AirDave's Kool Wheelz Collection

[plane_mc]

Looks great Dave, I am looking forward to adding it to the collection. Thank you again for doing these cars.

[airdave]

Mongoose is up! and available! ENJOY

get it while its "KOOL"!
I will be pulling this file in 14 years, 3 months, 7 days...so hurry!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/snakemongooseinhand.jpg



next model will be my biggest yet! too big in fact!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/TEASER917654.jpg

[Texman]

Hmmm, Jet Bus? or Cool Bus?

[legion]

Jet school bus (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/7927775/Motoring-enthusiast-builds-367mph-bus.html), definately!

[Texman]

I'm not sure which one, can not find a clear shot of the rear of either.

[plane_mc]

That's Tom Daniels' S'Cool Bus. I am also looking forward to this one. I downloaded the Mongoose and will build it tomorrow. Thanks again Dave.

[airdave]

a JET powered School Bus?
" no Mom, I don't wanna get to School any quicker!"

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plane mc has done his homework!....


I got this Monogram Model Kit in 1970!
I can still remember it clearly!
Tom Daniel's designs have got to be the best far out customs of the time!
but this was probably my most favorite!...

http://www.gasolinealleyantiques.com/kits/images/CarMonogram/mono-scoolbusbox.JPG


I've got a few Tom Daniel's designs on my list.
Some might be a little too tricky for me to turn into paper,
but the S'Cool Bus was definately a good choice!


http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/ScoolBus01600px.jpg


This is my biggest "Kool Wheelz" creation so far!
Almost didn't fit on the Model Page.
And since I need to keep these models restricted to one page it had to be done!
I was gonna shrink it down a little bit, but I'm doing my best to keep a consistent size/scale
and the S'Cool Bus is on par (scale) with Snake and Mongoose and VW Drag Truck.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/ScoolBus00600px.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/ScoolBus02600px.jpg

Anyone who remembers the first issue release of this model, will notice that my model
does not have the orange translucent windows
with all the cartoon kids looking out.
I was going to attempt to recreate the windows,
but I just couldn't find a good enough photo or scan of the window artwork to reproduce.
Plain orange windows looked terrible.
Then I found some photos of modern build of this Bus,
and the builder had used some blue film for the windows allowing you to see the outline of the interior parts.
And so, thats why my rendition has blue windows.



Give me a day or two, and I will get the Model page finished.

[gwssms]

Dave - I don't post much, but just had to say...you are my HERO! Thanks for all the memories. :)
Gary

[iligan3pm]

wow dave, the collection keeps growing and growing. i need to put up another rack.

[zot]

As a former school bus driver I have to say....AWESOME!!!!!! This is one of my all time favorites. Thanks so much airdave!

[KCStephens]

That's real nice Dave.
I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for Rommel's Rod at some point.

[Texman]

I'm with ya' Kevin. My local club is doing a group build of Rommels Rod (plastic), and I would love to show up with one in paper. They'd respect that!

[airdave]

First I am doing my best to stick with my original criteria...
1. The models are to be simplified versions of the vehicles and as simple as possible to build.
2. The 'scale" size is supposed to be consistent and the models are restricted to one page (and yes, that must include my banner and graphics)
3. The designs also have to suit my limited design abilities.

Rommels Rod has the same issues that a few other considerations have presented...and the same problems I faced with the Munster Koach.

And now, the same problems again with the Monkee Mobile!

Open cockpit, passenger areas...interior...seats....

Too much detail to design into these small scale kits,
too much detail to try and squeeze onto one page of parts
and too much detail making it a much more complicated build.

I have to find ways to eliminate certain things and simplify the model
but Rommels Rod might not be possible for me to do this.
I'll take another look at it and see if I can come up with an "airdave version"...but no promises.

[Texman]

Nothing wrong with sticking with your original criteria Dave, it's your stuff! I guess more of a thinking out loud comment is what I was making.
But I sure appreciate your considering it!

[KCStephens]

Nothing wrong with sticking with your original criteria Dave, it's your stuff! I guess more of a thinking out loud comment is what I was making.
But I sure appreciate your considering it!
Well said Ray

[ThunderChild]

My girlfriend and I are huge fans of Supernatural. She's away on a business trip and comes back tomorrow. I made her a welcome home prezzie!

Thanks Dave! :D

[mchale]

here is my build of daves supernatural impala

[plane_mc]

The pictures of the S'cool bus are of the one I have sitting in my display case. I am looking forward to your version to sit along side it.

Here are some pics of the Mongoose and Snake. In case I didn't say it enough already - THANK YOU Dave :D:D:D:D:D

[allhallowseve]

Any chance of see any of these designs ?

site -> Yahoo! Image Detail for - http://www.showrods.com/images/all_others/flat_out_img/grave_digger.jpg (http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fs earch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Dgrave%2Bdigger%26sado%3D1%26e i%3Dutf-8%26fr%3Dyfp-t-701%26fr2%3Dsg-gac&w=750&h=513&imgurl=www.showrods.com%2Fimages%2Fall_others%2Ffl at_out_img%2Fgrave_digger.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.showrods.com%2Fflat_out_page s%2Fgrave_digger.html&size=145KB&name=Grave+Digger&p=grave+digger&oid=4c458788e29a0ffd70d5619e34b77b38&fr2=sg-gac&no=8&tt=54700&sigr=11omm39qa&sigi=1200itign&sigb=133cmiiit)

[airdave]

thunderchild...interesting photos...looks like a little photoshopping happening there? LOL good job!

mchale...nice build Mike! you are getting better and better and better my friend!!

plane mc...you're welcome, this is fun!...what pics of S'Cool Bus?

allhallowseve...LMAO how good do you think my design skills are?!!
nice artwork, obviously not real cars or even real models, but nice mockups none the less!


ray and kevin....can't believe I dropped everything for this...but Rommels Rod gets the test build tonight! LOL

[mchale]

hi dave can you do a repaint of the impala to look like this it is the jato rocket chevy impala from mythbusters

[airdave]

its a different car...but all you need to do is add some rocket TUBES
(roll some black card into tubes)

[mchale]

it is a chevy impala is't it

[plane_mc]

plane mc...you're welcome, this is fun!...what pics of S'Cool Bus?




Back in post #256, where I guessed what you were doing next.

[Texman]

ray and kevin....can't believe I dropped everything for this...but Rommels Rod gets the test build tonight! LOL

What? Dude, that is really above and beyond. I was not even close to expecting something like that! Many thanks today!

[airdave]

hehe I wasn't kidding

but this has to be the fastest design I have ever done!!
all printed and ready to cut...
test build tonight!

theres a lot of parts...almost wouldn't fit on the one page

(I'm hoping it is large enough that I can shrink it a little more.
I'll be frustrated if its too small!)

so even if it goes together okay,
I'm not sure how quickly it will get built.
I'll watch some TV and put in a couple of hours on it tonight.

...report tomorrow...

[plane_mc]

That is awesome Dave, another great design.

[KCStephens]

OMG

Dave, I am Bowing at your feet right now. Thank you! thank you! thank you!
I just can't believe it! Thank you soooooo much It's totally AWESOME!

What a Beauty! I can't wait to build it! I don't know how you manage to do this so quickly...You really have a gift my friend. Thanks again I'm shocked.

[airdave]

okay, theres GOOD NEWS and there's BAD NEWS

GOOD NEWS...was able to get 50-60% of the model constructed tonight.
Went together pretty much as expected...no super surprises.
Like a normal prototype build, got a list of changes and fixes,
but the model looks like what its supposed to be!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/RommelRodprototype.jpg

Now the BAD NEWS....

Model is a bit large, in relative scale, to my other mini models and therefore demands a reduction in size.

There are also a number of parts missing (things I forgot, things I want to add...)
but there just isn't room on the page for any more...which again, means size reduction.

But...there are already some pretty small parts
and some areas a little more complicated than my usual "Kool Wheelz projects
and I am very opposed to reducing the size and making this model any more difficult.

As a result I am now considering a complete redesign
to try and simplify the model more and reduce the number of parts.
If all else fails...I will not include this model in the Kool Wheelz collection
and just release it as a fun model (maybe bump up the scale, add a second page of parts, etc)
...but right now, my goal is to keep it in line with the rest of the collection.


I wish I had more positive news, but it looks like this is gonna be a weekend project, and another test build after that...
stay tuned guys!

[KCStephens]

Thanks Dave. It really looks GREAT. I'm sure your final design will be outstanding!

[Texman]

I agree, that is looking sweet. I appreciate your wanting to keep it in scale and one page like the other kits, but to me, this would be better as the "bumped up two page fun model". It seems there is to much gorgeous detail to let it be lost as a smaller kit.

Just me sayin, thank you either way!

[jleslie48]

rommels rod too big: thats an easy one to fix.

[airdave]

heres my gift for the long weekend!

S'COOL BUS IS FINISHED, PACKAGED, UPLOADED AND FREE FOR THE TAKING!!

Get it while ya can!
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/collection.jpg

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ROMMEL'S ROD has been completely overhauled.

I made a number of changes, handled many adjustments, tweaked a few parts, moved a few, replaced some
and rearranged the page without having to lose any size!
Only thing I may lose is some of the build tips and directions I usually try to include on the Model pages.
Just not gonna be any extra room on this one!

The new kit is printed and is the project for the weekend...
if all goes well, I may just have a kit by Sunday or Monday?!

[Texman]

Rock on Dave!

[plane_mc]

Thank you Dave, I have downloaded and am looking forward to building the S'Cool Bus.

[plane_mc]

Here is the S'Cool bus with some friends.

[airdave]

I luv that S'Cool Bus...I wish still had all those models from the 70s!!!!!


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I wondered why nobody has responded to the last post regarding the completion of Rommel's Rod?
And it appears to be because....the post isn't here?!!

This is very odd...I posted a big announcement with three photos...and yet its not here?!?!
I know I posted it! @$#&$#! I know I did!


anyway...Rommel's Rod Link is up on the site!
Unfortunately mediafire is down for some reason, haven't been able to get on there all day.
So links don't work and I can't upload the Rod model.
I'm sure it will be up within a few hours...maybe by tomorrow?


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Monkee Mobile is in the works....lots of frustration from this one.
Too many curves and intricate angles. Too much interior.
Not sure how this one will end up.

