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Post by fredmellini on Jan 30, 2007 23:19:59 GMT -6
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Post by empyrium on Jan 31, 2007 2:38:09 GMT -6
Whoah... Great job Fred ;D That came out nice. I know my 8 year old son would love if I could build one like that, but my simple talent dont cover that I´m afraid... . He´s a big fan of Tow Mater, or as he is called in the danish version, Bumle... You really nailed the look and ecpression on Tow Mater´s face... Nice work  |
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Post by vwcamperman on Jan 31, 2007 2:59:17 GMT -6
Well done fred! Captured the look of a young mater perfectly!
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Post by chromecop on Jan 31, 2007 3:03:45 GMT -6
That one came out perfect!!!
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Post by Honest Charlie on Jan 31, 2007 4:28:22 GMT -6
Wow Fred, that didn't take long at all. Nice work.
Now how about a clown version. ;D
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Jan 31, 2007 11:12:54 GMT -6
Kool Fred
Looks real good
don v
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Jan 31, 2007 11:14:56 GMT -6
Wow Fred, that didn't take long at all. Nice work.
Now how about a clown version. ;D yhea know there is one done in 1/1 scale ....came out in the world of wheels show. I'll post it later tonight....unless some has a pic of it.  ? don v |
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Post by johnverkerk on Jan 31, 2007 11:19:48 GMT -6
fANTASTIC WORK THERE!!,,, Fred,,are you and chief having a building competition!! You sure have been cranking out some mighty fine builds latley, man i can't seem to finish 1,lol!! Keep up the great work!!!,, look forward to seeing more of your stuff,and thanks for sharing!!! |
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Post by gwangiboy on Jan 31, 2007 12:17:46 GMT -6
The 1:1 truck should be at the World of Wheels show this weekend in Mpls / St Paul (at least that's what they're advertising) ... I'm personally more excited to see the Deora II in person, but this should be fun too.
Great build!!! Got the expression just right!! I have to admit, CARS was probably my favorite movie that I saw in the theatre last year ... and I've lost count how many times I've played Sheryl Crow's "Real Gone" song from that movie!
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Post by ramone on Jan 31, 2007 13:10:45 GMT -6
WOW,that is awesome Fred, i love it!!!!!!!
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Post by robriley on Jan 31, 2007 14:17:11 GMT -6
dagum !!!! that shore is cool...it came out great.
my 5 year old son jackson loves it !!!
great job.
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Post by TheMadModeler on Jan 31, 2007 15:43:38 GMT -6
Man tha's NICE.. Great job Fred..
And Finished Fast too..
BiLL..
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Post by donculley on Jan 31, 2007 16:12:09 GMT -6
hey fred- that came out great ! after seeing your build, i'm thinking thats another kit the model companies missed out on . can you imagine , kids going to a store and seeing the "cars" models ? mater , lightning ,ramone ? the king would have been cool too. maybe it could have inspired a new generation of builders. i guess they can all go and stare at all the 57 chevy kits instead.
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Post by rickg on Jan 31, 2007 17:43:26 GMT -6
Oh Now Your Just Showing Off Fred !!!!! ......That Is A Gem !...GREAT WORK..........Again Fred , You Nailed It !!!! |
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Post by Zombie61 on Jan 31, 2007 19:46:52 GMT -6
Fred, that has to be one of the coolest things I've ever seen! Strong work! hey fred- that came out great ! after seeing your build, i'm thinking thats another kit the model companies missed out on . can you imagine , kids going to a store and seeing the "cars" models ? mater , lightning ,ramone ? the king would have been cool too. maybe it could have inspired a new generation of builders. i guess they can all go and stare at all the 57 chevy kits instead. Yeah, someone really missed the boat by not creating kits from the characters in Cars; at least the main characters, anyway. Even if they were simple snap-together kits, I think young and adult modelers would have been buying 'em.  |
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Post by halfasskustom on Jan 31, 2007 19:57:42 GMT -6
that'a kool man. Didnt think it could be done, BUT you did it and it's FU_KIN badas_. Good job.
