Model Kit Conversion Tips (or making a simple KAR model)

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Post by FuzzieDice » Fri Sep 24, 2004 4:11 pm

I can't wait to see pics too. :) Sounds like you're coming along nicely with the model. I'll be interested in seeing how the silver looks. I think it'll come out fine nonetheless. :)

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Post by CB2001 » Sat Sep 25, 2004 12:22 am

Well, the paint job is good. The epoxy putty job I did to try and modify the front (only minor stuff) doesn't really look well. That's why I made this one KARR instead of KITT.

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Post by CB2001 » Wed Oct 13, 2004 12:45 am

Finished the Niobe Firebird model. Trying to work and finish the die cast modernized KARR. Will include pictures soon.

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Post by CB2001 » Tue Nov 02, 2004 11:36 pm

Hey guys!

I've finished the Niobe Firebird and the modern KARR die-cast. Here are pictures of both vehicles. Enjoy! And don't be afraid to let me know what you guys think.

Modern KARR-
Picture 1- http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/code_brea ... m=ebf8.jpg
Picture 2- http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/code_brea ... m=3f9e.jpg

Niobe's Firebird-
Picture 1- http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/code_brea ... m=4510.jpg
Picture 2- http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/code_brea ... m=4f42.jpg

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Post by CB2001 » Sun Nov 07, 2004 9:26 am

Nobody has anything to say about my modern KARR model?

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Post by FuzzieDice » Sun Nov 07, 2004 1:53 pm

Good think you bumped the topic. I almost missed it. Been busy. :)

KARR looks great! More streamlined and sinister. :) I do like the old '82 T/A noses better though. But you done very well on this. Paint job turned out great! :)

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Post by CB2001 » Sun Nov 07, 2004 10:51 pm

Thanks, FuzzieDice. I also did a little addition to the front bumper (I added a little epoxy to the front of the nose where that front "Firebird" emblem and under the headlight section, to try to alter the appearance and give car four minature lights to go with the two regular lights). Hopefully, my learning experience with KARR with help me do a better KITT (hey, it's reasonable. After all, KARR did come before KITT in the show. Seems only fair for the prototype and the challenges met during the creation will help shape out the "production line model" as KARR put it).

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