In the meantime...I smell Pies!
from Mother I think?

[airdave]

so...did someone mention Rommel's Rod?!!!!


http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/RommelsRod03600px.jpg


I completed the model a couple of days ago...for some reason the post has disappeared, because I swear, I did post it!

Quite happy with how the model turned out...had me worried for a while.
Not my best, but partly because I am not a real big fan of this vehicle.

I mean...I love Tom Daniel's designs. I love Custom Cars and old Plastic Models.
When this came out, I was big into WW2 Military stuff!
and yet, this particular model didn't do it for me.

Guess I didn't really see the "custom" aspect.
(Although if you look up Hitler's G4/W31 Mercedes Staff car, you can see where Tom Daniel's got his inspiration)

Anyway, here it is...lots of parts on this one.
A little tricky design.
I might have to post a build thread if people can't figure it out.
Not much room left to add extras...I included some small flags for the front fenders
and an Ammo(?) case sitting on the rear fender.
I pulled some Jerry Cans out my Diorama Accessory kit for the other side!
(no, they aren't included)

oh..and theres a Machine Gun for the front windshield... a last minute addition, so I didn't get it built.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/RommelsRod02600px.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/RommelsRod01600px.jpg

[airdave]

Heres a couple of rear angle shots...
you can see where a Rear swivel machine Gun can be added.
(I suggest a black painted toothpick)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/RommelsRodrear01.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/RommelsRodrear02.jpg

[Texman]

Looks great to me!

[rmks2000]

Looks great! All it needs is a skeleton. And with Halloween coming up, it should be easy to get at a dollar store.

Quick update:
Dave - the download link isn't functional.

[airdave]

Quick update:
Dave - the download link isn't functional.

uh...you ain't keepin' up pal!
I already covered that issue four or five posts back!!



Looks great! All it needs is a skeleton. And with Halloween coming up, it should be easy to get at a dollar store.If you can find skeletons at the Dollar Store that are less than 3/4" tall,
you better send some to me!!

Actually what you need is little Paper Nazi Skeletons!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/naziskeletons.jpg

man, these were a pain to cut out! and I can't get them to sit properly! damn Nazis!

[rockpaperscissor]

Wunderbar!! I make no bones about lovin' this one. Sorry. I'm ashamed of that one.

[Texman]

As well you should be Don!

[KCStephens]

Looks great to me!
Me too!

Thanks again Dave.
Now I have to stop everything and build one for myself

[ashevilleangler]

Dave, Perhaps a little super glue to stiffen up yer stiffs??!!!

I think maybe these little guys are future builds for me.

Curt

[airdave]

well I don't know what the problem is with Mediafire?
I have been trying all day to log on there and upload the new Rod.

The other model links on my site don't work either, so there must be a problem at their end?

I even tried from another Browser and another Computer, but no luck getting to Mediafire.

until I do, no models available, sorry.

[sgoti]

First I am doing my best to stick with my original criteria...
1. The models are to be simplified versions of the vehicles and as simple as possible to build.
2. The 'scale" size is supposed to be consistent and the models are restricted to one page (and yes, that must include my banner and graphics)
3. The designs also have to suit my limited design abilities.


Dave-

Just catching up on this.

"Limited design abilities"?

Don't sell yourself short! Your designs result in nicely-finished products, as well as looking inviting enough to encourage anyone to try and build them.

IMHO (or not-so-humble-O), that's way more important than having a large part count. Sort of a "doing more with less" idea.

Glenn

[airdave]

thanks for the support...

I agree completely, imaginative design over part count is what I shoot for!

and thats why the Munsters Koach and Rommel's Rod, aren't fitting easily into my method.


mmmmmm still smell those Pies!
Mother?
Mother?
do you have Pies?

[airdave]

well, I may have sorted out the Mediafire issue...
I ran a trace last night, checked the IP connection, trying to verify if there was any ISP blocking (as there sometimes is with file sites) and everything appeared normal.
Connection to Mediafire was there, however I could not load any mediafire related pages!

As a final shot in the dark, I ran a partial system scan before I went to bed
and came up with two dozen Java related issues!
Mainly Java based trojan related problems (which are usually just isolated errors that accumulate and start to interfere with Java deployment)

Of course Mediafire is built around Java, their uploader is a Java based program.

I've got to run a full scan today to make sure theres nothing else.
Quarantined some files last night.
Checked my model files, and they're all okay.
(You don't have to worry about the PDFs either)

This morning Mediafire works perfectly.
So if it was related, I guess I fixed it?

UPLOADING ROMMEL'S ROD AS WE SPEAK...LINK SHOULD BE WORKING IN A FEW MINUTES!

sorry for the delay...I'm off to buy a Pie.
mmmm smells good

[plane_mc]

Thanks Dave, I downloaded Rommel's Rod, but didn't have a chance to print it out yet. The file looks great though. Are you going to offer the skeletons too?

I had 2 of these models when I was a kid, then threw them away when I moved out of the house. I recently picked up one of the re-releases, but haven't built it yet.

[Gerald43]

Thank you for the Rommel`s Rod
I would also like the skeletons
Please

[airdave]

you want skeletons too?...LOL then build some!

as I said, theres only so much room on the page for parts...
even if i wanted to add more, there just isn't room.

what the heck do you want for free?
...should I come over and build it too?!
LOL

and never apologize for terrible english, its better than no effort at all!


mmmmm....did I mention the smell of Pies?

[KCStephens]

mmmmm....did I mention the smell of Pies?

Exactly what type of pie are you smelling?
I like all types...particularly peach pie which happens to be in season right now. Then there is always Boston Cream... that's a good one too.

[legion]

Rommels Rod with battledroids, 'cause the color matches?

[airdave]

Pies Pies Pies

ROFL its like yelling at someone who is drowning...
it goes right over their heads!

Post #287
Post #299
Post #300
Post #303


its all about the Pies...

[rmks2000]

Cool, the Pie Wagon! Another TD creation.

[airdave]

yeah, I'm on a Tom Daniel's kick for the time being!

had this one prototyped last week
...did a half build two days ago and ironed out the rough spots.
...and then built this last night!...

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/PieWagon03600px.jpg


Another model I had when I was young, I always liked the various "C-Cab" customs.
I've got a couple more in mind to design.

The Pie Wagon turned out real nice though!
A couple of small parts make it a "medium" build, but other than its pretty straightforward.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/PieWagon02600px.jpg


http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/PieWagon04600px.jpg

should be uploaded tomorrow?...

[Texman]

Uhmm, Dave, you do know that sleep is required by the human body for survival, right?

[sgoti]

Uhmm, Dave, you do know that sleep is required by the human body for survival, right?

Actually, I think he has all the monkeys he's handing out on the counting thread working with him.

Since no one has scored one recently, he has to keep them busy somehow... :D

Glenn

[rmks2000]

Man! You cranked that one out in record time! I've always liked the "C-cabs" also.
With regards to other customizers, there was a tv special about Big Daddy Roth a few months back. The show gave me the impression that he built cars strictly for the money and capitalized on everything he did - model kits, t-shirts, etc.

[clarkster]

Dave,

Thank you very much for all of the work you have put into this series! I have built several of these so far and have given them to my son who thinks (as do I) that these models are some of the neatest things since sliced bread (well...........that may be a little strong).

It is a pity that being so generous with your time there are those that still ask for more.

My only request is that you keep it up.

Again, keep up the good work!

[airdave]

Thanks guys...I do appreciate the support.

I don't mind the requests for extra stuff, as long as they're reasonable.
If you don't mind my bitching and smart ass comments, then I don't mind your requests! lol

yeah, I spend a lot of time on the Computer, as well as designing and building models.
You guys better hope I never get a real job!
Mostly out of a love for artwork, designing stuff, working on the computer and so on.

The models are mostly built for me first...and if I can get my ego stroked by giving them away, then all the better for me!

Only thing I ask, is that you don't share the models...I want people to visit my site. put up all the links you want, just send the people my way!
I want people to come see my stuff and see what else I do.

Maybe it will direct you to ecardmodels to buy one of my more serious model products.
Maybe it will send you to my Art site or my Airbrush Store.
To be honest, if I don't sell stuff at these other locations, I can't afford to make paper models. We all know what thats about.

At one point I thought I might add a "Donation" thingy to my free models page but then I rethunk it...we'll see how things keep going.

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I have had a couple of requests to "send" files, because people can't download easily from their locations.
Unfortunately I can't spend my day emailing these files
and some file are 2mb or larger which makes for a big email!

And so I came up with one idea.
I am now offering the entire (up to date) collection of Models,
which currently sits at 20 models delivered on one DVD.
I'll burn all the PDF files onto a hi-quality MiniDVD-ROM (1.4Gb)
and mail it directly to you by Parcel Post.

yes...theres a cost...to cover the effort, the materials and the shipping.
(Not the models, 'cause they are FREE to download)

More info on at the bottom of the KoolWheelz page...check it out (http://cutandfold.info/html/kool_wheelz.html)


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While you mull all that over in your heads...
heres the newest addition!

I smell Pies!
Mother's Pies!
It must be....the Pie Wagon!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/piewagononhand.jpg

Link is up and working now! on my site.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/PieWagon01600px.jpg

[rickstef]

I am having a download issue with the Pie Truck, it won't download, and when I right click on it, and do a save as, the downloaded file can't be opened by Acrobat.

Thought you might like to know Dave

Rick

[rmks2000]

Rick

I just downloaded the file and was able to open it.

Bob

[airdave]

yep sorry Rick, it works fine

did you right click the file name and try to save?

click the file name, and wait for the download window to appear.
wait for the download to become active and then click download.
choose to open or save the file (best to save it and open it when its on your PC).

[airdave]

another fun fact...
was doing some measuring yesterday, figuring out some scale issues
and although I am not designing or building the KoolWheelz to any particular scale
I have been trying to stay fairly consistent with size.

Trying to keep all the models at roughly the same scale
and from the measurements I took,
the average scale seems to be about 1/59 scale.

not quite 1/64 diecast scale, but close

Just thought some of you might be interested

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/panorama.jpg

[The Mole]

I,m haveing trouble downloading the Pie Truck. Anyone else having trouble?

[airdave]

if one person hits the link and downloads the file,
then the link works and the file is there.

