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Post by Mysterion on Jan 31, 2012 15:02:53 GMT -6
This is my build for the DW challenge with the King of DW's, Ira. This build is almost 100% scratchbuilt, the driver is from a R/C car and I used 2 pieces of mufflers and 2 wheels to form the quick change rear. I had counted at least 475+ parts, but then added more to the build. I'm confident I passed the 500 mark easily. It was originally planned as a Green car, when I saw what color Ira picked for his build I swapped the Green for Orange. It was a fun build and challenge. I will admit, I'm glad this build is over, it was a lot of work. And as I type this I see my work is still not done, I just noticed the headrest pad taped to my PC tower, where it was drying. It looks like I missed the deadline! ;D Without further delay, here is the Sprinter,        |
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Post by kettlekettle on Jan 31, 2012 15:13:10 GMT -6
very cool build... looks great
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Post by hobbybobby on Jan 31, 2012 16:31:57 GMT -6
Well, I was never a fan of these little runabouts, but I am overwhelmed by your handiwork, which is a testimony of the upper scratchbuilding league... ... awesome execution, my hats off, Dave! ;D ;D ;D  |
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Post by Steve-o on Jan 31, 2012 18:48:02 GMT -6
Fantastic job everything fits so well the detail work is Exdcellent !!!!
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Post by ira on Jan 31, 2012 19:14:39 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]AMAZING BUILD!!![/glow] Great Build Dave! Great Scratchbuilding, Great Graphics & a Great Imagination!!! Thanks Again, That was Fun! |
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Post by mykturk on Jan 31, 2012 20:06:15 GMT -6
One of the all-around (Around, get it?) most impressive pieces of work I've ever seen on this site, and that's saying a lot! Everything about this build is incredible. The scratch building, the design, the paint, the art and all the little details. A-freaking-mazing! Well done.
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Post by badroadahead on Jan 31, 2012 20:30:30 GMT -6
You have brought a new level to "scratch building"!
Fantastic workmanship.
Wonderful graphics.
You are an asset to this site.
Dave
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Post by Dennis M on Jan 31, 2012 20:42:59 GMT -6
Great job & super detail.
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Post by Wardster on Feb 1, 2012 12:39:15 GMT -6
Awesome, all around!
I'll be staring at this one for quite a while: picking up on all the little details!
Love the "Dahm's Racing Bodies" nod towards your fellow 'toon challenge associate!
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Post by Mysterion on Feb 1, 2012 13:33:26 GMT -6
Now Dave,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ;D ;D ;D Thanks guys. Yes I had to give credit to my competitor, who's bodies I did indeed use when I raced R/C. I had a few Devastator bodies and some SS454's too. Here's the part I was talking about, still stuck to my tower.  |
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Post by ramone on Feb 1, 2012 13:47:12 GMT -6
I don't care much for DW's,but this is simply amazing!!
VERY well done!!
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Post by plastimatic on Feb 1, 2012 20:27:43 GMT -6
While Ira may have perfectly caught the style of a Deal's Wheels kit (and really, WOW!), you managed to capture the feel of a Dave Deal illustration. Just amazing!
And more scratch-building than I could ever manage.
If it was 2D it would have been on the cover of a CarToons for sure. So, in 3D..... well...
Great job!
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Post by machinist on Feb 1, 2012 20:57:39 GMT -6
fallen cant get up........... ;D
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chuck
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Post by JerryG on Feb 2, 2012 12:34:24 GMT -6
While Ira may have perfectly caught the style of a Deal's Wheels kit (and really, WOW!), you managed to capture the feel of a Dave Deal illustration. Just amazing! And more scratch-building than I could ever manage. If it was 2D it would have been on the cover of a CarToons for sure. So, in 3D..... well... Great job! I agree...Great craftmanship. |
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Post by badroadahead on Feb 2, 2012 13:48:25 GMT -6
Now Dave,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ;D ;D ;D Thanks guys. Yes I had to give credit to my competitor, who's bodies I did indeed use when I raced R/C. I had a few Devastator bodies and some SS454's too. Here's the part I was talking about, still stuck to my tower. Dave, I believe you took parts of my words out of context here. Pretty clever! Dave |
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Post by flounder on Feb 2, 2012 21:58:43 GMT -6
If there is a Sprint car museum somewhere this belongs there....or in MY display case. I really enjoyed watching this come together. Great work!
Flounder
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Post by rocketeer on Feb 3, 2012 8:43:52 GMT -6
This is a simply wonderful model.
Will we be seeing a diorama base for it?--I know you were kicking around the idea.
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Post by whitewall on Feb 4, 2012 10:44:31 GMT -6
Spectacular build!!!!
The lettering and linework is exquisite! I'm impressed! how much fun is Burnishing gold leaf in scale? how big are the #'s?? an inch? 3/4??? Damn fine work man!
Top class all the way! from the scratch building, to the fit and finish...the fact that I can't focus on the wheels. DIGGITY DAMN FINE WORK!!!!
DAMN FINE!
DAMN!!!
Kelly
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Post by Mysterion on Feb 4, 2012 11:32:31 GMT -6
Thanks guys, I'm glad you all like my work.
As for the Dio, yes it will be coming, but not for a while, this build was a bit exhausting. I need to get back to just cutting up plastic that is already molded into a shape of some sort.
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Post by John Teresi on Feb 4, 2012 19:38:04 GMT -6
I gotta tell ya.........this is just ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE......I totally luv this.
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Post by Pat Minarick on Feb 5, 2012 8:54:26 GMT -6
It was great watching this come together.
Love it!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2012 12:23:11 GMT -6
Love this! Capturing this in cartoon form is amazing to me.
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Post by Jimmy on Feb 10, 2012 23:43:04 GMT -6
What a great build ! Your craftsmanship is incredible.
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Post by TheMadModeler on Feb 11, 2012 7:40:19 GMT -6
Bravo... That is one COOL model..
BiLL..
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Post by Tim Nolan on Feb 16, 2012 12:54:49 GMT -6
This is a piece of artwork man......  |
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Post by knarf on Sept 13, 2013 3:27:35 GMT -6
simply amazing!!
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