10th of a GTM

[sk7500]

Photo shopped pictures of your dream GTM is cool. But not as cool as touching it or looking at it on the coffee table during commercials.

This is for when I try to figure out body mods or paint schemes on # 71

The red one has been modified to match our #269

My goal is to one day have the most GTMs under one roof. Unfortunatly that means they can only be about 14" long.

[David Hodgkins]

Wow!

You gotta sell those.

:)

[Kalstar]

I want one!!!

[timmy318]

I wish that they had that for the 818. Those would sell like crazy!!!!

[sk7500]

I want one!!!

You got one as soon as I build another mold. The first one didn't turn out so great.
Steve

[The Stig]

You got one as soon as I build another mold. The first one didn't turn out so great.
Steve

I'll get in that line also! :cool:

[carbon fiber]

i'm in if you sell 'em.

[Fraser D]

i'm in if you sell 'em.

Add me to the list of purchasers as well please

[flotowngtm]

O yea my 6yr old son would have a freaking fit!!! I will take one also, maby 2.
All he does is play with cars. First day he found a Ford GT in his collection "daddy daddy I found your car" LOL Love em!

[sk7500]

My original mold was a solid Silicone mold and it weighed about 20 lbs and was too stiff to get the part out clean and there were some chemical incompatibilities. So I have a new strategy that I hope produces a better result. Basically what I'm doing here is covering the model with 1/2 inch of modeling clay and tomorrow I will create a hard cast of this side. Then I'll pull off the center divider and make the second half of the hard mold. Then ????
Stay tuned.;)

[The Stig]

Apparently there is no end to your talents... That is way too cool!

Mike

[sk7500]

Apparently there is no end to your talents... That is way too cool!

Mike

Thanks Mike. Like I have said before. It has less to do with talent and more to do with not knowing when to quit. I cant wait to see one of these babies in your color blue. If you let me paint one for you I will probably paint one for me to help with my Blue envy. ;)

[The Stig]

Thanks Mike. Like I have said before. It has less to do with talent and more to do with not knowing when to quit. I cant wait to see one of these babies in your color blue. If you let me paint one for you I will probably paint one for me to help with my Blue envy. ;)

You got it Buddy. I'd love to have one.

[LCD Gauges]

Add me to this list as well.

The trouble is, I might spend more time on the model than the real thing.

[sk7500]

Weekends are too short. I was able to fabricate the two mold halves that will support the silicone mold. I hope to be able to cast that tomorrow. then I have to make a foam core mold to cast a foam core or these cars will weigh 10 lbs and be way expensive.

[sk7500]

I was able to get the Silicone poured bubble free. Now I just have to come up with some kind of filler and I can pour the first part. I hope tonight.

[mentatbashar]

Hi,

Great work! :cool: I would be interested in a copy as well!

Are the wheels attached in some way so that they spin or are they just glued on?

[sk7500]

Hi,

Great work! :cool: I would be interested in a copy as well!

Are the wheels attached in some way so that they spin or are they just glued on?

Thanks for the encouragement. I don't have a finished one done yet, but the plan is for the wheels to spin. The chrome wheels in the pictures are 1/10 scale RC car wheels, so the tires are actually rubber. Unfortunately they are scaled 20 in x 9 front and back. But they still look cool.

[Edgeman]

I would like one too, if you plan to market them.

[GordonFreeman]

Neat-o!

I do vacuum forming for RC car bodies. We machine our molds from billet aluminum (overkill). Couple questions:

1. Why do you make a shell around the pattern to pour the silicone mold? Have you tried "brush on" silicone with thickener? I guess the advantage would be that you have your "support" form done already. Downside, you use more silicone?

2. Is Dave doing licensing? I'd love to do a GTM 1/10 RC car body. I know he has CAD files of it, hint hint.

[sk7500]

First usable part out of the mold. Since blue is my favorite color I'm going to try and make this one look just like the Stigs car. Stay tuned

[sk7500]

GF

I injected the silicone because I have access to that equipment and it was the easiest for me. As for licensing you would have to talk to FFR for that.

[fireman]

Licensing shouldn't be an issue since your body is symmetrical. Count me in for a couple if you turn out extras as well.

[The Stig]

Hi Steve,

I was able to send you some pictures of the car by PM. Let me know if they work for you. I expect to have the car out in the open next weekend, and I'll take more pictures then. Let me know if you need them.