I went and checked...
clicked the link on my site,
opened up the mediafire link,
waited for the active download,
clicked and saved the file,
downloaded and then opened the file.

not much else i can say
unless you have a problem at your end?
...maybe everyone is trying to download it all at once?
try again later when its not so busy

[ghshinn]

I just downloaded the Pie Truck and Rommel's Rod. Had no trouble, no hesitation. Great models, by the way.

Garland

[rickstef]

i guess there was/is some trouble, i could not download it from any of the 3 browsers on my office computer, but here at home, downloaded fine in Chrome

[airdave]

just wondered if anyone knows "daredevilbr"
he is a member over at Zealot.
not sure if hes a member here
he is present on many blogs and paper modeling sites across the web.

has his own blog too

He is posting my KoolWheelz models without permission.
Direct links to my models.
Even linked all my images off my site.

I have posted request asking him to remove the links and posts
but he has not responded.

Just wondered if anyone knows him?
maybe some of our Zealot members?

[airdave]

hey hey its the Monkees!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/Monkeemobileinhand.jpg

not quite what I had hoped for.
its got some good spots and some not so good spots.
the compound nose and hood was just too difficult to sort out
and the interior presented a huge problem.

I tried to design it without an interior, but because it has no windows,
side and rear are cutout openings,
the solid thing just didn't work.

but to install an interior made the model very complicated
and I did my best to simplify as much as possible and keep it to one page of parts.

the end result is a tricky build, connecting the body sides to the interior to the roof.
and when completed the door sides are too thin in my opinion.

the bright red finish doesn't allow anything for additional colour or shading...although the logo looks okay.

anyway...whats done is done...the Monkeemobile is finished.
I have to move on...because the cops are coming! I think I hear the Paddy Wagon?!!

the fake exhaust tips turned out okay and are a fun addition!

[rockpaperscissor]

Nice job! I wasn't expecting an interior. I was visualizing solid black or something for the area under the canvas top - this is much nicer.

[airdave]

Nice job! I wasn't expecting an interior. I was visualizing solid black or something for the area under the canvas top - this is much nicer. Give it a try...I am just admitting its not my best design effort.

And as usual, I welcome any photos of your builds.

I've already built the models, so I know they do go together,
but if there are ever any serious builder issues, please let me know
and I will attempt to make changes to any of the models.

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thanks go out to whomever contacted daredevilbr over at Zealot.
He just PMed me here, which I greatly appreciate.
(A response deserves some respect!)

Since the piracy and reposting issue comes up quite often here,
and just so theres an understanding of what happened,
heres his message to me and my response...

Hello Dave
Sorry about the delay in contact, but just today I learned of the incident.
Well, I posted on their models thailand forum I attend, I posted the original links and link to your site. Now if you see a problem with that, I will remove them.
Thx and sorry for the inconveniencAnd my reply to him:

I greatly appreciate your reply.
I did not know you were a member here or at zealot.
if I did, I would have tried to contact you here first.

I apologize for that.

You are welcome to put a link to my site.
But I do not want any one posting direct links to the downloads.
That is what you did.
You must remove the direct links to the downloads (the Mediafire links)

You also posted photos.
if you are using any image links, I would like them removed.

If you saved the images and then reposted them, that is okay with me

But you have given me no credit for the models.
...in fact you have added your own logo to all the images.

I would appreciate you making these corrections if you intend to leave the posted links.
Thanks again for the reply
Dave

[airdave]

just a follow up....

daredevilbr has made the effort to remove all the direct links to my models.
he has provided only links to my site

he has also changed all the "borrowed" images
so they don't include other logos or names.

I am extremely happy with the way he has responded and made an effort to be fair.

There is a small language barrier, but nothing we couldn't get past.
Nice to play fair with others isn't it?
And I didn't have to go uhu on him...isn't that nice too.

just push me...and I'll change the passwords!


......................................

oh, by the way,
I added a little more colouring and detail to the Monkeemobile body
before I packed up the final PDF!

and the link is up, the model is up, and I am down...for the night!

[AndrewO]

AirDave ! You totally rock ! You have designed some of the coolest paper models I have seen ( and I have seen a lot ! ), and then to make the deal sweeter, you make them available ! For FREE ! ! I really, really want to thank you and to express my admeration to the effort and time you have 'donated' to my favorite hobby. Really. You are the best. -AndrewO, in San Jose, California
p.s. Yes, I have a long list of things that need my attenton around the house, but . . . I am going to break out my printer and print some of these beauties ! Mother's Pie ! OMG ! I LOVE this model. Built it many times in plastic ( now, all long gone ). Thanks. Really, thanks !

[rmks2000]

I think the Monkeemobile came out great! The Paddy Wagon - another C-cab!

[airdave]

More AirDave's Kool Wheelz fun facts...

I must admit, I didn't realize how popular this collection of cars would be.

In the few short months since I started the collection,
the number of available "Kool Wheelz" vehicles has already grown to 21!

And a number of the models have passed the 500 downloads mark!!


Great stuff! I love the fact that you guys are enjoying the models!
Thanks!

[Chats]

Congrats Dave! Thanks for all your fine models and hard work. Rick

[mchale]

great job dave and congratulations on making some really cool wheels and thanks for doing the mystery machine

[airdave]

thanks Mike

working on a couple more, but slowing down a bit.
Got some other work to take care of right now.

New models coming sometime soon.


"gort barada uhu"

[Squirrel]

go dave!

you churn out quality models like there is no tomorrow!

buenos noches, senior dave.

[airdave]

HERE IT IS!! YOUR LATEST KOOLWHEELZ FIX!
ITS LIKE A DRUG! ISN'T IT?!
AND I'M JUST LIKE THE PAPER-PUSHER-MAN!

yeah yeah, I know...don't give up the day job for acting!

I was trying to set-up a scenario for the Police to show up...
in the PADDY WAGON!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/PaddyWagonside600px.jpg

wow there are a lot of variations on this one!
Over the years, the Monogram Plastic Model has evolved a number of times.
Different colours ...blue, dark blue, even black!
Different colour interiors...red, gold.
Chrome or Gold finish metalwork... or both!

And so I ended up picking a few things from the different variations and coming up with this...

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/PaddyWagonrear600px.jpg


Funny thing is, the original full size vehicle wasn't the same as the Model...it looks like it wasn't even blue!!
http://66.154.44.164/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=563993&d=1230673488 http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h97/khart61/paddy_wagon_top.jpg

anyway, the Paddy Wagon is my latest creation.
It will be up on the site (for download) shortly.
Have fun with it!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/PaddyWagonfront600px.jpg

[mchale]

kool dave how about the the v8 interceptor next

[airdave]

nah...if I do that car, it will be somewhere down the list.

next is....

maybe a little "pick-me-up"

[Squirrel]

a pickup of some sort?

[Dave Friesen]

Thanks for all the wheels Dave. I'm counting 20 already (although my math isn't worth a
hoot). A pickmeup truck would be great. I love that Paddywagon, but then again, I like the other models as well.

[Texman]

nah...if I do that car, it will be somewhere down the list.

next is....

maybe a little "pick-me-up"

Dodge Lil' Red Truck?

[jleslie48]

well I know your not asking, but...

the hot wheels rigor motor was always one of my favorites:

Rigor Motor - Hot Wheels Wiki (http://hotwheels.wikia.com/wiki/Rigor_Motor)


http://www.quinazland.com/macollection/page/8011000/8011000/852-1.JPG

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090321044508/hotwheels/images/2/2a/Rigor_Motor_MtRed.JPG

http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090321044361/hotwheels/images/6/68/Rigor_Motor_Blk57sp.JPG



http://www3.webng.com/hotwheelsbr/40-years-set/40-RigorMotor-lg.jpg

[airdave]

Rigor Motor was just a cheapass copy of Munster's Drag-U-La in response to Johnny Lightning's release.
And stop posting pics of Hot Wheels~!

ooooh that Monkey is scratchin' to get out of his cage!

[rmks2000]

Great job on the Paddy Wagon - I like how you did the 3D look on the back.

I can't figure out the Monkey hints you're leaving around - maybe the Kohler Bros Anglia gasser named King Kong?

[airdave]

PADDY WAGON MODEL is AVAILABLE!
........................................



Monkeys? Monkeys!?
no Monkeys allowed!
anyone acting like a Monkey will be asked to leave.
...don't want no Monkey butts 'round here!
Don't make me get out the powder!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/link%20posts/monkeybuttpowder.jpg

[rmks2000]

Arrrggggh! This one is driving me nuts!

[sgoti]

Arrrggggh! This one is driving me nuts!

Check out the "Paper Models Counting Thread".

Anyone who didn't follow the rules "got a monkey" as punishment. (All in good fun, think of it as being "gonged" on a game show.)

Glenn

[airdave]

actually you got a raspberry



...but its hard to spell a raspberry,
its easier for the Monkey to give you one!

[monkeyrum]

I take offense to all this monkey bashing!!!

Just kidding.

[airdave]

then the "anti-monkey butt powder" must be for you! haha

[sgoti]

I take offense to all this monkey bashing!!!

Just kidding.

Have ye seen this?

The Buzz Log - Dodge Makes Monkey Disappear - Yahoo! Buzz (http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/93924?fp=1)

Glenn

[Nh3ave2009]

WTF!!! there was NOTHING offensive about that add!! PETA must have there collective heads up their A$$#$ along with that BURR!

[airdave]

For all you "vintage" Drag racing and Show Car fans out there,
just like me...I'm sure many of you will appreciate this one!

The first and original Wheelstander!
(for those of you in the dark, thats a true drag racing vehicle that purposely does wheel stands and races, down the track, on two wheels!)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/redwagonvintagephoto.jpg

Bill Golden ("Maverick") and his "Little Red Wagon"
In 1965 Bill started the "wheelstander" phenomenon with his purpose built '65 Dodge A100 Pickup...powered by a Supercharged 426 Dodge Hemi engine.

One of my all time favorite Vintage Drag Racers!!
The Little Red Wagon changed quite a bit over the years and was immortalized in Plastic kits and diecast vehicles.
This version is not the first, but a very early version from 1965.


She looks good 'shopped into the vintage photo, doesn't she?
And heres a couple more shots of the model.
Still tweakin' the final model sheet...should be up soon.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/LilRedWagon02600px.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/LilRedWagon01600px.jpg

[mchale]

awsome dave

[legion]

Hmm, a little slab of dragstrip and you could easily put it in go mode!

