Harry P. Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Guys... by this point we all have had a chance to spout off. Enough already with the holier-than-though posts. Let's cool it with the silly back-and-forth about who said what and why and who's trying to stir the pot and who's defending who and all that nonsense. Try and keep the comments focused on the model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron a.k.a. Grouchy Pants Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Looking forward to seeing more. Keep it going John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Z Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Looking forward to seeing more. Keep it going John. DITTO!!! Keep it up John, this is on beautiful looking AMC... Bobby Allison is one of my all time favorite drivers along with Donnie and Davey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 John, I'm not threatened by your build. Flaws and all, I love what you're doing and have enjoyed watching all of it develop. As far as I'm concerned all the personality posts could be deleted. I'll enjoy seeing the next posts of your model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmikevee Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) Hey gang, Besides his obvious talent and willingness to share his pictures, his techniques, his ideas, and his honest comments about his work, you know what really impresses me about Mr. John Terisi? He just keeps doing what he loves the best, building his model cars. He is never critical, and his comments are always kind when you see him take the time to comment on a new member of the forum, or maybe a newer younger kid who is just getting into this wonderful hobby. He left me the kindest welcome when I first got involved with the forums, and that meant a great deal to me. I wish a lot more people showed class like John does, one thing about John, when everybody is whining like children who need naps, I bet he is just building cars, you normally never see him involved in this kind of garbage, and I think to just keep pushing and pushing is just wrong. If all you have to do is measure the diameter of the holes in the rotors, you need to either try drilling some yourself or just go bother someone else someplace else. We need people like John, yep, I'm a fan and proud of it. But hey, at least I learned a little bit more about whom to avoid on the forums. Especially those of you who just can't control themselves and have to get in the last word...... Mike Edited June 25, 2011 by bigmikevee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Okay I like crazy, I love this crazy! What a cool build, and John, your detailing is superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcandela Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Wow, isn't this supposed to be FUN? A Hobby? Build it and have fun John. Just build it, to your personal satisfaction, and have FUN. Some will like it, some will not.... Keep it coming, I am enjoying this build and have learned some things from studying your photos. Totally agree!! Just remember, "It's a Plastic Model!!" Build it Your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 aside from the cockeyed lug nuts,. . . I'd have to say my first take was WOW! I myself envy your efforts and accomplishments,simply awesome.Don't let this get to you, I see this as a common board feeding frenzy Thank you for posting this great build.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 But when someone posts their build on a public forum, they have to be ready to accept both the good comments & the bad comments. I agree with that statement 100%! And I'm pretty sure the vast majority of the members here feel the same way. Commenting on the model itself isn't the issue. The issue (at least as I saw it) was the personal attacks aimed at John (both obvious and "disguised"). Statements like (and I'm paraphrasing here) "I thought you took more pride in your work than that" or "I think this model is nothing but an excercise in self-indulgence" are clearly aimed at the builder personally, not commentary on the model. That's what the controversial issue is here... not the comments regarding the model, either pro or con, but the snarky personal jabs some people were so eager to add into their comments. Again, let's not confuse the issue here. We all agree (well, most of us...) that everyone has the right to freely comment on any posted work here, no matter how big a name in the hobby the person who posted may be...and the right to point out flaws or mistakes if they want to do that. But do we really need to add the petty personal jabs, too? I don't think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Harry is correct in his observation. Looking at this model as it was being built I felt a sense of awe. As the build proceeded I looked on in great interest not as a NASCAR fan nor an AMC fan but as a model car fan.To be honest I too looked on with an eye to accuracy and build quality and was totally overwhelmed at what I was seeing.Thinking "surely I can find something wrong here", I found nothing, I think because of the overwhelming detain and completeness of the build.Then the critical post started poping up and I must agree the lug nuts were off and off setting, but looking back at the overall build, did it distract from the end result? No I don't think so, the overall build is certainly a work of art.I wonder how many people that visit the Louvre walk the gallery's looking for fault and find any ? Mike is right, Show me the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 (edited) Hello.......I got the body painted.... I started with H.O.K. white base coat......then airbrushed H.O.K. true blue......then airbrushed Dupont Jarret Red........then clear coat.......I put some bare- metal foil on the window frames.......I would like to give a Big Thank You !........... to my good friend Mr. Art Laski for getting the Bobby Allison decals for me.......thank`s Art.......I applied the decals .......and I will put another clear coat on the body today......thank`s for looking. Edited June 26, 2011 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmidd65 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Those colors really pop, John! This is really going to be