Mike


First usable part out of the mold. Since blue is my favorite color I'm going to try and make this one look just like the Stigs car. Stay tuned

[sk7500]

Hi Steve,

I was able to send you some pictures of the car by PM. Let me know if they work for you. I expect to have the car out in the open next weekend, and I'll take more pictures then. Let me know if you need them.

Mike

Mike,

Got your pictures and I'll be able to use some of them. I wanted to try and use actual pictures to create window masks, but thats turning into more of a challenge than I'm willing to take on right now and something I can send it later when I have more time.
What I need to know is do you want me to paint before I send it or do you have someone local who can do it with your actual car paint? If you want me to do it PM me the paint code.

I have be a little vacation planned with the wife so I'll be out for a week.

[The Stig]

Steve, if you can spray it with a midnight blue (pearl) please go ahead. That would be great!

Thank you !

Mike

[VD2021]

First usable part out of the mold. Since blue is my favorite color I'm going to try and make this one look just like the Stigs car. Stay tuned

These are just too cool, Steve.


Neat-o!

I do vacuum forming for RC car bodies. We machine our molds from billet aluminum (overkill). Couple questions:

1. Why do you make a shell around the pattern to pour the silicone mold? Have you tried "brush on" silicone with thickener? I guess the advantage would be that you have your "support" form done already. Downside, you use more silicone?

2. Is Dave doing licensing? I'd love to do a GTM 1/10 RC car body. I know he has CAD files of it, hint hint.

Gordon,

If you ever do a GTM RC body, I want one or two or three (plan to drive it so I'll need one or two for that purpose).

[The Stig]

Steve sent me a PM to show me the error of my ways... Instead of spraying the 1/10 body with midnight blue pearl, he's going to have some Lexus Indigo Ink (Pearl) mixed, to make it as close to a replica of my car as he can.

So GTM 0081/10 will be a dupe of my GTM. I can't wait to see it when he's done.

I don't know if spoilers, splitters, and rocker extensions are in the plans, but who cares? I am amazed at how accurate these models are. Beautiful work.

Thanks Steve.

Mike

[sk7500]

Mike,
Check your E-Mail and post if you think it's cool. ;)

Steve

[The Stig]

Mike,
Check your E-Mail and post if you think it's cool. ;)

Steve

Are you kidding? These things are WAY cool!

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb94/jmichaelbaskin/IMG_1565_zps2e2bc040.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/jmichaelbaskin/media/IMG_1565_zps2e2bc040.jpg.html)

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb94/jmichaelbaskin/IMG_1571_zps3a856ac9.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/jmichaelbaskin/media/IMG_1571_zps3a856ac9.jpg.html)

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb94/jmichaelbaskin/IMG_1570_zpsd180c4b9.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/jmichaelbaskin/media/IMG_1570_zpsd180c4b9.jpg.html)

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb94/jmichaelbaskin/IMG_1564_zpsf4ff8365.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/jmichaelbaskin/media/IMG_1564_zpsf4ff8365.jpg.html)

Mike

[sk7500]

Thanks Mike.
Your car turned out awesome and thank you for letting me see the color in person. Very classy pick.
Steve

[Edgeman]

Mike, great looking replica of your car. Steve, that's awesome what you are doing!!!!

[The Stig]

This is so cool. I got home from having lunch with my wife, and found a box outside the garage.

All I can say is Thank You! I always thought that building your own car, and having it turn out pretty close to what you had hoped, was one of the coolest things that a car guy could want.

But having a scale replica of your car made for you, pushes it to a new level of coolness! :cool:

Steve, I can't thank you enough. Wow!

Here are a few pictures that I took when I unpacked it. I plan to take a few of it next my GTM; hopefully this weekend.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb94/jmichaelbaskin/IMG_0405_zpsfdca7cde.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/jmichaelbaskin/media/IMG_0405_zpsfdca7cde.jpg.html)

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb94/jmichaelbaskin/IMG_0407_zps0d48ba9d.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/jmichaelbaskin/media/IMG_0407_zps0d48ba9d.jpg.html)

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb94/jmichaelbaskin/IMG_0408_zpsa5a67d38.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/jmichaelbaskin/media/IMG_0408_zpsa5a67d38.jpg.html)

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb94/jmichaelbaskin/IMG_0409_zpsf1b846b9.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/jmichaelbaskin/media/IMG_0409_zpsf1b846b9.jpg.html)

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb94/jmichaelbaskin/IMG_0410_zpsfb390303.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/jmichaelbaskin/media/IMG_0410_zpsfb390303.jpg.html)

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb94/jmichaelbaskin/IMG_0411_zps63a58a20.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/jmichaelbaskin/media/IMG_0411_zps63a58a20.jpg.html)

[sk7500]

Mike,
I'm so glad you like it and that it made it all the way across the nation in one piece. Can't wait to see it next to the real thing. It sure looked cool sitting on my coffee table. I really wanted to keep it. :-)
Thanks for letting me know you received it.

