Looks awesome Joez!!! I love playing with Duplicolor!! It's so much easier to work with. And it's accessible with 3 auto parts stores within a 5 mile radius, so if one don't have the color I'm looking for, I can go 2 miles down the road and try the other two (right across the street from each other). Nice job masking, and great color choice!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

UtherJoe

Do another!!!! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: nd

Do another!!!! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: nd

Yeah Joez what Nuther said...a nuther...do it! Great paint job man!

B:)b

I was reassembling my project and now I Cant Find The Rear Bump To The Lomad! It Was In The Freaking Bag, I Swear!:freak:
I don't think my cat has been doing a good enough job keeping the little parts snatching critters out of the slot cave.:rolleyes:

I could tear one off of another JL but I would rather not, yaknow?

It has to be here someplace!
Stoopid Griffles.

Will the real Joez please stand up!!! :lol: Sorry to hear of your MIA bumper!! If I had one, I'd send it your way for sure..

The griffles suck!!! Been there too!!! Is this a Doublemint commercial???:p:p
Am I seeing twice??? RM

Joez,

Hey Dude just be glad you didn't loose a 1/1 scale bumper...doh

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-chevrolet-nomad-rechromed-rear-bumper_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el11 16QQitemZ310095212168QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fP artsQ5fAccessories

I was thinking if you stepped on it...it may still be stuck in the grooves of your soul...um sole. Hey looking for the lost bumper is a bummer & hope you don't end up spending hours upon hours to just end up bangging you head against a wall after hopelessly looking for it. :freak::cry:

Bob...this didn't help yah did it?...zilla

P.S. Check turn 3, maybe be over the wall...RM

hey joez - nice save and i like the color combo!! cant believe i missed alot of good posts here!!

Wes

Hippy TreeHugger Garage (soon to have a new shop) is proud to present this metalic green46 Chev Fleetline!

The body is Giperjet resin, Green paint is by Wes.(Thanks, guys!)

Before Christmas, I made a great trade with Wes. I sent him a 4 bods to paint in his excellent custom detail. In return for his custom services, I also sent him a Tyco 57 chev for his collection. I think HE got the short end of the stick because ALL of them turned out fantastic! Here is one of his efforts.

I asked him to just shoot the Fleetline "a nice green" and I would handle all the details. I was simply stunned by his color choice for this piece. (My own 1:1 Fleetline will get this color!)
After adding posts and getting it to sit "just right" on a dummy chassis, I dabbed on the testors details and added custom lexan windows front and rear.
Next came a nice nos Tjet chassis and a sweet set of genuine Vincent wheels that were purchased directly for this project.

All in all, I think it came out as I imagined it would and makes me long for the day when its 1:1 brother looks as good!:rolleyes:

Thanks for the read!:wave:

nahhh you didnt short end me!! :) thats funny about the color! always like dark metallic green on older cars you know.

Wes

Hi guys!

Ok, before I get 50 "Where is the Lomad. is it done yet?"s, I will say that it is NEARLY done. I am not rushing this build. Goop a bit, walk away, paint a bit, walk away. (Just like Bill & Bob say!) I am pleased to announce that there are no thumb prints on it! I will be posting it in the next day or so as the details come together.

Now while I am waiting on the Lomad, I have been puttering with a couple of other cars to keep my fingers busy. One is the CokeRod (paint and decals by Wes. Thanks, Wes!) that I started well before christmas. (you might have seen it hovering here or there in the backround of some pics) My idea for the rod started with a cracked Woody bod that I had z'd the hood away at the cowl and sent off to Wes for a bit of his magic. I was not disappointed! :) Wes did a superb job and the Build up of the CokeRod will be posted as it comes together.

Next is the Badbug .
A couple of years ago, RaceMasters was going to release a couple of nasty VW bugs all slammmed and decked out for racing. One was the BadBug. As soon as I saw the bugs in the RaceMaster flyer, I knew I would own them. Sadly, RM did not get the official okeedoke from VW to build these sweet cars (Stoopid VW) and I was left high and dry. Now my recent success in completing a rebuild/chop on the Lomad boosted my confidence a tad, so I decided to try my hand at building my own nasty bug.:thumbsup:

Starting with a JL body, I sectioned away the roof as close to the body as I could so I would only have to deal with the compound curves at the back end. (dang, but I love squadron putty!) The resulting look was more than satisfactory when I carved 3/32 away from the window posts and set the top back down. The spare up on the roof ruined the flow of the new roof line so I carved away the edges and filled in the roof. A bit of sanding and a quick shot of primer to visually pull it all together, and I knew I was headed in the right direction.

