Post your pics here....

[Glen Alexander]

Hey all............

We have a thread (not on this topic though) where there are a couple of pics of customs we'd like to create... these are done on the computer ie. Photoshop etc.

I thought it would be good if we could get our creative minds together and come up with some fresh ideas on what we'd like to custom build. This way it is cheaper and we don't destroy any models. So get cracking and post your ideas here.

I have started with one I quickly made up, a Devil Yellow Clubsport R8 with GTS Coupe wheels.

Enjoy

Glen

[the_goldie]

Glen,

Again that is awesome! That car looks great with those rims and not too bad in devil yellow.

Keep up the good work.

[Grubby]

Glen

The picture has come up trumps.
Can you tell me is it just a standard PhotoShop application that you are using to produce these pictures ?

Have you completed and customs models yet. Everyone enjoys seeing these pictures.

Grubby

[V8SS]

Glen,
Very well done. I'd love to see that in 1:1 scale!!!

[Glen Alexander]

Grubby..

I'm working on my first custom at the moment. I'm not sure I'm going to start anymore!! What I thought was going to be a simple construction has turned out to be a major effort!! Plus it is quite expensive. I have basically trashed one car to create another. I'll post a pic as soon as it is finished, it is a lot more work than I expected. Hoping to complete it before Bathurst.

As for PhotoShop, I'm using PhotoShop 6. I take the shots with my digital camera and work from there. To get it looking real, as in the Devil Yellow R8 with GTS wheels, you should take the shots of both of the cars in the same conditions (lighting) and camera position, to get the correct lighting and angles.

For a bit of a tease I have attached a sneak preview of my first custom.

[SWRT]

I guess it's a Monaro V8 Supercar or a Super Monaro Nations Cup lookalike.

[the_goldie]

Hey Glen you tease!!! I am thinking like SWRT a monaro V8 Supercar street version - unless you are planning on making your own livery ;)

ps.
you guys have too much time modifying these cars, but keep it up, its good to see. Is the COA# 1/1 :D

[Grubby]

Glen

Thanks for that info and the sneak that you gave us has me very curious as to what the end result is going to be. What I can see is that it should be great.

Looking forward to seeing the final model in all it's glory.

Grubby

[Glen Alexander]

Yes it will have it's own window box and COA... 1 of 1. Very rare and exclusive!!!!!

Glen

[the_goldie]

Hi Glen,

1/1 Extremely Rare then hey!? :)

Don't forget to register it @ my site.

[Aussiecollector]

Looks like a converted 2000 GRM car, 2 bonnet locks in baby blue

[chups]

here is a pic i did in iphoto plus (like photoshop) with pics i cot from holden.com.au its a V2-HT monaro id like to make

[Glen Alexander]

Very observant Aussie.... I used my Bathurst winner as a parts car.

[v8coupe]

http://au.photos.yahoo.com/australianmodels (http://au.photos.yahoo.com/australianmodels)
Slowly getting my model pics up on the net. Open above address to view the current ones I have uploaded.

[admin]

If you would like a custom model done..assemble some ideas and if its got merit, we will make it.
Keep in mind that the body (Metal bit) must not change.
Like XB, race car front suspension, jacked up rear, huge exhausts..whatever. Wild paint scheme etc etc

[the_goldie]

Get ready for the flood of ideas admin............ :eek:

It will be interesting to see what comes about though.

[Road Runner 72]

Ok, I have to give this a go admin, feel free to laugh at this or ad your input.

I was thinking the Brock VR or Skaife VX. Well all the racing suspension is already there just add the Phantom Black vt2 wheels or the HSV GTS wheels which are bigger, and lowering the car all round.
With the exhaust system I would use the standard HSV system with a huge tip at the end, either the twin tips, or a huge chrome single.
I would love to see the HSV GTS 300kw power plant in it, with it being chrome on top.
Have the front two seats as the racing harnesses and the standard VT2 back seats.
I would use Mark skaifes steering wheel “flat at the bottom�.
Also would be nice to have tinted windows. I Think there is a spray paint that does this, not to sure tho.
The colour I would love to see is that pearl colour that changes to all them different colours in the light, don’t know what it’s called, but it’s a real head turning colour.
But a dark Metallic blue would be nice just the same. Sleek looking.

Well the front leave the racing set up spoiler, but the rear spoiler I’m not sure if the racing one would look good or use the one on the Club sport.
Also would ad the passenger side mirror.
I also have a name for this Idea, “BLUE RAVEN�

I do wounder what you other people think or would change on my idea
Well it was just a thought, I will now crawl back under my rock.

Thanks for reading.

Mike.
.

[Glen Alexander]

How about the VB Challenge cars???

