Dare to Be Different

There's been some interesting discussion in one of the threads in the car modelling forum regarding the lack of variety in the subject matter on AF so I thought as I'm in between projects (currently waiting on a Skyline ! - yep my 1st one) I'd post some of my other stuff.
They may not be to everybodies taste but what the heck - I enjoyedbuilding them and that's the main thing. :2cents:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/408monte005.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/340monte007.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/122monte009.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/675monte010.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/521monte001.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/509monte011.jpg

you forgot the [/img] at the end

Hey Andy, put [/img] at the end of .jpg The pics might show that way.

Sorry guys - thanks for reminding me - I'd got used to using the other way of uploading pictures

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you gotta fixy your linky's :nutkick: :D

EDIT: he fixy'd the linky's. :iceslolan :thumbsup:

they all look PIMP!! I like the purple one the most, great engine detail. :D

Those look good man. Love the paint, and the motor on the purple one looks awesome.

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you gotta fixy your linky's :nutkick: :D

EDIT: he fixy'd the linky's. :iceslolan :thumbsup:

they all look PIMP!! I like the purple one the most, great engine detail. :D

I can't see the pictures but you guys seem to be able - Weird :screwy:

Love the flathead in the Ford. Where'd you find all those nifty classic speed parts? Especially the air cleaner.

Subject matter is not really my taste, but the quality is 100%. Nice work Andy

Love the flathead in the Ford. Where'd you find all those nifty classic speed parts? Especially the air cleaner.

Replica's & Minatures - they have lots of nice flathead parts and the quality is excellent

Wow, someone else on this site with the same taste as me!! Lol, there's about three guys on here who build lowrider kits...

All those are clean as fuck!!

The Rivi's my fav...Damn nice work.

Stunning work.They all look great.:bigthumb::bigthumb:

Nice to see some old school models in here.
Once again your workmanship is outstanding on the detail work.

Replica's & Minatures - they have lots of nice flathead parts and the quality is excellent

Figured as much. R&MCoM is pretty much the source for classic rod parts. Didn't want to assume though.

I love those models!!!
very clean exterior and detailed interior and engine.
beautiful and steady works Andy! :thumbsup:

Nice to see some old school models in here.
Once again your workmanship is outstanding on the detail work. I agree %110!!! :sunglasse :sunglasse :sunglasse I especially love the Rivi!!

Great models Andy!!

Those are awesome. I'm also one of those into a wide variety of cars. Be it Imports, Domestic, Cars, Trucks, and good ole American Muscle. I love'em all.

those look great! truely awesome work :jump3: :bigthumb: :boink: and I like the classics too!

Thanks for the kind comments guys - I think Hiroboy hit the nail on the head - in general even though we might not be into the particular style of model we ought to be able to see past that and appreciate everybodies work in terms of modelling skills regardless of the subject. :2cents:
For those of you into lowriders here are some more :naughty:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/180lows011.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/620lows010.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/554lows012.jpg
ps/ I hope you can see the pictures because I still can't :screwy:

Those are awesome. I'm also one of those into a wide variety of cars. Be it Imports, Domestic, Cars, Trucks, and good ole American Muscle. I love'em all.

Me too although I don't much care for the lowrider style; modified engines are good tho' and I love the purple car and the colour.

I love that 65 imp... Where'd you get your hands on that one???

And what rims did you use on those two last ones?? I like htem a lot...

I love that 65 imp... Where'd you get your hands on that one???

And what rims did you use on those two last ones?? I like htem a lot...

The 65 Impala is from Revell - Monogram from about 4 years back - I'm not sure if it's still available. The wheels are all from Pegasus hobbies or Hoppin Hydros.

slick work there andy, loving every one of them!

i love the mercury!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ive been waiting to get one but now i guess i have to!!! got any more pics?

They are some of the best looking models I've seen in quite some time, awesome work Andy!
I love the Crown Victoria but the Monte is my favourite, is it just the AMT kit? Looks like you got some Pegasus wheels or something like that on it though...

Opps I forgot, I know I've asked you before but where did you get the 49 Fleetline? I've forgotten... Sorry.
I love all the cars you have built so far, I really like the 60 Impala too, who made that?

i love the mercury!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ive been waiting to get one but now i guess i have to!!! got any more pics?
I haven't got any more pics at the moment but I'll take some more and post them up - probably be next weekend as it's dark by the time I get home from work.

Opps I forgot, I know I've asked you before but where did you get the 49 Fleetline? I've forgotten... Sorry.
I love all the cars you have built so far, I really like the 60 Impala too, who made that?
The Monte is the just the AMT kit with pegasus wheels.
The 60 Impala is by Revell-Monogram but I'm not sure if it's in their current catalog as it's about 3 years old. The Fleetline is from Galaxy in the States - expensive but a very, very good kit.
Anyway glad you like them. :biggrin:

I like the Merc the best, too, it's got the prettiest engine. And I was wondering about those Galaxie Ltd. kits, if they were any good. I have one of their trailers but was tentative about their cars. Do they still produce those kits?

So where have you been hiding these? All are so cool luv the riviera n :bigthumb:

So where have you been hiding these? All are so cool luv the riviera n :bigthumb:
We all have some dark secrets ! :naughty:

I like the Merc the best, too, it's got the prettiest engine. And I was wondering about those Galaxie Ltd. kits, if they were any good. I have one of their trailers but was tentative about their cars. Do they still produce those kits?
I don't know if they're still in production but perhaps somebody like hobby heaven might be able to help - Galaxie did have an advert in Models Cars july/aug 03 page 3 for their trailers which gives address and phone number if you wanted to contact them direct

Excellent work! Thats my kinda stuff

As I'm sort of in between projects at the moment (waiting for some kits to arrive) and a bit bored I thought I'd post a couple of things that I haven't posted previously.
They're the Testors Aluma coupe made into a roadster, Rev-Mono 48 Ford Convertible and the Wheels of Fire '77 Monte which I started a while ago but am thinking that I might finish it off this weekend.
Anyway hope they're of interest to some of you. :naughty:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/501misc001.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/143misc002.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/199misc004.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/298misc005.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/343misc006.jpg
P.S. Will post some more pictures of the 53 Ford as requested tomorrow

I especially dig the Monte! :sunglasse

I especially dig the Monte! :sunglasse
Hey Antonio
You'll probably like my next two projects then :naughty:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/467low001.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/484low002.jpg
Lowrider frenzy :smokin:

Clean-ass models..

What colour's the 63 gonna be?

And do you got any more pics of the Monte?

WOW! great work on great cars! My favourites are the Blue Chevelle and the gold Riviera. The purple one (crown vic? or is it merc?) is also excellent. I can't wait to see more of your work! :naughty:

Hey Antonio
You'll probably like my next two projects then :naughty:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/467low001.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/484low002.jpg
Lowrider frenzy :smokin:
You're correct, I love them! I just bought a Revell '63 Impala earlier today! Is that a Johan Cadillac? I'm thinking about doing another Monte Carlo. :) What are the colors going to be?

The '48 is ungodly sweet, and I definitely like where you're taking that Caddy. I'm betting with Tonio that it's the Johan kit.

Which, if it is, good choice. ^_^

You got some clean ass models :biggrin: you should check out layitlow.com the (bikes and models) section it's a lowrider forum

Thanks for the comments guys :)
The 63 is going to be old school - just a solid light blue with a white roof - haven't decided what colour for the Caddy (it is the Johan kit - I picked it up at a model show a while back). I'm trying finish off the Monte this weekend so I'll post pictures late hopefully. Thanks for the link to layitlow - I'll have to check it out.

i love the mercury!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ive been waiting to get one but now i guess i have to!!! got any more pics?
As promised 2 more pics
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/46453001.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/97253002.jpg

Awsome! Thanks! :lol2:

Awesome lowriders. :smokin:

Thanks for the comments - I've made a bit more progress on the Monte -all the BMF is done and front/rear grilles attached - just need to do the interior
http://members.aol.com/jonesandy898/monte1.jpg
http://members.aol.com/jonesandy898/monte2.jpg

that red looks so deep that you could swim in it! i love it

Looks sick!! I love ur models! lol

Man, I want an AMX in that exact color. It's so pretty!

I'd love to have that parked in my driveway!! Excellent work!!

Wow, that has inspired me to build up a 50's style rat rod. I just gotta find the right car to do it to. Im thinking AMT 1955 Chevy pickup. (hot rod the I6, dual exhaust, chrome 50's Haldibrand wheels, in dark primer with some mad pinstriping [use fine perminant marker])

Those Monte's make sweet lowriders.Is it the Johan model?Its's killer.

Those Monte's make sweet lowriders.Is it the Johan model?Its's killer.
Sorry I got it wrong earlier on it's the Revell Pro Finish 77 Monte - it comes pre decorated - sort of gold with flames & a mural - I wish I'd know about brake fluid before I sanded down all the paint ! :naughty:

BTW thanks to everybody for the comments - hope to have it finished next weekend

Sweet!

What color/paint is that Monte?

:p

Sweet!

What color/paint is that Monte?

:p

I don't know I'm afraid I picked it up a a model show a while back - a guy was selling some paint that he had left over from a real car he'd painted.

Andy, that is a kick arse lowrider !!

Sorry I got it wrong earlier on it's the Revell Pro Finish 77 Monte - it comes pre decorated - sort of gold with flames & a mural - I wish I'd know about brake fluid before I sanded down all the paint ! :naughty:

BTW thanks to everybody for the comments - hope to have it finished next weekend
Your not the only one who hopes its finished by the weekend ;) They are all looking nuff homie keep that good shit coming! Awesome to read someone is doing some new lowrider models, finally!!