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Itasha 50%

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My itasha is finally 50% complete, I'm waiting for artists to become available to finish the remaining sides. I've tossed around different ideas as I tried to get it completed earlier, but now that it's already late I can take it easy again. Any suggestions are welcome.

Photos:
pic.twitter.com/Tttd19o8
pic.twitter.com/znfg2UcE
pic.twitter.com/iRz6FBQN
pic.twitter.com/nWpYKo5W

I'll take better photos soon, these were taken in a hurry at Otakon.
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Taggy

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RULES

1. For each of the 10 first people answering this journal, I will put their avatar and the three deviations I like most from their gallery on the list!

2. If you answer, you have to do the same in your journal, putting the tagger on the first place. The idea of this is not to get a free feature, it is to spread art around for everyone! Don't forget add in your enter and my works too~

Source: ~Matemi-chan :iconmatemi-i:
contest: sun! by matemi-i teto chibi by matemi-i RinLen for sister by matemi-i

Comment: ~MissMina2 :iconmissmina2:
Dark Laughter by MissMina2 Soilders and Princesses by MissMina2 Oh silly little things by MissMina2
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Mikucar 2!

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The Miku-car is back (2nd version). I put a lot more work into this one than version 1.

Hopefully the art will be complete before Animazement in late May, but at the moment it's running behind schedule. So it may not happen, or it may be only partially itasha (痛車) for the event. However, definitely by Otakon and Anime Weekend Atlanta!

Check my twitter photo feed for the most recent pictures: twitter.com/#!/misuzulive/medi…
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I've got a new MX-5! (aka Mazda Miata)

Both cars together, help me decide what to put on the new one... on Twitpic

I was able to get Miku back on the road, but after exhaustive efforts talking to countless body shops, she's not going to be fixed for less than the price for a new one.  So, I found a new one. Soon I'll begin the work of replacing the engine and countless other parts, but first I'm cleaning out the garage.

If you want all the dirty details, you'll have to ask me, but for now:

Help me decide what to put on the exterior of the new car!

I'll consider everyone's suggestions, and maybe put them into a poll later. (Keep it clean please!)
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Another photo of the original accident. on TwitpicR.I.P. Miku, ミク - Posting a photo of the whole car now. on TwitpicTime to see what's what. I bought it back from the insur... on Twitpic

About a month ago, I was involved in a car accident. I escaped with minor injuries. To make it worse, just days before it was in the shop for the first time to fix a few annoyances I couldn't fix on my own. I'd put a lot of work into this car when I bought it, fixed it up and make it into a reliable car that I went another 50,000 miles on before it started squeaking, which then got fixed. For a few days the car was more awesome than ever. Too bad it wasn't long enough to burn the nice feeling into my memory.

I decided to buy the car back from the insurance company. It was hard to say if the engine had suffered damage and I needed to remove the engine cover to make sure pieces didn't fall down between the timing belt and gears. So I couldn't find out before taking the $700ish? dollar risk if it would run again.  I figured I could sell it for parts and maybe get that much back, but I got my hopes up.

I got to work. Found a big chunk of the valve cover sitting on the crankshaft timing gear. So I'm glad I didn't try to start the engine prematurely. Soon after it was running and driving again. I was positive that I could bend the warped metal out, replace the bumper, hood, fender and some other damaged pieces. Then get it back on the road in a few weeks.

Delicious valves!! on TwitpicIn for a penny... Bought Miku some new glass on TwitpicWorking on Miku and not catching fire on TwitpicWorking on Miku again today on TwitpicWorking on Miku :D on Twitpicorz ... anyone work at a body shop? on Twitpic

Well, the warped metal couldn't be bent back out. I managed as close as possible but it doesn't quite line up. On the bright side, the hood closes and the headlight opens, with like 1mm to spare. It may be able to be driven, but for now Miku's fate is once again unknown. If I can get it on the road, I'll take it to a body shop for an estimate but I worry it'll be far more than the car is worth despite the work done.

In addition, the stress or something has left me with Shingles and 2.5 weeks later it and the pain it brought has yet to go away. :(

Update: Miku passed and is legal to drive again :D
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