[crash]

These cars are really cool. I bet you could sell just about as many of these as there are real GTMs in this world...maybe more for people that want to visualize BEFORE they actually build. Market would still be relatively small, but I bet you could sell a couple hundred of these...if they were for sale. ;)

[kabacj]

Wow Steve that's awesome.

Mike you are a lucky guy to have two beautiful GTMs

Maybe you will sell me a kit Steve? I'm fine with some assembly required.

John

[VD2021]

Mike and Steve,

WOW! ............................

[David]

Wow Steve, just wow... Your work is crazy impressive!

If you ever decide to sell these, It would be a privilege to own one to remember our black beauty.

David

[sk7500]

Hey guy,
I want to start out by saying how much I really really appreciate all the positive response. I also want everyone to know that interest has not fallen on deaf ears. I've been working on this project non stop for about 2 months, invested more than a couple bucks and it has netted me two cars good enough that I wouldn't be too embarassed to send to my GTM brothers. I have about 10 flawed cars that are just not acceptable to send out. Unfortunately most of those have more than a few hours invested just to find it was a waste of time to try and save them.

My normal work strategy of find all the ways that don't work first, seems to be in no danger of changing anytime soon. Fortunately my resolve of never give up until it yields to my will is also not changing. As long as there is someone else who wants one.

There are all kinds of GTM people. There are sadistic people like me who the harder it is the better they like it because the reward is in the pursuit of perfection. For those people I want to offer just a raw casting. It will require you working down some seams, probably some pin hole filling, priming, sanding, more priming etc. sound familiar? For those people I want it as cheap as possible.

The next option I wanted to offer was for the people who really don't want to do any more bodywork but want to have a car ready to paint so they can try out different color combinations. This is the part that's giving me trouble because unless I can get the castings to come out of the mold with minimum clean up this option could could get expensive.

The third option is for the people who just want to have a GTM replica of their car or one of their favorites to use as inspiration or an awesome trophy for a job well done. Of course this requires the expense of the first two options with the addition to the paint, materials and a painter. It all adds up pretty fast.

Option 4.I can get pretty good results if I just bite the bullet and cast the body and insert a filler that nets a body with a 1/2 wall thickness.20980 this would be perfect for someone like Fraser D who has substantial body mods to replicate. The downside to this is expense of the material and the fact that they weigh about 5lbs. Expensive to ship and could cause damage our harm if they were to fall off a table. The ones I rotomold weight less than a lb but the wall thickness does not allow for any body modifications.

Option 5. I could have these vacuum formed like RC cars but some of the detail will be lost and there would be nowhere to mount the wheels unless you had a RC frame with the right wheel spacing.

So after writing this its apparent that I could use some direction. What option would you guys most like and what do you think the price point should be for ea.

Thanks again guys

[LCD Gauges]

I'd want one ready for the trophy shelf, and that can make me breakfast in the morning

The real thing is a good indication of how much work, and time is required, and I personally
would never have the ambition to paint a model (especially with my car sitting at 50% complete)


Having said that, I think you should post up some ballpark costs to help us choose.

P.S. This is so damn cool of you!

[crash]

I'd just be using it to try out paint schemes in a 3D format, and we do have some slight modifications, so the raw version would work well for us.

[Taz Rules]

I'll be wanting one of these!

I'll call or PM you sometime over the next couple of weeks. I've been tied up with something that I can't wait to show off when its done!

[sk7500]

I'll be wanting one of these!

I'll call or PM you sometime over the next couple of weeks. I've been tied up with something that I can't wait to show off when its done!

Hi Ash,
E mail is the best for me and I think you have mine?

[sk7500]

I'd just be using it to try out paint schemes in a 3D format, and we do have some slight modifications, so the raw version would work well for us.

