Completed "Candy" Tahoe
73superduty
09-16-2004, 04:21 PM
I wanted to get this thing done for Sunday's Model Contest and well, here it is:
http://images8.fotki.com/v107/photos/9/95430/1333835/tahoe7-vi.jpg
This is AMT's 1996 Chevy Tahoe. Naturally it's a slammer with no undercarriage details. Paint is TS-52 Candy Lime Green, TS-30 Silver Leaf (flames) with half a can of TS-65 Pearl Clear and a can and a half of TS-13 Clear. I wetsanded each clear coat with progressive sanding cloths(3200, 3600, 4000etc..).
The wheels, yes folks, the wheels are out of scale, probably closer to 30 inch rims. These came off of a Jada Denali. The roll pan and front bumper came from the AMT Custom Dually. Decals from various sources and the interior was something I had wanted to try for sometime now. Just some leftover fabric pieces from mega-lowmart. Per someones tutorial on here I cut the seat headrests off and drilled and pinned them for a more realistic look. Probably cannot tell from the photos.
Anyway, I take constructive critiscism and comments!
More photos at the link!
Chris
http://public.fotki.com/73superduty/my_completed_model/1996_candy_tahoe/
http://images8.fotki.com/v107/photos/9/95430/1333835/tahoe7-vi.jpg
This is AMT's 1996 Chevy Tahoe. Naturally it's a slammer with no undercarriage details. Paint is TS-52 Candy Lime Green, TS-30 Silver Leaf (flames) with half a can of TS-65 Pearl Clear and a can and a half of TS-13 Clear. I wetsanded each clear coat with progressive sanding cloths(3200, 3600, 4000etc..).
The wheels, yes folks, the wheels are out of scale, probably closer to 30 inch rims. These came off of a Jada Denali. The roll pan and front bumper came from the AMT Custom Dually. Decals from various sources and the interior was something I had wanted to try for sometime now. Just some leftover fabric pieces from mega-lowmart. Per someones tutorial on here I cut the seat headrests off and drilled and pinned them for a more realistic look. Probably cannot tell from the photos.
Anyway, I take constructive critiscism and comments!
More photos at the link!
Chris
http://public.fotki.com/73superduty/my_completed_model/1996_candy_tahoe/
turbo type-r
09-16-2004, 04:26 PM
friggin sweet
weaponCIVIC
09-16-2004, 04:27 PM
its sick, but IMO it would look WAY batter with the proper size wheels
73superduty
09-16-2004, 04:29 PM
I forgot to mentione the mirrors are drying in the dehydrator, I had to make mirror glass for them.
THanks for the comments.
weaponCIVIC--The biggest wheel I could find were 24's, and they looked too small for what I wanted. I have three sets and none of them looked as good as these wheels.
But, I built it for me and am happy, that's all that matters. Thanks for the comment!
Chris
THanks for the comments.
weaponCIVIC--The biggest wheel I could find were 24's, and they looked too small for what I wanted. I have three sets and none of them looked as good as these wheels.
But, I built it for me and am happy, that's all that matters. Thanks for the comment!
Chris
ol' dude
09-16-2004, 04:53 PM
But, I built it for me and am happy, that's all that matters. Thanks for the comment!
Chris[/QUOTE
Its good to see something different on A/F!! Bringing something new to the table is great!! And a big plus is like you said, Building it for yourself and no one else!! Great build! Love the color!!!!!!!!
Chris[/QUOTE
Its good to see something different on A/F!! Bringing something new to the table is great!! And a big plus is like you said, Building it for yourself and no one else!! Great build! Love the color!!!!!!!!
86_SR5
09-16-2004, 05:55 PM
That kicks ass! Excellent slammer, I love the paint colors.
Porsche Carrera
09-16-2004, 06:04 PM
Nicely done! :icon16:
StephenDeli
09-16-2004, 07:57 PM
Nice job! That candy green color is really cool.
swollen
09-16-2004, 11:56 PM
I think the wheels are perfect...thats how a big wheeled SUV should look!
willimo
09-17-2004, 12:25 AM
Totally awesome, I dig the rims. They look mad under there. Coolest ute I've seen yet.
rx7king
09-17-2004, 08:29 AM
awesome paint job!
73superduty
09-17-2004, 09:07 AM
Thanks guys! These comments are what build confidence in a modeler. I really appreciate all the comments. I'll have to take pics with the mirrors on after the show.
This definitely won't be my last.
Chris
This definitely won't be my last.
Chris
SpoonMan Dos
09-18-2004, 05:43 PM
Looks very clean on dubs. Can't wait to see more pics also.
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