There will be more mods to this body as the build progresses, but I thought you would like a sneak peek of where it is at while you hang around waiting on the Lomad. Enjoy!

Thanks for the Read!:wave:

looka that, squishin bugs doesn't always have to make a mess! Love the roofline, very smooth and realistic. Shows how low you can go! That will be a pretty build!

Interesting read on squadron putty. haven't fooled with it specificly, but need to.
Cure times? Wondered if you noticed a bleed/sponge/shrink factor if you went back over the putty too quick, or if the top coat behaved better given extended putty cure time underneath. I am torn - having time to work in short increments, maybe a week or two apart. Do I try to do two steps in one sitting, or do I leave it sit so long I forget where I was when I pick it back up?

Cool Joe. Lid chop looks great!

Now that we got you walkin' away on a regular basis, fire up that airbrush and drop the hammer!!!!!

Go Joe Go!!!! nd

Dat is one bad BadBug :thumbsup::thumbsup: Did it scream when you squished it??

Could be a new dance craze!!! Chopped bug is looking good Joez!!! RM

Cool Joe. Lid chop looks great!

Now that we got you walkin' away on a regular basis, fire up that airbrush and drop the hammer!!!!!

jOEZ-Hey Drop TOP buggy builder dat top chop is El Fantastic-O dUDE!

Yeah what Bill said, Phsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssht & man are you gonna be smiling when you drop the paint on this body!

Bob...nice job little buddy...zilla

"Hozay".... :lol: nd

Do I try to do two steps in one sitting, or do I leave it sit so long I forget where I was when I pick it back up?

To overcome my urge to pick up that wet bod, I try to keep 3-5 projects going at the same time. This way there will always be something I can tinker with after doing a paint job, or custom work that requires me to put the part down for a few days. Otherwise, I'd be over ther ever 15 minutes checking and getting fingerprints and whatnot all over the project. :freak: rr

To overcome my urge to pick up that wet bod, I try to keep 3-5 projects going at the same time. This way there will always be something I can tinker with after doing a paint job, or custom work that requires me to put the part down for a few days. Otherwise, I'd be over ther ever 15 minutes checking and getting fingerprints and whatnot all over the project. :freak: rr

Another proponent of the walk away rule! Having other things to do AND thus removing the temptation of sticking your fingers into drippy, wet, or sticky things is the ticket.

If ya dont have something to turn to while waiting...THEN YOU NEED MORE CARS!

If you have too many projects going and are able to leap frog from one thing to another seamlessly...THEN YOU NEED MORE CARS! :thumbsup:

Split: I always believe in letting ALL layers of body work, whatever it may be, cure for the maximum amount of recommended time. Pressing the issue always seems to lead me straight to the scene of the crash. :freak:

Ok, as promised.......TaaaDaaahhh!...The Lomad!:woohoo:

It is near complete, actually. I need to find some very small "parts chaser" type decals for the panels and give it a clear coat. When I get the garage put together and lighting issues sorted out, I will revisit this piece with some better pictures. It sure was a fun build!:thumbsup:


The Cokerod is coming along nicely too, hey. I have been swapping chromy motors about and am still deciding on the best way to mount the slimline chassis. I'll keep you updated.



Also, here is another sneak peek at the Badbug. As this little critter will be running a Tjet chassis, I had no remorse as I z'd away the jerry cans on the doors. Though I have yet to fill the resulting exposed magna chassis tab slots, I think it looks better already, yeah?:thumbsup:


Thank you, friends, for your kind words, advice and encouragement. It has really been a boost to my much lagging enthusiasm.


Thanks for reading along!
Stay tuned for updates, hey!

Looks like pinky lost her tush!!! Sweet job on the lomad!!! And I likes that color big time!!! AWESOME!!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

I really enjoy following these builds. I know it's a pain in the neck to take pics sometimes, but it really helps us all get motivated to create. Thanks for sharing!

:thumbsup::thumbsup:.... Great job on the green Lomo Joe... but note-to-self.... 1" chisel is tucked ever so nicely under outside turn with cheater lane and dangerously close to Griffleville!!!! nd

:thumbsup::thumbsup:.... Great job on the green Lomo Joe... but note-to-self.... 1" chisel is tucked ever so nicely under outside turn with cheater lane and dangerously close to Griffleville!!!! nd

Nice catch Nuther!

Any good civil injun ear will tell you that the common wood chisel has a 1000 uses...er...make that 1000...and one. :thumbsup:

really nice lomad joez!i like the color!:thumbsup:love that coca cola rod too!one of yours?

