The boys deserve a raise, and a healthy Christmas bonus to boot!! You have raised the bar to a whole new level!!! This 55 is a masterpiece!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

UtherJoe

That 55 is really well done. That nomand on the rack is a nice looking rod .

This car is awesome and simple at the same time. How do I know this? It's sitting on my desk,right in front of me.I get the mail today and there's a box from Randy.*snip* Tom

Tom it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Lucky!

This Snap On 55 is smooooooooooooooooooth and sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeek looking. Great job Randy!

Bob...Joez your engine written sounds are great (dugga-dugga-brAP!)...zilla

Randy,
Sweeeet 55 Chevy & like those big hood ornaments!!:thumbsup::thumbsup: Great build as usual. You even have a cloth in Mac's hand!!
Just reading Model Cars Issue #143 Aug/Sep/08 and guest what has the same scoop but behind the driver over the engine- a Ferrari 312 Spyder
- www.fishermodels.com. That oughta get you interested. ..RL

It is close RL. The scoop on the 55 was cast from a Hot Wheels Prostocker. Kinda looked like a wedge before I started. Then I added some JB Weld to the rear and then I built it up to sit level, then I cast it. Then I took a resin cast scoop, then I shortened it and then I rounded the back off to fit the hood. Then I ground about half of the bottom to make it sit lower, then glued her on. Then I was tired, so then I went to bed. Whew, I was wore out!!! ... RM

It is close RL. The scoop on the 55 was cast from a Hot Wheels Prostocker. Kinda looked like a wedge before I started. Then I added some JB Weld to the rear and then I built it up to sit level, then I cast it. Then I took a resin cast scoop, then I shortened it and then I rounded the back off to fit the hood. Then I ground about half of the bottom to make it sit lower, then glued her on. Then I was tired, so then I went to bed. Whew, I was wore out!!! ... RM

...and THEN ya sent it to the wrong guy, Randy! ;)

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Nice color combo Randy! Reminds me of my uncle's 56 Ford crown vic. Ford red and Crown Vic white always look good! :thumbsup::thumbsup: JK I was just looking at Doba's 'Christmas Rat', and thought this one might look good that way too, but you would have to cut a hole in the roof and stuff a Rat Santa in it. Would be great for the Christmas parade if Snap ON would get on board with it, but it may start a riot with your boys in the shop!

Haven't had my coffee yet,

Rich:drunk:

Joe,The price of your cars just went up.Tom

Believe it or not Rich, I had thought about a Santa in a 55. It's just so hard for me to cut a hole in the roof of a 55!!! It's hard enough for me to decide to cut out the fenders, but I'm getting braver. Has Sparky got a brother??? RM

Here's another 56 the boys have been working on. I think they're discussing what to do next??? Thought I'd show "in the beginning". Door handles, gas spout, air vent on the side of the cowl, stacks, and front bumper have been removed. Also shaved the hood center ridge line smooth. I also smoothed in the front pan again. Sorry guys, I like those big scoops, as you can see... RM

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Hey Mr. I like Ford Trucks Hill,

Nice looking Pickup there! Just went back and checked out your Gold one you did a while back also...post #381 I think. And that tow truck and the taxi...and, and, and...

Love this color you squirted on as it reminds me of the 70s for sure!

Bob...and, and, and...zilla

RM, you can't beat a 56 Ford pickup especially with a large hood ornament! Like the clean lines and rolled front pan :thumbsup: :thumbsup:. Anxiously waiting for Phase 2. ..RL

The boys have the smoothing and filling work down pat now!! Sweet job on the paint.. reminds me of the tyco trick truck!! Coming along nicely!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

UtherJoe

Yeah....green. Diggin the 56, Randy! :thumbsup:

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Wes

Randy, your paint job are amazing!

That is one very cool color Randy...I had a ten speed Peugot when I was a kid that color, think they called it Champagne...You have to share what that is ...


Dave

Oh and the truck is awesome also, but that's a given with your name on it...

Thanks guys!!! She's an ugly truckling right now, but she'll be alright when finished...The boys taped her off to lay a little dark green on the bottom. Once that dries, we can re-do the bedcover and trim it out...RM

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Man that is cool! :thumbsup: What are you using to mask, Randy?

Man what a read this has been. I had read parts of it before but never got to finish it. Randy, very inspiring. So much so that I have contacted my real estate agent to purchase me a 2 acre site near Sanger, California in which I will build AMG's garage early next year. What you do for straight line and customs I hope to do for dirt roundy-round cars. At one time I had scratch built a bare roll cage chassis from round styrene stock, I may do that again for a prop.

I need to hire some workers (where did you get the pit figures?) and the rest of the stuff I think I can scratch build from sheet styrene and other parts and pieces. I have some complete 1/60th scale engine blocks and heads to lay around as well. I'm just hoping a couple of acres will be enough.

Great stuff, I'll be watching closely and learning from da' masta'.

