the Golden Patina
With the head now done it’s time to add a patina!
I posted more pictures here
When I have more time I’ll post about how we did the patina.
before (I hated to change it!)
During
After. Wow!
a head teaser
Jon was up until 6AM. Yes 6AM after we started work at 9:30AM. We’re exhausted. Racing the snail (!) to the finish line. Here’s a teaser of the head.
- moon over snail
Slowly moving along
The final week days are upon us and things are looking so good. Lauren says we now just have to get it done regardless of how. Time for me to let go of all the details and just let this amazing crew do what they have done so well these past months. I can’t imagine how I’m going to repay you all!
Snail Ale (yes we even have home brew thanks to Keith and Merrilee!)
KSNL (K Snail radio at 95.1 again thanks to Keith and Merrilee!)
The late night crew. We had over 12 people Sat. and got so much done!
Over 50 panels in all and only 7 more to do! I’ll bet Hino has them all on by the time we wake up on Monday.
Lauren with the hardwood dash utilizing actual simulated virtual wireless technology from the Oil Punk era (note gauge at top).
To Do:
Fire Effects, Head lights, Straps for head, 7 panels, trim on top panels, Patina the entire shell in coppery bronze, paint, install wiring harness, install floor, install seats, reassemble fenders after paint, hubcaps, sound system, light effects, under body lights, curtains, have a beer, load.
Yes, we need help.
Golden Mean gets a shell
It’s a wonderful thing to work on a project that amazes the builders. Every time I walk back with a new part to add I have to stop in fascination at what we have done. The sum of small details adds life to cold steel.
The Golden Mean is looking Great!
Trying out the lighting on the inside of the shell
The Shell Grows Day by Day
We had to add a split rear VW Window!
The snails body emerges
Lauren lays out the wiring
Snail Update AKA “The Golden Mean”
The work is progressing well and we are very excited to finish the project. Every day I’m amazed at the crews workaholic frenzy to get this beautiful machine done. Equal parts art, hot rod, BM, craft, and technology; this project has wowed everyone who has seen it so far and we’re not even done!
more about the Golden Mean
Jon, Pavel, Kyrsten, and Lauren.
Kyrsten installing the fire wall.
Finished spiral with the start of the skin.