Chopin' out the Jerrys *chop, chop* and Jetting it is a great idea Joez!

Bob...I will be back...zilla

Joez,
Lomad turned out nice! Now finish the Bug. :freak: rr

Lol, Ujoe..yeah, the rear bump is in the Jebus case. I just have not put it back on yet.

Nuther, I know the chisel is there. It is holding up that stretch of track. LOL
I have looked for it 2 times already though. Go figure. :D

Thanks for the hi5s and big thumbs for the Lomad, guys.
Bob, The Badbug will have a few more surprises. I may even decide to pull a mold of it. heh!

OFD, I just STARTED the bug. Giv a guy a break, yeah? Oh wait. I had a year long break. LOL hehehe Thank you for the kind words, mate! :thumbsup:

The Badbug is moving right along now.:)

The doors have been filled(see pics) with .040 styrene and I have cut the air intakes and rear valance down to meet up with the roof line. Once everything has flashed off, I will extend the intakes down to meet up with the top of the carbs once more.

I would have liked to be a bit farther along with this and a few other projects but the TM (see pic) seems to make it her life work to keep me busy. Go figure.:rolleyes:
I prep my work area, open a bottle of paint, put a brush tip into the paint and she will call me for something. Does anyone else deal with this type of thing? If she wasn't so nice to look at, I'd probably get kind of mad. Oh well.:rolleyes:


Thanks for reading along!

I prep my work area, open a bottle of paint, put a brush tip into the paint and she will call me for something. Does anyone else deal with this type of thing? If she wasn't so nice to look at, I'd probably get kind of mad. Oh well.:rolleyes:


Thanks for reading along!

Joez,
Don't feel bad. Mine always, ALWAYS, seems to beckon when I'm doing that hardest detail of a paint job or putting on that b**** decal that I don't have a replacement for. Thank God I love her! :rolleyes: Dave

All I can say Joez is you are a lucky man!! :thumbs up: I'd come running too!!

Joez,

This reminds me...I gotta go and build NOW before Ginger calls me. Keep plugging along man.

Bob...can't you see I'm busy Honey?...zilla

Yup Joe,

Happens from time to time. We have an informal arrangement that we have developed over time. If I'm doing something inconsequential I'll drop what I'm doing and do my best Johnny on the spot.

If I'm sticky or stuck she'll wait patiently until I can fall back, reorganize, or untangle. This applies to the 1:1 shop, household/yard projects, and the hobby room.

It's the least I can do as I often need her to toss something I've forgotten on the roof or down a vent when I'm under the house. She often includes a cold one and a sangwich.

I'm truly blessed.

Here are a couple of sneak peeks, men.:thumbsup:

I hope you enjoy the pics!

Nice Work Joez!! Shop looks good too!!
CJ

Great job Joe.... That's nice handy work. nd :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Love your Engine showing slots man and your shop looks like a go, go, go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bob...nice builds buddy...zilla

A couple more pics...before and after.:thumbsup:

Wow!!!! Those are awesome!!!!! And the glass is crystal clear!! LOL!!! Nice job joez!!!! Glad your new camera is working!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

joez - awesome cars man!!!

Wes

Jo eMan is back to work.. clean garage too.. spiffy...


dave

Thanks for getting that new camera Joez, I really appreciate that!!! Now back to business, those engine compartments are looking good :thumbsup::thumbsup: Never thought of that, Doh!!! The lowered 62 looks a whole lot bettter!!! I likes the 2 tone Vette color package too. Oh yea, thanks for changing the wheels!!! Great work...RM

WOW Joez... those are NICE!

Great looking "under the hood" cars. :thumbsup::thumbsup: I like how low you got that Chevy.


And tell TM nice Henna work on the hand :)

Joez, Really like the comparison photos which accent the Great improvemets you made! The engines comparts are Fantastic! The shop looks good too & so does that lowered Chevy! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: ..RL

amazing work Joez, I know I haven't commented much on this thread, but I'm always looking.
keep it up.

That's some awesome building skillz displayed there, Joez. Sweet paint schemes, lowere than low stance and incredible engine bays make for some pretty gnarly rides!!!

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

Come on guys, don't be so hard on him about the chisel. He is a metal master craftsman, he don't know wood chisel. Probably uses it for a door stop too.
Boy the more I see those 62 Chevys without major work like has been done here, the more I get sick. I used to have a 62 vertable in high school. I don't know what they were smoking when they made that piece. Cross between a monster truck and a chinese yak. Yours is right there. You fixed it, I can look now, it hurt before.

What I find most intriguing is the lowering with the engine!!! That is some slick work you did there Joe!! Most impressive!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup: