D Bellis 2,689 Posted November 8, 2007 Wow, Matty. I'm not sure how to respond to a compliment for my modeling packaged with an insult to my cars. My philosophies on those two hobbies are NOT related at all. Apples to oranges, really. While I do enjoy slapping together new-tool plastic models, tinkering with old-tool kits has a certain nostalgia to it while expanding the skill set. My philosophy on cars is completely different and can be summed up with one quote: "Even a master chef can not create a gormet meal out of Ritz Crackers and Cheeze Whiz." Only the best ingredients and finest meats will do. I had no idea that 295/50SR15 tires were considered "cheese cutters", and the brakes are all new disc units bearing absolutely no resemblance to the original drum componants. The idea is for the car to look stock without being anywhere near stock. The only common ground with ALL of my hobbies is the fact that I do what I do because it pleases ME, without regard to whether or not others enjoy or understand what I do. No more philosophical discussions, please. Explaining the whys and wherefores of my soul's operation does nothing but suck the fun out of it all. D NOTE: No offence has been taken, and none intended by this rebuttal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSP_Matt 2,566 Posted November 8, 2007 LOL D Ah...zis is so. I thought you were keeping them 1970's stock with the narrow tyres/Drum? brakes. You're doing what my mate Steve is...keeping them looking stock but tweaking them to handle and stop. 295/50SR15 indeed not...thats quite a hefty rigid sticky patch to provide some drive off the line. Saw a vehicle in Tenessee I'd like to have. ...plenty of rubber and ride height Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CPNGROATS 0 Posted November 8, 2007 And I thought Ritz crackers and Cheese Wiz WAS a gormet meal.. Cheers, ggc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D Bellis 2,689 Posted November 8, 2007 Saw a vehicle in Tenessee I'd like to have. ...plenty of rubber and ride height Gee, only about $130,000.00AUS plus close to that for shipping and it is all yours! And I thought Ritz crackers and Cheese Wiz WAS a gormet meal.. Only if you're 13... D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CPNGROATS 0 Posted November 9, 2007 Oh..? Did I forget to mention the draught Heiniken that goes with the cheese unt crackers...!! Cheers, ggc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D Bellis 2,689 Posted November 10, 2007 She's up on wheels: The main gear legs and covers are the Revell kit parts. The tail wheel assembly and main wheels are resin copies of the new Hasegawa parts. The decals will be next followed by weathering and a final coat of flat clear. D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSP_Kevin 28,770 Posted November 10, 2007 Nice work D. I'm looking forward to seeing this one finished! Kev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CPNGROATS 0 Posted November 10, 2007 Extremely real-a-lis-tic, sez I....good job D..!! ggc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas 10 Posted November 11, 2007 HI Relly looking nice. It's turning into a great looking model through your hard work. Texas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D Bellis 2,689 Posted December 2, 2007 Thanks guys! Well, the decals and initial flat coat have been on for about a week now. But, the wife has so much Christams junk scattered all over the basement that I can't get to my photographing table (which is also covered with Christmas junk). Not sure if it'll proceed without pics, or stall yet again until she gets the mess down there sorted out. No, I won't touch her stuff in the name of hobby progress. The ensuing storm just wouldn't be worth it. D with a hearty "Bah, HUMBUG!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSP_Kevin 28,770 Posted December 2, 2007 Just do what I do D - bung it anywhere a grab a happy snap. I don't have a dedicated photo area, so I take most of my shots on the workbench. Not ideal, but it gets you there. Kev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CPNGROATS 0 Posted December 4, 2007 Hi Guys, The kitchen table often works for me, the workbech shots are often to cluttered/busy.. Cheers, ggc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSP_Kevin 28,770 Posted December 5, 2007 Hi Guys, The kitchen table often works for me, the workbech shots are often to cluttered/busy.. Cheers, ggc Ha! You haven't seen my kitchen table... Kev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D Bellis 2,689 Posted December 5, 2007 Ha! You haven't seen my kitchen table... Kev Same here, my friend, same here. While I appreciate the encouragment, this'll have to wait until a horizontal surface gets freed up somewhere here. Stay tuned... D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rigor Posted December 7, 2007 looking good D,love the paint job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
