Update pictures 8/19
Posted by Dr Diecast at 8/19/2008 7:01 AM and is filed under uncategorized 
I had promised some pictures last week but never got a chance to take them so here they are.
On top of what I had been working on you see I got the 70 Chevelle convertibles finished and boxed. While these look nice both the dealer and myself forgot that for what his retail price point will be these do not match the fthe quality of the factory diecast 70 Chevelle convertibles from Exact Detail. That being said I believe he and I both wasted time and money on these.
Beside the fact that they are not a cut and mod the window section diecast with what I charge and what he paid for the starter cars he has as much in these as you can buy an Exact Detail 70 for. Oh well.... we both live and learn I guess.
As promised here are a couple other pictures. One of the 68 Coronet hood in mock up stage and the 2000 Mustang hood that although looks like a mess is exactly where I need it to be. Once that outer white trim is sanded and some spot putty is applied it will look just like the stock factory hood.
Its funny how in this diecast modding world guys get kudos for slapping monster tires under a car, adding a blown engine with a whole in the hood and others thing they have "mad skills". I look back at some of the "stock" mods I have done that just make me think about what creativity actually is. Mind you creating something that is already made/stock is more about duplicating then creating from the mind but still someone has to figure out how to make it happen and that takes creativity.
Be it the first 70 Challenger bulge hood for a HWY 61 car, the first REAL 6 pack hood for a 69 Road Runner ,the first 64 Corvette roadster, the first 74 Corvette or even the 94 Cobra R the fact that these cars or parts are not made does take some tick of talent. I guess thats my little rant..... how the mundane, boring and stock goes unnoticed by most.
OK.... well this also goes for wheels. I have created at least a half dozen wheels not made in the industry for customers and while I don't resell them or make a big deal, some guy across the water makes some on a lathe that look like a lot of whats already out there but gets big kudos. Oh wheel (lol)....... such is life right.
Here is the mock up of the soon to be Foose wheel..... well as close as I can without having his cronies suing me like Carrol Shelby tried, LOL.
OK...... lastly we have a couple shots of the Blackjack completed for a customer. Doug ..... if your reading .... this is pretty close to what your version will look like. I will however make a strut bar for the underhood as his car didn't have one.
OK....... Im out !
On top of what I had been working on you see I got the 70 Chevelle convertibles finished and boxed. While these look nice both the dealer and myself forgot that for what his retail price point will be these do not match the fthe quality of the factory diecast 70 Chevelle convertibles from Exact Detail. That being said I believe he and I both wasted time and money on these.
Beside the fact that they are not a cut and mod the window section diecast with what I charge and what he paid for the starter cars he has as much in these as you can buy an Exact Detail 70 for. Oh well.... we both live and learn I guess.
As promised here are a couple other pictures. One of the 68 Coronet hood in mock up stage and the 2000 Mustang hood that although looks like a mess is exactly where I need it to be. Once that outer white trim is sanded and some spot putty is applied it will look just like the stock factory hood.
Its funny how in this diecast modding world guys get kudos for slapping monster tires under a car, adding a blown engine with a whole in the hood and others thing they have "mad skills". I look back at some of the "stock" mods I have done that just make me think about what creativity actually is. Mind you creating something that is already made/stock is more about duplicating then creating from the mind but still someone has to figure out how to make it happen and that takes creativity.
Be it the first 70 Challenger bulge hood for a HWY 61 car, the first REAL 6 pack hood for a 69 Road Runner ,the first 64 Corvette roadster, the first 74 Corvette or even the 94 Cobra R the fact that these cars or parts are not made does take some tick of talent. I guess thats my little rant..... how the mundane, boring and stock goes unnoticed by most.
OK.... well this also goes for wheels. I have created at least a half dozen wheels not made in the industry for customers and while I don't resell them or make a big deal, some guy across the water makes some on a lathe that look like a lot of whats already out there but gets big kudos. Oh wheel (lol)....... such is life right.
Here is the mock up of the soon to be Foose wheel..... well as close as I can without having his cronies suing me like Carrol Shelby tried, LOL.
OK...... lastly we have a couple shots of the Blackjack completed for a customer. Doug ..... if your reading .... this is pretty close to what your version will look like. I will however make a strut bar for the underhood as his car didn't have one.
OK....... Im out !
Hy John, missed you, but looks like you have been busy doing real work. Don't worry, I appreciate what you do and am impressed ---
BlackJack looks very cool. I'm curious about the 2000 Mustang ...
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Read your discourse on the "business model" of modifying diecasts. It's a lucky person that can make a living doing something they love. You are fortunate!
Perhaps a few more "quick and dirty" repaints to speed things up?
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