mannix Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) Here's some new pics of my build. Originally done in 96', and posted back in 06'. Too many custom parts, took 2 years to put together. One day the red version will go next to it. Edited February 16, 2014 by mannix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sttubs Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 nice detailing on the interior & under the hood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 I have pictures of that on my old computer saved. It would be very hard to make a model that realistic. good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 That looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbeat1991 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Nice. Is that a large scale model? It's definitely not the same kit I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carkhz316 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Wow, that thing is very detailed. Well done on the paint work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannix Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Thanks It's the Revell 1:25 scale kit. Replaced many parts with custom, such as air-filter, PM brake pump, moon roof and front wheels that swivel, and HUD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbeat1991 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Wow. I assume you also added the sunroof, headliner, coolant lines, throttle cables, ignition wires, etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannix Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 The side mirrors were hollowed out, and reflective plastic was inserted. Muffler tips were hollowed out as well. All 8 reflectors are colored plastic. Some wet slide stickers from other kits were used in this model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbeat1991 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Cool. Looks like you re-worked the light lenses, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbeat1991 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I also see the shifter is different, obviously the wheels, rotors, speaker grills, antenna, air box and ductwork . . .Did you source all this somewhere or make your own? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannix Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 The shifter has a metal post attached to handle. Speakers were taken from another kit. Wheels and roters were from Tamiya or Fujimi 1:24 scale wheel kits from EBay. Air box and ductwork entirely custom from styrene plastic. Removed bottom half of rear lights and added clear plastic to match full size car. Many a night with exacto knife, mini drill bits, and model grade sandpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannix Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 The hardest part was masking the "glass" and give it a black outline around each window. I had to buy an extra SE model because I ruined the first front/rear windows that came in set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 So do you have more time into the model or your daily? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannix Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I miss working/driving my real car, probably put 500 miles in the last 6 years . Still in garage, around 62k miles. The scale model was my last one I put together since 1996. Now with kids grown up, I may start both of my hobbies back up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 That is beautiful, nice work! I always hated painting the tiny tiny details like the gauge cluster, and interior pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I don't know if I'd drive that or keep it for later. I never had anything that low mileage. nice either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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