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Post by RatRod on Dec 3, 2008 19:16:28 GMT -6
This one didn't take as long as I thought, and my idea worked out great with fairly good results. Not that it didn't jump out, and fight me a few times, but persistence paid off, along with a couple 2:00am work sessions. Without further ado....I present Stardust.     
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Post by johnverkerk on Dec 3, 2008 19:47:16 GMT -6
lOOKS GREAT!!!,John!!!   ;D |
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Post by oldskooljay on Dec 3, 2008 19:55:01 GMT -6
That looks absolutely amazing. Excellent detailing.. One question though..what paints did you use on the engine?
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Post by RatRod on Dec 3, 2008 20:13:02 GMT -6
Jay, I used Krylon orange, and semi gloss black, the rest of the metal parts were done using Testors metalizers spray cans....Magnesium, Aluminum, and Stainless steel, all buffed with diaper flannel, and NOT sealed.
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Post by dbash2006 on Dec 3, 2008 20:19:12 GMT -6
John, thats really super clean looking !!! Great job...
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Post by bellyofthewhale on Dec 3, 2008 20:31:28 GMT -6
OMG, that looks awesome!!
Nice layout/background with the photos, too.
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Post by dfowler on Dec 3, 2008 20:40:15 GMT -6
Looks awesome! Great color combination- body, glass and decals.
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Post by robriley on Dec 3, 2008 20:48:35 GMT -6
frickin outstanding !!!!!
what paint did you use on the body ??
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Post by davea on Dec 3, 2008 20:51:45 GMT -6
Beautiful build! Outstanding!
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Post by Dr. Kerry on Dec 3, 2008 20:55:32 GMT -6
Looks awesome!!
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Post by RodBurNeR on Dec 3, 2008 21:37:27 GMT -6
sharp!  |
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Post by Tim Nolan on Dec 3, 2008 21:38:06 GMT -6
Your pretty good for an old goofball....... ;D
That's beautiful John, and it isn't a bike!!!!! Nice work! Good use of brilliant colors, it works real nice! Glad to see you back at it!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2008 22:04:00 GMT -6
great job John! Love the decals on this. Now I can't wait to get goin on mine. I just got the Hippi Hemi today. I am sure glad that they are re-issuing these finally! |
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Post by RatRod on Dec 4, 2008 0:53:12 GMT -6
frickin outstanding !!!!! what paint did you use on the body ?? Rob, I used Tamiya TS-47 chrome yellow, and thank you for the compliment!!! |
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Post by RatRod on Dec 4, 2008 0:54:22 GMT -6
Your pretty good for an old goofball....... ;D  |
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Post by A.J. on Dec 4, 2008 9:05:47 GMT -6
What a great looking build! Those new decals combined with your paint work and the attention to detail really brought this kit to life. Very very nice! Thank you for sharing!
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Post by ironheadchopper on Dec 4, 2008 9:16:07 GMT -6
Awesome im diggin it. ;D ;D
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Post by gfgcollects on Dec 4, 2008 10:35:29 GMT -6
Most excellent work John, your modifications are the way this should have been designed in the first place. By the way, I take it the steering linkage near the rear wheel comes apart to allow the body shell removal? If you mentioned this in your build up thread, I'll have to read it again. Way Kool. ;D Gerry G |
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Post by donculley on Dec 4, 2008 11:04:26 GMT -6
Beautiful job !! I just got mine last night and was debating on what color and decals to use.. I think you helped me make up my mind !!
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Post by RatRod on Dec 4, 2008 11:49:01 GMT -6
Most excellent work John, your modifications are the way this should have been designed in the first place. By the way, I take it the steering linkage near the rear wheel comes apart to allow the body shell removal? If you mentioned this in your build up thread, I'll have to read it again. Way Kool. ;D Gerry G  One last thing on this build....I narrowed the rear axle by 1/4", and cut the center axle mounts flush with the inner rim. This narrowed the track by 3/16" on each side, and brought the rear slicks closer to the frame |
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Dec 4, 2008 12:02:43 GMT -6
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Post by ramone on Dec 4, 2008 12:22:36 GMT -6
Man, that looks great... i gotta have one to!!!
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Post by Zombie Shay on Dec 4, 2008 12:23:21 GMT -6
That is SUPER CLEAN Guest Gallery 4 sure
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Post by 207at672 on Dec 4, 2008 14:45:12 GMT -6
boy that looks super hot
well done john great job
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Post by JerryG on Dec 5, 2008 8:16:06 GMT -6
Looks perfect! Saw these yesterday at Hobby Lobby. Gotta get that 40% off coupon ;D
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Post by Starry Eyes on Dec 5, 2008 8:29:00 GMT -6
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Post by TheMadModeler on Dec 5, 2008 16:03:47 GMT -6
Hey that turned out really nice.. You nailed it Bro..
BiLL..
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Post by djway3474 on Dec 5, 2008 20:02:36 GMT -6
May I flatter you by saying I really want to recreate one for myself.
That is beautiful.
Dwayne
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Post by flounder on Dec 6, 2008 13:01:10 GMT -6
Wow. That is stunning! Great build of one of my all time favorite models.
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Post by hobbybobby on Dec 6, 2008 17:52:09 GMT -6
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