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Post by Honest Charlie on Jan 31, 2007 20:10:12 GMT -6
Wow Fred, that didn't take long at all. Nice work.
Now how about a clown version. ;D yhea know there is one done in 1/1 scale ....came out in the world of wheels show. I'll post it later tonight....unless some has a pic of it. ? don v  www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1011&z=2 |
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Post by Honest Charlie on Jan 31, 2007 20:15:19 GMT -6
Fred, that has to be one of the coolest things I've ever seen! Strong work! hey fred- that came out great ! after seeing your build, i'm thinking thats another kit the model companies missed out on . can you imagine , kids going to a store and seeing the "cars" models ? mater , lightning ,ramone ? the king would have been cool too. maybe it could have inspired a new generation of builders. i guess they can all go and stare at all the 57 chevy kits instead. Yeah, someone really missed the boat by not creating kits from the characters in Cars; at least the main characters, anyway. Even if they were simple snap-together kits, I think young and adult modelers would have been buying 'em. |
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Post by davea on Jan 31, 2007 21:13:16 GMT -6
My god, Fred, you're great!!! Wonderful job! You really caught the feeling of this!
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Post by RatRod on Feb 1, 2007 0:52:36 GMT -6
Geee whizzzzz Fred!!! You did it man!! That is another Great Fred Mellini build, and you did that one quick. For some reason I just knew this one was going to be good, and I'm not dissapointed one bit. You nailed Matter to a "T".
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Post by fredmellini on Feb 1, 2007 12:28:29 GMT -6
WOW!! Thank you guys for all your comments!! I am quite humbled by it all! I did this just as a fun little project and the only real work involved was on the facial features/eyes. I could have probably done more to make it more accurate-shorten the wheelbase, raise the cab height, eyes bigger, etc... but I wasn't sure if this one was going to work. If I was going to do the beat up Mater I would definitely do the prior mentioned modfications!!(another project?)
Thanks again guys, now I am off to start another project with the Linberg "Satan's Crate" I am building one stock and one modified.....Oh Yeah I haven't been able to come up with a name yet for the contest, Hopefully I can think of something to join in the fun!!.................Take care--Fred
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Post by Roy Stacy on Feb 1, 2007 15:14:53 GMT -6
Fred, You have absolutely blown me away!! Young 'Mater is awesome. What gets me is how quickly you did it. It takes me months and in some cases years to even get close to finishing!! You, my friend (I hope I can call you friend), have a gift. Yes, you do. So, what about Ramone, Flora, Stickers (McQueen), Sally, Luigi, Sheriff, King and of course my fave: Doc Hudson? Can't hardly wait for the next one you do!! I am still in awe!! I keep flipping back and taking a good long look!! WoW!!! |
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Post by Tim Nolan on Feb 1, 2007 16:01:25 GMT -6
Wow!! It looks just like him!!! (at least before he got all ragged out!!) Wonderful!! My granddaughter has been on a "Cars" kick, and we have watched that movie about a hundred times in the last few weeks. I have to admit, Mater is probably my favorite character. (Who can't love Larry the Cable Guy anyways?!) Your modeling skills are incredible! The 1:1 Mater was featured in Ol' Skool Rodz #18, Nov. 2006. It shows the complete construction of it.
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Post by Bert on Feb 2, 2007 10:09:32 GMT -6
Fred it sure did turn out nice. I may have to try and build one for my kid. He would love it. You are cranking out some great builds.
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Feb 4, 2007 22:38:52 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2007 5:30:31 GMT -6
Awesome !
My kids love Cars the movie. And this build shure get them smiling !
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Post by dbash2006 on Feb 25, 2007 13:12:55 GMT -6
Well done Fred.. I think that was Disney's best movie yet!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2007 21:15:05 GMT -6
Nice work!!
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