hobbybobby Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Li'l Gypsy Wagon Showrod Rail for Wandering in a Hurry •Original year: 1972 •Company: AMT •Scale: 1/25 •Designer: John Bogosian "Out-of-Sight" injected V-8 engine, plated chopper forks, vinyl tires, plated lantern headlight, plated cycle-type front wheels, "Transylvania team room" body, "skull" shifter, "keg" fuel tank, fiddle, gypsy camping accessories, crystal ball. This one has one of the best examples of box art you'll ever see and that has always attracted me magically... I have tried for years, to get hold of one of those things, of course, in order to build it! ... unfortunately without success, most were already gone, or the deals blew up to much my Budget... As it happens in life, you often see the trees, but not the forest... So, I decided to build my own: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=94877 The project is not finished yet, I still build a diorama, but the vehicle as such, it is complete, here are the Pictures: Hope, you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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1930fordpickup Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Sharp. I like the rise of the show rod lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 It came out great. It was fun watching this come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Zombie Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 (edited) Love the feel and the idea of it, though I'm not a fan of that railchopperstrangewheels. I'd like that thing more possible, like Little Stoohie, or stuff by Tom Daniel, maybe on a "real" dragster chassis? Your paintwork is very artistic. Good job! Edited January 10, 2015 by Mr.Zombie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Not a fan of show rods or fantasy type vehicles, but your paint work on this is outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Awesome and cool build.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Nice. Unusual. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Watched this in the w.i.p. and I gotta say, all the extra details you put into it really goes a long way. Wild, awesome, incredible, and cool all in one, very nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 That turned out very nice and was interesting to see your WIP. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Looks Great Bobby! Wonderful Paint & Detailing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 You did a wonderful job creating your own version of this model Boban. Your scratchbuilding and use of different objects and materials along with your painting and detailing are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbybobby Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thank you all very much for the kind comments, I really do appreciate them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VEGADETH Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 GREAT WORK AS ALWAYS!!! Love your creative ways!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 You did a fantastic job of creating this model on your own. Your scratchbuilding and use of uncommon objects to make this is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbybobby Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thank you very much, i'm still working on the diorama for this one, stay tuned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortheloveofgassers Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I have followed your WIP and I just gotta say I love your work and attention to detail. You took an unusual kit that could have just been thrown together, but you turned into a work of art. I love the extra details you added and the way you used paint to create interest. Looking forward to the diorama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filter Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 this could be Dr.Snuggles Hot Rod outstanding work! gruezi Axel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Hey Bob Came out very nice Just one question... Why didn't you use a set of your signature rear tires?,..it's the only thing I see when I look at this build,..those two piece, plastiky, shiny, meh tires.. Yours would look sooo much better / cooler. just sayin' Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbrush addict Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Awesome detail.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbybobby Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 Thank you all very much for the kind comments, I really do appreciate them! Hey Bob Came out very nice Just one question... Why didn't you use a set of your signature rear tires?,..it's the only thing I see when I look at this build,..those two piece, plastiky, shiny, meh tires.. Yours would look sooo much better / cooler. just sayin' Cheers Well, I do not know it too... I thought, they look now, even better... ... but you're right, Bruce, when I look longer, the less I like them. Maybe I will change it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Atta Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Great paint technique! Very cool build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Watched this one come together and it's just cool to look at the finished product and know where each piece of this thing originated from and how it was built. This build sets an example in imaginative building. I just don't know any other way of putting it. Great job Bobby and I'm really looking forward to the diorama!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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