[rockpaperscissor]

Wow! That is so cool, Dave. I DO appreciate it - very much. You've moved away from the SD cartoony look for this classic. I'm really looking forward to building it. I'm working on your Pie Wagon right now. A simple and fun model.

[airdave]

I'm really proud of this one.
It was a lot of fun to create and went together fairly easily
(considering a few smaller details)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/LilRedWagon05600px.jpg

Yes, it is not very exaggerated, like the Snake and Mongoose cars
but it's still over-simplified for the purpose of easier building at this scale.

Although, I did have to modify the "engine" parts to make things a bit easier.
My first version just used the Blower and Scoop parts from my earlier Drag Car models.
I reduced those is scale and applied engine artwork to the truck bed.
Unfortunately everything sat way too low inside the truck box and the parts were too small to build.

In the end, I created this oversize engine which does add a bit of "cartoony" to the model, but makes things a lot simpler to build.
You can see it is still bigger than the designated area on the floor of the truck box!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/LilRedWagon04600px.jpg

I've included a little "Show Sign" in the kit
which can also be used as a prop for posing the Truck in a "wheelstand".
(I just used a paper clip in the following picture)
The underside "chassis" parts also features some colouring and artwork.
Not enough to show off, but enough so that the exposed parts look better (when wheelstanding).
You can see some of that in the first "vintage photo" image I posted.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/LilRedWagon03600px.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/LilRedWagoninhand.jpg

Only problem I have now, as my models keep getting more complicated is keeping the models to scale.
(I seem to be getting away from the really simple early models)

I had to reduce the parts size of this model twice from my first version!

In the end, The Little Red Wagon came out on par with my Deora model.
Which is cool...because the Deora was built on a 1965 Dodge A100 (the very same vehicle!)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/DeoraandRedWagon.jpg

[hawkman67]

THat is really one Great looking model Dave!!:):) And the whole series is just incredible! I love them all.
Jeff

[airdave]

LITTLE RED WAGON IS AVAILABLE

AirDave's KoolWheelz
get 'em while they're HOT!
Password is: "Klaatu Borada Paperglu"

[Nh3ave2009]

Awesome Thanks again Dave!! :D

[airdave]

Kool Wheelz Model downloads are OFFLINE for the time being.

Sorry, not sure what I want to do about File Host and download options.
I may be moving the files to a new site.
For now, I have removed the download links.

I know...I know...just call me a "uhu" and be done with it!
But if I can't do it my way...


then I'll just have to do it some other way

[Texman]

Sorry to hear of the troubles Dave. Hope they are back again soon, I'm trying to get the boys interested
in building with me, and they have shown some interest in your Kool Wheelz. It just might be the impetus
they need! Hope to see them again!

[Squirrel]

hm... i see the download links are down.


however, i still have to ask:

have you considered designing the delorian time machine?

[airdave]

yes, deLorean has always been in my mind. just not on the list yet.
but it will get there!

[hawkman67]

Hope you can get every thing worked out Dave. Really like the Kool Wheelz models.
Jeff

[airdave]

My issue with the files is I am getting a new file host program for other things
and theres a possibility I can make a few rewards from the Kool Wheelz downloads (if I move the files there).
I am looking into what and how the download reward system works.

In the meantime, I thought I would pull a Uhu and remove the files just to irritate everyone! LOL

[Miles Linnabery]

Dear Airdave:
I give up I did a internet search for Hippo Bus after your Comments after Butterfly boats and found that the Buses run in Tronto Canada the price sounds a little steap for a 1 1/2 hr. trip. I hope the bus gets up in your to do list as it looks to :pkool:rolleyes: for words It would make one heck of a RC project land and water and between. Is the bus made in Canada?
I hope to talk wife into a trip to try a ride with the family until then would realy like to make your model.:eek:
Thanks,
Miles

[airdave]

okay Miles...I'll ease the pain a bit...lol...

go to my art site [www.outlawzdesign.com] (http://www.outlawzdesign.com]) and take a look.
I did all the paintwork on the Hippo Buses and the Butterfly Cruise Boat
(they're in the Galleries-Automotive section)

(I also did Murals in the Hippo Tours office)

Heres direct links to the detail pages for
The Hippo Buses (http://koolgraphics.com/airdave/html/hippo_bus.html)
and
The Butterfly Boat (http://koolgraphics.com/airdave/html/mariposa_boat.html)

And I use them both as a diversion from arguments here on the Forums.
Thats why you hear about them.

Thanks for the interest...
yes, I am trying to create a Hippo Bus model
but its not a priority project at the moment.

[rmks2000]

I was lucky enough to get the Lil Red Wagon before the download issue occurred. Unfortunatley my Canon printer is having problems with colors (although the color test seems to work fine) as well as not being able to completely align the printhead (bidirectional test). I don't think a deep cleaning will solve the problem, and I've reloaded the driver. I really wanted to build a few of these beauties for the convention. I'll have to get a neighbor to print some for me or go to Staples.

[airdave]

All Kool Wheelz Model Links (Downloads) are available again!

For now the files are being hosted at Megaupload.
That means the downloads are a little different.

Not quite as easy as they were before, but hopefully everyone will appreciate my position.

To download any file is fairly straightforward:
click the file link and you will be taken to a Download page.
You must enter a "captcha" phrase ...this is new...just copy a simple four letter phrase (to make sure you are a human downloader).
Then you can choose the option of "Regular Download"
...but you will have to wait 45 seconds for the DL to become available.
Once it is, just hit the DL button and the file transfer will begin!

Files are fairly small, so transfers are pretty quick.

(If you happen to own a Megaupload Premium account you can opt for the instant high speed download)

Why have I switched like this?
1. I am using Megaupload for some other Files so I want to keep things at one location.
2. Megaupload will reward me, over time, for the downloads. I get points which I can redeem for more premium File Hosting services.
3. The extra measures to get to a file help slow down some of the multiple downloads.
4. Regular downloaders are also restricted to how many quick downloads they can do in one day, once again helping to slow down the number of multiple downloaders.

if anyone has any trouble with the Megaupload downloads or access to the files, just let me know and I'll help out in any way I can.

[Squirrel]

good stuff.

[plane_mc]

Here is a repaint I did of Dave's Mongoose and Snake with the originals. All work was done in MS Paint. It is not as good as Dave's paint, but it works for me.

[sgoti]

While cruising at the local hobby shop the other day, I saw a model for "Depth Charger" (dragster with helmet and scuba goggles).

Any chance this is (somewhere) on the list?

Glenn

[airdave]

While cruising at the local hobby shop the other day, I saw a model for "Depth Charger" (dragster with helmet and scuba goggles).
Any chance this is (somewhere) on the list?
Glenn

...never heard of it, never seen it.

Obviously I would have to see it (and fall in love with it) for it to get on the drawing board.
Otherwise, my collection is all about those cars I have known and loved from my childhood and my favorite customs through the years.

[airdave]

aaahhh very interesting.

quick search gave quick results

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u241/hobbybobby_photos/Depth%20Charger/027.jpg

what you saw, is this new re-release of an old AMT kit.

Originally released in 1972 (I don't remember it) it is considered a "Holy Grail" for collectors of AMT kits!
I have a feeling it was in limited numbers and not a big seller and that makes it very rare now.

Its whacky...its crazy...its what the old customs were all about!!

and yet...I don't like it.
Thats probably why I didn't pay any attention to it back in '72.
sorry
I'm not aware it was a real custom, probably just an AMT creation.

...and even if i did like it, its too complicated for a mini paper version (for me anyway).

[airdave]

Just in case anyone is wondering or concerned...
the Kool Wheelz Collection is not dead, not finished, not forgotten!

I stopped (halfway through the latest design!) to take care of other important projects.

With the recent BlueNose Mustang models,
two new Diorama Accessory Kits,
my GeeBee build,
the redesign of my C-130/AC-130,
the additon of another P-51 model (to coincide with the release of John Mollison's Prints),
and now...three more related aircraft (two P-47s and an A-36)

...I have not had the time to deal with the Kool Wheelz designs.

rest assured I still have many more in the works
and I'll probably get back at 'em in the New Year!

so, for all you KoolWheelz addicts, the best I can say is "be patient"!


shhh... I managed to get the spy-cam into the KoolWheelz workshop and snapped this pic of the next super secret project! enjoy!

[bugman72]

Grandpa will be happy! :)

[AndrewO]

Oh ! Sweet . . . .
These little jewels are the funnest things I have worked on in quite a while.
Thanklsx !
- AndrewO, in San Jose, California

[airdave]

yes, I know! This collection is NOT about Hot Wheels! I know! shut up!

but Hot Wheels City is a very busy place...

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[cgutzmer]

thats cool as heck! But shouldnt the track be orange?

[Squirrel]

somebody has way too much time on their hands.

[KCStephens]

Talk about rush hour! At least traffic keeps moving. Just hope that are no break downs.

[airdave]

KoolWheelz....

are stirring again in my design mind....
lol

I am on the hunt for Model Box art!

Specifically box tops and side panels (photos and/or scans)
to create miniature Model Boxes for certain Koolwheelz models.

Many of my designs are Cars that were Plastic Models at some point.
Deora, Paddy Wagon, S'cool Bus....

I thought it would make a cool display to add the miniature Model Boxes for those kits.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/hobby%20links/hot%20wheels/RommelsRodandBox.jpg

Low resolution Box top images are not hard to find.
Just do a search for (eg) "Rommel's Rod Box" and you get plenty of images.
What I need are slightly higher resolution images (clear, detailed, nice colour).
But Box tops are not enough...I need clear images of all four sides of the Boxes too!

So, I thought I would give a shout out to all Model builders and collectors out there who might have any of the models I need.
If you have one of the Boxes I need, maybe I can convince you to share some scans or photos of the box artwork.

Please don't start posting found images of box art here.
As I said, Google searches are easy enough,
and I have already found all the easy-to-find web stuff.

I am looking for web links to collections of complete Box art,
photo Galleries that contain specific Box art scans,
or those that might already have the boxes and are willing to share some images.

If and when I ever get to a Modelers show/Convention, I want to take a set of Plastic Model Miniatures (Models and Boxes)!

[airdave]

still on the topic of "Rommel's Rod"...

