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Post by willys36 on Oct 28, 2020 18:11:14 GMT -6
I tried to post pictures of my model on the existing Mysterion thread that shows some progress fabrication pics but it won't let me post any pictures. Here are a few shots of the finished model. Pretty happy with it. Biggest deficiency is the vacuum chrome plating on the plastic parts. I guess I should have made them more shiny before sending them off. I sent 4 racks of parts (the cost of chrome is scale as high as on the 1:1 version of the car I built!) and one came back with a slight gold hue. I haven't done much of third party model chrome so am learning. I will probably send the outside headers back with more prep since they bolt onto the motor and are the worst parts. The metal chromed parts came out great.
Bummer. I can't add any photos. Guess I am banned?
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Oct 28, 2020 21:07:10 GMT -6
I tried to post pictures of my model on the existing Mysterion thread that shows some progress fabrication pics but it won't let me post any pictures. Here are a few shots of the finished model. Pretty happy with it. Biggest deficiency is the vacuum chrome plating on the plastic parts. I guess I should have made them more shiny before sending them off. I sent 4 racks of parts (the cost of chrome is scale as high as on the 1:1 version of the car I built!) and one came back with a slight gold hue. I haven't done much of third party model chrome so am learning. I will probably send the outside headers back with more prep since they bolt onto the motor and are the worst parts. The metal chromed parts came out great. Bummer. I can't add any photos. Guess I am banned? |
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Post by Dennis M on Oct 31, 2020 15:43:37 GMT -6
I can't wait to see pics.
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Post by stevielewis on Nov 1, 2020 5:43:41 GMT -6
Same here. I'd like to see the pics!
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Post by willys36 on Nov 1, 2020 8:25:21 GMT -6
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Post by willys36 on Nov 1, 2020 8:30:32 GMT -6
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Post by 41chevy on Nov 1, 2020 12:13:41 GMT -6
Fantastic!! Needs to be on display for the public! Paul
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Post by stevielewis on Nov 2, 2020 7:42:30 GMT -6
Beautiful! I agree with Paul, it needs to be on public display!
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Post by kabdriver on Nov 4, 2020 16:01:42 GMT -6
Absolutely stunning build - incredible work! I'd love to see it (and your 1:1) in person. Amazing!
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Post by TooOld on Nov 6, 2020 5:18:34 GMT -6
Well done !! It would be so cool to get all of the 1/8th scale show rods that have been built together for a group showing !  |
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Post by willys36 on Nov 6, 2020 6:58:39 GMT -6
Well done !! It would be so cool to get all of the 1/8th scale show rods that have been built together for a group showing ! It is possible. I will have this one at the GSL in Salt Lake in May, God willing. This is a pretty official venue for such a gathering and according to Mark Gustavson this will be the final GSL forever. |
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Post by Steve-o on Nov 8, 2020 12:49:48 GMT -6
Very cool,
Nicely done !!! 
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Post by Dennis M on Nov 14, 2020 16:38:02 GMT -6
Amazing build.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2020 19:42:56 GMT -6
That's fricken awesome!
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Post by Manic Modeler on Feb 28, 2021 19:27:47 GMT -6
Very nice. Almost looks real. I have a 1/24 scale partially finished. Need to get back to it.
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Oct 7, 2022 16:27:54 GMT -6
HOLY...........BAT TURDS BATMAN. this is sick in 1/8. Wow I've been missing out on a lot of killer builds. Forgive me.
Awesome build. Now I have too see the progree build. Thanks for sharing
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Post by tonyw on Oct 11, 2022 12:28:55 GMT -6
Superb. A modelling masterclass.
I've had success with spraying and brush painting Molotow inks for chrome plate. It's a bit whiter than kit chrome but unless the two are sat next to each other, there is no way to tell them apart.
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Post by Honest Charlie on May 7, 2023 9:50:46 GMT -6
Very nice looking build, it's so awesome to see in 1/8th scale.
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Post by flounder on May 17, 2023 20:01:50 GMT -6
It was great to see this model in person at the GSL. What a treat! The seminar was a hit too!
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