Here's where we started on this old Modified Stocker kit.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/BestPark/Glue%20Bomb%202%20and%203/DSCN6780_zpsktbgd5xs.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/BestPark/media/Glue%20Bomb%202%20and%203/DSCN6780_zpsktbgd5xs.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/BestPark/Glue%20Bomb%202%20and%203/DSCN6779_zps3elqbyjx.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/BestPark/media/Glue%20Bomb%202%20and%203/DSCN6779_zps3elqbyjx.jpg.html)
Here's where we ended up!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/BestPark/DKB%20Model%20Builds/Fantasy%20Short%20Trackers/DSCN6873_zpsacfenrno.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/BestPark/media/DKB%20Model%20Builds/Fantasy%20Short%20Trackers/DSCN6873_zpsacfenrno.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/BestPark/DKB%20Model%20Builds/Fantasy%20Short%20Trackers/DSCN6869_zpssolvgzoh.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/BestPark/media/DKB%20Model%20Builds/Fantasy%20Short%20Trackers/DSCN6869_zpssolvgzoh.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/BestPark/DKB%20Model%20Builds/Fantasy%20Short%20Trackers/DSCN6865_zpswh0hphcj.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/BestPark/media/DKB%20Model%20Builds/Fantasy%20Short%20Trackers/DSCN6865_zpswh0hphcj.jpg.html)
Very sharp build David!
WOW!!!!
Great job on the rebuild!!!
You da' King of glue bomb rebuilds!!! ;D ;D
Nice save! I like the stripe job for the paint separation. A good looking racecar all around.
David,
Do not know what to say other than WOW!
Supergluek5
All I can say is another great build.
Bob
:) Ooooooohhhh. I missed this one. What color on the wheels, David ?
Very nice.
Wow, that turned out really nice! Great looking racecar!
Flat outstanding!!
Great transformation...
If ever there was a tutorial on the importance of wheels and tyre selection, colour selection and stance, it is here, right in front of us. I really enjoyed seeing what you did with this one. A truly magnificent save!
Cheers
Alan
Wow, what a save! And a great tip too on the paint scheme. Thanks for sharing, David.
:) :) My goodness, my goodness. What an art lesson.
It is very obvious that when you move the 3 and Ida Mae closer together it takes the eye away from the ends of the car, as you tend not to look at those parts. As much of an interest I have had in art, I never thought of applying that to a model.
There are a number of design principles in paintings that can be used to lead the eye around and to fool the eye. Such as a toned down object at the edge to keep the eye from running off the paper or canvas. Or the use of a pathway around it to lead the eye back to the center of interest. I see a similar idea here.
Just as an added thought, many times on my models I will add what artists call " a little entertainment " which is really " nothing " but seems like " something. " I usually do it with painting a dot or a dash, or a small square shape. Usually something in the engine room that might look like a nut, rivet, wire, or fixture.
Hope this adds a little something to the discussion, here, David without meaning to steal your thread.
:) Well, you have really added another dimension to my world. Thanks.
Great save, David. It turned out really cool.
I have one that I may have to try now.......... (in a few years... :))
Step in a MUD PUDDLE and walk out with NEW SHOES! Awesome re-build David.
Great save David. Also...very good info on paint schemes.
Great looking build David, thanks for the painting tips, great ideas in forced perspective!
I agree with you also Steven. Been doing a lot of restoration lately myself.
Rett
Great looking big ole boat! Errrrrr, big ole racer.....
Rett
Nice save David looks nice and clean.
Rich