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Post by badroadahead on Apr 7, 2013 10:17:34 GMT -6
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Post by TooOld on Apr 7, 2013 10:38:14 GMT -6
I like it ! Great work so far , the chop looks awesome !
I also saw the full fendered version and it gave me a few ideas , now you show this ! I'm going back to the drawing board .
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Post by ira on Apr 7, 2013 11:03:46 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]REAL NICE CHOPPING & CHANELING DAVE!!![/glow] Great Start...  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2013 11:17:31 GMT -6
Lovin this thing Dave... Build On!
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Post by mykturk on Apr 7, 2013 13:37:31 GMT -6
Flat like a tortilla! Looking good!
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Post by Dennis M on Apr 7, 2013 14:04:18 GMT -6
Fantastic Dave.
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Post by badroadahead on Apr 7, 2013 15:18:50 GMT -6
Thanks guys.
I may go rusty and crusty on this one.
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Apr 7, 2013 19:09:55 GMT -6
Nice work Dave!! I like it!
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Post by barten on Apr 9, 2013 22:10:31 GMT -6
GREAT Look. . . this will be a killer classic when done! ! ! !
Great start!
Gb
barten
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Post by Michael Miller on Apr 10, 2013 0:37:57 GMT -6
Looks great, now I wish the dog didn't eat mine.
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Post by showrodjohn on Apr 10, 2013 2:21:14 GMT -6
Cool I am liking where this is going.
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Post by Dan Gerous on Apr 10, 2013 16:38:05 GMT -6
So so so cool!
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Post by oldcarrestorer72 on Apr 11, 2013 7:04:50 GMT -6
KOOL MAN!!!!
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Post by hobbybobby on Apr 12, 2013 4:59:27 GMT -6
Dave, my friend, what the hell are you doing here? You want to set the bar higher?  Well, You've done, I am amazed!  ;D |
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Post by mind9 on Apr 14, 2013 3:29:27 GMT -6
Nice and low,
Keep following this one.
Gr
Dirk
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Post by badroadahead on Apr 19, 2013 9:45:49 GMT -6
I have done some more work on this one. I made the front suspension parts from plastic rod, sheet plastic, a spring and some bits from the parts box.  Here it is assembled with the added steering assembly.
  I think I’m going with the tall thin rear tires. I don’t remember where they came from but they are at least 40 years old, I wish I had more of them. 
 Here is a shot of the rear end. I added the shock mounts.  Dave |
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Post by Alan Alexis (stavanzer) on Apr 19, 2013 16:01:58 GMT -6
Sharp Work.
The Tires look like veru Pld AMT.
Indy Race car or Truck tires.
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Post by bigredwolf on Apr 21, 2013 7:11:55 GMT -6
I'm lovin' this! I dug out a glue bomb TJ taxi and took a saw to it shortly after you posted this thread. I was wondering what to do with it because the portal windows were so distorted with glue they could not be salvaged. I never thought about a chop top! I'm thinking in the direction of a panel delivery though...
Thanks for the inspiration!
Cheers!
Bill
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Post by Brandon on Apr 23, 2013 12:41:08 GMT -6
That's going to be awesome...
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Post by badroadahead on May 1, 2013 6:47:01 GMT -6
Some more progress here. I cut out a sunroof and started weathering the seats. I added a front bench to replace the tractor seat that comes with the kit. I painted the body/frame a red oxide primer for the base color and proceeded to apply the two part rust system. I think I have it as rusted as I want. I will attempt to add some color in certain areas. I made a wooden floor and dash from stained coffee stirrers (not shown). More to come. Dave      |
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Post by ira on May 1, 2013 9:24:33 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300] GREAT RUST DAVE!!![/glow] Looks like real metal, Real Rusty Metal... How do you make such nice Rust? |
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Post by TooOld on May 1, 2013 10:50:43 GMT -6
That looks awesome ! But we missed something here . . . what two part rust system ?
Please share !
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Post by badroadahead on May 1, 2013 11:47:03 GMT -6
That looks awesome ! But we missed something here . . . what two part rust system ? Please share ! Sorry, I guess I should have explained a bit more. First of all I am far from any expert on rusting. There have been volumes written on how to rust a model. I've only used this product about 3 times and as with anything else you get better at applying it each time....I hope I do! Its called Sophisticated Finishes Rust Antiquing Set and you can find in online or at Michaels (use the coupon).  For the Taxi I first painted it a reddish oxide. Then on certain parts like the bottom of the oval window, the step part at the open door and the front cowl I added a darker brown paint. After that you shake up the Iron Metallic Surfacer bottle and apply it wherever you want rust. You can apply it thin or thick. I would suggest thin. After that dries you then apply the Rust Antiquing Solution (other bottle). Allow that to dry for at least 24 hours. You should see some rust at that point. You can apply additional coats allowing 24 hours drying time between coats. If after several applications of Rust Antiquing Solution it's still not enough rust apply some more of the Iron Metallic Surfacer and repeat with the Rust Antiquing Solution. Repeat until you get the desired effect. I will attempt to put on some paint after the rust is complete. I have never tried this paint application after the rust though. I have tried the rust after the paint with half decent results. I'm not sure if applying the paint after the rust will produce the results I desire though......we'll see. Dave This is the first model I used this product:  This is the second model:  |
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on May 1, 2013 19:23:10 GMT -6
Lookin good Dave!! I think you've got that rust effect down pretty good!! I'll hafta try it sometime.
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Post by Dennis M on May 1, 2013 21:41:53 GMT -6
Fantastic Dave.
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Post by badroadahead on May 11, 2013 17:46:03 GMT -6
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Post by snakeplissken81 on May 22, 2013 4:46:03 GMT -6
Wicked Kool.
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Post by ira on May 22, 2013 8:35:09 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Looking Good!!![/glow] |
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Post by Dennis M on May 23, 2013 8:24:38 GMT -6
Fantastic Dave.
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Post by barten on May 27, 2013 5:59:10 GMT -6
SWEET! ! ! ! THe rust is really good and the details inside are a riot!
GREAT JOB!
Gb
barten
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