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Post by flounder on May 3, 2014 23:07:40 GMT -6
I have been wanting to post this for a while. I FINALLY finished this one! It started for a contest at the CC2 and snowballed into what you see here. Actually, this one is a re-visit of an unfinished build from my childhood. Most of the small parts a scratch built. The body is the kit body, but modified for a tighter look. The glass is all custom. The paint is Testor's transparent blue over a Tamyia silver base. There are homemade scorpion graphics buried under the blue. The edges of the decals showed, so this one is going to be repainted later. Next time no decals. The Scorpion logo is also a home made airbrushed decal. This also represents a childhood dream come true in that it is featured in the April issue of Model Cars magazine. I hope you all enjoy it. Scott Attachments:
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Post by flounder on May 3, 2014 23:09:42 GMT -6
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Post by flounder on May 3, 2014 23:10:46 GMT -6
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Post by mykturk on May 3, 2014 23:11:11 GMT -6
I love what I see so far!
Hope you're planning on posting more pictures Scott!
ETA: I see you have! Awesome stuff man!
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Post by flounder on May 3, 2014 23:12:02 GMT -6
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Post by flounder on May 3, 2014 23:15:04 GMT -6
Thanks, Mike! I'm glad you like it.
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Post by TooOld on May 4, 2014 8:07:20 GMT -6
That's really sharp looking ! Love the paint and all of the chassis detailing , there's a lot to look at ! The front steering is pretty impressive too . When you repaint it , try some more decals but use some solvent on them so they lay down a little better .  |
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Post by ira on May 4, 2014 8:19:52 GMT -6
Beautiful Work Scott!Real Nice Detailing...
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Post by RatRod on May 4, 2014 10:26:49 GMT -6
WOW,WOW, and,WOW!!!I've been waiting all these years for this!!! That build is excellent, all the detail in that chassis is freekin' unreal. Yep, I approve.... 
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Post by Steve-o on May 4, 2014 15:24:34 GMT -6
Very nice indeed !!!
love it !!!!
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Post by AL on May 5, 2014 18:06:08 GMT -6
....... uh, .. ?what year is this !?? .... no-no-no !! -jus kiddi'n Scott, That is Gorgeous and Meticulously Beautiful Mann !! ---Well worth the wait !!! STUNNING & BADD A$$ !!!
--congrats on the magazine feature too, -well deserved.
-AL
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Post by flounder on May 5, 2014 20:07:53 GMT -6
Thanks Bob. The next paint job will have the graphics airbrushed straight onto the body instead of on decals. I was afraid to go straight to the body the first time around. Next time I'll suck it up and go for it.
Glad you like it Ira. One day I am going to make a Moon Cube.
Thanks John!. Yes, it has been a wait. First post -Jan 2010. Wow, I was even surprised by that. It did get shelved a couple time, but still - over 4 years!
Thanks for the kind words Steve-0
Thanks Al. Sometimes we get lucky. Cool part is my Dad wants a copy too. Over 50 and still feels goo to make my Pop proud.
Scott
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Post by chromecop on May 6, 2014 5:12:05 GMT -6
Very nice build! Better luck with paint (and/or decals) next time!
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Post by Dennis M on May 6, 2014 21:05:45 GMT -6
What a beauty.
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Post by hobbybobby on May 8, 2014 17:14:59 GMT -6
You've done an insane work of Art, Scott, the details are almost incredibly! |
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Post by flounder on May 10, 2014 9:45:19 GMT -6
Thanks a bunch Darryl. I have a spray booth now, so once I feel like getting back to it, I will be ready.
Glad you like it Dennis. (Like the dog bed!)
Hey Bobby, Thanks for the kind words. Good to hear from you.
Scott
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Post by Bert on May 12, 2014 12:42:44 GMT -6
Wow! It's good to see this one finished Scott. Fantastic detail work.
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Post by darquewanderer on May 15, 2014 18:52:56 GMT -6
I built several of these as a kid. Wish they'd reissue it along with the Astro I.
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Post by flounder on May 21, 2014 21:15:30 GMT -6
Thanks for the kind words Bert. Finished does not happen often for me.
Thanks Darq. It would be neat to see either of these kits reissued.
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Post by Tim Nolan on Oct 14, 2014 11:18:06 GMT -6
Great to see you building Scott! Really nice work as per your usual! This kit is a total pregnant dog from what I remember! Isn't that body in like 10 pieces? Paintwork looks awesome!
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Post by Starry Eyes on Oct 14, 2014 17:07:30 GMT -6
Scott, Scott, Scott ... I just new you'd finish this shinning diamond someday and man did you ever... !! your work have always been very inspirational to me and this is absolutely no exception... what a beautiful piece of work.. your passion shines through this paint like a bright star my friend.. glad I stopped by ... this made my day!!
-Chuck-
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Post by flounder on Oct 14, 2014 23:37:32 GMT -6
Hey Tim, Yes, it weren't pretty to start. The Multii piece body that had a good deal of guess to it. The mock up of the box stock body is below. It took a good decal of surgery the make it look presentable. Thanks, Chuck. Your compliment means a lot to me. Flounder I thought it looked like a motorized cockroach.  Hosted on Fotki |
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Post by ira on Oct 15, 2014 15:39:58 GMT -6
Looks Great Scott!Wonderful Detailing...
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Post by snakeplissken81 on Oct 20, 2014 6:54:29 GMT -6
Way cool.
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