I suggest the thick body for you. Don't you drive right through Bakersfield on your way to Thunderhill?

[crash]

I suggest the thick body for you. Don't you drive right through Bakersfield on your way to Thunderhill?

Whenever I go to TH I fly in. 11 hour drives are not real compatible with a regular day job.

I do, however, usually make the 6 hour drive up to Buttonwillow. Maybe we can meet up again at one of the future races there? I don't know when the next one is that PDG will be attending, but I'm sure we will be there in the next few months...maybe you should just mail them to me. :)

[sk7500]

Whenever I go to TH I fly in. 11 hour drives are not real compatible with a regular day job.

I do, however, usually make the 6 hour drive up to Buttonwillow. Maybe we can meet up again at one of the future races there? I don't know when the next one is that PDG will be attending, but I'm sure we will be there in the next few months...maybe you should just mail them to me. :)

What!! You cant drive 11 hours of boring freeway and LA traffic, race for 24 hours and then 11 more hours of freeway and LA traffic in one weekend? I'll ask the UPS truck driver if he minds driving from Bakersfield to San Diego.;)

[sk7500]

Who's car does this look like? That BMW Vermillion red looks good day or night.

Hint: It's going to Sweden.

[sk7500]

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj599/Sk7500/null_zps137e1b42.jpg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/Sk7500/media/null_zps137e1b42.jpg.html)

Now it's time to find a good home for them. A lot of you have shown interest (thanks guys) but I just figured out how to get consistent acceptable results.

So PM me if you're still interested and I'll give you the details.

Thanks

Steve

[LCD Gauges]

Steve, thanks for making this video! I didn't realize the size of the model until seeing it next to your hands.

If anyone in Ontario is getting one soon, let's split the shipping & brokerage fees.

[sk7500]

OK I re posted the video because there was some sound problems. I hope they're resolved.

Watch this first
http://youtu.be/HhaHBaMqBAE


Watch this second
http://youtu.be/5Y8jpA3YJDI

[The Stig]

Very cool! Your efforts are much appreciated. These scale cars are awesome. I am still amazed at the proportional accuracy of the body of this model to the actual car.

Very nice.

Mike

[Edgeman]

That's crazy!!!!!!
I will be PM you again.
Thanks for sharing

[LCD Gauges]

Steve, clear out your old private messages. Inbox is full.

[sk7500]

Done
Thanks Tino

[crash]

I'm just freakin loosing my mind over these things! If you have a GTM or are even thinking about someday owning one YOU HAVE TO GET ONE OF THESE.

These are no small models. They are substantial. They are big enough that you can try stuff easily to see what it looks like without breaking out the magnifying glasses to build it, yet they are not too big to sit on a coffee table or desk. IMO they are the PERFECT size.

I can't say enough about how cool these things are.

Here is a pic to show some scale. The other car is a 1/24 scale die cast model of a NASCAR car.

[RF RIDER]

Any chance you would model a GEN II?

[68GT500MAN]

I would want an option one. No idea of price.
Doug

[sk7500]

Thanks Mike.
Wait till you get your wheels on. Then it takes another huge leap into the cool realm.
I'm glad they arrived Ok?

I think I finally got the audio straightened out on the how to make video. You can check out what it looks like with wheels.

When I did the original cad model I tried to digitize that curvy shape the best I could, so I could use the base model to try out my body mods before committing them to the real car.

[LCD Gauges]

My RC Wheels! :cool:

21394

[crash]

My RC Wheels! :cool:

21394

Those are almost exactly like my real life wheels from CCW. Can you tell me exactly what those are? Brand, size, etc?

[LCD Gauges]

Funny you say that Mike; I thought of you when I saw a similar chrome finish.

I used RCPlanet.com; they have pages to choose from.

http://www.rcplanet.com/RC_Car_and_T...show=15&page=7 (http://www.rcplanet.com/RC_Car_and_Truck_Wheels_s/4876.htm?searching=Y&sort=5&cat=4876&show=15&page=7)

HPI Mesh Wheel
26mm3mm
HPI3716 (http://www.rcplanet.com/HPI_Mesh_Wheel_Offset_p/hpi3716.htm)

EDIT: They appear to be too big for the model? I thought the diameter was 26mm, but it's 52mm!

The page says 10th scale RC model, so hopefully Steve can confirm this. Found some tires too...
Damn it, this is more fun than shopping for the GTM, because I know it's less work.

