Phantom 25 - Beyond OBSESSION!

[TheMutzNuts]

I thought it was high time I shared a few pictures of my Phantom 25's progress since the Back to black thread some three or more years ago.

About this time last year, messers Chaos and T.D. introduced me to great guy by the name of Mike Nickolson. An absolute guru in most facets of the Powerboating world. From custom painting, to rigging and racing.
It's pretty safe to say, 'if Mike doesn't know it, it probably ain't worth knowing anyway'.

Anyways, due to Mike's Vast knowledge and passion, this custom paint job was soon to become a total custom refit.

But for now, here's a few pics of the paint job.

The hull sides, engine well and transom area's are pretty much finished. Just the Boat name to go on the hull sides. Which I've no doubt will also have air brushed shadows and fades too, if it's left to Mike...... lol

The deck and cockpit area's are to be masked, painted and air brushed next.
Hopefully this weekend.....fingers crossed!

[larby]

Now that looks freakin awesome!!

[lloyde]

Its about time ,looks good steve,has the paint job grown on you now?

[TheMutzNuts]

Originally Posted by lloyde

Its about time ,looks good steve,has the paint job grown on you now?

Yep, sure have!

I just thought the red graphics should be a bit higher up the hull sides.
This weekend Mike said exactly the same thing....But hey! who cares!
She looking great, ain't she!?

[Jonnyboy]

She is looking good Steve, keep the pics coming.


John

[TheMutzNuts]

Originally Posted by Jonnyboy

She is looking good Steve, keep the pics coming.


John

OK! OK!

Here's a few more pictures of Mike's Air Brushing prowess.

1. The vinyl mask file for the paint peel effect on the laptop.

2. The mask in place on the boat.

3. Air brushed Peeling paint effect.

Jumped a few mask stages to the Phantom Logo.

4. Phantom 25 logo revealed beneath the peel.
Like a stick of rock reveals it's origin.
A REAL Phantom....not a cheap copy ......lol.....JF?

5. Also Phantom 25 logo across the transom.

[TheMutzNuts]

Just a couple more then.

[Little Miss Nutz]

That is one sexy boat!

x x x x

[TheMutzNuts]

Originally Posted by Little Miss Nutz

That is one sexy boat!

x x x x

Just needs 'one sexy Babe' to pose in a bikini on the bow for the photo shoot now then... right!!! lol.

Com'on.... Little Miss Hotty.....Don't be shy!.....you know it makes sense.......

[lloyde]

Originally Posted by TheMutzNuts

Just needs 'one sexy Babe' to pose in a bikini on the bow for the photo shoot now then... right!!! lol.

Com'on.... Little Miss Hotty.....Don't be shy!.....you know it makes sense.......

[andymac]

i think mrs andymac is to busy at the moment

[larby]

Originally Posted by lloyde

Seconded!!

Now you gotta do it!!

[andymac]

keep the pictures coming steve we're all waiting to see the finished job

[TheMutzNuts]

Originally Posted by andymac

keep the pictures coming steve we're all waiting to see the finished job

Yeah!!!!...........You and me both!!!!

The paint progress was a little slow this weekend as Cinzano had to be finished off ready for Cowes-Torquay first.

But here's a few pictures of the Lifter trial fit.
A nice tight fit....just how we like it...lol.
No pri*k in a bucket holes on this instal

And the new Shifter console and interior side trim panels,
with cutouts for the JL Audio 8 inch component speakers.

And one of the In-Control Foot Throttle in place too.

[Cookee]

Stainless Marine and In-control ..............

[andymac]

No wonder it's taking so long, in pic 4 someones sleeping on the job.

[TheMutzNuts]

Originally Posted by andymac

No wonder it's taking so long, in pic 4 someones sleeping on the job.

I wondered which 'Smart Arse' would notice 'Danny.....The Kevlar Guru'.
He was just hoovering and cleaning up......apparently a sign of a good craftsman! lol.

Joking aside....Danny has done all the kevlar mods.....and I have give credit were credit's due ....His is a real Master at his trade too.

[TheMutzNuts]

Here's a few pics of the Bolster style rear seat carcase.

Oh! and one of the Rear Canopy/Hatch.

[TheMutzNuts]

Here's a couple of the Fabricated metal parts.

Battery Tray.

Heads Up Indicator.

240 litre Fuel Tank.

Need to Fabricate the 4 lever shifter next......unless anyone has a nice one for sale?????

[Burty]

Originally Posted by TheMutzNuts

Need to Fabricate the 4 lever shifter next......unless anyone has a nice one for sale?????

Cyco??