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Post by mrindy77 on Mar 2, 2017 16:12:30 GMT -5
Back in the day when I built so that I could eat...I was an artist whom was not starving. I built 33 of these Maserati Birdcages, its feast or famine when you try and build models full time.  |
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Post by mrindy77 on Mar 2, 2017 16:26:14 GMT -5
The Barchettas were the final project before I starved. I was literally building them as the parts were coming out of the molds. It was difficult as I only was paid when the cars were completed and delivered. These were some beautiful models and the build fee $750 a piece. I took about a month to build all 6 cars. Then after 2 years of doing as a full time job it was time to move on. I still build for a few select customers but not on the scale I did back then. In one year I had built 133 models. Production runs and one off commission builds.  |
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Post by indy on Mar 2, 2017 17:29:51 GMT -5
Beautiful work, these look great. Keep sharing as you find more of these pictures.
Jordan
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Post by IndyCarModels on Mar 2, 2017 17:53:20 GMT -5
Beautiful work, these look great. Keep sharing as you find more of these pictures. Jordan I agree with Jordan. Great models. |
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Post by mrindy77 on Mar 2, 2017 20:32:36 GMT -5
1/43 Le Phoenix Ferrari 250 GTO...I did not want to sell this one when it was finished.  |
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Post by mrindy77 on Mar 2, 2017 20:51:30 GMT -5
1/24 Alfa Romeo Profil 24 kit with scratch built seats, turned gauge bezels.  |
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Post by mrindy77 on Mar 2, 2017 20:53:45 GMT -5
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Post by mrindy77 on Mar 2, 2017 20:56:41 GMT -5
1/43 Bugs...as in Bugatti's...the myriad of T57's are all beautiful, sexy cars.  |
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Post by mrindy77 on Mar 2, 2017 21:03:56 GMT -5
1/43 Lemans Triumph Spitfire.  |
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Post by mrindy77 on Mar 2, 2017 21:12:40 GMT -5
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Post by clm1545 on Mar 2, 2017 21:56:36 GMT -5
Super work!
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Post by mrindy77 on Mar 2, 2017 23:21:06 GMT -5
These were 1/20 reworked MPC McLarens and resin cast. I built 15 of these fully detailed and plumbed. These were supplied on a nice wooden plank with a brass badge signed by Denis Hulme. I had nothing to do with obtaining the the signatures, I only built the models and cashed the checks. Denis passed away the week in which I finished these orange steam rollers. Sidenote - don't leave your Tropicana orange juice next to your Mclaren orange paint in same container...bad things could happen.  |
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Post by mrindy77 on Mar 2, 2017 23:24:57 GMT -5
If you know the name of this 1/43 scale car you win the internet for the day.  |
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Post by mrindy77 on Mar 2, 2017 23:45:52 GMT -5
Currently on the bench for a very good client...a very rare L'Orangerie Moderene T57 Chassis in 1/43. This is a challenge...multi part leaf springs, plug wires, photo etch it's fully loaded with all the goodies.  |
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Post by harveythedog2 on Mar 3, 2017 8:07:31 GMT -5
Great stuff!!! Nice work here for sure!
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Post by indy on Mar 3, 2017 10:20:35 GMT -5
They are all really nice but the 1/24 Alfa and your current project are both breathtaking!
Jordan
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Post by hurtubise56 on Mar 3, 2017 19:40:51 GMT -5
Gorgeous stuff! Is that black & silver beauty a Hispano-Suiza?
Brian
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Post by mrindy77 on Mar 4, 2017 0:33:00 GMT -5
Thanks Brian...not a Hispano...think farther north.
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Post by racerbrown on Mar 4, 2017 8:03:11 GMT -5
incredible work! i really love the paint on that alfa romeo.  thanks for sharing. duane |
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Post by Gary Davis on Mar 4, 2017 17:03:31 GMT -5
Man mrindy...you do GREAT work. I like ALL of these builds that you posted. You're a very Talented builder...Thank you for posting these....
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2017 18:33:38 GMT -5
Really nice, I love the Can Am McLarens
When I hung out with Leary, he had some great things to say about Denis. Sorting cars and being a pretty normal guy who enjoyed a couple of beers after work.
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Post by hurtubise56 on Mar 11, 2017 9:14:52 GMT -5
Thanks Brian...not a Hispano...think farther north. OK, I give up! I'm stumped. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2017 6:13:15 GMT -5
It kind of looks like an HRG 1500, but I know it isn't as they had a sloping door line (and were a pretty cheap car)
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Post by mrindy77 on Mar 12, 2017 8:10:40 GMT -5
The black and silver car is an Alvis Beetleback.
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Post by hurtubise56 on Mar 12, 2017 12:13:08 GMT -5
Thanks, I never would have figured that one out! Again, beautiful work on all your cars!
Brian
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Post by mrindy77 on Mar 22, 2017 11:06:55 GMT -5
My brother and I are big fans of the original Carrera Pan Americana road race, it was a brutal test of man and machine. Each year I build a couple of 1/43 kits for him and his collection. Here a few I have pics of. These are both Starter kits. I remade all of the decals and printed on the ALPS for better accuracy and quality. The Mercedes represent the car before 'buzzard bars' were affixed. If you are familiar with the race you'll know what they are.   |
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Post by mrindy77 on Mar 22, 2017 11:17:10 GMT -5
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Post by mrindy77 on Mar 22, 2017 11:27:14 GMT -5
Star Spangled Porsche...Tamiya with Studio 27 decals.  |
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Post by indy on Mar 22, 2017 11:36:55 GMT -5
Great update, I like them all. The Spirit of America Porsche is probably my favorite. What in the world is the glass top Panamericana car? Can't recall ever laying my eyes on that particular car ever!!
Jordan
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Post by mrindy77 on Mar 22, 2017 12:46:08 GMT -5
Jordan...it is the Lincoln Cadillac as driven in the 1953 race...canopy from a Consolidated-Vultee BT13.
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