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Body paint by Jairus
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Posted 23 January 2010 - 10:13 PM
Bump
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It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
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Posted 01 February 2010 - 01:51 AM
Finished a few this morning.
Here is a couple D3 cars for a friend up north....
And one for me.
Yeah, this is post race including bumps and bruises... but I like it!
Here is a couple D3 cars for a friend up north....
And one for me.
Yeah, this is post race including bumps and bruises... but I like it!
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Posted 01 February 2010 - 04:49 AM
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Posted 01 February 2010 - 07:20 AM
Glad you're back!
Nice bodies as usual!
Nice bodies as usual!
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Posted 01 February 2010 - 10:00 AM
Good to have you back J. Sure like the Red CanAm .
Nesta
Sure like the Red CanAm .Nesta
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In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
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Posted 01 February 2010 - 11:13 AM
Ferrari's and Lolas...2 of my favorite types of slot car bodies...yum. Nice work! 
2 more things: Welcome back and thanks for the Model A parts. PM me if you're looking for any vintage Ford model kit parts.
2 more things: Welcome back and thanks for the Model A parts. PM me if you're looking for any vintage Ford model kit parts.
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Posted 01 February 2010 - 12:21 PM
That Lola is really pretty, both the body and the interior.
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Posted 01 February 2010 - 01:02 PM
Beautiful work!
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Posted 07 February 2010 - 03:17 PM
Thanks for posting your beautiful and creative work...it is always inspiring.
I will be painting some CanAm and F1 retro bodies. I will be using Faskolor for the interiors. What exterior detailing paints do you recommend?
I will be painting some CanAm and F1 retro bodies. I will be using Faskolor for the interiors. What exterior detailing paints do you recommend?
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Posted 07 February 2010 - 03:39 PM
That Lola is really pretty, both the body and the interior.
It sure is
. Jairus is a master. Look at the Lola he did for me 
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WOW!
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Posted 07 February 2010 - 06:43 PM
Rick you are so right WOW. Sweet as usually thanks for sharing that Lola with us.
Nesta
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Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
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Posted 08 February 2010 - 12:17 AM
WOW another outstanding body / build!
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Posted 18 February 2010 - 01:30 AM
Some new bodies shot this week. One for Rick....
Two matching HO's for Tony...
A repaired Super Saber for Dav...
And a new "Dark Knight".
And one for Tom with a chassis constructed by Steve O'Keefe with motor by Havlicek.
Two matching HO's for Tony...
A repaired Super Saber for Dav...
And a new "Dark Knight".
And one for Tom with a chassis constructed by Steve O'Keefe with motor by Havlicek.
- Pete L. likes this
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Posted 18 February 2010 - 01:57 AM
Superb!
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Posted 18 February 2010 - 07:24 AM
Just awesome, Jairus!
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Posted 18 February 2010 - 07:37 AM
Bout time you got some work done. Cool!
Cool!
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Posted 18 February 2010 - 07:42 AM
Simply marvelous as always JHW...
Has that chassis been shown somewhere by Steve? I would like to under her skirt! 
Has that chassis been shown somewhere by Steve? I would like to under her skirt!
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Posted 18 February 2010 - 01:26 PM
Some new bodies shot this week. One for Rick....
MINE!
Thanks Jairus!
- Pete L. likes this
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Posted 18 February 2010 - 04:11 PM
MINE!
Thanks Jairus!
Thanks, but did you get the email I sent you?
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Posted 18 February 2010 - 05:56 PM
Nice.
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Posted 18 February 2010 - 06:03 PM
Not yet, Jairus. I'll see it when I get home tonight.Thanks, but did you get the email I sent you?
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Posted 20 February 2010 - 08:37 AM
And one for Tom with a chassis constructed by Steve O'Keefe with motor by Havlicek.
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MONDO COOLIO!!!!
EYE LUV IT!!!
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MONDO COOLIO!!!!
EYE LUV IT!!!
