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Post by Calvin on Nov 14, 2011 20:13:36 GMT -5
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Post by gavkiwi on Nov 14, 2011 20:48:05 GMT -5
wow, I am speechless, you make the coolest cars dude 8)
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Post by indycals on Nov 14, 2011 22:12:12 GMT -5
One problem with extending the nose... my decals won't be long enough.
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Post by Calvin on Nov 14, 2011 22:44:11 GMT -5
One problem with extending the nose... my decals won't be long enough. No, it should look good. IMO the length of your decals are perfectly matched/scaled down to the real car (the original 1970 lightning stripes) I wanted more of a gap up front.  |
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Post by Calvin on Nov 16, 2011 3:17:41 GMT -5
TS-72 Clear Blue over TS-44 Brilliant blue to give a candy look. I need to take a pic outside in some natural lighting to really show it properly.  I love this color, its kind of cold look. Its ironic because its a cold night, its 12 degrees right now at 12:43 AM with a chance of 4 inchs of snow tomorrow. Oh boy!  |
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Post by harveythedog2 on Nov 16, 2011 7:47:57 GMT -5
That is a striking color! Looks great!
Stu
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Post by gavkiwi on Nov 16, 2011 8:51:29 GMT -5
impressive, you nailed the color in my opinion Calvin!
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Post by Calvin on Nov 16, 2011 18:19:54 GMT -5
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Post by jeffmasengale on Nov 16, 2011 18:48:28 GMT -5
This is the most beautiful model I've seen. Great job!
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Post by gavkiwi on Nov 16, 2011 20:52:21 GMT -5
H0ly crap  , masterpiece |
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Post by Patrick on Nov 16, 2011 22:14:36 GMT -5
That is going to look really nice, Calvin! A great car too!
Patrick
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Post by clm1545 on Nov 16, 2011 22:46:03 GMT -5
The machine strikes yet again.
Take Care
Craig
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Post by stonecold44 on Nov 16, 2011 23:25:56 GMT -5
Really awesome Calvin.
You know, you should write a "How to" book or a "Model Building For Dummies" book. You have such a great creative mind that Im sure writing wouldn't be too hard.
I'd be first in line to buy one. Keep up the great work!
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Post by racerbrown on Nov 17, 2011 5:34:09 GMT -5
looks like another winner from calvin!
duane
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Nov 17, 2011 9:04:34 GMT -5
Just beautiful! Thanks for the info on using the two blue paints. It looks spot on.
Sandy
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Post by Calvin on Nov 18, 2011 17:32:57 GMT -5
Next shape the exhaust system to fit. Then add putty to keep the foil from being too bumpy.   Throw the engine in.  Add the eagle axles & attach the exhaust.   Take the lower rear suspension and cut off the.....   Then get the tires prepped.  |
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Post by Calvin on Nov 19, 2011 2:38:11 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on Nov 19, 2011 14:54:24 GMT -5
I need to do more clean up, but its coming along!   |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Nov 19, 2011 15:14:46 GMT -5
Calvin, you're killing me! That is just beautiful, and as usual, you make it look sooo easy!
John
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Post by Calvin on Nov 19, 2011 15:36:49 GMT -5
Calvin, you're killing me! That is just beautiful, and as usual, you make it look sooo easy! John Its actually pretty easy, no really it is. Its basically assembled in the same manner as the MPC eagle. I'll have some better pics latter.... |
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Post by Calvin on Nov 19, 2011 17:29:40 GMT -5
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Post by 2lapsdown on Nov 19, 2011 18:39:09 GMT -5
Where'd you get those little white exhaust collectors? BTW I finally got both colors on my Wildcat. What a masking nightmare! Everything came out okay I guess. I'll find out when I put the white striping on!! Oh yeah, thanks for WIP on the J Lightning car and all the great photos. You're starting to get this model building stuff down pretty well. ;-)
John
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2011 18:56:17 GMT -5
Inspiring work on this conversion. I can see why you wanted to model the subject, it is gorgeous.
Regards, Steve.
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Post by Calvin on Nov 19, 2011 20:06:20 GMT -5
Where'd you get those little white exhaust collectors? AMT PC-6  |
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Post by Calvin on Nov 20, 2011 1:28:45 GMT -5
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Post by 2lapsdown on Nov 20, 2011 8:27:34 GMT -5
WOW! And wow again. The one challenge I always seem to face building these cars is tricycling when it comes time mount the wheels. Any tips? Is the entire suspension from the Eagle? One more time, WOW!
John
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Post by Michael Chriss on Nov 20, 2011 10:34:12 GMT -5
Calvin, you are truly inspirational to us! I wish I had half of your ambition, talent and energy. I have excuses, mostly.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2011 12:31:45 GMT -5
ill put one of these on ebay this week if anyone is interested...my metal suspension is adjustable by bending it, so that helps greatly w any tricycle/ride height issues when you put the tires on
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Post by Calvin on Nov 20, 2011 12:56:51 GMT -5
The one challenge I always seem to face building these cars is tricycling when it comes time mount the wheels. Any tips? YES. Test fitting  & Work around the wheels, not the suspension.  All besides the top front a-arms. As far as I can see from very few pics I have, the Eagle suspension is very close to the real Colt/lola. |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Nov 20, 2011 14:42:59 GMT -5
I'm sorry to keep peppering you with questions, but where did you get the wheels?
John
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