front Fenders and glued them in place. This looks soooooooo cool! are those two front pieces. . . curved or flat? I hope there is a little curve to them to match all the rest of the beautiful lines on this build! It is just so COOOOOOOLLLLLL GB Barten |
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Post by itsonlyakit on Mar 11, 2012 0:58:05 GMT -6
Hey, this cars going 150 mph without wheels, ...........very impressive build.
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Post by modelcarfan on Mar 11, 2012 11:46:57 GMT -6
This reminds me of a movie i watched in the past... " the legends of extraordinary men" the guy who is from india I think, he drives a wild car close to this one ira is working on  WAY to GO IRA... Love the combination of the characters. b |
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Post by ira on Mar 12, 2012 9:46:45 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Filled Some More Holes...[/glow] I cut 2 pieces of white sheet plastic to fit the lower inside area of the Front Fenders and glued them in place. This looks soooooooo cool! are those two front pieces. . . curved or flat? I hope there is a little curve to them to match all the rest of the beautiful lines on this build! It is just so COOOOOOOLLLLLL GB Barten [glow=red,2,300]Thanks Barten ![/glow] Glad you like it! Yes, there is a litttle curve at the front of each side... |
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Post by JulieG on Mar 13, 2012 19:01:00 GMT -6
Great concept! I'm looking foward to seeing more progress shots!
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Post by ira on Mar 13, 2012 21:27:16 GMT -6
Hey, this cars going 150 mph without wheels, ...........very impressive build. Thanks Glad You Like It!!! ;D |
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