sharp when you get it all button up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Prideaux Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 John, This is an outstanding build!!! I am amazed at your talent. What are you going to build next? Steve Prideaux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Ok, this may sound like a stupid question, but I'm serious: How do you build so cleanly? When I look at the photos of the engine and chassis, the execution looks literally flawless. I know that you had to have handled the chassis a lot while you were adding all the detail. Whenever I do a lot of detail, I inevitably wind up with scratches, smears, fingerprints, etc. How do you avoid it? Do you wear gloves wheile you build? Do you use some sort of jig or gizmo to hold the chassis while you build? I don't see a blob or smear of glue anywhere! What do you use to apply glue? I think a few tips on how you manage to build so cleanly would be a great help to a lot of people here. I don't mean the actual detail or aftermarket parts, but how you manage to do it all so cleanly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 Ok, this may sound like a stupid question, but I'm serious: How do you build so cleanly? When I look at the photos of the engine and chassis, the execution looks literally flawless. I know that you had to have handled the chassis a lot while you were adding all the detail. Whenever I do a lot of detail, I inevitably wind up with scratches, smears, fingerprints, etc. How do you avoid it? Do you wear gloves wheile you build? Do you use some sort of jig or gizmo to hold the chassis while you build? I don't see a blob or smear of glue anywhere! What do you use to apply glue? I think a few tips on how you manage to build so cleanly would be a great help to a lot of people here. I don't mean the actual detail or aftermarket parts, but how you manage to do it all so cleanly. Harry.......thank`s for the question........I do handle the chassis alot.......I usually fold a tissue napkin long ways and use that when handling things.....or just wash my hands alot.......sometimes I`ll put the chassis or body or what ever on it`s side on a tissue with a support on the back side like the tissue box also covered with a tissue......I use super glue for most of my assembly ........but,you know you have to be very careful with that stuff.........it will glue what ever instantly........but,I will use white glue for things that I need to be real careful with.......I will use a fine piece of wire to apply the super glue and white glue with or a fine point tooth pick.......I try make a habbit of cleaning what ever I am working on with a wipe down of hot hot water.........believe me though.......I am not perfect and sometimes make a boo boo........thank`s, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Job well done John with the paint job, but I thought Id add this. When a Nascar team paints a car the the sponsor and numbers are decals and are applied after the final coat of clear. I have had the oppertunity to see this first hand. So you may not want to clear over the decals on this one. but thats totally up to you. As i already stated Job well done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 John, This is an outstanding build!!! I am amazed at your talent. What are you going to build next? Steve Prideaux [/quote Steve......I have a Harley Davidson 1/4 mile drag bike on the work bench......that I will be working on......thank`s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Bobby only wishes his would have looked that sharp! Who made the decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 Bobby only wishes his would have looked that sharp! Who made the decals? Johnny ......my friend Art........got the decals for me......I don`t remember where he got them?......but,When I talk to him again......I`ll ask him......they aren`t that bad and they cost $15.00 and $5.00 for shipping......thank`s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
made007 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 What airbrush is that showing on the pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 What airbrush is that showing on the pics? Jose......the airbrush is a Paasche single action.......it`s all I use......comes with 3 different size tips........easy to use and easy to clean......cost around $60 to $70......a lot of people will diss -agree with me but,I think it is just as good as the $300 airbrushes.......if your using it for models.......thank`s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Outstanding work as usual John!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 As someone who's attended and judged numerous contests over the years, I can't tell you how many times I've seen guys walk in with modelers that were positively dripping with added detail, not to mention hundreds of dollars' worth of aftermarket parts, and walk out angry when they didn't win awards because their models didn't meet that element you speak of, Mark, or because in the course of adding all that detail, the builder overlooked certain basics. One example that stands out in my mind was a pro street Corvette the builder had detailed to the Nth degree. It had every wire and hose that possibly could have been added to it, not to mention a very expensive set of aftermarket billet wheels and tons of other geegaws and on first glance, it looked pretty amazing. But, upon closer inspection, guess what stood out most to the judges? The fact that it had slick tires and open exhausts, both of which, of course, are 100 percent illegal for street use. How could that be looked at as being incorrect? Maybe on that day, the owner of that "pro street" took his car to the track to see how well it would do. Swapping the street tires for slicks and running open exhaust is very common in that scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Ben, while you pose a valid question, let's not go there again on this thread. Please? John I love what's been done here, keep at it. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Ben, while you pose a valid question, let's not go there again on this thread. Please? Amen, G! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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