oneescalante Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) *Warning* I have not built a model car in over 25 years. I got this at a flea market for 20 cents. Not sure where he came up with price, but my wife was shocked I did'nt try to talk him down. This sucker was really glued together, the whole lower body was glued to the floor pan. But not one speck of glue on the body or glass. I sell every model I find, but after finding this site I was inspired to try and build something. Not much building supplies except an old steak knife to pull off the wheels and rear end. Envelopes to make a pattern and a sharpie an tape. I need some plastic sheet, glue, sandpaper and putty to make the bottom. No model shops within 45 min. of me. Micheals has no putty or plastic. Wish me luck, van Edited September 27, 2012 by oneescalante Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Looks interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Interesting! Try your hardware supply for plastic "for sale" signs. They are styrene, and come in different thicknesses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneescalante Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Interesting! Try your hardware supply for plastic "for sale" signs. They are styrene, and come in different thicknesses. Thanks for the heads up on the for sale signs. Can you use throw away plastic plates? I found some looking for a better cutter in the junk drawer. To thick for the hull, but I need to smooth the floor pan. I think I should start with dash, seats and door panels 1st and stick that to the body before the hull. Thanks in advance, van I cut the center section out of the back seat and stuck it to the front seats. Must get putty and plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneescalante Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Looks interesting! I hope it looks something like a boat when I'm done! Your bug camper is super stellar! The carpet is spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneescalante Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 Cut the dash for right hand boat drive. The center console, a/c vent and air bags will go. No use for on a boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkPile Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Cool! Keep up on the creative work. I would really like to see where this goes. This is way "outside of the box". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneescalante Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 Jump seats. Caution wet paint. "Smoothed" the inner door panels. More wet paint. Working on making the floor pan flat. Wanted to go with the engine in the back but the convertible top was in the way. Any suggestions, comments are welcome. Thanks in advance, van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneescalante Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Cool! Keep up on the creative work. I would really like to see where this goes. This is way "outside of the box". To cool! Got a lot done in a couple of hours. Just hope it looks something like a boat. Thanks, van 1st attempt at the floor pan, it's all one part now. no pic. Added the sides of the hull, filled in rear wheel wells and hacked the trunk lid out up to the rear contour of the spoiler for the new back seat. Missed filling in the front wheel well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Possibly a stupid question... but why do boats have the steering wheel on the "wrong" side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneescalante Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Possibly a stupid question... but why do boats have the steering wheel on the "wrong" side? So you don't run aground when passing an on coming boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadhawg Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Did I read this right? You're doing all this with nothing but a steak knife? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneescalante Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Did I read this right? You're doing all this with nothing but a steak knife? That was my 1st model making tool, I used it to pull the body apart. Found a small hacksaw blade and box cutter in the junk drawer and using a nail file for sanding. So far I bought glue, putty, 3 plastic sheets and $1 can of spray paint. Thanks,van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkPile Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I get it now...it's a Camerow-boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Now THAT was CORNY.... but funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneescalante Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Working on the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pullin Gears Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Really cool concept! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckaddict Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 looking forward to see how this turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkPile Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Got more? Please give more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 This is good! It is something that the guys from top gear would do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Interesting Concept Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Where this go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDano85gt Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 actually cool in my book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Interesting project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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