[Rascot]

I've allways been a holden man but one car i've allways had a thing for is the XC coupe. It should be black including bumper bars. have XC fairmont head lights , roll cage , racing harness. I think the wheels off the Moffat XD would look good. It has to sit low aswell so any Moffat XC's should do the job. The motor a 351 with a blower sitting on top should finish it off.

Or a Torana SLR with no flares. Orange in colour , centerline type wheels with a pro stock look ( 5in on front 10in on back ) roll cage , drop tank, racing harness. Brock SLR should do as base.Engine should a 350 Chev. Exhaust should be twin and have dump pipes just in front of diff.

[chups]

how bout a VT SS. the clubby body is there, the ss body kit is on the concept coupe (with a little work) then a bit of work on changing the interior. i cant wait on confirmation either way yay or nay cos if they arent going to make it, then im gonn have a crack at it.

[Eliot Meadows]

How about a hatchback torana either A9X or standars SS as low as you can get it (not standard A9X height) with wiiiide hotwire's on, similar to the Street machine giveaway of years ago.

[Donny05]

Or gold Simmons wheels as big and as fat as you can get under a A9X :D

[Aussiecollector]

This is something I play with in the spare time, its been going for 6 months already.

Will be white with my company livery on completion hopefully early new year.

Glenn

[admin]

Originally posted by Glen Alexander
How about the VB Challenge cars???

Go back about 200 threads Glen...we have already comitted to these in 43rd scale, on 2003 VY/BA

[Nick Short]

I'm with Rascot - an all-black version of the Option 97-kitted XC coupe would be nice. Don't know about the blower though....

[oldxr]

Admin, this is a simple one.
XWGT, Black with fluro orange stripes, white interior, with the wheels off the Brut33 XB and lowered. (more at the back than at the front.
when can i order mine?:D :D

[terrine]

and i will have one of those to thanks with an 8 track

r/peter

[oldxr]

Silly me, terrine, i forgot all about the killer sound system.:D :D

[drof]

oldxr, I don't know about the XW, But I have a Dinkum Model of a XY GTHO that is black with orange stripes and a white interior. Aparantly this was another one of those special factory orders. This model was a "Bob Dunlop Special". Could any of you Aussies tell me who Bob Dunlop is.

Regards

Dave from Kiwiland!!

[oldxr]

Don't know who Bob Dunlop is but i saw a Black XY with the orange stripes and white trim (unrestored) at the Ford 75 year do in Geelong, what a fantastic looking car, but i think the XW looks that little bit tuffer, espesially with the minilites.

[terrine]

who the hell is BOB DUNLOP?

peter
i still like the black xw idea

[jamie harris]

All jokes aside..can any of you guys tell me if ther is any possibility of an XRGT 1967(GOLD ) IN THE PIPELINE?The reason is we have 2 real ones here and would love to get a model of one.
Remember this car started the real FORD/HOLDEN show of today so why not start from "THE ORIGINAL".........Jamie

[oldxr]

Jamie, they will be made but i think a little later than first planned going buy what Trevor said at Bathurst.
Who said i was joking about the XWGT.

[Glen Alexander]

Now before you all jump down my throat I'll say I know there is already heaps of HSVs, but this one doesn't need any modification to moulds, just a simple spray in a different colour and some decals. I REALLY, REALLY want an SV99, it is exactly the same as the GTS basically, just a different colour. PLEASE admin, can this car be done.

[Glen Alexander]

Hey Admin or Richard,

What about a pro street Commodore and/or Falcon XR8??? Full drag trim.

[chups]

Hey glen ive seen your work, you can do it, you can pick up a GTS for about $100 these days then strip it down and paint it, not too hard. im working on a Senator at the moment which also involved adding a sun roof and new custom rear wing. just waiting on getting some badges made up (i want them in full on chrome not silver as the car is silver) then i can spray a clear coat for that killer shibe and put it all back together. its getting there.

so i say have a crack at the SV99, you can do it

[Glen Alexander]

Hey Chups,

Where are you getting the badges made? The only problem with trying to do the SV99 is getting the Hackett Gold paint in a spraypack. I'm not sure if you can go to Holden and get it.

[chups]

im still looking for someone that does good quality chrome decals or stickers that are detailed enough in the size i need them. i was going to get them photoetched but i cant find anyone that does it. my only other option id to cut them out of Alfoil and glue them on.
I dont think you will get hackett gold in a can but if you find someone that is having their car painted in it then you could probably get it done with that.

[Glen Alexander]

I used to have a contact in Sutton's Arncliffe. A girl that worked at my job is sister in law to the guy in charge of spraypainting there. He painted my downhill mountain bike in tiger mica for free. But something as intricate as a model car, I'd rather do myself. I'll have to find out if you can get the colour in a can, some places can, but Hackett Gold might be a different story.

For your decals, you could probably make them out of really thin plastic, then cover them with that chrome foil used for models, sticky on one side, chrome on the other. I got some a while ago at Kellet's in Liverpool.

[crooked00]

:D

G'Day to everyone. I have been a long time reader of the posts on these forums & especially this thread. Back when I was a kid, BBurago used to make DIY kits that were die-cast. The quality was nothing special, however it was a bit more real & challenging than a plastic kit. Anyway, in order to relive my childhood, I decided to combine that pastime with my addiction to V8 Supercars make a custom V8 Supercar. Now I know that this has probably been done before, but there are some small touches that should set it off. I wil post some of the progress pics & the finished product if anyone is interested.



Cheers.

[Glen Alexander]

When they are done post them. I am starting the next stage of my custom Walkinshaw model. A new paint job will be done this week I hope, if I have time that is. Will post when done. Did a test spray on the front and believe it will look awesome.

[crooked00]

My model started life as a Vt Concept Coupe. Not all that original I know, but like I said, it will be the little things that will set it apart. Here is a pic of it in the very early stages of fitting up before the body etc were painted.

[chups]

here is the latest pic of my senator model, its slowly getting there i just need to buy some monaro seats and a clubby for some parts and it should be nearly ready.

[crooked00]

Just got the bits for my model back from the spray painters & started assembling. Here are some pics like you thought might be an idea. Let me know what you think....

[crooked00]

Here is another one..


P.s. If anyone knows how to post more than one pic, let me know... :D

[crooked00]

One more... sorry..

[crooked00]

Last one for now.....

[brchi17]

I'd love a Red Hot VY Commodore SV8.
Just take a police car remove the police parts insert the running gear & rear wing from the SS & your done.
It that simple it could almost be done.
cheers.

[Aussiecollector]

Brad,

The nose and tail of the SV8 are very different from the S and SS, the rear and of the SV8 is the same as the Acclaim and the front is a modified version of the Acclaim.

Glenn

[bernoo]

Drof a black xy as attached

[mustang1966]

Bernie,

It that Black XY from the Nationals?

Was that the Black Phase 3 or a GT?

How was the weekend, I guess you enjoyed yourself.


Cheers
Mark

[brchi17]

Thanks Glenn,
that where the police cars comes into play.

The SV8 has the SS's headlights & tail lights, but the rest is plain Executive (which is what the police car is) apart from the rear wings & the 17inch wheels.

cheers.

[Glen Alexander]

crooked00:

If you are planning on putting the V8 Supercar engine in your car, you'll have to grind part of the front to accomodate the air box that sits on top of the engine. It goes beyond the part that I highlighted in your picture. I discovered this when I built my V8 Coupe.

[bernoo]

Mustang1966, that was the GT. Very rough origional condition. The black Phase3 was the best. Excellent cond. I have about 350 photos of the Nats. Was great time.

Thanks
Bernie

[crooked00]

Thanks Glen. I have realised over the weekend that what I originally thought would be a relatively easy swap, actually requires a bit more modification. No wonder Biante try & maximise their tooling costs..... :p

[Glen Alexander]

That is exactly what I thought too!!! Then I realised that the rollcage had to be modified, the actual body of the car as well, the rear bumper bar has to be shortened, the side where the sideskirts are has to be shortened at the front end a little to accomodate the V8 Supercar skirts, the boot (fuel area) has to be modified because the rear of the Coupe is shorter than the sedan, also the interior had to be shortened a little, and maybe a few more things. It really became quite a headache to accomplish!!! Good luck!

[chups]

Today i lined up a cheap damaged walkie for my next project, i just need another one at the right price, and i can get started. if anyone comes across a cheap (may be a bit damaged) walkie, email me and we'll talk thanx all

[Glen Alexander]

I'm halfway through my Walkie project, just about finished the painting, it's pretty wild.... not over the top (I think!!), might upset some enthusiasts!!!! Would love some nice chrome wheels, I wish someone would produce aftermarket wheels for 1:18. I've said it before, if someone was to produce wheels like MOMO and Simmons there'd be a market for it. A nice set of 19 inch MOMO Status, Racer, or Sports or 19 inch OM or FR Simmons would be sweet for my project.

[nick]

where do you find damaged cars?
Im also interested how much you paid for yours chups and what damage is done to it.
nick

[chups]

I havent bought the car yet, so i dont how much it will be, im hoping about $100 - $120, the only thing wrong with it is that the bonnet isnt on the car, its in the box unbroken just not attached, so since ill be pulling it apart anyway, i can just put it back in like new (well before i hack it up)

Glen, i also think there is a market for after market wheels, engines, spoilers etc. i emailed biante with the idea of a standard commodore and falcon then you could buy parts like body kits, wheels, seats, engines, new bonnets (with holes for superchargers etc) much in the same way as the 'Tech-carts, Tech-bikes and Tech-Decks you can buy. i think it would be great but the price would have to be right for the market to be there.

but i would love 1:18 wheels, body kits etc for people that modify cars.

Also Glen, what have you done to your walkie?

[goxu1]

I think I posted this before , but 1/18 concept coupes are going for $34ea or 2 for $60 at the moment. These are certainly a cheap project car.

[Glen Alexander]

Chups:

Not much in the way of modification, I've resprayed it in Lime Green Candy, detailed undercarraige, added Monaro CV8 wheels and brakes and lowered it. I was going to fit a GEN III, but like the look of the original engine. I'll post pics as soon as it's finished.

goxu1:

Where can you get the coupes for this price?

[crooked00]

Glen, I too would like to know where from. Also, what scale are they? I work at a Holden Dealership & we are selling the 1:18 Concept Coupe for $90. We also sell many other model cars including some rarer ones which are MIB.(If anyones interested??)...

;) :D

[V8SS]

Crooked00
Give us a list of what you have at your dealership.

[crooked00]

Bathurts & Lowndes Twin Packs, neither have been opened, Brock VR, V2 GTO-silver & Red, V2 GTS-Green, V2 Monaro-Flame & Delft, Team Brock #54, Chrome Yellow L34, Manadarin Red SLR5000, Targa Tas Monaro, Skaife 2000 & 2002, Skaife press car 2001, Skaife Bathurst 2001, Murphy & Kelly 2002, Rick Kelly 2002, A9X Torana Red 2DR & Blue 4DR. I think thats it..... :D

[biante1608]

What is the name of the Dealership?

Do they have a web site?

A phone Number posted would be handy.

You could even post on B/S/S

for others to find You.:)

[crooked00]

Have tried, but BIANTE don't like it to be used commercially which is fair enough, plus you get a whole lot of time wasters who just want to try & rip you off, like $90 for a Bathurst Twin Pack cos they are a year old.... you know, that kind of mentality. Don't want to post details here as I respect what BIANTE are trying to do, but if you are serious, I am in Sydney & will reply to private messages with details.

[Glen Alexander]

Here is a shot of my Walkie project. It is well under way, all to do now is drown it in clear coat and put it back together. The colour is called Lime Green Candy, the photo, as usual, doesn't do it justice.

[crooked00]

Glen, how do you remove the wheels etc from the models. I have tried, but it just feels like it will snap........

[nick]

very nice glen

[ferrari fan]

A real ,same coloured one was parked the other day at the Leederville pub. Looking good.

[Glen Alexander]

On AUTOart models, you have to cut the brake caliper away from the axles first, or they brake when you pull the wheels off. You have to dismantle the car first, then cut the calipers, pull the wheels off. They come straight off. With the front though, you have to put a screwdriver through the back, you'll see where I mean, then pull hard. On the Walkinshaw, you just have to pull the centre cap off the wheel and unscrew them. I discovered this after I yanked them off and broke the damn thing!!!

[goxu1]

Hi Guys
I rang the HSV store in Parramatta after a tip off and the prices were true about 1 week ago. I dont know if the prices were for a limited time or till stocks sell.
I'll call tomorrow and let you know.

Paul

[Goggles Pizanno]

Thanks for that Paul. I had been after one for a while and thanks to your previous post picked one up the other day. Thats one cheap model!

And thanks to Admin for letting you post that sort of information. After all they are competing with Biantes on line shop.

[crooked00]

Does anyone know if you can buy "Spare Parts" from Biante or the like?? Something like Monaro tail lamps to put into a standard ss or something? ;)

[Glen Alexander]

The only parts they usually have spares of is aerials and maybe side mirrors. You can't buy spares. A few of us have already enquired.

[chups]

hey, crooked00, what have you done with the body kit off of the coupe you used for your V8? i am hunting down one.

[xa351gt]

I'd like to see a spare aprts deal offered as well. XY shakers rear wings, different wheel and tire combos. XB side flutes. Here is what I want to do.Build a XA coupe with a XY shaker ,XB side flutes, wide wheel and tires combo, rear wing and painted to look like my 1/1 car

[crooked00]

Chups,


Sorry man, I am making a VT SS Drag Car as my next project. You know the type... BIG FAT TYRES & Dirty Big Supercharger out of the Bonnet. I picked up a Drag car model for $10 which I am going to use the motor out of. Sorry :(

Cheers!!

Lowndes & CAT Racing go LION HUNTING in 2003!! :D

[chups]

oh well, anyway, post some pics when its done, sounds pretty sweet.

[chups]

hey GOXU1, what came about with the $35 coupes? are they still at that price and do toey have any left? also where abouts are/were they? if they've still got em, i might pick up a couple.