TooOld Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) I started work on this probably two years ago and haven't really touched it in 18 months . I pulled it out last week and finished up the grille and bumpers , then found some wheels and tires to take these photos . It needs some body work and the flares added to wheel openings and to the roof opening . Like the title says this will be a long project but it's back on my bench and I hope to get the body finished in a couple of weeks , then start the custom chassis ! Edited February 3, 2020 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Wow that is ambitious. Looks great! I have an original built up with box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Great start. Nice work on the body modifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 This looks like a wild build. Lookin forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlguy Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Very similiar to a clone of Doug Dempsey's Car Model cover build from 1967 that I am working on for the Museum in SLC. This was done prior to the kit release and I am working from the dimensions outlined in the article. Interestingly I saw this model under construction at the time. Sadly it was lost in a flood not too long ago. This photo is an old one from a few years ago. If I get two minutes to spare I'll take new ones. This thing is fighting me all the way. Anyone know how to attach the clutch cable to the throwout lever? Yeah, it's that detailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Very interesting! I too have an old built MPC kit that I'd be interested in restoring if I could get good color information for everything--and new decals. (I think the decals are available from somebody.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 What a cool and great project Bob...Subscribed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Very cool project. whats your plan for a chassis ? I wanted to do one of these someday. My pet peave is the chassis in the old MPC kit is nothing like the actual car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragcrazy Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Hey snake they are available from billy goochie on eBay I just saw them a couple days ago. Vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 My pet peave is the chassis in the old MPC kit is nothing like the actual car I didn't realize this before but I just did some google-imaging and you're right--the MPC kit is almost nothing like the rear car, except for the chopped top. Oh well, I think I'll just restore my old MPC builtup OOB anyway. Does Model Master Chevy Engine Red look about right for the body color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) On 3/25/2015 at 6:38 PM, Snake45 said: I didn't realize this before but I just did some google-imaging and you're right--the MPC kit is almost nothing like the rear car, except for the chopped top. Oh well, I think I'll just restore my old MPC builtup OOB anyway. Does Model Master Chevy Engine Red look about right for the body color? The first stock wheelbase car could definitely be Chevy Engine red (note yellow lettering - stretched car had white lettering) . The second 120" wheelbase car seems to have more orange in the color . More of the 120" WB car . . . Edited February 4, 2020 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Wow...those other pictures look like Model Master Italian Red (which is actually more orange than red) might be right in the ballpark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funhouse1 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 ℗ Wow, that is an ambitious project! Looks great so far...Legendary modeler Guy Beaudette did an amazing replica of this car that I think may have been featured on a cover of the now-defunct Car Modeler magazine. Is it just me or does the perspective of that last shot make it look like that Moon tank is the size of a beer keg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 ℗ Wow, that is an ambitious project! Looks great so far...Legendary modeler Guy Beaudette did an amazing replica of this car that I think may have been featured on a cover of the now-defunct Car Modeler magazine. Is it just me or does the perspective of that last shot make it look like that Moon tank is the size of a beer keg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) I sat down and spent the day working on the frame . It still needs a couple of crossmembers added , then I can start building the roll cage . It was fun drilling all of those holes ! Edited February 3, 2020 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPolli Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Bob What color/paint do you plan on using for your Mr. Unswitchable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Nice start on the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I sat down and spent the day working on the frame . It still needs a couple of crossmembers added , then I can start building the roll cage . It was fun drilling all of those holes ! Not to mention all of the holes in the shock mounts you still have the pleasure of. Great start on the frame and the overall project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 You are coming along nicely. The frame looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I am sure you've seen this. I found this some time ago. I've always wanted to build this car but with the kits chassis isnt even close to the 1/1 ,,,plus my skills are WAYYYYY below what it would take to scratch build the right one. I gave up and sold the builtup I had a few years ago. But I am definitly going to watch this one come to life . That car was way cool and most liklely a one of a kind . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Wow, nice work keep them pic's coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) I've made some progress on the frame . The engine/trans is the 421SD from the AMT 62 Catalina . Suspension mounts are next then it's back to doing some body work ! Edited February 3, 2020 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Nice work on the frame. Were you able to find pics of the chassis. Love the car. Looking forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Nice project Bob, I'll be watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Nice work on the frame. Were you able to find pics of the chassis. Love the car. Looking forward to seeing more. Yes how did you come up with the chassis design? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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