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Well, it's finally done. I have been painting the body of my shelfer with the no name Novak for her new owner. It still needs a little tweaking, she is not perfect. But this has been a fun project. I hope you all like it.

Erich, I hope you enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed building it.

VERY nice!! Definitely something to be proud of. Also, I like the Back to the future quote as your signature.

Tad,

I thought you unloaded that "work of perfection" on epay months ago. How did it work that you kept it and painted a body for it too? Did the buyer pay extra?

Very nice work though. I dont think you could have created a more perfect example.

The single best replica paint job I have seen yet What shade did you use for the main body?

JPAE07 wrote:Tad,

I thought you unloaded that "work of perfection" on epay months ago. How did it work that you kept it and painted a body for it too? Did the buyer pay extra?

Very nice work though. I dont think you could have created a more perfect example.

Things went south on eBay. As the lead bidder pulled out, the second in command went another route and had to forfeit the lead. It was a real ;...(

Erich made me a very nice offer, so I took it. And I charged him $20 to paint the body

Before anyone asks, I will do another and no I will not do it for $20

Thanks for the compliments JP.

BTracer wrote:The single best replica paint job I have seen yet What shade did you use for the main body?

Thanks to you all for the wonderful compliments. I appreciate them very much.

BTracer, I use all Parma paints with the excepting of a couple Creatix mixes I have made. The main body was done with Fasorange #40007 straight from the bottle. It is a little darker than the box car. Next car, I will add a touch of white to lighten it up some and probably back it with white once it is painted. Could be a mistake, but that is how I learn.

cyclepsych0 wrote:VERY nice!! Definitely something to be proud of. Also, I like the Back to the future quote as your signature.

Thanks for the compliment Psy. I had been using Blazing Saddle quotes for years on all the boards I use to frequent. I thought it was a time for a change. The Avatar is next. Maybe I'll build an avatar (dramatic pause) out of a Deloreon.

sweet! beautiful paint job.
the best replica i've seen.

Nice paint job Tad, well let's say stunning Where did you find the Reedy modifieds decals?

Asso_man! wrote:...Where did you find the Reedy modifieds decals?

I made them using illustrator to trace the originals and the wifes cricut to cut the vinyl.

can I have a set

Asso_man! wrote:can I have a set

I am sure we can work something out

tad, that car really is nice. i bought one from you a few months ago. when i get it completed, i'll post some pics.

Simply stunning!

vruland74 wrote:tad, that car really is nice. i bought one from you a few months ago. when i get it completed, i'll post some pics.

You got my original shelf queen, . Cool. I look forward to seeing what you've done to it.

Thanks guys for the compliments.