TimKustom Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'm calling this one done. Just in time too, as it will be displayed tomorrow at the Birmingham Classic for the "Donk" Theme. This has been a build that just makes me smile. I got to keep much of the "extreme" detail to a minimum as the concept is about as extreme as it gets. This thing became a kitbashers dream with over a dozen kits giving up parts for it. Here's the rundown: MPC (?) 1974(?) Pinto: body, bumpers, interior, part of the chassis. AMT 1971 Pinto: Custom Hood 2 Caddie Donk kits: Wheels (wanted an extra set so the glass ones wouldn't get messed up) grille, and needed 6 woofers (only has 3 in kit) Revell '69 Shelby: Engine, tunnel ram, carbs, stacks, radiator. AMT '68 Shelby; Valve covers, oil pan, belt & pulley, seats, console, headlights Monogram Nascar T-Bird: Upper & lower control arms, spindles Revell '32 Ford: Rear axle AMT '70 Impala: Mufflers Revell '64 Impala: Steering wheel Monogram Monster Truck: Shock absorbers Revell 06 Mustang: Rack & Pinion Revell '69 Camaro: Steering box Revell '66 Chevelle Wagon: Door handles AMT Dodge D-50 Pickup: Gas tank AMT '58 Impala: Headrests Funny how all that stuff kinda "fit" together. Most of the stuff was "donated" or came from "bashed" kits, so no shrink wrapped kits were harmed. The wheels feature "Stella "DEC" Faceted Waterproof Wedge-Ledge Plastic Watch Crystals" say THAT three times real quick. They were sourced from Otto Frei, a watch parts company in California. Paint is Testors "Deep Pearlescent Purple" with a couple of coats of "Boyds Kandy Purple Pearlescent" on top of that. Interior is Tamiya "Racing White." Tamiya "Bright Red" was also used for some details. The gold trim is Alclad "Clear Yellow" airbrushed over the existing chrome. Bet if it were a 1:1 car it would do this real easy... When I first saw a "Donk" running around town, I just shook my head. "What a worthless trend," I thought. Building this model has opened my mind up a bit more. Hope you enjoy the pics. More at the link. http://public.fotki.com/timkustom/model_ca...971-pinto-donk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Aahahahahhahaha I should punch myself but I think it's cool, creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Gwinn Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'm not hatin'! I like it, I mean what else could you do with a Pinto? This must be it's calling! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDERGUY Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue coyote Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I'm not hatin'! I like it, Same here. I'm definitely going to thrash together a Mustang II "donker" strictly because of that Pinto... I mean what else could you do with a Pinto? This must be it's calling! haha Put a Pinto onto a 66-77 Bronco chassis and run 40" Boggers on it (in 1/25 or 1/1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Put a Pinto onto a 66-77 Bronco chassis and run 40" Boggers on it (in 1/25 or 1/1) Years ago, my cousin had just that; a 76 Pinto wagon on a Bronco chassis! His only had 33" tires on it though..... We all called it the roller skate because it looked just like one! I have to say it was a lot less pleasing to the eye than this one! I'm still wondering how you could take two ingredients that can sicken people and combine them to create something way more than palatable... Job well done, hats off to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mageckman Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Put a Pinto onto a 66-77 Bronco chassis and run 40" Boggers on it (in 1/25 or 1/1) I have seen this done in 1:1 I laughed so hard when I saw it, It was almost as funny as the vette I saw done up the same way. Tim, that looks great, not my style, but great none the less. Mageck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Tim, LUV the name you gave it! wasn't sure where you were goin with this idea but it sure came out pretty cool. I'll never be a donk(ey) kinda guy ,but yours is pretty cool. Does the horn go "eeeeyyyyyaaaa''? J/K I really do like it! George53. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinewifejones Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Great job. Not my cup of tea (anymore at least, ok actually this wouldnt have made the cool list even back then) but it looks to be purple which is my favorite color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatRod Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Your obviously sick in the head Tim.... For some silly reason, I like it!!! Very ingenious way to make the wheels. I think you should get back to your normal builds now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicoop Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 That is sick !!!! but then I guess the gas tank is now up high enough that a regular cacr won't hit it and cause it to explode ....hahahahaha ...... but you did do a fantastic job on this ....car and it's a lot cheaper to do it with models than to do it with a 1:1 car ......I'm proud to say you were "thinkin' outside the box" on this one .........awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 "Over the top" isn't high enough for this. That's one wild creation man, awesome job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Good One!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 For some sick reason I like it! Nice clean building style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 It is a very nice build Tim! You did a fantastic job! Every time I see one of these "monstrosities" driving around, all I can do is shake my head. There's no accounting for taste I guess. But a Pinto......Well, what else can you do with a Pinto. Other than use it for kindeling! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 love them Pintos, wish Round 2 would repop some of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Not my style. But I still like what you did. I can appreciate the work that went in it. Any even though it's not my style. And I too shake my head when I see things like that on the road. The big question becomes, it is your kit, and do you like it? As long as you like it it's OK. Scott It would be a boring world if we all like the same thing. Though we all know the rest of you have no taste. And only the things I like are truly good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 So crazy I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 While I am a factory stock kind of guy for the most part I think its pretty cool...dare to be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Like some of the others have said..Its not my cup of tea or genre but its soooo clean and well done..You GOTTA LIKE this build..Super job on "Donkey" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kymdlr Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 is that kim kardashian on the video screen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Ah modeling building at its best. Sounds like you had a lot of fun building it. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 This started over 6 years ago ? Thats amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 And Ron is the winner of the "Oldest Thread Brought Back from the Crypt" Award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctoelle Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 That is insanely sick! I would vote it best in show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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