21395

[sk7500]

Funny you say that Mike; I thought of you when I saw a similar chrome finish.

I used RCPlanet.com; they have pages to choose from.

http://www.rcplanet.com/RC_Car_and_T...show=15&page=7 (http://www.rcplanet.com/RC_Car_and_Truck_Wheels_s/4876.htm?searching=Y&sort=5&cat=4876&show=15&page=7)

HPI Mesh Wheel
26mm3mm
HPI3716 (http://www.rcplanet.com/HPI_Mesh_Wheel_Offset_p/hpi3716.htm)

EDIT: They appear to be too big for the model? I thought the diameter was 26mm, but it's 52mm!

52 mm wheel is a scaled 20" wheel and is probably the only diameter you'll find. They are the same size as the one in the video and will fit just fine. Just make sure your tires are not more than 2.6" 66mm in diameter.

[LCD Gauges]

Excellent, thanks for confirming that. I just drew the tire size on a piece of paper; you just don't realize how big this replica model really is until
you measure the tire diameter.

Just 1.5 cm smaller than the average coffee mug! :eek:

[Fraser D]

I wonder what RC chassis would fit :-)

[sk7500]

You would need something with a wheel base of 10.016 and an outside tire width no wider than 7.415 in the rear and 7 in in the front.

And you better not run into anything. These bodies are aprox 1/16 -1/8 thick. They will not flex like an RC body.



I wonder what RC chassis would fit :-)

[sk7500]

Except of course watching it!
A few of my GTM buddies have picked up some raw castings of the 10th scale GTM bodies. I hope everyone will share what they do. I have put together a video series of what I do to get these bodies ready for paint. Here is the first video. I'll call it " Prep for paint 1, adding the filler"

http://youtu.be/EUqfBNtaTUY

[sk7500]

There was a request for a custom paint Right hand drive model in Australia. I told him if he looked real hard after enough adult beverages he would see the steering wheel on the right side. if not have another drink,

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj599/Sk7500/null_zps56b49bd3.jpg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/Sk7500/media/null_zps56b49bd3.jpg.html)

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj599/Sk7500/null_zps77b16b88.jpg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/Sk7500/media/null_zps77b16b88.jpg.html)

[Presto51]

There was a request for a custom paint Right hand drive model in Australia. I told him if he looked real hard after enough adult beverages he would see the steering wheel on the right side. if not have another drink,

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj599/Sk7500/null_zps56b49bd3.jpg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/Sk7500/media/null_zps56b49bd3.jpg.html)

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj599/Sk7500/null_zps77b16b88.jpg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/Sk7500/media/null_zps77b16b88.jpg.html)

Hey Steves,

Does this only work with the model in front of you or can it be done by looking at the pictures. If it can be done by just looking at the pictures than I have to tell you twenty four is not enough "adult beverages" becaures I still can't see no right hade steeren wheelz

Ron

[Fraser D]

Hey Steves,

Does this only work with the model in front of you or can it be done by looking at the pictures. If it can be done by just looking at the pictures than I have to tell you twenty four is not enough "adult beverages" becaures I still can't see no right hade steeren wheelz

Ron


Just for the record......... It was not me :-)

[JL1958]

These are awesome!
Very cool work.

[sk7500]

Sanding the filler


http://youtu.be/kDlmZ22TVBs

[sk7500]

This video shows how to fix the air bubble in the fog light hole and final priming.

http://youtu.be/k4CpNcPjA50

[sk7500]

Here's one going to our southern ca. GTM brother, Tobe. Then my mom seen it and said she wanted it. Well you can't leave mom high and dry. ;)

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj599/Sk7500/null_zpsf0530f2a.jpg

[WIS89]

Steve-

These models are just too cool! Good for you for making these up. I bet anyone who gets one like their car has to be totally stoked.

I enjoy reading your thread, and seeing your latest creation or updates. Great stuff!

Regards,

Steve

[sk7500]

This one is a long time coming. I finished the car and then we had to wait a long time to get the wheels. I put some chrome wheels on it while I had it here. Then Kalstar sent me some pictures after he received it and put his wheels on. What a difference wheels make in setting the attitude of the car. He also hinted his mini GTM might be in the coming events forum soon.

[BubbaDuss]

I guess a Gen II is not likely to be seen in the near future, but even as a visual aide and a dream re-enforcer. A gen 1 will do nicely.

