Finally finished up the Curtis replica today. I know that the car is not a perfect replica, but I used what I had to complete it as close as I could. Hope you guys like it.
Hi Vintagemishal,
This is Curtis Husting. I see you painted a body just like my old body. That is awesome! Great job!
I did get the idea of the checkers from my old Vans shoes..but with a little twist. I actually painted my Vans shoes with yellow, orange and red paint to match my body as well. Sounds pretty dumb now but it was cool back in the day.
I can appreciated all your hard work. I know it took me forever to paint it as well. I remember having to pull off all the black and white checker pieces. It took forever. I think I screwed up on just one piece. I wish I still had that body. I had it in the counter at the Factory and someone wanted to buy it. I didn't really want to sell it but he made an offer I couldn't refuse. The body got stolen from the guy about two weeks later out of his car. the body is still missing.
I also had a roll bar and window netting if I remember right. I hand made the window netting and roll bar. That took a while also.
It is an honor that you choose to paint this body.
Thank you,
Curtis Husting
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The Original Body.
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The Original Body.
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Curtis, your paint job is amazing, as is the copy by Vintagemishal. I am curious, it looks like the blacked out portion of the rear is flat rather than gloss in your photo. Is it painted on the outside or is it just the lighting?
Here is my Curtis Husting checkered paint scheme replica as seen on the cover of the original RC10 manual. I still have to paint the wing and the driver and install decals. This paint scheme was NOT easy! I have about 18 hours in it so far.
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Yeah, I know this is an old thread......but WOW ! Excellent job ! and to get props from the man himself, how cool is that ? 8)
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As if the guy works Fridays. He is probably sitting in his nice little shed/sports room/man area/beer fridge storage area kickin back.
But your right, give it a bit he will be here and have something to say.
That was a pretty accurate guess! :lol:
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Killer to see this. Came out absolutely perfect! I love Funco/Rough Rider bodies on rc10s. Always will.
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No, those are 2-56 which is correct for the prototype but production was 4-40. They are basically the same as the front anti roll bar hardware though
I thought he was building the prototype. Which would require the 2-56 hardware.
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No, but if there is anything I can do, then I would.