NOT your usual Driver...
[Yeah, KISS is my all-time favorite rock & roll band (along with Canadians Bachman-Turner Overdrive, and April Wine)]
Well, ever since I come across an unpainted Tamiya driver for the first time been meaning to try and do this. I thought it was a bit risky, or perhaps I was just lazy, and never tried until now. Being single again allow me Friday nights to spend some hours on the hobby again (smile).
Anyway, I wanted to pay tribute to Gene Simmons as his bass playing inspired me deeply with the instrument. So I grabbed his bio book tonight, checked a 1977 picture and went ahead with this. See pictures below for details. I liked the results, even though further detailing is on the way for the dude. The 'body' in the picture will not be used. I just used it to have some more area to handle when painting it, and I am working on some 'silver' stuff as shoulders. You'll see more in a future TC entry...
You all have a GREAT weekend!!!!!!!!! ;)
If you liked those pictures, you should see these...
Toyota pick-up 1979. The real thing.
Comments
neobrunox
A kiss driver , that's neat ! but what is the car he will drive ???
mongoose1983
@neobrunox: Not sure yet, but can't deny the thought of some KISSmobile have crossed my mind in the past.
WW-nut
Fabulous - love it!
mongoose1983
@WW-nut: Thanks for the positive comment. Shall I try some Ace now?
SB_Aust
Wow! Amazing detail and unique idea! Now need to do another with Simmons tongue sticking out
mikeekim
Very cool.
mongoose1983
@SB Aust: Thanks for the positive comment. Well, originally I wanted to try this with a Hilux driver. I will have to keep the tongue idea for a future project. A Barbie bimbo comes to mind as co-pilot for ol' Gene, ha ha!
Tjaard
whoehahaha, f%$'*ing brilliant Erich! Very original idea, keep up the good works
mongoose1983
@Tjaard: Thanks, mate. KISS meets Tamiya doesn't look that bad, see? ha ha.
def4x4
So great and original, good work. love to see in with car/truck you put it in!!
mongoose1983
@def4x4: Thanks! Next weekend I'll work some 'Destroyer' armor for the driver. Still can't find the correct car for Gene Simmons. Will have to customize some lexan bodied limousine, maybe?
Crash Cramer
Very cool work EB, I don't know why, but a FAV treated to the MAD MAX stripping down would be an awesome dune buggy for Gene to bash. Just my brain working.
Mr Vanzie
Awesome! So I wasn't alone in my crazy thinking afterall! Nice work! I see you love some Canadian stuff, hows about Honeymoon Suite?! Love 'em!
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