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Trae1976 Just showing off my other hobby . . .
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Not really a “collectible”, but I thought you guys might appreciate it anyway.

I started building scale model cars over 20 years ago, long before I got into this full-size stuff. Although I don’t get to do it nearly as often anymore, it’s still a fun hobby and I try to finish one every now and then. Not to mention, it’s a heck of a lot cheaper to build hot rods in 1:25 scale. I rarely build a straight-forward, “stock” model – customs, “what-ifs”, and unique subjects are just too much fun.

I’m currently putting the final touches on this one. The idea was … what would the Motion guys do with the old Astro-Vette concept? Here’s what I came up with.

I’ve also got a bunch more pics, with several in-process shots, right here.

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Wow, that is awesome. I don't have the patience or the skill to do that.
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That's spectacular work.

How much of those scale models do you fabricate yourself, and how much is from a kit?
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Ok, the toaster oven...did you custom mold the windshield?
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Trae1976 Re: Just showing off my other hobby . . .
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That's spectacular work.

How much of those scale models do you fabricate yourself, and how much is from a kit?

Thanks!

In regards to "scratch-building" (building from raw materials), it really depends upon the model. This one is mostly kit parts, but from several different kits - you can tell that from the different colors of plastic. The spots where you see "basic" shapes in white plastic, such as the upper control arm mounts and rear chassis extension, were created from raw plastic stock. And in this case, the body is actually a cast resin replica of an old out-of-production kit body.

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I also turn some aluminum parts, like the outer rim of the wheels.

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Trae1976 Re: Just showing off my other hobby . . .
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Ok, the toaster oven...did you custom mold the windshield?

Nice catch!

Yes, I vacuum-formed the windsheild out of .010" clear plastic. The original was way too thick to look realistic, so I just used it as the master.

Here's the original:

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Our super-high-tech machine consists of a cheap toaster oven, an old industrial vacuum pump, and a Radio Shack project box and perforated circuit board.

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The result:

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Maybe the museum would be interested in it. They do have some models there. Nice!
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Wow, just wow.
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Came out nice

I've seen the real one in person
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Maybe the museum would be interested in it. They do have some models there. Nice!

Hmm, that's an interesting idea. I remember seeing sealed kits and diecast in their cases, but I don't recall if they have any "built" ones.

When I get tired of it collecting dust in my cabinet, I may just take it up there.
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Trae1976 Re: Just showing off my other hobby . . .
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Wow, just wow.

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Came out nice

I've seen the real one in person

Thanks!

Last August was the first time I had seen it in person, that pic is at the old entrance to the NCM. Hopefully it will still be there the next time we go, would be cool to have pics of the model next to the real thing.
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This was part of the GS display.

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Trae1976 Re: Just showing off my other hobby . . .
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Yep, I saw that display last summer. I suppose if someone can get a spot for a toilet seat, my model may have a chance.
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That is COOL.
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That is COOL.

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Wow! I love it! I spent a lot of time with model cars too in my teens and twenties. I have very few of them left now. I never got to the fabricate from scratch methods you employ, but was pretty proud of the ones I did do from various kits. I still have two unopened C4 kits that I plan to use to do a replica of my own car one day. I also have a '69 Z28 that is partially complete. It needs and engine - My life story!!

Really Trea, awesome work!
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I made a few "custom" wrecked nascar models as a kid but that was as creative as I got. Very nice work!
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Very well done! That's an art form to me.
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Very nice job! You must quite a bit of patience!! Excellent creativity...
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Very nice art...I don't have the patience!
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Thanks all!
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A Motion/Astro-Vette complete with a tri-power 427?!! Now THAT is creative modeling at its highest level! Unreal. Just completely unreal.
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I don't know how I missed this the first time around - incredible work!
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DON'T click on the link above until our webmasters look at it!!!!!!
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Oh my gosh! Now all I want to do is click on that link.....must be strong.......
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Oh my gosh! Now all I want to do is click on that link.....must be strong.......



Nah, just another feekin' spammer.
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A Motion/Astro-Vette complete with a tri-power 427?!! Now THAT is creative modeling at its highest level! Unreal. Just completely unreal.

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I don't know how I missed this the first time around - incredible work!

Thanks guys!
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DON'T click on the link above until our webmasters look at it!!!!!!


it just comes back to us... no biggie.

banned the spammer, tho.
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That is absolutely amazing!! Great work!!
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