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oddrods
02-13-2009, 10:23 PM
Just thought I'd share a few of my current and past projects.
The first is a 1962 Mustang prototype that was built using 1/2 dozen different tjets. It will be stripped down and a little more finish work will be done and then I might cast it. The second is a Mustang Station wagon that was built from a couple of cars that I used to resin cast. The last is a very modified Jaguar on a slimline chassis. Hope you enjoy them half as much as I did building them. As I have some time I'll post more pics.
Mongrel Racing

slotcarman12078
02-13-2009, 10:57 PM
Cool looking customs!!! I saw a pic of that Mustang wagon concept, and fell in love with it. Looks like you did a great job modeling it!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

oddrods
02-14-2009, 08:37 AM
Just a couple more for you.

tjd241
02-14-2009, 09:32 AM
Good looking stuff Rob.... Looks like there's a Proxy runner or two mixed in if I'm not mistaken!!!... Keep it coming. nd

roadrner
02-14-2009, 09:36 AM
Great lookers, especially the Mustang wagon. :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

Dranoel Dragon
02-14-2009, 11:40 AM
All very nice. I really like the Jag hotrod.

NTxSlotCars
02-14-2009, 12:55 PM
The rims on that Capri really set it off!
I like the road race Capri
Rich

WesJY
02-14-2009, 01:47 PM
GOOD JOB !! :thumbsup:

Wes

bobhch
02-14-2009, 04:36 PM
This is a bunch of nice builds. The Ford Mustang Station Wagon made me laugh but, it looks great at the same time. I can tell you spent some time on these. :thumbsup:

Bob...I would drive all of those...zilla

slotcarman12078
02-14-2009, 05:34 PM
Laugh if you want Bob, but it was real.. Sadly, it never made it past the concept stage...

http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fs earch%2Fimages%3Fei%3Dutf-8%26fr%3Dslv8-hptb7%26p%3DMustang%2520concept%2520cars&w=369&h=250&imgurl=static.flickr.com%2F96%2F430940703_b8afc1f7 fc.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fsedanm an%2F430940703%2F&size=41.9kB&name=%2765+Mustang+Wagon+concept+car&p=Mustang+concept+cars&type=JPG&oid=0414c1ce0f869f58&fusr=Sedanman&tit=%2765+Mustang+Wagon+concept+car&hurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fsedanm an%2F&no=2&tt=10,012&sigr=11gcipmli&sigi=11dtu7lnk&sigb=12u085vmk&sigh=1164id7lg

joez870
02-14-2009, 06:33 PM
Nice cars, man.

The Mustationwagon is my fave too, hey! :thumbsup:

oddrods
02-14-2009, 09:24 PM
Thanks for the kind words guys! yes there are a few proxy cars in there. Roger's races bring out the competative modeler in me. So far I haven't found the right combo to win a concours yet. Part of the reason could be that when I model cars I like to build "different". That usually means cutting and grafting and sculpting. I'm not a big fan of modeling "real race cars" that only require a set of decals that someone else has made. I'm not knocking it, it's just not for me. That being said, I have sent in models of actual race cars that have been very modified to look like the real thing. I sent a camaro that had the whole front end re-sculpted and had a roll cage installed. I sent a Holman-Moody Falcon that included an opening hood (that opened up and rearward like the real car and latched shut magnetically)with a complete engine and cross-bracing, full race interior to include drivers harness, dual fuel cells with fillers,roll cage and even a shifter. The body was extensively modified(although very subtle) and a prototypical paint job was applied to include HM lettering front and rear that was only .029" high. The grill and gas tank block off plates were photo etched aluminum. It didn't win either but it was a blast to spend countless hours building. I usually try to send 1 car for actual racing and 1 car for the concours. 2 mustang madness races ago my concours wagon took 1st place in the race. I cant tell you how suprised I was as my customs are almost always top heavy! One of these days I might give in to the powers that be and just send in a stock car with some nice decals and a good clear coat but probably not anytime soon. In the mean time here's a couple more for your entertainment.

roadrner
02-14-2009, 11:20 PM
Oddrods,
Can you get those vans any lower? ;) Look great! :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

oddrods
02-14-2009, 11:25 PM
Oddrods,
Can you get those vans any lower? ;) Look great! :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr


If only I could get my 1:1 67 Econoline as low as these Tjets I'd be happy! The Tjet Econos actually handle pretty well.

bobhch
02-14-2009, 11:41 PM
Ooooooooooooh Man! I have visuals of one of those vans painted Candy Red with Gold Stipes and Iron Crosses on it. They are WAY COOL. :woohoo:

Bob...love your stuff...zilla

Dranoel Dragon
02-15-2009, 12:30 AM
Sweet job on the Lancia. Some Alitalia decals would be the perfect finish for it.

oddrods
02-15-2009, 12:54 AM
Sweet job on the Lancia. Some Alitalia decals would be the perfect finish for it.


