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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2016 11:06:13 GMT -7
 This is my second go at one of these kits. I had started one a while back but abandoned it, partly due to hating the colors and partly due to BMF frustration. This time the colors are working really well. I'm basing the color scheme on this real Avanti... Donna's Avanti
So far I'm liking it. I went with a metallic black instead of plain black. Took some fiddling to get the right consistency on the paint, but it looks great. No clear coat or detailing yet. For the floor of the interior I'm going to try a carpet textured printed on fabric. Cutting the fabric to fit around the pedals will be an interesting challenge. smiley-scared002  |
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on May 9, 2016 11:24:12 GMT -7
Neato Bandito!!!
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Post by warmachine on May 9, 2016 12:40:56 GMT -7
always liked that kit built well and it looked good the extra parts was always cool to have if you have the 53 starliner can build a wicked slatflat car love to have the wheel disk from that but ya know anyways nice start man
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2016 12:59:47 GMT -7
Very unusual to see an Avanti in a dark color. It looks a lot different, almost in disguise! For carpeting, the flocking (which comes in colors) is an easier way to go and the look is quite good. The Avanti had an incredible appearance and like the '53 Stude, it makes a wicked racer in any class.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2016 17:43:47 GMT -7
Too bad about Studebaker going under. They came up with some innovative and classy stuff. I tried using the flocking a couple of times and it didn't work out well, probably due to my lack of experience. I'll probably give it another try sometime. I like the idea of using the fabric because I can print anything I like on it...no limit to colors or patterns. I have an idea for how to fit it around the pedals. What could go wrong?   |
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Post by warmachine on May 9, 2016 21:42:24 GMT -7
lil tidbit for ya they did make the avanti in canada for a breif time in the late 80's early 90's the kicker is thou it used corvette running gear and engine was a covertable to boot innteresting car either way reminds of the maddest i ever seen anyonne guy said ford was the first to do a 289 i said nope studebaker did in 53 he was angry after he checked weird stuff
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2016 8:47:38 GMT -7
Very nice work. I do love me some Studes.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2016 13:27:40 GMT -7
I installed a piece of the "carpeting" to see how difficult it is to glue and trim it. Not bad at all. I'm going to go ahead and do the rest of the floor. I'm pleased with the way it looks, too. smileyCASHS601_zps1c54a9c5  I was doing a Google search for Avanti emblems and found this... Avanti wrist watchHow cool is that! I'll probably bid on it. Don't anyone here bid against me! smiley-wagging-his-finger-saying-no-emoticon |
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Post by sharp on May 10, 2016 17:30:30 GMT -7
Coming along nice Sidney,the carpet looks pretty good to me,it looks to be in scale.
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Post by kpnuts on May 12, 2016 9:17:22 GMT -7
Nice work, coming along, like the carpet.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2016 4:30:54 GMT -7
That carpet looks cool mate, and really works with the rest of the interior and black body.
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2016 22:54:02 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2016 0:10:58 GMT -7
That interior is just SUPERB !! And when you throw in the 1:1 pic, it really shows what a good job you have done too mate. If i knew how, i would give you one of your chimps back..  |
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Post by stitchdup on May 15, 2016 4:40:23 GMT -7
jaw-dropping-smiley-emoticon awesome work man
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Post by midnightprowler on May 15, 2016 6:11:44 GMT -7
Wow, awesome interior!
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Post by kpnuts on May 15, 2016 14:15:56 GMT -7
Great interior love the detail, this is going to be awesome.
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2016 19:43:22 GMT -7
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Post by kpnuts on May 16, 2016 4:10:14 GMT -7
Looking very nice there.
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2016 4:23:29 GMT -7
running-around-smiley-emoticon He's a sexy beast.. !! Nice work on the chassis / engine too mate.. |
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on May 16, 2016 5:34:18 GMT -7
Very nice work, awesome chimp, and spectacular details!!!
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