impcon Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I'm wondering who all here takes pleasure in seeing old paint/glue bombs and just old buildups saved and would really, truly appreciate seeing the model before its makeover? I just posted on another thread that seeing the transformation of what was once regarded as a mess, near write off or hopelessly mangled into a clean display piece is in itself inspiring and encouraging to many of us. I tend to think that we spend too much time worry ting about achieving the high quality of workmanship that we see in a lot of the builds here and feel intimidated to post and share the fruits of our labors. Seeing the supreme make over that transforms many models into things that can be enjoyed as eye candy is to myself anyways, very encouraging and there is a true appreciation for what meager abilities I have. I am curious as to how "before" and "after" pictures would be appreciated as well and equally so with works in progress threads and images and yes, I am aware that these images can be shared on the above WIP forum.. Feedback is anticipated and eagerly awaited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I have taken pictures of ebay gluebombs, but like my Buick and Lincoln, I forgot where I saved them to. I'm doing a Revell 62 Imperial now and I do have the before to post when I'm done. A; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 One of my favorite ways to work in this hobby is rebuilding near-hopeless gluebombs and badly damaged old models. I always start the threads with photos of what I started with, and the WIP threads I've done on bomb-saves have been enthusiastically received. Here are links to two: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/?showtopic=59708 http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=58538 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 To me part of the pleasure in seeing a gluebomb rebuld is what was the starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Here's one I'm working on now. Basically all that's left to do is foil/trim it and put it all back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieseldawg142 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) .... Edited May 11, 2018 by dieseldawg142 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I've began taking before & after pics of my restos also. It is nice to give people an indication of what you started with. I just started doing this recently, & I usually don't bother unless the before shot looks pretty rough. This is one of the few that I have. Although, this one actually was in pretty nice shape. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I did do a before and after on my Corvair gluebomb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Those are some good saves! Rescuing a model is very rewarding. Here's one I did a while ago: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=43476&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Here's '59 Lincoln that I did several years ago. The paint on the "after" is not as good as it looks in the picture but I don't tell that to everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZTony8 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I have so many of my own glue bombs from the 60s and 70s that I don't need to hunt for anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I love restoring gluebombs! I'll take an old out of production gluebomb over a new kit any day. I've restored several and have a few in various stages. The problem is I don't always think to take the before photos. I did recently take photos of most of my gluebombs. So, I have few covered for a while. Gluebombs are more work. But, they also provide more reward IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 restoring glue bombs is the ticket !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Some great transformations here. I may just have to look into doing a couple myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDano85gt Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 love me some glue some glue bomb resto action! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDano85gt Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 love me some glue some glue bomb resto action! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I love old gluebombs. 1960 Buick Invicta Convertible Before working... Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I'm still working on this one. She's not done yet, but pretty close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Suburban Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 These are nice!! I too love to restore old builds!! Some are glue bombs and some are nice but old builds. Here is a AMT 59 Thunderbird. Before: After: AMT 64 Thunderbird Promo. Before: After: Johan 69 Javelin: Before: ebay pic of what I started with. After: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Holy cow guys!!!! Some REALLY nice restos here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w451973 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 That is some beautiful work there guys. Personaly I take great pleasure and pride into restoring old bombs. It's a special feeling in saving someone elses mess up or even my own. I'm not big into taking pics of my work. I'm not as acomplished as alot of you and I tend to work on alot of projects at the same time. I lose interest easily when I get stumped so I'll put it away and work on something else until I get an idea on how to accomplish what I'm wanting to do. Unfortunately doing things this way means I usually don't have anything to show off for a long time. I personally enjoy seeing the before, progress and finished pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromecop Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Actually, most of my models are rebuilt glue-bombs! I don't Always take pic's of the model the way it looks from start. I usually strip the paint and tear it apart first, then start building AND taking pic's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrknowetall Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Here's '59 Lincoln that I did several years ago. The paint on the "after" is not as good as it looks in the picture but I don't tell that to everybody. OH MY! Excellent barge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I too would MUCH rather bring an old glue bomb, especially a rare one, back from the dead than work on the latest brand-new Wonderkit. Here's two more of mine. Flea market find, a dirty, slightly damaged '66 Barracuda promo (too far gone for a pure restoration): And a Monogram '68 GTO: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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