But alas, I have no Alitalia decals so it will have to remain blemished.;)

slotcarman12078
02-15-2009, 08:25 AM
Now you're killing me with those econolines!!! I love vans and those are perfect!!! I must make me some!!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup: And the capri is awesome too!!!

oddrods
02-15-2009, 08:44 PM
This car is a Dash Ghia with only 1 mod. Can you spot it?

HadaSlot
02-15-2009, 09:32 PM
VW hub caps.

oddrods
02-15-2009, 09:40 PM
Yup, I turned a set of aluminum rims to accept the press fit VW hub caps.

slotcarman12078
02-15-2009, 09:42 PM
Hard to tell for sure!!! If I were to venture a guess, it looks like the rear quarters were smoothed a bit, but that's just a guess.. The lack of body line may just be your camera playing tricks with my eyes.

oddrods
02-15-2009, 10:03 PM
Hard to tell for sure!!! If I were to venture a guess, it looks like the rear quarters were smoothed a bit, but that's just a guess.. The lack of body line may just be your camera playing tricks with my eyes.

Nope.... Hadaslot got it right. The body is stock. The only mod is the wheels. they were made from an old Xacto handle on a vintage unimat lathe. I made them the same OD as Vincent rims.

HadaSlot
02-15-2009, 10:32 PM
My Brother has a set of those beauty rings hanging on his shelf. He also has a 1:1 Herbie, so I'm in touch with the idea. I bet he will sell Herbie. His '51 is much cooler. Speaking of Herbie. It used to be Carl Edwards brother's (Kenny) car. The nurse that delivered Kenny gave it to him. He wasn't into to it and my bro aquired it from Carl's dad. By the way, Those are ultra cool and would great on the vans also. Did I win a set? David

oddrods
02-15-2009, 10:53 PM
Did I win a set? David

These are a 1 off so I'm afraid not. It takes me hours to make a set of wheels wich is why I never made any for the public.

HadaSlot
02-15-2009, 11:04 PM
Just kidding. They look great and that's why I think I noticed them. Good Job.

HadaSlot
02-15-2009, 11:10 PM
I'm sure Claus will approve.

win43
02-16-2009, 12:11 PM
Great looking cars :thumbsup::thumbsup:. Too many to choose a favorite.....let's see....the Stang wagon...NO wait.....the Vans.....WAIT.....the Herbie with the custom hubcaps.....I just can't decide.

slotnewbie69
02-16-2009, 06:21 PM
oddrods,nice vans!love the old econolines,especially draggin chrome like those!great job on all your builds in general!

Hilltop Raceway
02-16-2009, 07:44 PM
Yea, I'm liking the Econolines!!! RM

oddrods
02-16-2009, 10:23 PM
The driver of this little guy has seen some very rough times! I also got tired of gluing the widshield on so I left it off and can't find it for now.

HadaSlot
02-16-2009, 11:48 PM
Nope.... Hadaslot got it right. The body is stock. The only mod is the wheels. they were made from an old Xacto handle on a vintage unimat lathe. I made them the same OD as Vincent rims.

DO IT AGAIN Those are cool. What material? The handle? Sweet!

oddrods
02-17-2009, 08:17 PM
DO IT AGAIN Those are cool. What material? The handle? Sweet!

The material I use is the handles from broken xactos. There is something about the aluminum they use that machines so well and presses onto the axles better than most of the bulk aluminum I get. the VW hubcap is off of an HO scale VW die-cast bus/combi.
I never remember who I got the 56 from but it sure is kool. The second is a pic of just what it took to make the 62 Mustang.

slotnewbie69
02-17-2009, 08:50 PM
wow!now that "stang is some graftin' alright!like the 56!