Super-cool build. I love it.
Is the Cox trailing guide a common/easily obtained item?
For those who may not of already seen it:
Life article on Two-Lane Blacktop
1955 Chevy two-motor street machine
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, May 09 2011 02:50 PM
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Posted 04 July 2011 - 12:12 PM
The avant-garde artist Marcel Duchamp once stated that "Art happens and at times, regardless of the artists wishes". While I could not find the exact quote, I remember it was stated when one of his glass sculptures arrived on site with cracks running throughout.
Well, I didn't have enough "Chazoom Teal" to paint the whole car so I added some metallic blue and a couple drops of yellow. Then applied that to a base coat of silver.... "tada" we have something closer to emerald green than teal. Oh well, that can be pretty too!
(That answer your question Rick?)
Mike, the trailing guide seems to be quite rare to me as this is the very first I have ever seen!
If PdL were paying attention he might have something additional to share.
Next step is to let this thoroughly dry, wet color-sand to knock off the specks and apply one more wet coat.
Well, I didn't have enough "Chazoom Teal" to paint the whole car so I added some metallic blue and a couple drops of yellow. Then applied that to a base coat of silver.... "tada" we have something closer to emerald green than teal. Oh well, that can be pretty too!
(That answer your question Rick?)Mike, the trailing guide seems to be quite rare to me as this is the very first I have ever seen!
If PdL were paying attention he might have something additional to share.
Next step is to let this thoroughly dry, wet color-sand to knock off the specks and apply one more wet coat.
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Posted 04 July 2011 - 02:47 PM
I believe the guide is one from a COX supper Cuc.Mike, the trailing guide seems to be quite rare to me as this is the very first I have ever seen!
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Posted 04 July 2011 - 05:34 PM
Joe, I agree with you.
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Posted 12 August 2011 - 01:17 PM
Wow, a full month of days has passed since I last posted on this subject. Which is one reason I dislike working on hard body slots due to the huge amount of time and effort required to get it KORRECT! First off, the paint is finally done so time for final assembly is... here at last!
The interior and engine plate are also painted as are a few other detail bits.
And a few final shots.
(Yeah, no license plate. Couldn't find a decent decal that I liked.)
The paint is all lacquer including the clearcoat, which incidentally is Tamiya pearl clear.
Looks very pretty in the sunlight!
Ciao
The interior and engine plate are also painted as are a few other detail bits.
And a few final shots.
(Yeah, no license plate. Couldn't find a decent decal that I liked.)
The paint is all lacquer including the clearcoat, which incidentally is Tamiya pearl clear.
Looks very pretty in the sunlight!
Ciao
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Posted 12 August 2011 - 01:59 PM
That's really beautiful Jairus 
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Awesome 55 !!
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Posted 04 January 2012 - 07:42 PM
That's SWEET!! I'm kinda partial to nice 55's too!!! I raced one in the late 60's and early 70's!!
She's real fine, my 409!!!
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Posted 05 January 2012 - 12:13 AM
Nice, Jarius....
Question: How do you do the dark detail line on the trunk/door/hood seams?
Question: How do you do the dark detail line on the trunk/door/hood seams?
You can't always get what you want...
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Posted 05 January 2012 - 01:45 AM
Holy Double Nickels Badman !!! Pow,
I have been away from this one for a long time. No big surprise how amazing the Jairus built it is coming out but it is an amazing surprise to see it done and so purr-fect.
The chassis
the color choices 
the fit and finish 
and Double Trouble Ds on board! 
Did I mention the hood emblem and the wheels 
All BS aside Jairus, just Right !!!
I have been away from this one for a long time. No big surprise how amazing the Jairus built it is coming out but it is an amazing surprise to see it done and so purr-fect.
The chassis
the color choices the fit and finish and Double Trouble Ds on board! Did I mention the hood emblem and the wheels All BS aside Jairus, just Right !!!
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Posted 05 January 2012 - 07:33 AM
Very cool car, Jairus!
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Posted 05 January 2012 - 08:04 AM
Stunning Jairus! (but where's the diaplane and wings?)
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Posted 05 January 2012 - 09:50 AM
That's awsome!
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Posted 05 January 2012 - 10:23 AM
Thank you guys! They didn't much care for it over at ol'Slotforum... 
I draw them in with a Rapidograph technical pen between coats of clear.
Nice, Jarius....
Question: How do you do the dark detail line on the trunk/door/hood seams?
I draw them in with a Rapidograph technical pen between coats of clear.
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Posted 05 January 2012 - 11:25 AM
Thank you guys! They didn't much care for it over at ol'Slotforum...
Let's see... they don't know what they are looking at, don't understand what it takes do work like this OR they are just jealous.
My guess...it is the later.
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Posted 05 January 2012 - 11:58 AM
Yeah, whatever the reason they snub Chris Clarks builds also. And I am talking about the "Scratchbuilding" section only! I still check out daily and post in the "Thingie" section 'cause I have a lot of good friends there.
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Here too.
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They just don't understand Art. The same goes on in the 1:1 world. I frequent a motorcycle forum and there is a divide there between the builders of show bikes vs. the builders of ride the do do out of it bikes. Show cars vs. Drive'm hard cars, same thing.
Needless to say they seldom get along.
I try to enjoy both sides. I respect the $20,000 paint jobs and effort it takes to create them on show vehicles, but also like the ride/drive them daily bikes and rods. I'm sick enough I even like an occasional Rat Rod/bike.
Anyone who doesn't like the mastercraftsmanship of folks like Chris Clark, Jairus, and dc-65x only limit themselves. I know, I used to be one of them, until my eyes opened once I took the blinders off.
Needless to say they seldom get along.
I try to enjoy both sides. I respect the $20,000 paint jobs and effort it takes to create them on show vehicles, but also like the ride/drive them daily bikes and rods. I'm sick enough I even like an occasional Rat Rod/bike.
Anyone who doesn't like the mastercraftsmanship of folks like Chris Clark, Jairus, and dc-65x only limit themselves. I know, I used to be one of them, until my eyes opened once I took the blinders off.
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Posted 05 January 2012 - 06:10 PM
Just awsome Jairus!
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Posted 05 January 2012 - 07:21 PM
Thank you guys! They didn't much care for it over at ol'Slotforum...
I rarely go over there to look around, but anyone who can't appreciate what you've done with this thing simply doesn't "get it" IMO. The car is baaaaadass!
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Posted 27 January 2012 - 03:39 AM
i totally missed you finish this! it came out great.
love the fenderwell headers
love the fenderwell headers
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