I was just watching an episode of Hogan's Heroes
and had a laugh when the "experimental Tiger Tank" appeared.
lol
obviously just a Prop Shop modified Sherman!

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what I really enjoyed though, was Hofstedtter"s Staff Car,
which after careful examination of a few frames,
I believe to be the real thing!

(This is the vehicle that Rommel's Rod is based on)

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[Gixergs]

I think the "Tiger" is a M7 Priest the staff car could well be genuinethere does seem to be a lot about. Love the box idea for the Kool Wheelz

[airdave]

I think the "Tiger" is a M7 Priest

aaah...I see now!
"M7B1 was fully based on the M4A3 Sherman chassis."

I knew I could see the Sherman under there somewhere! lol


yes, thanks, I am working on more Boxes...
just trying to collect the scans and photos I need.

[Gixergs]

At least they made a bit more of an effort than in Wonder Woman.:)
YouTube - WW stops a tank (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAPUbPqjwGE&feature=related)

[Uyraell]

Hofstedter's Staff car was a Mercedes Benz G6. There are, (I believe) two left in the world, of the 6 or 8 originally built.
One remains in running order, as far as I know, and the other was/had been part of the now legendary Schlumpff Brothers' collection. That collection was broken up and sold several years ago, after the brothers had been found engaging in massive fraud to pay for assembling it.

One of the G6's used most often by Adolf Hitler had a small raised dais in the rear of the vehicle, set so he could take salutes and be seen by the crowd during parades.
Every so often, someone claims to have found that exact vehicle. Naturally, opinions differ.

Respectful Regards, Uyraell.

[airdave]

This discussion was started in my "Thunderbirds are Go" thread...
but should finish here!

Lady Penelope's FAB 1....
this and a Spectrum SPV have been in mind for a while.
The Tbirds builds prompted me to get it done!

Basic body design was straightforward enough...

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/Thunderbirds/fab1koolwheelz.jpg

One of my goals was to get back to my early method of KoolWheelz design.
SIMPLE
The original intention was single sheet, over simplified shapes,
models that a beginner could handle, relying on graphics and artwork details.

I got away from that with a few of the KoolWheelz models (for good reason)
but I don't want it to progress any further.
So, its back to trying to "keep it simple"

The big hurdle with FAB 1 is the bubble canopy.Not an easy to thing to form in paper...for me....or the builder.
At first I thought "why not leave the canopy off...maybe just use the windshield?"
But this turned out to be incomplete looking (in my opinion)

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/Thunderbirds/Fab1rear.jpg

So, with my standard approach to design...
- stare at it for hours
- pencil sketch a part design
- cut out little bits of paper and start gluing them together
- scan the part and tweak on the computer in 2D vector
- print and assemble many test copies....
- hope for the best

Funny thing is, my first design idea
(you can see it in the above pic, made from five little pieces of card)
turned out to be pretty darn close!

With some cleanup on the PC and then a few scissor trims...
I ended up with this:

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/Thunderbirds/Fab1tweaker.jpg

Ignoring the really poor print job (not sure whats going on with my printer just lately)
this is about as good as it gets.
Its not perfect, and like a lot of my models, it relies on the builders imagination
to tweak it a bit and massage it into the best fit,
but I can live with it (especially at this scale!)

Final FAB 1 is just under 4 inches long.
Based on the 20' estimate for the real FAB 1, that makes it about 1/60 scale
which is exactly (sort of) the scale all of my KoolWheelz models!
So, I don't even have to resize this one!

I've got some cleanup to do...and create the model page...
so, watch for it real soon!

[KCStephens]

Very nice, Dave...
I never thought in a million years that I would have a need for a pink magic marker or any other type of pink paint for that matter in my tool kit for retouching edges.
You have just pushed this whole paper modeling thing to the next level!!!!

[airdave]

Very nice, Dave...
I never thought in a million years that I would have a need for a pink magic marker or any other type of pink paint for that matter...

haha...I only had enough PINK paint for the hood,
otherwise I would have painted my entire car pink!!!!



http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/artwork/TheHoodOfMyCar.jpg

[Gixergs]

I think I went to school with her!

[paulhbell]

Philip lucky you.

Nice work Dave.

[KCStephens]

Beautiful work Dave

[peter taft]

Cool Model Dave.

[airdave]

"Parker? bring the car around please."

"erm yes...m'lady"

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/FAB1Final1.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/FAB1Final2.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/outlawzairbrushcom/FAB1Final3.jpg

Its not my best design...but its Pink!
How can ya not love Pink?!
Its the best Crayon in the box!
...and its the nicest Rolls Royce on the road!

And...its available for download...just go to my site.

[peter taft]

I told you... you are AWESOME Dave :);)

[Uyraell]

Thank you for FAB1 AirDave! :)
As a kid I disliked Lady Penelope's car (because it was "girly" pink), but in adulthood I've realised how stylish and good-looking it actually was.
Your iteration of the vehicle is very near superb, and certainly a fitting tribute to the original.

Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell.

[Airliner Art]

Really is a nice looking little model car. Lines flow real well. Needs a Pink Panther standup beside it...lol.

Good job!
Art

[Gixergs]

Great job on the FAB 1 for such a tiny model you've really caught the look of it well,the canopy solution worked out well and it's ready in time to take Lady P to the airport for her trip on Fireflash.

[airdave]

I'm just sayin....



http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/SPVwhitebuild.jpg


...at 1/60 KoolWheelz scale, its still 4.5" long!

[Uyraell]

I'm just sayin....

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/SPVwhitebuild.jpg


...at 1/60 KoolWheelz scale, its still 4.5" long!

:)
This, and the SSV are fine companion pieces to the SPC. :)
I have a Chinese diecast of this SPV that was manufactured in the 1990's, I always regretted not getting the original Dinky Toy.

This is yet another Koolwheelz marvel I'll enjoy building.

Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell.

[airdave]

I had the original Dinky 104 in 1968...probably my favorite Dinky because of its bulk and weight.
Before that. I alredy had FAB 1, Joe's Car, and the SPC.

I had them all again in the 80s...in fact I collected quite a few of each.
Many with origianl boxes.
I was stupid to sell them but I needed the cash for House payments,
and now they average about $500 a piece!

The Koolwheelz SPV is big...compared to other koolwheelz model.
Up to now, I haven't tried to stick to a specific scale or be consistent with scale
but because I already have the SPC at about 1/60 scale, it would be nice to
produce the SPV to match.

So...if I can keep all the parts on one page, I will leave it at this size.
If not, I may have to reduce it slightly.

Right now I have everything on one sheet, but I have no room for my diagrams or assembly details
and I am pushing the edge margins in a few spots.
(On my printer, my margins are set to only about .25", or no border if I choose...so its not an issue
but some folks still have very large margins and can't print things with this close to the edges!)

[airdave]

SPV is done!!

Looks good next to the SPC I already have in my collection!

Link and model isn't up yet...will be soon.
In the meantime, here is the last build I did.
(Minor alteration to a couple of parts, but basically this is the finished product)

Final model is 1/60 (based on Gerry Anderson specs for the SPV)
and comes in at barely over 4" long.


http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/SPVfront.jpg

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/SPVside.jpg

I personally never liked the look of the MSV (Maximum Security vehicle)
but since it was also a Spectrum Dinky Toy
and it would complete the set of three,
I guess I will have to do one of those too!

[Texman]

That's pretty cool Dave. You got some really good skills going for you!

[airdave]

She's a work in progress....

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/MoonMixerwork.jpg

[Uyraell]

SPV is done!!

Looks good next to the SPC I already have in my collection!

Link and model isn't up yet...will be soon.
In the meantime, here is the last build I did.
(Minor alteration to a couple of parts, but basically this is the finished product)

Final model is 1/60 (based on Gerry Anderson specs for the SPV)
and comes in at barely over 4" long.


http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/SPVfront.jpg

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/SPVside.jpg

I personally never liked the look of the MSV (Maximum Security vehicle)
but since it was also a Spectrum Dinky Toy
and it would complete the set of three,
I guess I will have to do one of those too!

I also was never overly fond of the MSV: it looked far too much like a bunker on wheels, and seemed, for all its' Security naming, to be inadequate if ever it had to depart from a road, which made a logical mockery of the supposed security characteristics: hence my dislike of the vehicle itself.
However, it would certainly complete the vehicle set for Captain Scarlet, unless there were models of Captain Black, Captain White, or Captain Green's respective vehicles available, and those are not worth doing because each is only ever seen for two or three frames.
Which leaves the MSV as the logical choice.

Kind and Respectful Regards AirDave, Uyraell.

[airdave]

When I first heard about the new Green Hornet film, I got real excited.
I wasn't a fan of the old TV show, never really got the chance to watch it actually.

But being a fan of "superhero" movies, remakes of old TV shows and the like
and a fan of classic Custom Cars...
I couldn't wait to see the new "Black Beauty" on screen!

The movie turned out to be a bit of a letdown...but the car wasn't.

But when I started designing the Koolwheelz version of Black Beauty,
I couldn't remember the original Dean Jeffries design having so much chrome and sparkle.
In fact I remembered the car as being very plain and stealthy.
Sure it was "crime fighter" customized, but it was supposed to be just a shadow in the night.

Since I am a big Dean Jeffries fan anyway, I decided to switch my design
and follow the original TV car instead.
(if you don't know who Dean Jeffries is...he's the guy that designed and built most of the cars that George Barris takes credit for!)

So....I give you...
my miniature KoolWheelz version of the 1966 Chrysler Imperial based
Black Beauty by Dean Jeffries.

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/BlackBeauty.jpg

[bf109]

a small idea for a koolwheel ,


http://www.otoplush.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Bugatti-Veyron-red.jpg

would be really kool

[airdave]

Veyron and other Supercars are already on the list in my mind,
and have been on my mind for a very long time.
I just haven't got serious enough yet to add them to the drawing board list.

I think its the fact that its a very curvy car...kinda like my favorite, the Porsche 911 and its kin.
A lot of my koolwheelz rely on stylized shapes and flat panels because of their size.
So I would hate to completely destroy the design of a car.

One day I will give the Veyron a try.

