Aztec Warrior 1950 Ford Lowrider Custom (Updated 9/1/2014)

[modelsinc1967]

Re: Aztec Warrior 1950 Ford Lowrider Custom

Been working on the radiator, always wanted a more realistic radiator then what comes in the kit, I came across this tip from a modeling website and to finish it off i have to install the photo etch radiator detail screen on top but that should not be to hard after all the painstaking time that went into the vanes of the radiator.

 

[modelsinc1967]

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FINALLY!!! Finally got down to business to figure out a design for the grille and how it would look over all, not sure about the tooth pick staying, was going to put tooth picks up and down for a grill effect but could break the foam in the process and could use smaller round post, but so far pretty content with the design.

 

[modelsinc1967]

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I was playing around with ideas for the foam thats supposed to look liked carved stone and made a discovery using the softer foam that you can emboss designs in them using metal jewelery bits and pieces, hummmm leads to even more ideas..............

 

[modelsinc1967]

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might add some skulls here....

 

[TRM]

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Nice Rad work there!! Love where you are going with the grill to!! Embossing looks like a casting session soon!! For some reason the last posts pic didn't show. Oh well, it will at some point I'm sure!! Keep it coming!!

 

[modelsinc1967]

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Sorry for the unfocused pic, could not get in any closer but successfully made my first real chain steering wheel.

 

[modelsinc1967]

Re: Aztec Warrior 1950 Ford Lowrider Custom

Nice Rad work there!! Love where you are going with the grill to!! Embossing looks like a casting session soon!! For some reason the last posts pic didn't show. Oh well, it will at some point I'm sure!! Keep it coming!!

Thank you TRM!

 

[Cash]

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pro touches !

 

[modelsinc1967]

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I think I have decided on the trailer bed layout, but having a hard time with the truck bed, thinking the trailer bed and the truck bed should match. I was thinking that I should lose the pyramid and just make the bed contents match the bed contents.

 

[modelsinc1967]

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pro touches !

Thanks CASH

 

[rustyrat1960]

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WOW!
I really appreciate Your sharing
this build with Us here!
I a picking up some very interesting ideas.
I have a low build in mind, not as "elaborate" as this beauty, but,
I like the way Your thinking about items to use in the build and Your material choices!
Very unique!!
Thank You again, I am looking forward to seeing more!
I am curious as to the painting
Later
Russ

 

[modelsinc1967]

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Thanks Russ,
Im trying to pin down exactly what ill be doing with the paint, I believe i have decided on this repeating pattern all over the body but done like a ghost pattern so you will just see the pattern thru the paint.........thats the plan for now anyway.

close up

 

[modelsinc1967]

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[`Boots`]

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Love the look of this........the grill looks fabulous and hats off to ya for doing all that grill meshing, terrific stuff buddy ;D

 

[modelsinc1967]

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Thanks boots, I i have been asked on another forum, or this one what im planning on for paint so i thought i would try a sample, the greener gold is translucent that is why i put it over the graphics, but the lighter gold is what im gonna use for paint not sure if the graphics will show thru it being opaque, may have to paint a pearl over top for the ghost patterns to show thru...................

 

[`Boots`]

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Gotta say that i do really like both colours/styles....... , whatever ya choose is gonna look real nice on here, especially with all the detail work, good luck with the choice making ;D

 

[modelsinc1967]

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Thanks boots.
finalized the door layout, cut out the foam and added the pieces, will do some scribing to it later to add some details around the faces......

 

[modelsinc1967]

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decided on a design for the ends of the trailer bed, also tried making a scale wood log ladder, not sure if just for the bed or for the side of the truck to.

 

[modelsinc1967]

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Small update, I found a new jewelry supply store and came across these little guys , gave me some ideas where to put them on the vehicle...

and gonna add this to the underside of the hood, kinda like a medallion of some short with an Aztec figure head in it!

 

[modelsinc1967]

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ideas for the head of the bed...