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Post by 3dscaleparts on Sept 13, 2017 11:21:48 GMT -6
Without going into too much detail I'm showing an initial development of the "Stiletto". This is early phase so much of the details pertaining to the main canopy and how all that works is still being worked with my twin brother. Yes there are two of us with the same skills that can do this work! If you are wondering how is this all getting done, then you can see having a partner in crime helps! Updated image sizes for mobile users:    |
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Post by sakke on Sept 13, 2017 14:10:16 GMT -6
Now this is looking AWESOME !!!! You have captured beautiful lines perfectly !!! You MUST print this one. How much it would cost shipped to Finland...
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Post by kabdriver on Sept 13, 2017 16:41:15 GMT -6
Mike, you and your brother are KILLING it! SO MUCH exciting new stuff that you're putting together! GREAT job! I'll be buying at least one of everything!
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Post by ZZZLAD on Sept 14, 2017 7:29:48 GMT -6
Great progress so far - thanks much  |
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Post by 3dscaleparts on Sept 14, 2017 14:03:09 GMT -6
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Post by ZZZLAD on Sept 15, 2017 9:17:32 GMT -6
I'm gonna do a little digging Mike; I'll see if I can come up with more pics for you; if nothing more can be added ... I'm sure it will still be fine; because this means no one else will know what the cockpit area looked like either.Hmm, actually, I wonder if you were to contact Carl Casper, if he could shoot a pic or two of it; even though it probably was changed when the body was; it might give you something to go by ..best case ; perhaps he has pics of it before it was altered.
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Post by 3dscaleparts on Sept 15, 2017 9:24:12 GMT -6
Big thanks!
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Post by ZZZLAD on Sept 15, 2017 11:28:34 GMT -6
And of course, this is what Carl did with Dave Puhl's Illusion show car BEFORE & AFTER .... ( I sure wish he didn't ) .... it's OK; the paint is insane; but I much prefer the original. Attachment DeletedAttachment Deleted |
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Sept 16, 2017 4:34:53 GMT -6
And of course, this is what Carl did with Dave Puhl's Illusion show car BEFORE & AFTER .... ( I sure wish he didn't ) .... it's OK; the paint is insane; but I much prefer the original. View AttachmentView Attachment
I did NOT know this!! |
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Post by ZZZLAD on Sept 17, 2017 20:33:26 GMT -6
And of course, this is what Carl did with Dave Puhl's Illusion show car BEFORE & AFTER .... ( I sure wish he didn't ) .... it's OK; the paint is insane; but I much prefer the original.
I did NOT know this!!I know it's hard to see that one & to know the Stiletto was turned into "The Cosmic Invader" right behind it, in the pic. As I said before, It would have been pretty easy to just make a mold & cast these two in fiberglass; to customize & leave the originals - same goes for Starbird & the Futurista - there; all he used off it was the rear quarters/fins ( which he used on the rear/side section of the "Star Trek Coupe )  & trashed the rest.To be fair though, I suppose at the time, this seemed to be the way to go; for whatever reason. Attachments:
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Post by 41chevy on Sept 17, 2017 22:06:38 GMT -6
The car appeared in 1966 Beverly Hillbillies episode 7.12 Can't send the link but some good interior shots. Same episode that Jethro gets the hot rod truck.  |
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Post by 3dscaleparts on Sept 17, 2017 23:23:27 GMT -6
This was a great find. I think may do the trick whats needed! Awesome thanks
Mike
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Post by kabdriver on Sept 18, 2017 6:13:24 GMT -6
And here's the episode in question:
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Post by kabdriver on Sept 18, 2017 6:14:01 GMT -6
Good shot of the interior at 0.32 or so!
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Post by sakke on Sept 18, 2017 13:40:07 GMT -6
Unfortunately I can`t help considering Stiletto`s interior. Never seen a photo of it.
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Post by 3dscaleparts on Sept 19, 2017 23:16:29 GMT -6
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Post by kabdriver on Sept 20, 2017 3:42:58 GMT -6
Amazing!! Looks incredible Mike (and Kevin)! Great work!
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Post by sakke on Sept 22, 2017 0:14:49 GMT -6
Now you are into something !!! Are going to do this kit only in 1/8 scale ? I really would like to have one in regular 1/25 1/24 scale !
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Post by johnverkerk on Sept 22, 2017 5:41:40 GMT -6
absolutely incredible!!!!
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Post by 3dscaleparts on Sept 22, 2017 12:11:43 GMT -6
Now you are into something !!! Are going to do this kit only in 1/8 scale ? I really would like to have one in regular 1/25 1/24 scale !The first run of the bodies will be at the 1/24-1/25 for sure. Most of the demand will be at this scale is what I'm thinking. The challenge is to get these completed via whats most available. With the 1/24-25 scale there are more kits available to bash together to get it done. |
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Post by sakke on Sept 22, 2017 16:42:20 GMT -6
That sounds really awesome !! If you can print these or do in resin, you have one customer here in Finland!!
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Post by 3dscaleparts on Sept 28, 2017 11:57:15 GMT -6
Just wanted to share the what Kevin has done regarding the "Stiletto". The body has been refined in many subtle ways from the last version. Kevin will be putting the final touches on regarding how the front suspension parts attach and we are off to printing. We go through many refinements before we go to print. The process takes a while, but its well worth it for a final product. In the next couple days this will go to Shapeways and then we can expect a 7-10 day turn around to delivery.  |
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Post by ZZZLAD on Sept 28, 2017 13:16:50 GMT -6
A dream : one step closer to becoming reality |
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Post by kabdriver on Sept 28, 2017 17:02:20 GMT -6
I've been following this one coming along - nice job fellas! Looks AMAZING! You're gonna have a pretty nice range of stuff pretty soon!
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Post by 3dscaleparts on Sept 29, 2017 14:44:44 GMT -6
Kev did a beauty shot of the final model this morning. This will be sent out this weekend and we should get a print 7-10 days. Cant wait to see it in print!  |
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Post by kabdriver on Sept 29, 2017 14:50:31 GMT -6
Absolutely incredible! 😮😍
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Post by 30woody on Sept 29, 2017 15:20:55 GMT -6
this one is definite must have.
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Post by ZZZLAD on Sept 29, 2017 19:57:58 GMT -6
Kev did a beauty shot of the final model this morning. This will be sent out this weekend and we should get a print 7-10 days. Cant wait to see it in print! This is a great pic to use for any future ads - fantastic; what a great angle |
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Post by 3dscaleparts on Oct 5, 2017 15:43:18 GMT -6
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Post by ZZZLAD on Oct 5, 2017 16:44:02 GMT -6
The cockpit area looks as if it would have enough strength around the bubble to allow this to be operational as in your renderings, which would be a builders dream, however; I'm thinking it may not be the logical way to go, as far as ease of production. I would be tempted to either just vaccuform the surround & the bubble as one & leave it up to the builder to mask the bubble & center dividing spear for paint; or of course ....simply make the whole thing as one unit, with the bubble area ( which would be the resin/3D plastic ) molded on; but made thin enough to be carefully removed by the buyer & the provided bubble installed also; by them. There are several resin car bodies offered on the market, which do have this type of design;that the windshield/rear/sides are very thin & are removed by the modeler....which then allow installation of the clear plastic.
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