[bf109]

thxs dave, likthe money e you i like the 911 also , but if i had the money i would buy the aston martin db 7/9

its so pretty

http://www.dream-wallpaper.com/free-wallpaper/auto-wallpaper/aston-martin-db9-wallpaper/1680x1050/free-wallpaper-17.jpg

[airdave]

uh oh....my LPD is kicking in again!

LPD*...Its an offshoot of my OCD.



*there are different strains of LPD.
Mine is the MuM/T strain.





[LPD-MuMT Large Picture Disorder - Messing up MY Thread]

[allhallowseve]

By any chance is this one on your list to do ??

The Nautilus Car from The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

[airdave]

Oh wow! I forgot all about that Car!!
...and that FANTASTIC movie!

Why is it they don't make sequels to really GOOD movies?
Instead, we get Sex In The City 2!!

That car would take a lot of underdesigning to make it into a KoolWheelz miniature.
...maybe too much for me?!
I will definitely put it on the second string list though!


Did you know Nemo's Car was built...for real! an actual driving car.
But apparently the turning radius was so bad, it needed a entire City Block to turn around! lol
On the same topic....who's gonna design the Nautilus from the same film?

[legion]

Did you know Nemo's Car was built...for real! an actual driving car.
But apparently the turning radius was so bad, it needed a entire City Block to turn around! lol


James May drove the live action movie version of the TB Rolls. I can imagine that Nemo's ride turns even worse than the Rolls...

[Uyraell]

The Green Hornet vehicle has turned out exceptionally well, AirDave, and is another I shall add to my steadily growing collection of "must build" models. I particularly like the non-gloss finish, which certainly adds an authentic look to the car.
Congratulations on another very finely wrought design.


Nemo's Nautilus From "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" would be an exceptionally easy design.
This is because it is very plainly a fusion of elements from two submarine hulls which have very much in common.
Namely: the Type XXI Uboat and the USS Nautilus (Pennant Number 571) which is itself effectively an oversized Type XXI hull containing a nuclear powerplant to replace the intended Ingolin powerplant of the type XXI.

Watching "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen", The design of Nemo's Nautilus as it appears there was easy to discern as having originated as I describe above.
The major differences being the shape of the conning tower and the "Viewing windows" in the hull, and which in the film become independent miniature submarines.
Naturally, for a kit, the minisubs would be redundant.

As a suggestion to anyone taking up such a design challenge, I'd recommend dropping the USS Nautilus hull and simply using a Type XXI hull as a basis, and slightly underscaling the conning tower and its' related fittings.
The resulting model would be, imho, completely acceptable.

Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell.

[mchale]

hey how about this car two different looks from two different movies

[paulhbell]

Would love to see Bumblebee. But actually bumblebee was different in all 3 movies. All the autobots from the first movie.

[airdave]

SORRY GUYS
forgot to update the website...

FAB 1 Lady Penelope's Car (Thunderbirds) is AVAILABLE!

SPV (Spectrum Pursuit vehicle) is AVAILABLE!

BLACK BEAUTY (Green Hornet car) is AVAILABLE!

Links are up on my site.
...............

Spectrum MSV is almost finished! test build tonight!
lol

Sorry, although I love Transformers, I have no intentions to do the vehicles.
However, I must admit, I have been tempted by Optimus a few times.
Its possible I may do a Flamed Semi, but thats it.

[ashevilleangler]

So which character did the F-22 play? Was it a cameo? For the record I have not seen any of those movies.

Curt

[paulhbell]

F-22 was starscream, a decepitcon.

Airdave, sorry for the highjack.

[Airliner Art]

I checked out your site Dave ....no Black Beauty yet.....Just a friendly reminder, I thought you may have overlooked it...

Thanks for everything...Art

[Uyraell]

Black Beauty is certainly on AirDave's site now, I just got it.
Very neat, very cool looking vehicle.

Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell.

[airdave]

I checked out your site Dave ....no Black Beauty yet.....Just a friendly reminder, I thought you may have overlooked it...

Thanks for everything...Art

Black Beauty was posted at 4.08pm

so youze is wrong! snap!

[Chats]

Well I can't seem to find it either, and it's just after 8:00 pm.
I know it"s not a time zone thing because I live about an hour
away from you. So where on your site is Black Beauty?

[Uyraell]

It's under Koolwheelz, Page 3 >> "Cars from TV and movies".

When I got it, it was the last model at the bottom of the page.

Hope the info helps.

Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell.

[airdave]

attention!...attention!...S.I.G!

I repeat...Spectrum is Green!

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/spectrumcollection1.jpg

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/spectrumcollection2.jpg


man, I feel like a kid again!! lol

[Airliner Art]

Thanks Dave These new ones are great...finally got the Black Beauty and it is awesome like the rest...

Request(s)....I know how much you get sick of everyone asking but, here's a few I'd like to see....all show rods

Druid Princess
T'rantula
Pinball Wizard
Popcorn Wagon
Coke Machine
Mummy Machine
One Arm Bandit
Bad Medicine
Red Baron

Art

[airdave]

yes to the last one...maybe

[Gixergs]

At last the the set I always wanted as a kid!. I don't think I had any of them I remember I had big plastic Thunderbirds and a solid plastic Stingray and of course squadrons of Airfix Angels hanging from the ceiling.I had a couple of Man from Uncle cars as well which had a button on top you pressed to make a gun sound (sort of) and the guy lean out the window firing.I did get to see and help push Ed Strykers car from UFO. Thanks Dave you and Gary are helping to keep my childhood alive or at least remind me how good it was.

[airdave]

OOOOH Ed Strakers car!...I forgot all about that one too!

[Airliner Art]

Here's a nice shot of the Druid Princess...was created by Ed Roth for the Addams Family show,...never seen a movie set as the series was canceled right after the cars completion. Remains a mainstay on the show circuit even today...I thought it would be a good match for your Munster's coach...:eek:

Art

[airdave]

...its awful, isn't it?
I love Ed Roth and all of "Big Daddy"s designs, but this is hideous!
LOL

If it had been painted a little different, it might have worked.


I was not a fan of Addams Family...I was a Munsters fan!
(I did enjoy the later Addams family movies though)
This car will not make it into my collection...but nice try.

[Gixergs]

OOOOH Ed Strakers car!...I forgot all about that one too!
I got to see the Straker Car after it was bought by British D J Dave Lee Travis, he sent it to a paint shop near to where I lived.It had to be pushed up to the workshop so they got us kids to do it.Sadly it now seems to be in a very sorry state.
http://epguides.com/comics/shado/straker.shtml

[legion]

F-22 was starscream, a decepitcon.

Airdave, sorry for the highjack.

The policecar (Barricade) was/is a Decepticon as well. The F-22 is just a regular F-22, Starscream has a different paintjob (more apperent in the second movie and on the various toys, but it was there in the first one.)

Also, Jules (paper-replika.com) has a 1/72 scale Optimus Prime truck+rig available, based on his earlier truck+rig. The rig is like the G1 original.

[Vermin_King]

attention!...attention!...S.I.G!

I repeat...Spectrum is Green!

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/spectrumcollection1.jpg

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/spectrumcollection2.jpg


man, I feel like a kid again!! lol


I know this is almost heretical, but I claim ignorance. I am totally in the dark about these vehicles and their TV shows. Having no background with these, and nothing that the SPC would go with, I never got it. Then you did the SPV and I thought that as a set I should get them. This third vehicle would pretty much seal the deal. They look very good together.

When I googled the shows and vehicles, and being warned not to expect much on the MPV, I did not expect it to look this good. The images I found on the net seemed like the proportions were totally off, and I wasn't impressed with the vehicle. I don't know if it is your redesign for being a KoolWheelz vehicle, or if it just looks a lot better next to the other two, but these are going to be high on my project list.

Thanks

[airdave]

If you didn't experience any Gerry Anderson in the 60s,
then it will be tough to get you interested at this point.
...its obviously one of those "you had to be there" experiences.

Many people know Thunderbirds, but less know the earlier shows and
the two shows that followed Thunderbirds: Captain Scarlet and UFO.

Its a very English thing, although the TV show Space 1999 (which I did not like)
helped expose North Americans to the wonders that Gerry Anderson and his wizards could bring us.

Historically, the shows must be recognized for their cutting edge special effects and miniatures work
and the model masters like Derek Meddings (who worked on James Bond films, Superman, Batman, etc)
and other members who went on to do special effects in 2001 and Star Wars.

Thunderbirds was of course Anderson's big TV hit...I grew up with the show in the very early 60s.
One of the problem elements of the show was the use of Puppets
with grossly oversized heads for the main characters.
Refinements in special effects and puppet quality led to a more realistic looking puppet that was used in the followup TV show Captain Scarlet.

I loved Captain Scarlet for its more realistic look
and a whole new set of fantastic vehicles like the models we are talking about (SPC, SPV and MSV)...
but also the Angel Interceptors and Cloudbase.
[Make sure you check out the Pilsworth models of both!]

No, the MSV is not my favorite vehicle either. Its pretty ugly in fact.
And I don't believe it was a main regularly featured vehicle like the SPV and SPC.
but I guess it had its purpose and place in the show...
and it was one of the Dinky Captain Scarlet toys produced in the 60s.
So thats why I had to include it my set...in honour of Dinky Toys which I loved so much!


...................................


AND...the MSV is posted and the link is up!!

[Uyraell]

Many Thanks for completing the Captain Scarlet vehicle trio, AirDave. :)
I'm very happy to have the set.
They certainly look good in your photos of them, and will be a pleasure to build.

Kind and Respectful Regards AirDave, Uyraell.

[Vermin_King]

This has me more excited than this last series ...

nobody emailed this to me!~!!!
the world's biggest Bladerunner fan!*

Looks nice though.

The Spinner and Deckards car have been on my Koolwheelz list for quite sometime.

This isn't the first Spinner model I have seen, I already have two others.


*I own about 12 different copies of this film along with a number of collectible items.
I grabbed a theater used Poster in 1982 and I even have a VHS copy signed by Harrison Ford! No I don't like this movie much.

The only Deckard's car I've seen was not very reminiscent of the movie to put it kindly. I didn't want a spinner sitting by itself. I hope this is nearing the top of your list.

[airdave]

Karl-Günther over at Kartonist.de forum
has done an amazing Shadowbox Diorama build with my Fifth Element Hover taxi.

