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willimo
07-01-2006, 10:01 PM
Ok, guys. Let's play a game. A game of "what is he building?" Let's see what's going on here, shall we?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/willimo/hotbody.jpg

Well, it appears to be some sort of pre-50's vehicle. Maybe you recognize it, perhaps you do not. It is purposely generic. All handles and hinges were shaved, as were some panel lines. It won't be all green, either, I don't think. That color is the color the scallops will be, the main color will be a dark gray that's almost black.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/willimo/tubeframe.jpg

Most of today went into this darling. It's some sort of tube frame. The front axle hasn't been built yet, but the rear has. Boy, that axle is pretty high up! If I didn't know better, I'd think I were up to some sort of nonsense!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/willimo/partseverywhere.jpg

Here are the major components. Make of them what you will, but the biggest clue will be in the following picture.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/willimo/alltogether.jpg

Everything is together and mocked up. The car will ride a good bit higher than it is, the body is just laying on the chassis which is still kind of stuck to the plan. It should be pretty clear now what I'm building, right?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/willimo/sizecomparo.jpg

WHAT?! :eek:
GTmike400
07-01-2006, 10:02 PM
I Know! I Know!
Zoom Zoom
07-02-2006, 02:13 AM
It's a Citroen Traction Avant that's being violated :D

Call it Chemo-Wasabi.
Dennis
07-02-2006, 10:32 AM
That looks cool!!! What scale is that?? The color looks great!
Matt Wadlinger
07-02-2006, 04:54 PM
Are you making one of those go carts that the Shriners ride around in parades? Dont for get the fez hat with tassel.
willimo
07-02-2006, 11:10 PM
It is Tamiya's 1:48 11CV. It's going to be a generic old car styled gravity racer - like a soapbox derby car but implying a larger budget. Something a little different to play with, to kind of mix it up. It's for fun.
Dennis
07-03-2006, 12:00 AM
That is a great idea!!! Keep us posted on the progress, I can't wait to see how this turns out!!!
slammd454SS
07-05-2006, 05:10 PM
i was thinking by how skinny the wheels were that it was gonna be some kinda florida styled swamp buggy thingamajig....but now i can sense that creation....looking good already. And just the right stance *LOW*.
willimo
07-18-2006, 06:09 PM
Almost done! I've got to get the wheels on yet, and have some bolt heads and dzus fasteners and things to get on, but my glue/clear paint is packed away. Should be done with photos tonight, so please forgive me if I end up flooding this place with posts today....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/willimo/bodywheels.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/willimo/chassis.jpg
Zoom Zoom
07-18-2006, 06:20 PM
I speak fluent Bostonian. You should appreciate the following.

Wicked pissa! :D

Bottom pic almost reminds me of the go carts we used to ride in Hanover.
Dino Scuderia
07-18-2006, 07:58 PM
I speak fluent Bostonian. You should appreciate the following.

Wicked pissa! :D

Bottom pic almost reminds me of the go carts we used to ride in Hanover.

Thay might not be using that term in this century.:D
Zoom Zoom
07-18-2006, 08:34 PM
Thay might not be using that term in this century.:D

Oh I think they still do. But theyah bahk is woose than theyah bite. :D

I love it when Adam Sandler does his Boston shtick. He nails it.

Gimme about 30 minutes there and I pick it back up like I never lost it.