Wednesday 23 July 2008

Beer Wagon Mania



I'm saving a full critique and evaluation of the Beer Wagon for another day, but its an evergreen classic that I've alway loved. One of my first model kits purchases, I still to this day haven't actually competed one for my shelf. A little 'dissecting the unicorn' metality going on maybe? Once I know how it goes together, the majic might be gone.

Lucky then, that there's not one, not two, but THREE wild Beer Wagon Builds going on on the Coffin Corner right now. Interesting they all involve stretching it out - maybe time for a shortened Beer Wagon project? Maybe, but I oughta finish this one first...

JB

Tuesday 15 July 2008

Little T, Big Wheels



Inspiration is a funny thnig, and something I think about a lot. My plans for a day, week, or even the rest of my life can vary depending on what I've seen, done or been in the last hour. It hits at funny times too - I can build a model for days and days, thinking of nothing else, then suddenly get un-inspired and not touch it for months or years, if ever. I'm skitty like that.

Sometimes I'm inspired, and I don't even know what to do with that inspiration - usually by something so off the wall, my brain can't quite work out what it's meant to do the feelings it's feeling. This build is just such a thing. Posted by Model Cars Mag forum goer Crap'n Blaque, this T breaks every rule I've ever set myself - and I love it!

Mixing 1/25th and 1/32nd parts isnt something I'd ever considered before, but that undersided Lindbery T body, mixed with oversized Boyd Coddington AMT Deuce wheels make for a really original build that Roth, or anyone form my beloved Coffin Corner would be proud to have come up with. It looks cartoon-y, but also possible in 1:1 (lets face it, some crazier stuff than this got built in the 60s), and beautifully proportioned. The frame is a stunner too, in case you were wondering.

Be brave, mix it up a little.

JB

Sunday 13 July 2008

Drug Racing



You know it makes sense...

JB

Thursday 10 July 2008

Temptation



It takes a brave man to undertake a scratchbuilt frame for his build. All the measuring, planning, blu-tacking things together - it's a big undertaking. But to go the brass and solder route? And in 1/16th? That's a lot of bravery.

Check out Temptation.

JB

Wednesday 9 July 2008

Scurvy's 56 Chevy



"Just a Revellogram '56 Del Rey on an AMT Pro Street Chevelle chassis" is how Coffin Cornerer Scurvy describes his stunning 1956 Chevy build. There's something about that miles-deep black paint job, the big rear meats and the subtle touches of chrome that will follow with a little BMF action are gonna make for a stunning looking build.

Follow along with the build here.

JB

Monday 7 July 2008

Uncertain Coupe



There's some ideas that are so cool it's a wonder that they haven't been done before. The REALLY good ones are the ones that are simple, obvious but fresh and exciting all at the same time. The kind of builds that make you feel stupid for not coming up with the idea first, impressed by whoever beat you to it, and jealous that the project isn't yours. This is just such a project.

Now, it'll come as little surprise to anyone who reads this blog regularly that I'd call myself a showrod fan. We've featured a more than fair share of Uncertain Ts here (though they still have a way to go to catch all the Deuces I keep banging on about), it being my favourite of them all, but they've all been tributes to, rather than developments of, Steve Scott's original 60s vision when he created the 1:1 car. Until now, that is.

Coffin Corner member A.J. is taking brave steps to amazing places others seem reluctant to go - though who can blame them when the UT kits are running $400 a pop? He got one of the most beaten-up glue bomb Ts that I've seen, threw down the sketch you see above to test his theory that a Doctor's Coupe Uncertain T would be a damn fine idea, and set to work.

If you only see one phantom this year, make this the one.

JB

Sunday 6 July 2008

What Did You See : Postscript

Just a short follow-up to the Beer Keg post...turns out a Segway is ripe for a Harley motor too!

JB

Wednesday 2 July 2008

What Did You See?



A beer barrel? A spare part from a classic showrod? A woodgrain painting opportunity? Coffin Corner member Meal Burner saw the basis of a "Harley powered beer keg racer". Dunno where his head's at, but I like it! Check it out.

JB

Tuesday 1 July 2008

This Guy Had A Good Idea



I was checking out an old Car Modeler annual today, and spotted this build in amongst the entries for the 2003 Custom Clinic. The winners of Mark Gustavson's long running contest that year were Steve Boutte, with a gorgeous custom pickup, all curves and pearl colours, and an ugly as sin build that I'm not even gonna go into.

Anyway, this little yellow build ranked 18th overall. Shoulda been higher, looking at a lot of the other builds, but I'm sure the weathered look didn't help it any. Anyway, heres the scoop from the mag:

"18th place: 1957 Ford, by John Mahaffey.

John sensed that the front and rear clips from the Predicta model and a '57 Ford naturally fit together. Taking a real chance, he presents a weathered custom suggesting a fate that befalls too many modified cars. There is a graceful sweep to this car, and it's refreshing to see a contestant unafraid of a risky entry."

I got a Predicta or three sitting here, but no '57s. It's certainly an interesting proposition, and I'd love to see some more pics of this cool build. John Mahaffey, you out there?

JB