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Posted 01 March 2010 - 03:09 PM
Well, this one is a mix of metaphors in my opinion. The Body is new @ .010 lexan but the basic chassis was built undetermined years ago only to be modified by me. The motor and wheels are nearly 45 years old, but the whole thing is at least scratch-building!
The Chassis was provided to me as an unfinished piece with motor mounts designed for a Revell-Pittman RP66 racing motor. The wheelbase was set for a Daytona stocker and so a re-pop E.D. Dodge Charger choosen even tho the motor choice seemed less than exciting.
Some chassis mod's were required such as adding a few rails to the outside to match the width of the body and a guide tongue created and mounted. The motor is fitted with a Tradeship pinion gear which mates to a Cox ring. Guide is vintage Cox, 3/16 post.
The only modifications to the motor are the addition of a NEO magnet to help wake up that moderate wind on the unbalanced arm.
The request regarding color was white, which I hate not only painting but taking pictures of....
I tried to add some fades in very light black as straight white bodies look boring to me. I thinned some black to the consistance of dirty brush cleaner that I could hardly tell left any thing behind! The effect once the white added only made it look grey to me. (Next time I will try brown as a fade color for white)
Not sure of the wheels... they look like really cool vintage Ulrich castings to me and pretty rare since this is the first I have ever seen!
Ultimately I had in mind a race series using only these motors and stocker bodies as paramenters. All else freegame! Enjoy....
The Chassis was provided to me as an unfinished piece with motor mounts designed for a Revell-Pittman RP66 racing motor. The wheelbase was set for a Daytona stocker and so a re-pop E.D. Dodge Charger choosen even tho the motor choice seemed less than exciting.
Some chassis mod's were required such as adding a few rails to the outside to match the width of the body and a guide tongue created and mounted. The motor is fitted with a Tradeship pinion gear which mates to a Cox ring. Guide is vintage Cox, 3/16 post.
The only modifications to the motor are the addition of a NEO magnet to help wake up that moderate wind on the unbalanced arm.
The request regarding color was white, which I hate not only painting but taking pictures of....
I tried to add some fades in very light black as straight white bodies look boring to me. I thinned some black to the consistance of dirty brush cleaner that I could hardly tell left any thing behind! The effect once the white added only made it look grey to me. (Next time I will try brown as a fade color for white)
Not sure of the wheels... they look like really cool vintage Ulrich castings to me and pretty rare since this is the first I have ever seen!
Ultimately I had in mind a race series using only these motors and stocker bodies as paramenters. All else freegame! Enjoy....
- Pete L. likes this
Jairus H Watson - Artist
Need something painted, soldered, carved, or killed? - jairuswtsn@aol.com
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Check out some of the cool stuff on my Fotki!
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Posted 02 March 2010 - 01:39 AM
Not mad at that one bit! Love the wheels!
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Posted 02 March 2010 - 04:23 AM
Jairus,
The 1968 Dodge Charger - in my opinion the prettiest year for the Charger. The sculpting on the body is awesome and it was available with the 426 Hemi motor from the showroom. An awesome car - from the period chassis to the Pittman motor - just very, very cool! The essence of the period has been captured for many to see.
While you don't sound entirely happy with the paint scheme, I think it is VERY period. I seem to remember some photos in Hot Rod magazine that had one of the Funny Cars of that period in it and the paint was a fogged affair. The black hood is so period correct!
The "Scat Pack" emblem does look cool on the car and does lend a lot to the nostalgia look.
Just another Jairus piece of art.
Thank you!
The 1968 Dodge Charger - in my opinion the prettiest year for the Charger. The sculpting on the body is awesome and it was available with the 426 Hemi motor from the showroom. An awesome car - from the period chassis to the Pittman motor - just very, very cool! The essence of the period has been captured for many to see.
While you don't sound entirely happy with the paint scheme, I think it is VERY period. I seem to remember some photos in Hot Rod magazine that had one of the Funny Cars of that period in it and the paint was a fogged affair. The black hood is so period correct!
The "Scat Pack" emblem does look cool on the car and does lend a lot to the nostalgia look.
Just another Jairus piece of art.
Thank you!
Marty Stanley
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