The modified model car thread - pics
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Pontiac GTO form 1965, a true muscle car. Right? On Discovery channel I saw many programs like Overhauling, the Gas Monkeys and so on. Now I got my hands on an American car and sourced a supercharged motor. Time to play!
Found 4 chromed wheels that could work on the car.
After cutting a big hole in the bonnet the blown engine fits quite nicely.
The door gabs of the Maisto base model are wide. Very wide. Extremely wide. So made those smaller. The doors don't open any more but I don't fit myself anyway. Also made a bigger cover / sill between the wheels.
Then lowered the stance, added yellow bucket seats with safety belts, metal plating for the doors (the inner door lining), a roll cage, new exhaust, front spoiler, quick fastners and decals. The wheels at the rear got bigger and wider tires. Also the rim is now 5 mm wider (I used an other rim for that)
Found 4 chromed wheels that could work on the car.
After cutting a big hole in the bonnet the blown engine fits quite nicely.
The door gabs of the Maisto base model are wide. Very wide. Extremely wide. So made those smaller. The doors don't open any more but I don't fit myself anyway. Also made a bigger cover / sill between the wheels.
Then lowered the stance, added yellow bucket seats with safety belts, metal plating for the doors (the inner door lining), a roll cage, new exhaust, front spoiler, quick fastners and decals. The wheels at the rear got bigger and wider tires. Also the rim is now 5 mm wider (I used an other rim for that)
Thanks. Still need to make the picture of the engine.
A couple of weeks ago, this big model came limping in. It is a 1:12 Corvette by Franklin Mint.
One wheels broke from the hub, the roof was disintegrating, trim came off, doors didn't fit any more. In other words, the Vette was in desperate need of restoration.
The Goodwood green and white striping look very classy together with the green interior, just like the real car (no pics yet).
A couple of weeks ago, this big model came limping in. It is a 1:12 Corvette by Franklin Mint.
One wheels broke from the hub, the roof was disintegrating, trim came off, doors didn't fit any more. In other words, the Vette was in desperate need of restoration.
The Goodwood green and white striping look very classy together with the green interior, just like the real car (no pics yet).
Very impressed with the quality of work and the detail - I have a 1/18 Otto Fiat Coupe in Sprint Blue and I'd love it to be modified to look like my own car (later 'Plus' model)
Would involve RHD conversion, different wheels, side skirts, bumper extensions and a different colour
Is this something you'd take on?
Would involve RHD conversion, different wheels, side skirts, bumper extensions and a different colour
Is this something you'd take on?
The Triumph Spitfire used to be a small affordable and exotic looking sportscar. This mark IV looks very decent but a bit dreary. It is a diecast 1:18 from Sunstar.
A 'Cafe raceR' appearance is what I'm aiming for.
Front spoiler, removed wind screen, stream line head rest, metal plated interior, detailed engine bay, classic bucket seat, quick fuel filler, quick fastners, big bore exhaust...
Now choosing wheels.
A 'Cafe raceR' appearance is what I'm aiming for.
Front spoiler, removed wind screen, stream line head rest, metal plated interior, detailed engine bay, classic bucket seat, quick fuel filler, quick fastners, big bore exhaust...
Now choosing wheels.
The owner of this Gulf Blue Porsche 911 Targa asked me to replicate his car based on a model by GT Spirit (scale 1:18).
A couple of mods as requested:
- bullit mirrors
- Recaro seats with Blaupunkt headrests
- same decals as on the real car
- different steering wheel
- different wheels (rear)
This is as far as a GT Spirit resin model can be taken to bits:
A new coat of paint and some of the black parts repainted already.
Customizing the seats (based on G model seats).
Couple of shot after finishing the miniature Porsche.
Like it?
A couple of mods as requested:
- bullit mirrors
- Recaro seats with Blaupunkt headrests
- same decals as on the real car
- different steering wheel
- different wheels (rear)
This is as far as a GT Spirit resin model can be taken to bits:
A new coat of paint and some of the black parts repainted already.
Customizing the seats (based on G model seats).
Couple of shot after finishing the miniature Porsche.
Like it?
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