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Post by ira on Mar 31, 2014 18:11:28 GMT -6
this is looking awesome Ira, excellent color choice  i'll have to rmember to try that color over black next time around. Yeah, I'm going to try other colors over black too, maybe red...  |
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Post by ira on Apr 1, 2014 8:38:03 GMT -6
ADVANCED HARDWARE!I found these parts in the AMT Star Wars, X-Wing Fighter and the Podracer. I'm going to use these parts for an Anti-Gravity Generator and Clean Environmental System Parts for the Frog.  Here is the Hardware after a little Modification and Paint. I also found two radiators which will be used for the Clean Environment System. There is also an access door from a Tank Kit.  I applied a wash with "The Detailer" Black. This brings out a lot of detail.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 1, 2014 10:53:33 GMT -6
SCI-FI INTERIOR!These parts from the AMT Pod Racer fit right into the Ferrari Door Panels. The Door and Bubble Controls, Speakers and Air Vents are all in the Door Panel Now.  I cut the Button Panel from the other Pod Racer Parts and glued it to the dashboard. Then I sanded the Gauge Area nice and smooth. Next I used Vallejo Flat Black and hand painted the Digital Display. I just started using this Vallejo Paint and it seems to level itself out flat, the Digital Display is very smooth...  Here are the AMT X-Wing Fighter Parts in place. The Air Vent was cut to fit between the Generators. This assembly includes Anti-Gravity Generators, Air Cleaning Engines and an Air Vent.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 2, 2014 9:25:11 GMT -6
THE DRIVER!The Driver is from a Revell Indy Car Kit. I added a piece of plastic between the arms and his shoulders to make them wider. Now he can reach the Dual Joysticks.  The Seatbelt Decals worked Great! Nice Detail. The driver was painted Flat White with Blue Gloves and Shoes. A wash of "The Detailer" Black, was applied over the White and when it dried I sprayed him with Testors Dullcoat.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 2, 2014 12:41:23 GMT -6
4.6 LITER-300+ HORSEPOWER!Got the Mustang GT Engine, Radiator and Oil Cooler in place.  I used the Intake System from the Mustang Kit, but I did have to reshape the Ducting to fit. After all of the small parts are attached, I'll go back to do touch-up painting.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 2, 2014 17:29:35 GMT -6
REAR END!I found this Ferrari Transaxle and cut it down to fit the Frog. This will fit between the Moonscope Rear Axle Parts.  Here is the Moonscope Rear Axle. It was cut in half and positioned on either side of the Transaxle. This made the Moonscope Rear Axle wide enough for the Fire Frog. I added a section of Rocket Engine between the axle halves to fill it in.  The Shocks attach to the Moonscope Mounts on the body. The rods were attached to the underside later.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 3, 2014 7:32:24 GMT -6
NEW WHEELS!I took a while but I found a set of Mags to replace the flat Moonscope Rims. These Mags are from the AMT Silhouette Kit. I had to remove about an 1/16 inch from the inner rims to fit the Mags in the Moonscope Tires. I removed the chrome from the Mags and painted the Wheels with Model Masters Magnesium. Here are the Silhouette Wheels mounted in the Moonscope Tires.  More Coming... I was wondering if this baby was going to have wheels when I saw that clear rod . Those wheels are going to look great on it ! I will be posting photos of the Fire Frog "on all fours" soon... |
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Post by ira on Apr 3, 2014 7:39:54 GMT -6
UP ON ALL FOURS!I attached the front axle and then put on the Wheels and Tires. Headlights and Tailights have also been added. The headlights are and extra set of Gran Turismo Tailights painted white.  Front View.  Rear View.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 3, 2014 8:45:57 GMT -6
FROG JUMP!Here is a test photo of the Frog Jumping over some rocks!  With the Bubble in place...  More Coming...
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Post by TooOld on Apr 3, 2014 9:56:28 GMT -6
The Moonscope suspension looks mighty good on the Fire Frog !
Great action shot jumping over the rocks !
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Post by ira on Apr 4, 2014 8:12:09 GMT -6
THE ROCKS!First I sprayed the Base with Dupli-Color Filler/Primer. Then I painted the whole Base with a Tan Acrylic. Next I applied a darker brown to the Rocks, just painting the highlights. I spread White Glue over the flat area of the Base and then poured Sand over the glued area.  Next I applied coat a "The Detailer" Black to the Rocks. After it dried I sprayed the Base with Testors Dullcoat. Last I spread some White Glue on the Base for the Grass. Then I sprinkled the Grass over the glued area. I get the Grass from the Railroad Department at the Hobby Shop.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 4, 2014 8:18:53 GMT -6
The Moonscope suspension looks mighty good on the Fire Frog ! Great action shot jumping over the rocks ! Glad you like it... |
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Post by ira on Apr 4, 2014 9:01:41 GMT -6
HOT TIPS!I found these Exhaust Pipes in the AMT Silhouette Kit. They fit perfectly but the ends of the Pipes needed some support. I made supports from these little parts that I found in the AMT Star Wars Pod Racer Kit.  Rear View.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 5, 2014 9:57:04 GMT -6
Finished the FIRE FROG!I'll post the Finished Photos and Details in the "Completed Show Rods" Section Tomorrow.  More Coming Tomorrow...
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Post by ira on Apr 7, 2014 8:22:38 GMT -6
Thanks for all of the kind words guys!Finished Fire Frog Photos have been posted...
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i'll have to rmember to try that color over black next time around.
