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

[modelsinc1967]

Re: Aztec Warrior 1950 Ford Lowrider Custom

Finally decided on a final layout for the bed...............I could play around for months on this thing but have a contest coming up the first week of September and want this to be ready for that contest. Now just have to figure out what color to paint the stone work!!!

 

[modelsinc1967]

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just found what im gonna use for the bumpers, there on the thin side but like the hand on each side.

 

[modelsinc1967]

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Making a straight axle for the trailer so it looks cleaner without a differential that would not be used, and came up with an idea for a differential cover for the truck itself, to try to keep the theme going underside as well.....

 

[rookie]

Re: Aztec Warrior 1950 Ford Lowrider Custom

Those bumpers are awesome!

How do you prepare/paint the foam to make it not look like foam?

 

[modelsinc1967]

Re: Aztec Warrior 1950 Ford Lowrider Custom

Like the last build i did on the 1941 chevy i just sprayed it with auto primer and did a wash in dark grey/black, then dry brushed a lighter grey, this one i want it to look more tanish so will have to experiment with some colors...
the best part about this foam is that it does not need a particular primer and you could even use putty and make it smooth as glass and make fender skirts, or body panels out of it and finish it smooth.

 

[modelsinc1967]

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Found these pyramid shaped items that will fit just right on the tailgates on the truck and the bed where it bulges out a bit.

 

[modelsinc1967]

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Rethinking the boombox on the front of trailer, will probably just use gamer pieces and forget the speaker box...

 

[CTspeedshop]

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Incredible work as usual. Looking Killer!

 

[modelsinc1967]

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Thanks CTspeedshop,
got some more done tonight, finished the other door panel now doing some detail work around the faces on the right to copy on the left, recessed a gamer piece and added some jewerly pieces on the piece that goes on the front of the bed, making a frame/hitch for the bed, working on the hood ornament as well....

 

[bdr65]

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Very unique and interesting concepts 8)

 

[modelsinc1967]

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Thanks bdr65,
I decided it was time to get on the designs for the interior and started to do some drawings, then drew them on the door panels, floor, and back of cab. Its hard to make out in the photos (will be easier to see after primer) the designs are actually being carved into the foam. On one of the photos you can see on the floorboard some shadows from the carving but once im all done, all the black lines will be carved in the foam.

 

[CTspeedshop]

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Looks Great! I love the planning that goes into your builds.

 

[The Nylon Gag]

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Out-friggin-standing

Just catching up on this

Your details are mind blowing

I love the rear bumper, very cool indeed 8)
What type of foam do you use?
Keep up the great work

Gag

 

[modelsinc1967]

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Thank you for the comments, the foam is 3dfoam its a sign foam basically a urethane type foam that is great for shaping.

 

[modelsinc1967]

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no real updates for this build, kinda getting away from this build, :'( its turned into a mountain from a mole hill so to speak, but i did figure out what to use for bumper brackets....

 

[CTspeedshop]

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Very Cool!

 

[modelsinc1967]

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Thanks CTspeedshop,
I was in a dollar store today and came across these plastic halloween rings, they are a rubbery type plastic so I am not sure if the paint will stick to them but was thinking I could use them for something on this build or another build. On the Aztec warrior was thinking maybe a fender cover or something....

 

[modelsinc1967]

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No real updates, except I have decided on the final layout of the bed. I had to whittle the pyramid down on either side and decided to cut off 1/3 of the back of the pyramid to set it closer to the cab. I was at one point going to get rid of the pyramid all together but believe it ads to the over all theme. Will probably carve a design on either wall of bed wall for that carved stone look.

 

[CTspeedshop]

Re: Aztec Warrior 1950 Ford Lowrider Custom

Looks great!

 

[modelsinc1967]

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Thank you,
almost done with radiator now, just need to add photoetch to other side then paint, will be pretty much still see thru after that.