Still messin' with my '56

hellnbak · 28 Apr 2015, 05:06

I originally posted this in the gallery several years ago
http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=333%26amp;t=47062%26amp;hilit=messin%27+with+my
and came across it a while back and started playing around with it again. Not sure why.
Anyhow, been working on the frame assembly, making some progress but a long ways to go yet

Made a lot of changes to the front section, suspension, steering, etc, correcting a lot of inaccuracies. You probably won't notice the differences, but I do.
The body is crap, I'm working on that separately, haven't moved it over to the new frame yet.

Figured I'd move it over to the WIP section, since it is most definitely that. Started work on some of the other parts and pieces, floor pan, gas tank, etc. I would really like to do the engine and transmission, just don't know if they are within my capabilites. Don't know yet how far I will take this, it's just something that I come back to every now and then and work on a while, when I need a break from my other projects.

ely862me · 28 Apr 2015, 07:31

I hope one(or more) of those pictures will be up in the Community/Gallery because that is insane !! You make it look so real, it's like I am there tightening some bolts ("you mess with").

Carloh · 28 Apr 2015, 07:55

What's the file size this far?

Looks like Sketchup could crash any moment ...awesome modelling of course!

solo · 28 Apr 2015, 12:46

@hellnbak said:

@Carloh -- Well, the current version stands at 18.8GB, but don't know how large it would be if I got around to deleting some of the extraneous crap I have floating everywhere

18.8 GB!?

hellnbak · 28 Apr 2015, 12:49

@Elisei -- Thanks, but it can't stand up to some of your amazing models. Gives me something to shoot for

@Carloh -- Well, the current version stands at 18.8GB, but don't know how large it would be if I got around to deleting some of the extraneous crap I have floating everywhere

You got me curious, after cleaning up the unnecessary stuff it dropped to 12.8GB, not too bad.

hellnbak · 28 Apr 2015, 12:50

Ooops, I meant MB

ely862me · 28 Apr 2015, 12:53

@hellnbak said:

@Elisei -- Thanks, but it can't stand up to some of your amazing models. Gives me something to shoot for

@Carloh -- Well, the current version stands at 18.8GB, but don't know how large it would be if I got around to deleting some of the extraneous crap I have floating everywhere
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You got me curious, after cleaning up the unnecessary stuff it dropped to 12.8GB, not too bad.

What you do is way different from what I do. What you do is mastering !!
(And I suppose the model is 18.8MB not GB. At least this is how it looks like from the wireframe.)

Ben Ritter · 28 Apr 2015, 15:44

Very nice. Love the body style. My dad had a green/white one, which got stolen.

tadema · 28 Apr 2015, 21:31

Another beauty Steve

I think everyone can tell how much you love modeling, without it you'd never produce the standard or consistency (perfection even) that you do .

John

Bryan K · 29 Apr 2015, 02:55

@ely862me said:

:shock: I hope one(or more) of those pictures will be up in the Community/Gallery because that is insane !! You make it look so real, it's like I am there tightening some bolts ("you mess with").

What he said plus "wow!

Bryan K · 29 Apr 2015, 02:56

@carloh said:

What's the file size this far?

Looks like Sketchup could crash any moment ...awesome modelling of course!

I was thinking the same thing. At 18mb, mine WOULD crash.

omiKron · 3 May 2015, 11:34

So much detail inside that. Outrageous detailing! It would look really nice as a 3D printed scale model Keep it going, man!

As a classic car fan I have to say this is the best 3D model of a classic car in the whole world.

hellnbak · 3 May 2015, 12:51

@omikron said:

As a classic car fan I have to say this is the best 3D model of a classic car in the whole world.

Thanks, but even my best efforts are tinkertoys compared to this guy's work

http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=81%26amp;t=40998%26amp;hilit=extremely+talented+modeler

hellnbak · 4 May 2015, 00:34

Finally found something on Ebay with actual dimensions that I can use to make sure things are located accurately.

Lots of work to do now. Fun time

cuttingedge · 4 May 2015, 12:22

Try to make it as detailed as possible . You dont know when affordable 3d printers will be available for these kind of stuff . Good Job!

okomta · 6 May 2015, 06:39

Richard · 23 Jun 2015, 21:43

Holy crap! This is become MEGA! I cant even begin to believe you set yourself this project.!

chad3006 · 30 Jun 2015, 20:45

Outstanding! My uncle had a turquoise and white Belaire, but it was the 4 four door version. It got torn apart and made into an irrigation pump. That was the fate of a copper colored '59 El Camino too.

liam887 · 18 Aug 2015, 11:44

This is amazing, I remember this from years ago, what are you using to render?

hellnbak · 18 Aug 2015, 17:06

@liam887 said:

This is amazing, I remember this from years ago, what are you using to render?

Thanks Liam. No rendering, just straight SU.