My 2017 build started

[clivearmstrong74]

Hallo to All,
CARacing has finished the 1970 Pontiac firebird, based on the nr8 Jerry Titus car. and here is my story:
I started with blueprints from the net and made a buck from wood. Silicon mold was made and resin body was slosh cast.

Cheers
Clive

[Audi1]

Nice job of modeling that car, Clive! Will be following this build closely.

Allan

[BARC 1]

This is looking like a true scratchbuild.

I am watching with interest

Cheers
Dan

[Radarek]

Some serious modeling here.
Looking forward to see how it goes.
Regards Dariusz aka radarek

[clivearmstrong74]

lots of hand crafting, sanding, filing and smoothing the body.
Base coat was applied by airbrush and the interior was made from clay, which was resin coated and painted. The roll cage was made from the insulation of electrical wire - copper removed and painted.

Cheers
Clive

[Austin]

Clive, looking very nice, a lot of skill goes in to work like that. Loving it.

[strangebrew]

True scratchbuilding...... :clap:

[glasshorsevh]

This is a crazy-good! I guess I can't really call what I do scratch-building now...

Fascinated Val...

[clivearmstrong74]

Windows were cut from clear plastic sheet. Decals were done by my very own Graphic Designer (my Brother) and came out super!! Thanx Gavin!!!!! The original driver was fired....bad driving...and replaced with a new more appropriate driver. The driver and dash were sculpted from prestik, frozen and then created silicone mold...resin cast and hand painted. Lots of work, but satisfying!

Cheers
Clive

[Broman62]

Now that is some true scratch building... looking forward to seeing it done!!

[clivearmstrong74]

Chassis built from pvc sheet (1mm), running gear, axles and wheels were all vintage (1964 date on packaging) All new/old stock. The final adjustments, lubes, etc were done and she was posted off to David.

This was a very satisfying and rewarding hobby for me. To see the end product is awesome...not perfect, but awesome!!!

From this:

to this:

Thank you to ALL the replies and comments!!

Cheers
Clive

[Audi1]

Very, very nice job!

Allan