I'll be shooting you a PM if you have any left.

[sk7500]

They really do make the car more fun to look at. I need to do a little color correction for my printer and they'll be perfect.

Wait until you see what I am doing to the dark Blue one. Video to come

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj599/Sk7500/IMG_2586.jpg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/Sk7500/media/IMG_2586.jpg.html)
http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj599/Sk7500/IMG_2577.jpg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/Sk7500/media/IMG_2577.jpg.html)
http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj599/Sk7500/IMG_2575.jpg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/Sk7500/media/IMG_2575.jpg.html)

[BubbaDuss]

One of my GTM's arrived today!
and even came with pre-cut masks!!

I'd take a pic but my desk at the office is a little cluttered.

P.S. Masterfully crafted Steve!

[sk7500]

Check this out

http://youtu.be/12dKWj2wZJw

[LCD Gauges]

Currently processing...I'll be waiting for it!

[BubbaDuss]

very cool.

[claybags]

You are a MADMAN !!!!! That is so......unworldly!!!! What's next??
Jeff

[Kempo]

Very,Very,Very, COOL Steve!!!!!!

[sk7500]

You are a MADMAN !!!!! That is so......unworldly!!!! What's next??
Jeff
I bought my dad an RC chassis for his birthday and he has been installing the modified chassis components I made for him to adapt the chassis to my body. So I go over there last night and though his body is still in primer, he took the wing off the donor RC car and installed it on his GTM body. It's awesome when dad out cools the kid. You know what they say is the ultimate flattery So I ran home and put one on mine. :p

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj599/Sk7500/IMG_1778.jpg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/Sk7500/media/IMG_1778.jpg.html)

[rev2xs]

Ha ha, sweet. But you should also make a model with hood louvers and the FFR roof scoop. Cause then eventually, when i order mine down the track, with this wing it'll look exactly like it ;)

[Taz Rules]

That is just so frikkin' cool!

[sk7500]

Mom got a cool pearl White GTM model which sits on her fireplace and she cherishes. But dads like me, "It's gotta go" so he made his own RC version of one of my models. We just got it painted and now a man and his son can play cars together. Pretty cool. I won't let my son play because he would run circles around both of us.:p

[sk7500]

Tobe, aka 800rwhp asked where I got the wing for the blue cars. Mine actually came with my donor rc car but I found the wings here.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_24_1659/products_id/21137/n/Losi-Rear-Wing-Kit-Drift-R

If you got a car with foam or a solid bottom you would just have to glue these on and for a static model that would be fine.

[The Stig]

That's pretty cool Steve!

[sk7500]

This story starts long before Thanksgiving. I received a PM from Michael right after he finished his car and sent me pictures for the 2014 calendar. He wanted To give Ron a 1/10 scale car to match his new jewel,as a token of appreciation for all his help on the car. I always get excited when someone want me to paint to match their car because it's my chance to see the car in person without having to go to the east coast.:)
I told Michael that in order to keep him from suffering postpartum depression, I'll work him a deal on two cars. I planned on doing the cars over Thanksgiving but I spent the long weekend under a blanket with the flu instead. Then My dad had surgery and things just seemed like they would never get done. But good things come to those who wait.
Micheal said Ron was pretty excited when he got his model. They turned out awesome and Michael has an eye for photography. He sent me these pict. To all who I have models painted to match their real cars, I really like these shots and it would be cool if we could have more similar shots on this thread. I'll be taking my shots today!!!

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj599/Sk7500/IMG_2066.jpg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/Sk7500/media/IMG_2066.jpg.html)

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj599/Sk7500/IMG_2065.jpg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/Sk7500/media/IMG_2065.jpg.html)

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj599/Sk7500/IMG_2067-1.jpg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/Sk7500/media/IMG_2067-1.jpg.html)

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj599/Sk7500/IMG_2065.jpg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/Sk7500/media/IMG_2065.jpg.html)

[claybags]

I wish the "real one" was this far along. Still needs some detailing.
Cheers, Jeff

[Presto51]

Just want to give a very big, giant, Hugenormous, Gianoirmas, shout out to Steve and these creations, there is not enough words to describe how good/cool these cars are.

Thanks Steve, Michael, I really like this GTM :D

Ron


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[sk7500]

What a cool picture Ron. Thanks for sharing.

[sk7500]

Couldn't help myself.:o