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Post by plastimatic on Nov 18, 2023 14:30:40 GMT -6
I don't have a Mako Shark vette on the shelf, but I have a Gator!
I started with an AMT Stingaree, and shortened the body and frame about 3 inches, just ahead of the engine opening.
The body is painted a metallic emerald and pearl cream two-tone. I scanned and reprinted the decals on clear to get them to be a more subtle part of the paint scheme.
Some of the chrome got a wash of green alcohol ink, which tied in nicely with how the decals worked.
and the front wheels got swapped out for something a bit beefier.
As always, thanks for lookin' in!
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Post by stevielewis on Nov 18, 2023 20:50:00 GMT -6
That looks awesome! Nice mods all around. It's a keeper.
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JoeD
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Post by JoeD on Nov 19, 2023 1:56:52 GMT -6
That's a killer build
I always thought the mav would look better shortened
You did a great job on you modifications paint looks great
Nice build
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Post by stilljustharley on Nov 19, 2023 2:58:17 GMT -6
I reckon that Gator would have a Mako Shark for breakfast! Excellent work!
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Post by Rallymaster on Nov 19, 2023 6:46:59 GMT -6
This is another excellent concept and great execution. That green alcohol wash on the chrome--I have never seen that before and love how it fits with the overall color scheme. Can you tell me more about what that actually is?
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Post by plastimatic on Nov 19, 2023 13:05:41 GMT -6
This is another excellent concept and great execution. That green alcohol wash on the chrome--I have never seen that before and love how it fits with the overall color scheme. Can you tell me more about what that actually is? Thanks! I was looking into creating a stained glass look for my Quasimodofied Racer (over on the Car-Toons site).
I ended up looking at ways crafters were creating ornaments using the same ink they use in stamp pads.
The ink comes in little squirt bottles. Lots of different colors.
Being alcohol based, they don't eat into the chrome, and you can wipe away excess using regular alcohol. Note, tho, it will probably mess up alcohol based chrome pen work, like Molotow or Sharpie. I haven't experimented there, yet.
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The Gator
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Post by Starry Eyes on Dec 6, 2023 9:32:19 GMT -6
Love it ! It has that perfect fade too !😉🏁
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Post by Dennis M on Dec 11, 2023 18:41:57 GMT -6
Way to go Chuck'' what a beauty.
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daniel
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Post by daniel on Jan 6, 2024 16:32:52 GMT -6
Great job! Love the paint! 😎
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Post by Bert on Jan 28, 2024 18:05:46 GMT -6
Nice idea and great execution. Paint looks great too.
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Post by Honest Charlie on Feb 5, 2024 8:30:06 GMT -6
Super cool buld Chuck. Nice work. Looks really great shortened too.
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jcon
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"If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking." - General Patton
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Post by jcon on Feb 10, 2024 14:58:09 GMT -6
Beautiful job on that paint and the build!
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