Dr. Cranky Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Finally, I got the new MPC kit, and I'm so excited to get my hands another one. It's my favorite kit, so here goes a new build . . . hope you guys stay tuned in for the fun of the gunk & rust! LONG LIVE RUST! I am going to use all the new parts too, including the front bumper board (I will use real wood though) and the roof light, etc . . . and I've gone ahead an built from scratch a bed frame to hold wood, tubing, tools, etc . . . All the body modification shave been made, and now it's ready for primer . . . Stay tuned in for more styrene fun . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Here's a video to go with the start of this build . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltflat1 Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Dr. .... This feels as though its going to ba a definte watcher cant wait ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Thanks, Henry . . . we'll see how it goes in these first few days . . . I feel good about this kit once again being available. Two years ago when I felt that hankering for building another I ended up paying a pretty petty for one. When I got back into the hobby about twelve years ago, this kit was on sale at Wal-Mart for 7.95 and I must have bought a dozen of them. Built a whole bunch, gave 3 away (the only models I've ever given to friends) and they were returned to me in pieces . . . So I quickly learned several lessons: 1) never give your work away, 2) when a kit you like is available (and that cheap) buy more than you need, 3) a good kit is worth building several times. Needless to say I am one happy camper at the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 The objective with this build is to do to it, what was done to this one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalenut Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I was hoping you wouldn't totally rust this one ...lol.. I haven't see a strait up built one yet ... the last one I saw was converted to a Texaco Donk with huge chrome rims? but like you said you have plenty more ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Actually, Andy, I have not build a shiny one of these, ever . . . something about those fat fenders makes my Dremel go crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Uh-oh... Cranky + Rusty Chevy Truck always = Killer results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Setting my set to be tuned in to the Cranky Channel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Thanks, Chuck and Tony. Yes, this one's got EYEGORE salivatin' all over his fire hydrant! LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Z Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Doc, that's too KOOL!!! I saw a '52 Ford for sale up here last year but, at the time was short on cash. If I would have been able to afford it I was going to put a ladder rack on it and the drive train out of my 2nd '94 F150. It would have been a 6 cyl with a 5 speed... Gotta keep my eyes on this one too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Thanks, Rob. I appreciate the extra eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Dr. .........looking Goooooooood!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 cool pick up - like it. the 55 Chevy is awsome! If that is your reference, i stay here often and watch your steps. Your kind of work, to make it old and rusty, i like most in modeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 You're going to RUST that beautiful thing?? !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 where and how are you getting these kits this early? i cant find the info on the website and i cant find it anywhere else other than evilbay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) Sean, I got them from the place I get most of my kits: MODEL ROUND UP in Atlanta. http://www.modelroundup.com/ Give them a try. They are fast and very professional, and they have reasonable prices. Edited September 4, 2011 by Dr. Cranky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) All right, I am starting with the tires while the body, which is in primer, dries . . . Edited September 4, 2011 by Dr. Cranky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Z Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Great tip Doc, thanks... One problem though, in the beginning of your video you mention wearing saftey glasses... Where are yours... This is alot easier than the way I normally wear a tire and a heck of alot faster... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) Well I sitting around surrounded by salt waiting for rust...Might as well have a Margarita and some popcorn while I wait!! Edited September 4, 2011 by MIKE THE MANIAC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 LOL! EYEGORE was wearing them! See: Margaritas and popcorn are a good combination! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scale trucker Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 rust away;;;;i want more ,big rusty holes,i love it .excellent so far Dr cranky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Z Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 LOL! EYEGORE was wearing them! See: Margaritas and popcorn are a good combination! LMAO KOOL!!! Safety first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Edman Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 a new dr. cranky build awesome will be watching closely since i wanna do a weathered project soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 like the looks of this one. especially that frame you built. Isnt this one of your all time favorite kits Dr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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