DukeCador's Lola WIP

[stonecold44]

He's being secretive about his next work, other than to say it's a curbside. I expect this build to reach his usual high standards so from that point of view, I can't wait to see the finished product.

HOWEVER, I want to see what you guys think. This is strictly for fun as I don't want him to give away the secret until he's ready. And I don't want him influenced by us, not that that would happen.

Since I started this poll, I will abstain for now. Vote first, then write what you voted for.

[Deleted]

You jerk.
Now it's going to be all hyped up and everyone will just end up being disappointed in the end.

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Or, there just may be an unexpected twist...

[stonecold44]

May 31, 2009 23:50:19 GMT -5 @dukecador said:

You jerk.
Now it's going to be all hyped up and everyone will just end up being disappointed in the end.

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Or, there just may be an unexpected twist...

Oh, I fully expect this to be your best work ever (cough, cough. No added pressure).
I thought we could have a little fun trying to guess what it will be. At this point only 2 people have voted so I have to think that I am more excited than anyone else. And actually, I hope for the "unexpected twist".
You might have started a fun little game though. Anyone can say what they are building. It takes more discipline to keep it a secret. Then as the build prgresses we can take shots at what car it is.

[indycals]

Well, if he bought the decals from me, I'm still at a loss as I have a hard time correlating screen names to customer names.

[Deleted]

Jun 1, 2009 12:30:10 GMT -5 indycals said:

Well, if he bought the decals from me, I'm still at a loss as I have a hard time correlating screen names to customer names.

Whew! That was a close one.

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[indycals]

Difficult correlating names.... but not impossible. I sort of know the answer


But I'm not talkin'

[Deleted]

Twist revealed. Sort of.

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[Deleted]

Who guessed Granatelli?
You now have a one in three chance.



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[indycals]

I can't tell from the photo - is that dayglo red or red?

[russd]

I'll say it is the #70 John Andretti Lola T8800 (1989 Indy 500) Tuneup Master, Buick

RussD

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Jun 19, 2009 20:10:35 GMT -5 indycals said:

I can't tell from the photo - is that dayglo red or red?

It's flo. My photography skills rival my model building skills in mediocrity I guess. I'll try to convey it's the color more accurately in the finished photos. If anybody has any suggestions let me know.

Thank you,

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[indycals]

Jun 20, 2009 12:10:52 GMT -5 @dukecador said:

If anybody has any suggestions let me know.

Dayglo red is very hard to demonstrate in photos, more often than not it's going to look a bit more like a bright orange. Dayglo tends to pop best in dark, underexposed photos. A lot of it depends on the camera. The best advice I can give - in general, not specific to dayglo red - is don't shoot in harsh light. If you're shooting outdoors, shoot in the shade or on a cloudy day. Use a tripod and remote release (or timer). If you're using a light source, find a way to diffuse it (tissue, light tent, etc). My shots of the Penske front row - I just shot them outside on a cloudy day. Didn't bother setting up my light tent or anything. Also, make sure you understand how your white balance works on your camera.

[Deleted]

I built this stock car a few months back which was flo pink and when I shot it indoors it came out red. I reshot it outside and it showed truer to the actual hue. Remembering that, I shot the Lola outside and no such luck. The photos of the finished model will be shot indoors.

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[Deleted]

I think it's the Hanna Autowash Andretti Lola because of the Black Suspension arms.

[Deleted]

Well, whatever it will be..I like the starts of it!!
Ron

[Deleted]

Done. Thank you for playing!



Told you you'd be disappointed. ;D

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