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Post by scurvy on Oct 19, 2006 19:30:39 GMT -6
I sectioned the nose through the grille, shaped the bottom of the Predicta bubble to fit the Vette cowl and tulip panel, and started a custom taillight treatment: Before:  After:    |
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Post by wolfie on Oct 19, 2006 20:20:03 GMT -6
THAT LOOKS GREAT but i gotta ask what do you use to cut or shape the glass i seem to crack it THANKS rob
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Post by scurvy on Oct 19, 2006 20:26:03 GMT -6
I did a little shaving with a hobby knife (scraping, not cutting) but most of it was done by furious use of an emery board.
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Post by randymeyer on Oct 19, 2006 20:40:24 GMT -6
Scurv, this freakin' ROCKS!!!
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Post by chromecop on Oct 19, 2006 20:50:39 GMT -6
Looks great so far ! Looking forward to see that one finished.
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Oct 19, 2006 21:13:17 GMT -6
I sectioned the nose through the grille, shaped the bottom of the Predicta bubble to fit the Vette cowl and tulip panel, and started a custom taillight treatment: Before: After: I was wondering what happen too it. ........weren't we talking about the trunk the last time we saw it.  ? |
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Post by scurvy on Oct 19, 2006 22:03:25 GMT -6
I was wondering what happen too it. ........weren't we talking about the trunk the last time we saw it. ? I was going to reverse-hinge the trunk and attach the bubble to it, but now I think I'll add a raised ridge/fin down the middle, ending in a frenched box for the twin drag chutes. I'm going to fill the bumper mounting holes first. Maybe I can section the trunklid a little to take a little of the crown out of it first.  |
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Post by hizootdklown on Oct 19, 2006 22:59:10 GMT -6
Nice job Scurvy but I'd like it better as a full custom. I just can't see a bubble top doing a 10 second 1/4...!
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Post by scurvy on Oct 19, 2006 23:36:47 GMT -6
Just imagine George Jetson joining the gasser wars...
The engine compartment will be filled with twin turbines that will dump out exhaust funnels worked into deepened side-coves. There was already a great bubble-topped custom Vette. I didn't want to build X-Sonic, though.
I dunno - I just REALLY wanted to do a bubble-topped MS/C - Perhaps somebody will lift up a Predicta or Silhouette and come race me.
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Post by rickg on Oct 20, 2006 5:21:06 GMT -6
Hey Dave, Just A Few Wacky Thoughts, If Your Going For The Future Gasser Look, I'd Go All The Way, Miss-Matched Wheels, ( & Tires,Wht Walls for the rear, Black /Five spoke front)...Filled or Blank Headlights, No Tailights, Interior /Dash Would Be Done In Chrome Metalizer , Red Tint The Bubble,Possibly use the Badman hood scoop/ Clear Acrylic Roll Bar , or Single/dual headpods / Tarp Over Passenger seat Possibly, Lil Coffin Steering Wheel, jacked up in front, moon tank in grill area
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Post by Tim Nolan on Oct 20, 2006 7:04:02 GMT -6
I was wondering about that one to Scurv. Really diggin' the start of it, looks like it will come together nicely. What happened to the airplane digger and the tank thingie? Are they finished? Did you get your pinup decals by the way?
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Post by Brandon on Oct 20, 2006 9:07:31 GMT -6
ooooooh, a clear roll bar would be awesome!
Great project, it looks really good.
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Post by scurvy on Oct 20, 2006 18:19:37 GMT -6
I was wondering about that one to Scurv. Really diggin' the start of it, looks like it will come together nicely. What happened to the airplane digger and the tank thingie? Are they finished? Did you get your pinup decals by the way? You know Tim, I've answered that question twice already, but here is the answer again: Yes, got the decals and the one with the minigun is PERFECT! Tank is done... Mess-O-Schmitt is on hold until after our Vette-themed club meeting next week. Brandon... I figured the bubble was made out of some impermeable material, but perhaps a clear roll hoop would be a nice addition. Headlights will be Lucas units with radar disc-laden ariels protruding out from between them. Taillights will be Cadillac bullets. Interior will all be diamond-tuck silver-flake "vinyl" with "wrist twist" controls. The tank filling the center grille opening will be a Red Baron fluted unit with the filler protruding through the recess that would normally hold the Vette emblem. I think the final color will be a light blue pearl - silver flake fade. |
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Post by mrmetallic on Oct 21, 2006 4:31:32 GMT -6
Just imagine George Jetson joining the gasser wars... I dunno - I just REALLY wanted to do a bubble-topped MS/C - Perhaps somebody will lift up a Predicta or Silhouette and come race me. I told ya awhile back I'd build something to match race you with. If interested, how soon do you plan on finishing it so we can debut together? |
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Post by Dr. Kerry on Oct 21, 2006 13:29:57 GMT -6
Lookin' good!!!
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Post by scurvy on Oct 21, 2006 17:26:46 GMT -6
My plan is to finish this and the Mess-O-Schmitt by mid-January. I want something new to take with me to NNL West Just imagine George Jetson joining the gasser wars... I dunno - I just REALLY wanted to do a bubble-topped MS/C - Perhaps somebody will lift up a Predicta or Silhouette and come race me. I told ya awhile back I'd build something to match race you with. If interested, how soon do you plan on finishing it so we can debut together? |
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Post by mrmetallic on Oct 22, 2006 14:36:16 GMT -6
My plan is to finish this and the Mess-O-Schmitt by mid-January. I want something new to take with me to NNL West Well, i'll make a race out of it then. See you there! |
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Post by chief on Oct 23, 2006 19:24:32 GMT -6
What color this goong to be Scruv?
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Post by Tim Nolan on Oct 23, 2006 20:00:28 GMT -6
Sorry Scurv. Guess I missed your post, or it's just senility setting in. Glad you like the decal.
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Post by scurvy on Oct 23, 2006 22:35:29 GMT -6
What color this goong to be Scruv? I think it's going to be a light, silver-blue pearl on top, fading into a silver metalflake on the bottom. I may dust it all over with some prismatic flake, but I'm not sure about it. |
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Post by theflame on Oct 24, 2006 9:02:17 GMT -6
very sweet, and I've not seen one done before. What colour you goindg with this? I pictured candy red, but itll look cool in pretty much anything i suspect...
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Post by howardcohen on Oct 27, 2006 4:34:37 GMT -6
I have used the MGC photo-etched saw blades to cut clear plastic and they work very well. Just use slow cuts with very little pressure and you won't crack the plastic. I use an emery board to finish the edges.
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Jan 20, 2007 10:04:16 GMT -6
Hey Scurvy ....what ever happened to this oneyed |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2007 12:24:11 GMT -6
Hey Scurvy! Then wouldn't that be a "Strato-vettius???  You are one sick pup! I LIKE that in a guy! Mike |
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Post by davea on Jan 20, 2007 15:00:34 GMT -6
Ya, put some time into that, I can't wait to see it finished! Looks awesome already!
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Post by Honest Charlie on Jan 21, 2007 6:35:58 GMT -6
Hey Scurvy ....what ever happened to this oneyed |
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Post by Honest Charlie on Jan 21, 2007 6:42:49 GMT -6
I have used the MGC photo-etched saw blades to cut clear plastic and they work very well. Just use slow cuts with very little pressure and you won't crack the plastic. I use an emery board to finish the edges.  |
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