Heres the pics he sent (and posted at kartonist.de)

http://www.kartonist.de/wbb2/attachment.php?attachmentid=103712

http://www.kartonist.de/wbb2/attachment.php?attachmentid=103713

http://www.kartonist.de/wbb2/attachment.php?attachmentid=103711

Thanks Karl!!
I will post these on my website too!

He is also planning a Munsters and Spectrum Display!
I can't wait!!!

[rmks2000]

Very cool!

[clif52]

Oh Boy! Finally a model of the Black Beauty. I've been wanting one of these forever. One of my favorite shows as a kid. "Lets Roll Kato!" I screen captured the opening billboard from a video on the web. I can see a display in my head. Thanks for a great model. I love Karl's display of the Fifth Element.

Clif

[airdave]

Not much to say about this one...

its been a long time coming!
Started this design about 6 months ago? maybe more?
Its only because of a recent inquiry regarding the state of Drag-U-La
that I decided it needed to be finished!

So, it is.

For you Munsters fans...you can now get the set!

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/MunsterModels800px.jpg

But I warn you...this gets a "Hard" label...
because of many very small parts, some very small cuts and folds.
You'll need a magnifying glass to put this one together!

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/dragulainhand.jpg

Probably get the model page finished and uploaded by tomorrow.
Download Link shouldn't be too far behind.

Have fun.

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/DragULa.jpg

yes...I glued the Pipes on backwards...I know...shut up

[Vermin_King]

I'm drooling

[airdave]

Drag-U-La is posted and hotlinked!

Enjoy

[Wyvern]

they look awesome, Dave, just like the originals!

Is "Red Baron" on your Faves list?

Wyvern

[rmks2000]

Good Stuff! The texture on the canopy really looks good.

[opalmox]

Those look excellent... aside from the original Batmobile, are my favorite television cars.

[mchale]

My favorite tv star cars are the general lee
The mystery machine and the a-team van

[airdave]

they look awesome, Dave, just like the originals!
Is "Red Baron" on your Faves list?
Wyvern

yes, Red Baron has always been on my list.

I saw this car back in '67,
and I owned the original hot Wheels,
and I saw the rebuilt car again twice in the last decade,
and I met Chuck Miller back in '02
(I forget the connection with the Airplane guy, but they both
signed the attached photo for me!)
95401
no, I don't know who she is.

Only issue holding me back up to now, is the Helmet
and how to recreate it in 1/64 scale paper!
This will be a challenge...and so, I procrastinate.


Just a note...you guys can always keep tabs on my completed and "in production" projects
by checking my "Current Work" page (http://cutandfold.info/html/current_work.html) (on my website)

[opalmox]

Wow!!! I remember the scale model as a kid, I never knew it was an actual car. Now that's too cool.

And oh yea, mchale, I forgot to mention the Mystery Machine, but was considering actual cars at the time of my note, and I have a version that I'm working on (it's back burnered at the moment) that closely emulates that old cartoons.

[airdave]

SUPER SECRET KOOLWHEELZ MODEL BEING TEST BUILT TONIGHT!

hehee this is fun!
I got some classified information...some sneaky spywork...
that prompted me to rush into production
a totally new and unique Koolwheelz design.

kinda reminds me of a few years back, when a well known plastic model company
put out a kit of a super secret stealth bomber...
before the Military had actually acknowledged its existence! lol

Watch for a big announcement within the next 48 hours!

[airdave]

Wow!!! I remember the scale model as a kid, I never knew it was an actual car. Now that's too cool.

And oh yea, mchale, I forgot to mention the Mystery Machine, but was considering actual cars at the time of my note, and I have a version that I'm working on (it's back burnered at the moment) that closely emulates that old cartoons.

thats what you kids of today don't realize...
in past generations:
custom cars were built for real...models came later!
test pilots actually flew real X planes...no CGI simulators!
car chases and explosions in films were real...people actually got hurt!
mobile phones were connected to a large shoulder bag that carried a fifty pound battery!

[shawnr5]

Dave, these are great. How about "The Car" from the movie of the same name, the E-Type hearse from "Harold & Maude" and the various cars from Death Race 2000 (the real Roger Corman one, not the Death Race remake)?

[airdave]

Dave, these are great. How about "The Car" from the movie of the same name, the E-Type hearse from "Harold & Maude" and the various cars from Death Race 2000 (the real Roger Corman one, not the Death Race remake)?

hmmm how do I put this nicely without being nasty

no, no and did I mention...no?

lol
ya think you would have hit at least one I liked?
nope
three up...three down...steeeeeeeerike...yer outta here!

next batter!


although...the standard E-type
(quite possibly the most beautiful car ever designed)
is always a possibility if and when I run out things to do.

[Gixergs]

funny I can't remember a single number plate from any of my motorbikes but I still remember the one from my brothers series one 4.2 drop head E-Type he had a 3.2 fixed head before that but the convertible is the one I remember best.

[Airliner Art]

How about the The "Ayatollah of Rock-n-rollah Lord Humungus' " lead torture rig vehicle from 'Road Warrior' with a couple hostages strapped to the grill?

Now that would be kinda cool for the morbid among us...heehee.. Hres a link to a clip...enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohDQp8puUn0

Art

[allhallowseve]

Here 2 more idea's .. just throwing them out there !!

The Ferrari Dayton Spyder from Miami Vice

Car 54 were are you ??

Haven't found any paper mode's of these anywhere..

[shawnr5]

hmmm how do I put this nicely without being nasty

no, no and did I mention...no?

lol
ya think you would have hit at least one I liked?
nope
three up...three down...steeeeeeeerike...yer outta here!

next batter!


although...the standard E-type
(quite possibly the most beautiful car ever designed)
is always a possibility if and when I run out things to do.

No worries. Have a great weekend.

[airdave]

sorry guys, but I have enough Koolwheelz models lined up at the moment.
I'm really not looking for more design ideas.
And as I have stated before, the designs are generally cars that have made an impact on me and my life...
I am inspired to add a design based on my own experience and interest in that vehicle.
And I'm not just out to create a collection of "Hot Wheels" models, or "Movie Cars".
You also have to keep in mind the scale I am trying to work with. Working with
small details and keeping the models restricted to one page is challenge enough!
Please let me deal with the list of Models I already have...then, when I run out of ideas, you can swamp me with suggestions!

......................................

This just in!
More news on that super secret sighting.
My spys have snapped these photos at a restricted location.
I'm am assured that our best people are working feverishly to clean up these photos and bring you more details.
More details to follow!

[sgoti]

This just in!
More news on that super secret sighting.
My spys have snapped these photos at a restricted location.
I'm am assured that our best people are working feverishly to clean up these photos and bring you more details.
More details to follow!

Police car from "Demolition Man"?

[airdave]

"kinda reminds me of a few years back, when a well known plastic model company
put out a kit of a super secret stealth bomber...
before the Military had actually acknowledged its existence! lol"

"This just in!
More news on that super secret sighting.
My spys have snapped these photos at a restricted location."Police car from "Demolition Man"?

I would say "Demolition Man" is pretty old news.

[airdave]

Before there is any more speculation or I start a guessing battle...
heres the facts...

Principle filming is currently underway just down the street from me
(actually Pinewood Studios Toronto)
for the 2012 remake of "Total Recall"

yes, the same Total Recall!
Probably Arnold's best SciFi pic and one of my faves.
Although the new version is apparently more closely based on the original
Philip K Dick SciFi novel “We Can Remember It for You Wholesale"

Anyway, this past week, we got a glimpse of some outdoor filming
(behind the Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
that included these amazing "Hover" Police Cruisers.

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/TRSECRET1.jpg http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/TRSECRET2.jpg


Well, I had no choice...I couldn't wait to be the first...

granted, I have limited information to work with,
I had to use my own imagination...

but, I present the KoolWheelz Federal Police Hover Cuiser
from the upcoming 2012 movie Total Recall!!

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/TotalRecallHoverPolice02.jpg

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/TotalRecallHoverPolice01.jpg


I'll have the model links up shortly so keep watching!

[shawnr5]

Yours looks better than the one in the photos. Yours looks more "Batman Beyond."

[airdave]

okay...
so, other than Shawn,
nobody really cared about the Total Recall Police Hover Cruiser?!

well, if it matters, the LINK is up! (in the ScreenStarz section of my KoolWheelz)

.........................

so, if ya didn't like that one...

how about.....

Commander Ed Straker's Car
from Gerry Andersons "UFO"
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/EDSTRAKERSCAR.jpg

Not an overly complicated model...but the shape was actually quite tricky for me.
And the Hood Scoops and Roof Scoops are a little small, so you'll need your glasses for this build!

LINK IS UP!

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/EDSTRAKERSCAR2.jpg

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/STRAKERinhand.jpg

[Gixergs]

I think it's quite the coo for PM to have the TR Hover Car already,this was actually the first place I saw it! not that I've been able to find out much more about it anywhere else.Strakers car is spot on,a brilliant model and a very nice build.I saw it on your to do list,so glad it got on your done list so quickly.

[rockpaperscissor]

I love the reflections in the windows. Very realistic. Well done!

[Uyraell]

I think the TR Police Hover Cruiser is very neat, and I do like it!
Enough that it shall be added to the set I'm collecting and built with them.

The Straker car is superb, and very much a fitting tribute.

I have to be honest: I think the Koolwheelz collection is a very fine thing indeed, and I'm both pleased and grateful to have those I do: when built I shalL be quietly pleased with them. Thank you AirDave, for gifting us such a fine collection of such neat vehicles.

Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell.

[airdave]

lol grab em while you can! 'cause I can't afford the host!
I may have to move the files again, because the fees for storage are too much
and they aren't giving me any rewards for file downloads.

I was hoping to earn points to help offset the costs,
but I made a mistake going with this latest storage host.

Once the membership runs out, I will have to find other options.

[hawkman67]

Nicely done Dave!
The TR patrol car is very sweet! a great addition to the KoolWheelz line. Are you going to consider the Police cruiser from the Fifth Element? would be cool to have to go with Corbin's Taxi.
Jeff

[airdave]

IMPORTANT!

If you have already downloaded the Straker's Car model,
you might want to go get it again.

I just uploaded a replacement version.

When I was finishing a model, I settled on a final scale size
as the last step in the process...before I created the PDF file.

But I guess I forgot to save this file, and it had reverted to an older, smaller version
of the model...and then I made the PDF without realizing.

