Scottnkat Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 (edited) Well, I finished another one. This is my version of a car that was driven by Ritchie Petty (Maurice's son). The car started off as the AMT Raybestos Thunderbird. I hated the paintjob on the box top, so I knew that I wanted to do something different with it. The kit was missing a couple of pieces so I made the missing wheel back and the rear end cooler pump out of resin. The decals were made by me and printed on clear decal paper. I also wired the engine. Here was my goal: and here's the completed model: Edited April 24, 2013 by Scottnkat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 Here's some more pics: Under the hood: and under the trunk: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Nice work. Looks identical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Great model. I don't ever remember that car. Must be Ritchie was kind of like Kerry E? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Thanks, guys. He only raced four races, so it's understandable that you may not remember this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Louis Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Great looking build, you nailed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafer Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I realy like this one - I like that you thought outside the box to create a petty car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 Thanks, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.