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Post by barten on Jul 21, 2015 3:43:36 GMT -6
Fantastic Plastic. AGAIN. Thank you for all you do! I love how this is turning out.
GB
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Post by ira on Jul 25, 2015 9:34:45 GMT -6
Ira, your creativity never ceases to amaze me! This is a really cool off-the-wall design! So glad you are enjoying it...  |
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Post by ira on Jul 31, 2015 16:11:38 GMT -6
Tire Nuts!I am going to Bolt the Dodger down on a Base. I started by cutting out two pieces of thick plastic and drilled two Holes in each.  Then I glued the Bolts in the Holes. These pieces will fit inside the tires so I can attach them to the Base. This should flatten the bottoms of the Tires when Bolted down, to like there is some of weight on them.  I put a drop of paint on each Bolt and marked the Hole Positions. Next I opened up the Holes with an X-Acto Knife. Then I pushed the Bolts through the Holes and attached the Bolts temporarily.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 31, 2015 17:19:43 GMT -6
Vented Wheels!I am using the Wheels from the Indy Corvette for inner Wheels on the Dodger. After removing the chrome, I sprayed them Silver and added a Black Wash. Then I drilled a hole in the center of each Wheel.  Here is the Before & After Photo.  Here are the Wheels & Tires for the Dodger!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Aug 3, 2015 8:59:00 GMT -6
Details!Started adding some Paint & Details to the Gyro Box. Tamiya Gold was first used then I added some Red & Black.  Next I added some Podracer parts to the front.  Then I added some Podracer Parts to the rear and finished it off with a Black wash.  More Coming...
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Post by nighthawk on Aug 5, 2015 15:39:35 GMT -6
If I would a tendency toward hero worship, I'd spend hours groveling in the dirt before you.
Seriously: Your work always leaves me flabbergasted. You are full of creativity and then there's your skill and craftsmanship that brings your ideas to life.
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Post by ira on Aug 7, 2015 8:05:53 GMT -6
Plastic Axle!I made an Axle from plastic tubing. One long tube that goes through the Gyro Box and two larger - shorter ones, one on each side.  I cut the end off two Ball Point Pens to make two larger Axle Sections that fit over the first two. The fit right in the centers of the Indy Vette Wheels.  Here are the Wheels glued to the Axle.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Aug 7, 2015 12:40:21 GMT -6
Fantastic Plastic. AGAIN. Thank you for all you do! I love how this is turning out. GB barten So glad you are enjoying it... |
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Post by ira on Aug 7, 2015 12:49:54 GMT -6
Up On Two Wheels!I am using a "Burner Cover" from a stove for a Base. The Lid to a Metal Tin Box would work well too. I marked the spots for the Drilling Holes and then drilled holes for the Tire Bolts. Next I bolted the Tire Bolts to the Base.  Here is the Dodger on the Base!  Rear View...  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Aug 8, 2015 13:30:48 GMT -6
If I would a tendency toward hero worship, I'd spend hours groveling in the dirt before you. Seriously: Your work always leaves me flabbergasted. You are full of creativity and then there's your skill and craftsmanship that brings your ideas to life. So glad you are enjoying it... |
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Post by nighthawk on Aug 12, 2015 2:22:17 GMT -6
"Enjoying" doesn't even begin to describe it.
By the way, during a convention this last weekend I mentioned this particular radical re-build to two fellow car enthusiasts and had great fun watching their jaws drop gradually with every step I mentioned.
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Post by ira on Aug 13, 2015 8:28:55 GMT -6
Dirty Base!I wanted to add some Texture and Color to the Base. I started with 2 Wrinkled Paper Towels and White Glue.  Next I brushed White Glue all over the Base. Then I spread the paper towels out across the Base and wrapped the excess inside the Base.  First I sprayed the Base with a Light Brown. Then I sprayed over the Brown with Floquil "Dirt" Paint. The Dirt Paint is Clear with Multi-Color Dirt Specks. After it dried I sprayed it with Dullcote.  Here is a close up of the Dirty Base.  More Coming...
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Post by nighthawk on Aug 13, 2015 12:52:37 GMT -6
So easy, yet so ingenious.
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Post by ira on Aug 15, 2015 8:23:33 GMT -6
Painted People!I thought these were Tamiya Figures but it turns out these are Fujimi People.  Finished Painting the People. I used Vallejo Paints, the Detailer Washes and Testors Dullcote to Finish.  More Coming...
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Post by nighthawk on Aug 16, 2015 17:01:19 GMT -6
Vallejo paints are great.
Oh, and the paintjob's not too shabby, either.
(I think I may have to get some of these figures - Must check if Hobbysearch carries them)
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Post by ira on Aug 17, 2015 8:22:12 GMT -6
Solar & Flames!I found a Revell Honda Hood Decal that looks like it would make a Great Solar Panel.  Here is the Hood Decal Cut to fit and applied to the area I scribed earlier.  The Flames are from the Revell 32 Ford Kit. I also added a R to a DODGE Decal to make it a DODGER Decal!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Aug 17, 2015 11:08:31 GMT -6
Vallejo paints are great. Oh, and the paintjob's not too shabby, either. (I think I may have to get some of these figures - Must check if Hobbysearch carries them) Yeah, the Vallejo Paints are Great. Found the Figures on Ebay... |
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Post by ira on Aug 17, 2015 11:17:02 GMT -6
Rocks & Bushes!I added some Bushes and Rocks to the base.  DODGER Is Almost Finished!  Finished Photos Coming Soon...
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Post by nighthawk on Aug 23, 2015 17:53:21 GMT -6
Would like to comment but I'm currently busy looking for my jaw. It's on the floor somewhere...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2015 18:40:54 GMT -6
Wow, Ira is at it again! Man, oh, man - is your work creative!
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Post by ira on Aug 28, 2015 16:36:34 GMT -6
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Post by ira on Aug 28, 2015 17:56:55 GMT -6
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Post by ira on Aug 29, 2015 8:36:09 GMT -6
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Post by timj on Aug 30, 2015 17:35:11 GMT -6
Another fantastic build Ira!
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Post by ira on Sept 1, 2015 10:25:27 GMT -6
Wow, Ira is at it again! Man, oh, man - is your work creative! So glad you like it... |
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Post by ira on Sept 2, 2015 8:49:21 GMT -6
Another fantastic build Ira! |
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Post by Bert on Sept 3, 2015 13:17:47 GMT -6
That is just super cool Ira. I can tell you have done this once or twice.  |
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Post by ira on Sept 5, 2015 8:52:23 GMT -6
That is just super cool Ira. I can tell you have done this once or twice. |
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Post by flounder on Sept 5, 2015 19:37:24 GMT -6
You are the champ at outside the box, Ira. I really enjoyed following this build. I came out great.
Flounder.
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Post by ira on Sept 6, 2015 22:45:33 GMT -6
You are the champ at outside the box, Ira. I really enjoyed following this build. I came out great. Flounder. |
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