The uploaded model is too small...its more like 1/70 scale.
I would prefer the models be a little more in tune, and closer to 1/60 is more agreeable.

So, I have upsized the kit and reuploaded a new PDF.

if you have the model entitled "Koolwheelz STRAKER" - you have the old one!
You need the newer model, named "Koolwheelz STRAKERS CAR"

OKEY DOKEY?

[airdave]

Nicely done Dave!
The TR patrol car is very sweet! a great addition to the KoolWheelz line. Are you going to consider the Police cruiser from the Fifth Element? would be cool to have to go with Corbin's Taxi.
Jeff


I am...but it will be at the end of my "to do" list.

Along with the marked Police version of Deckard's unmarked Ground car.

[hawkman67]

Awsomeness on both of those!!
I look forward to seeing them when you get to them...
Jeff

[Vermin_King]

Excellent as always

Thanks

[lfuente]

Dave,

There's a link in the paper guns thread in the design projects topic (one level up from here) that takes you to a forum or blog where they have 1:1 guns and helmets including the WW2 stahlhelm. Seemed to me the Red Baron helmet wasn't really a pickelhaube but a 'coal scuttle' with a spike. Might save you some time in the design. Thanks for the great models you've designed, I particularly liked the pink Rolls Royce!

[airdave]

Seemed to me the Red Baron helmet wasn't really a pickelhaube but a 'coal scuttle' with a spike. Might save you some time in the design.






[sarcasm] [B]oh yeah, that made a world of difference!



rofl

[airdave]

Found this cool video on YouTube.
Total surprise...check it out...it gets really interesting about half way through.

I actually have seen this guy's GoKart creation before,
through another site I am a member of.
(although I don't know the guy...T-man)

Anyway, check out the video...pleasant little surprise.

9t-sVTcd4lw

[legion]

Didn't he make that turbine powered batcar?

[rickstef]

Nice Shout Out Dave, major props

[michael dazzo]

hi airdave i see you making cars are you going to make anymore of them like lightning mcqueen or cars 2 like finn mcmisslie? or holley shiftwell? what is your next project? your models are so cool!!!

[airdave]

no more CARS vehicles planned, sorry

check my website to see future projects

[Vermin_King]

Cool, I didn't realize that Future Projects was back up.

Thanks

[airdave]

yeah, I try to update it regularly

[michael dazzo]

ok? what about back to the future time mishen dalorean or the ecto 1 from ghost busters?

[airdave]

check my Current work list (on my website)!!

[michael dazzo]

oh? ok!? sorry i see your mad at me! but you do have the btf dalorean! and a lot of othere's i'm sorry if i was off key.

[airdave]

oh? ok!? sorry i see your mad at me! but you do have the btf dalorean! and a lot of othere's i'm sorry if i was off key.

I'm not mad...relax...its all good!

I love the input...I love the suggestions...
but in the end I will still only design what interests me.

I have mentioned the Current Work list a number of times.
And thats why I posted it on my site*.

*Also helps deal with those repeat requests.

[michael dazzo]

so your saying when your done with your list. you want still idea's from your fans and friends?:D OK? no problem. :)-----------> the list must go on and on.

[airdave]

OMG...I didn't think about that...lol
as soon as my list is done, you guys will hit me with 200 requests, won't you?!!
hahaha

hey, I keep adding things to that list all the time.
The list will never be done...as one model gets finished,
usually another gets added.

[rmks2000]

Don't know if this would ever make it to the list, but I recall another tv car - the man from U.N.C.L.E. car, aka AMT Piranha.

[Inky]

Since every one is adding to the list I wanna add some.....

I want the truck from Beverly Hillbillies, bus from the Partridge Family, A team van. TC's van from Magnum PI, Schlep the wonder bug, and I want.......

Just kidding Dave, I know your list is long enough.

[airdave]

Don't know if this would ever make it to the list, but I recall another tv car - the man from U.N.C.L.E. car, aka AMT Piranha.

no, I was never a big fan of that show.


Since every one is adding to the list I wanna add some.....
I want the truck from Beverly Hillbillies, bus from the Partridge Family, A team van. TC's van from Magnum PI, Schlep the wonder bug, and I want.......
Just kidding Dave, I know your list is long enough.

nobody's adding to my list!! lol

Beverly Hillbillies...loved the show, not interested in the truck.
Partridge family Bus...yes, yes and yes (eventually)
A-Team Van...asked many times already...there isn't isnt room for the size of NO I wish to give you.
TC's Van?...don't remember it, so no. I remember his Chopper though!
Schlep the Wonderbug?...now you are just making things up!

[Inky]

Schlep the Wonderbug?...now you are just making things up!

I beg to differ, there is a Schlep the wonder bug, it is from the tv show "The Kroft Super show" from back in 1976 thru 1978.

Wonderbug - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonderbug)

I didn't really want you to build any of these I mentioned, was just pulling your leg. I know you are way to busy and already have a list a mile long.

[airdave]

Since its been a while, I thought maybe I should update...

motivated by 8Th Month's post today of his big scale Snot Rod build!
A full 9" long!...I'd say thats about 300% larger!

Nice work!
100717

............

Obviously other projects have kept me busy and away from any new Kool Wheelz release...
but that doesn't mean there hasn't been any work!

First of all, theres the Moon Mixer!

This is an old Plastic Model Custom Car, by Monogram (1970s)

Not a Model that I chose...this kit was suggested by John Leslie (Lower Hudson Valley Paper Model Shop)
after I offered to produce a special Kool Wheelz edition
to help celebrate the 1,000,00th visitor to the Lower Hudson Valley PaperModel Shop (http://jleslie48.com/index.html).

Since John's site is known for the Space related models, we tried to stay within that theme.

The Moon Mixer will also include a specially designed reproduction miniature Moon Mixer Model Box with 1,000,000 visitor artwork.

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/MoonMixerproto1.jpg

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/cutandfold/KoolWheelz/MoonMixerproto2.jpg

At only about 3" long, its not the easiest build...
there are a few small parts, but its all presented in the usual Kool Wheelz package and will be a free download.

However, it will only be available at Lower Hudson Valley
(at least for the first Month)
and thats also where you will be able to get the limited editon Model Box!

Can't tell you how soon it will be released, you will just have to watch John's site!

..............................

I'm working on a special Christmas release...no promises yet, its turning out to be a little more complicated than I had originally planned.

Its not my normal Kool Wheelz venture...in fact, it doesn't fit at all! lol
Its not a "custom car"...its not even a car!

but its an interesting model that I have been thinking about for sometime
and it might be really cool in miniature Kool Wheelz format!
And i think it will be a cool idea for an Xmas giveaway!

...............................

Other Kool Wheelz models in the works?
Yes! Many!

but these (below) are actually in the design phase
and I have been working on the artwork:

Blade Runner Deckards Ground Police Car.
(also considering a fully marked Police version)

Chuck Miller's Fire Wagon

The StageCoach

LeMans Porsche 917

.................

Thats all I can give away at the moment.
Stay tuned!

[Vermin_King]

I am so happy to see this ... not that I haven't enjoyed following the progress on the PT Boat and the 'unusual' planes.

[JohnM]

With Webdude in apparent retirement, and you having branched into the "Cars" theme with SnotRod, Dave, have you been tempted by any of Cars 2 characters?

I haven't seen the film yet, but oh do I want these or what?

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad310/jwment/th_Cars202_1.jpg (http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad310/jwment/Cars202_1.jpg)

Especially the DS and the Mehari. Both very close to my heart. In fact, a straight forward scale model of a Mehari would be most welcome too.

Johnny.

[airdave]

With Webdude in apparent retirement, and you having branched into the "Cars" theme with SnotRod, Dave, have you been tempted by any of Cars 2 characters?
Johnny.

not really "branching into" CARS models.
(and to be honest, don't want to get too heavily involved in Disney stuff.
Last thing I need is to get their attention and have them force me to stop sharing these models.
Disney is very protective of their property and can be extremely aggresive in that respect.
One or two models might be okay, but if I started creating a whole series...they might start looking past the whole fan-art aspect of it.)

Snot Rod and Ramone were very early models in my KoolWheelz collection.
The only two vehicles I was interested in doing at that time.

Snot Rod because its a Drag Car
and Ramone because I am a Custom Painter and I love me a nice '59 Impala!

Fillmore appeared because of a need to create another VW Van model (for a Fathers Day gift).

I'll be honest, Hudson Hornet and The King are probably the only other two character cars I am interested in
...but they would be near the bottom of my to-do list.

I also have not seen the second film yet
...but unless theres something really special for me, I can't see being interested in any more of the CARS vehicles.

[JohnM]

Okey Dokey. Understood. Especially the Disney angle.

For me the Doc stole the show, but I supose that's because I used to have one. Actually mine was a Commodore not a Hornet. Same difference but a bit posher, and not so "hot", but what a cruiser that was though. Spent a lotta time on that huge back seat.

Strange that the humble Caddy never got a character part?

Can't tempt you with a proper Mehari then? No-one makes models of them.
Probably because few people have ever seen one.

Johnny.

PS: Just googled Mehari ... Ebay is stacked.

[rickstef]

robot (http://www.re-re.eu/modeles/meharie.html)

John, just for you :-)

[JohnM]

Cool ! Cheers Rick. I've also just ordered a Michelin Promo one off Ebay,
but I can quite see this one developing some eyes in it's windscreen.

I'm actually a big car man at heart (currently a v8 Range Rover and a Mk2 Jag) with an uncontrollable love of the Goddess (Citroen DS), but some years back out on a job, this forlorn little Mehari peeped out at me from under a tarp. It's owner said he was thinking of cutting it in half to use as a trailer !!! ... Just couldn't let that happen, so £50 changed hands and he fork lifted it onto my truck. Fortunately I was travelling back empty.

Some ten years later, I often get a clip round the ear if she catches me looking at them on EBay. Ok, they're ugly ... All 2CV and derivatives are, but a Mehari is just so cute with it, and they are real fun to drive ... so long as it ain't raining.

Johnny.

[Vermin_King]

Woo Hoo! Only need 155,113 more visitors until the Moon Mixer comes available.

I think I'll have to run some numbers to get a rough idea of when 1,000,000 might hit

[airdave]

actually you have to calculate in metric...it will be sooner than you think!