plasticbutcher Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Welcome to the "hotel California" such a lovly place, ok I'v lost it, but on to the build. I started with the Monogram 1/16 Pete, converted it to a "butterfly"hood, scratch built the frame, sleeper box, (working)steering box, front springs, sleeper int.(all wood),head ache rack w/ emergency flashers for oversized loads, and tail light bar,dual turboed the Cat v8, all working lights including the dash board and switches. more pics coming soon. comments are welcomed and Thank you for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Looks like a cool project. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Rick, Very impressive and very ambitious! Have you any photo's closer up? I would like to have a look at some of the details. They may help me with some of my own ideas for a build that I have ongoing. Good Luck with the rest of the build and keep us posted. Best Wishes Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyclaw Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Rick; Looking good man....keep it going; and let's see some more pix.............matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbutcher Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 Thank you for the great words, Detail shots????? oh well OK here they are guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbutcher Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 How about some more??? More coming soon Thank you for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaindewd Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Rick, Nice details on your build! Looking forward to more updates. Les Any chance you could post future updates with larger pics? 640 x 480 is a good size and not too large for the screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Rick, This is exceptional work! Superb standard and some great ideas. I would never have thought about installing real studs to the wheels and the brake shoes, just great. I shall be watching out for this one definately! Good Luck with the rest of the build. Best Wishes Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Very cool project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbutcher Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 Thank you for the great comments guys, I got this kit from "cfnutcase" over two years ago when I was still in Utah, so it has some miles on it, it was stalled but shes mow back on the bench and I hope to have it done in about 6 months, will post more pics when I get some taken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFnutcase Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 This is one of those kits you have to see in person to truly apreciate, Rick has done some really cool stuff to it, I think he needs some serious therapy. He is a sick, sick, SICK, man.......Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 This is one of those kits you have to see in person to truly apreciate, Rick has done some really cool stuff to it, I think he needs some serious therapy. He is a sick, sick, SICK, man.......Jim Nope, he aint even started to get serious with it YET, it's still pretty much outa-da-box still, there's a bloody lot more he could do to it, if he really tries hard enough. Done it all before, like 20 year ago, still got a few pics, that's if anybody is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbutcher Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 Jim you are too kind HAHAHAHAHA Greenie--I would like to see the pics of your truck, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 As they say in the U.P. of Michigan.. Holy Wah ! Nice SAR! Tim regards greenie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Mr Rick Bowerman, well, I added the pics, what's the matter, cat got your tongue ? regards greenie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbutcher Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Greenie, Been off-line working on a full custom(half scratch built) 1/25 Pete 351, I just saw your pics, BEAUTIFUL work, thank you for the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I took a closer look. Nice ob on the brake details, and the opening doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Update needed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing in Action Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Super nice detail work on thissun' Rick!!! Any updates?? Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbutcher Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 Sorry---no update, the " old girl" fell victim to bad packing on my part, I hope to get back to it soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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