Joez- For masking on this one, I used the pinstriping tape itself. Tamiya masking tape is also very good stuff, leaves a clean paint line.
Coach- Light green is Duplicolor "Hampsted Green"
Dark green is "Jade Green" with final clear on top
Pete- Most of the stuff in my garage is scratch built, see Back at the Shop, page 8 #118. The shop guys are from "Winner's Circle Pit Row" scenes. Type that in on Ebay search. Motormax has some great diorama stuff. Wal-Mart and Toys R Us were selling them. their websight has one left on sale.
http://mini-motorsonline.com/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=2&sort=&sort_direction=&page=2

Hope this helps!!! RM

The boys got her detailed out, got her lowered down a bit, put on some new shoes, got the bed cover on, so she's about ready for Saturday night...RM

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That my friend is drop dead gorgous....trade ya a mini lindy chevy for it lololol....

Coach!

That might be your best one yet Randy -- the detail is just amazing :eek:
Take a bow, Dude. :thumbsup:

This has to be the finest work from Hilltop's shop!!! Two tones are difficult enough, but that can't be tape separating them colors.. can it?? Taping and masking to paint a dividing stripe???? OMG!!! Even if it is tape, still WOW!!Take a bow sir!! Sweet job!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

UtherJoe

Daaaaaaaaaaaang!

That is sooooooooooooo

Sweeeeeeeeeeeet!

Randy, AMAZING as usual and the tailights in the back of the fenders is a nice detail. Request a photo of the 56' Texaco tow vehicle beside new Blown PU if you have time. :thumbsup: ..RL

Rumpity-rumpity-rumpity-rumpity (turn the stereo up a bit)-rumpity-rumpity-rumpity...:woohoo:

Simple, clean and elegant piece, Randy! :thumbsup:
Some day......:rolleyes:

:eek: :eek:

Sweet a$$ looking truck!!!!!! :thumbsup:

Wes

Here's your request RL. I gave the boys the day off. These hot babes can handle it...RM

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Those are just sweet lookin.

And the trucks look awesome too!! :thumbsup::thumbsup: I still wanna know how you got that silver stripe so perfect!! If it is tape, you sure did a great job matching the flake to the rest of the truck... AWESOME!!!:thumbsup:

Either way, your latest creation is flat out a jaw dropper!!

UtherJoe

Randy,

Green never looked so good...Bam you nailed another one!

Bob...tarpin good job also...zilla

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Thanks Randy, can't get enough of your '56 PU's!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: Do another one any time! ..RL

Randy,

That is Awesum! Wow! Your Lola is way K:cool::cool:L detailed out man!

Randy and I have been tossing around this idea for a Jasper Powered Lola for a while now in Chat. Can you say Team Lola? Need to get my Keaster in gear and paint up one myself now.

Randy is the master of 2-tone paint jobs & just hope I can pull this off as well as he did. :confused:

The #8 has been taken by Hilltop racing so, will look for a different one for Bob...zilla racing.

Bob...8 is my favorite number...zilla

Randy,

Got some rims mounted up and need to paint them and mask off the body and squirt that red also. Jasper Powered X 2. :roll::):roll::)

Have decided to go with #3 and Mooneyes for my secondary sponsor down below since I don't have any Bridgestone decals.

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Bob...Can you say Jasper Ferrari Can Am...zilla (next: with the wing)

Oh man, three bad boy pick ups in one shot with the Snap On Tools Girls for added support is more than I can stand! There is too much coolness for one photo! Back in the day, we'd have said "sano trucks, Randy". Wow, we still can.:drunk::hat::freak::dude:

Looks good already! :thumbsup: rr

And the trucks look awesome too!! :thumbsup::thumbsup: I still wanna know how you got that silver stripe so perfect!! If it is tape, you sure did a great job matching the flake to the rest of the truck... AWESOME!!!:thumbsup:

Either way, your latest creation is flat out a jaw dropper!!

UtherJoe

What trucks?

What trucks?

The trucks are hiding behind the Snap On Tool Girls, Coach.

Russ the Hutt :drunk::hat::freak::dude:

Not much going on today, we got out first snowfall last night. These fools didn't even take time to put a jacket on!!! Boys will be boys...RM

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Good job on all the cars and tell me when you have a pic on the racer your doing. Well see you later then.

ryan :thumbsup:

That was just disgusting Randy.. do not ever post that pic again.. brrrrrrrrrrrrr...


Coach!

I think it's a beauty, eh?? :lol: Looks like a snowball fight is just about to start!! Hope the boy's don't catch colds, and better have wheeler make up some hot cocoa for them when they're done playing!

UtherJoe

Randy!! you lucky dog!! I have been waiting for SNOWWWW!!!! where are you from? I want 5 feet of snow here now!!!!!!

Wes

Randy, hope that CJ has four wheel drive, the snow looks deep! Maybe a plow installation is in order for the driveway. Very picturesque view, we just received a dusting of snow. ..RL

BBBRRRRRRRRRR those guys look cold......HEY Randy spring for some jackets.......those guys work awful hard :)

Betcha they have a little copper anti-freeze maker out in the woods behind the shop....
it is Tennesee after all!

What is this white substance that is shown in abundance in your two pictures Randy? I have not seen this in LA.

Randy!! you lucky dog!! I have been waiting for SNOWWWW!!!! where are you from? I want 5 feet of snow here now!!!!!!

Wes


LMAO. The state would be closed for a month if we ever had snow that deep. Not that that would be a bad thing. Might be a nice vacation to spend some quality time in the batcave. :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr