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[Dr. Cranky]

BTW, that Daffy Duck thing, is that a hairdryer or a heat gun or a mini fan? Just curious.

[ValvEasy]

This one has been waiting for me for 10 years, and she's finally gonna get it.

[Tim08]

That one should'nt take too long to finish. Virgil, It's a hairdryer.

[gpugh1976]

I think that grill is very nice, the right look indeed. Another great use for pins!

Yeah, I like that grill! Well done.

Thanks guys. It was a numbing project but I think the end result will be pretty cool. I can't wait to see it when it's all chromed up and ready to go. Thanks again.

[jcbigpaw]

Spent some time building instead of web browsing and finally got this done. Here's some pics.

Bodywork after paint.


Finished chassis with wired engines.


If you've never attempted this model beware. There is a ton of chrome! Every piece that makes up the frame, suspension, steering etc is chrome. Construction and paint were done per kit instructions and photos I have of the actual car. I added yellow thread to add plug wires. The finished model is quite good looking

Edited by jcbigpaw, 18 February 2012 - 08:51 PM.

[SuperStockAndy]

I'm afraid I'll have to withdraw from this CBP...there's no way I'll ever get the Elky done...

[Michigan Madman]

Well, dug out a long-forgotten project earlier today... or was that late yesterday...? Whatever. Here it is-

This is a 1932 Datsun roadster. The body is a Revell Germany BWW 2/15 Dixi, which was produced by BMW in Germany under licence to Austin... it was basically a duplicate of the Austin 7, which was sort of like England's Model T Ford. But here's the thing... the design was also copied and produced, illegally, by Datsun in Japan. Since I had the Fujimi Parts Pack Nissan S20 DOHC inline six, I used that for power. The frame is scratchbuilt, as are the floor pan and interior bulkheads. The steering wheel and now non-existant Racing Mate decals also came from that parts pack.

I wasn't happy with the paint on this, and when I got to looking, the passenger's side door (left in this case as the car will be RHD). So I stripped it and redid both doors. While I was at it, I also made up a new floor and drivetrain bulge, and a new dashboard. I'm thinking I will run a track nose off a Revell Midget up front, but nothing is carved in stone. Should have some updated pics soon.

[Michigan Madman]

Where things sit as of now.

[Dr. Cranky]

Chuck, I like it. Great details already on here and also fabulous weathering. LONG LIVE RUST!

[Nick Winter]

Is it possible for a build to stall more than once?

Nick

[Michigan Madman]

Is it possible for a build to stall more than once?

Nick

Of course! That Datsun above has stalled maybe five or six times.

[Dr. Cranky]

Which is the beauty of having an organized system of putting WIPs back in their boxes and mark them so you can always spot them at a glance.

[BIGBLOCKLUV]

ok well i got like 30 sum kits in progress butt my goal is 2 get the
madd mudder kit "mild custom"
57 Chrysler 300 "full custom"
60 Chevy impala " prostock full custom"
the stretched " 32cyco" "full custom"
86 montecarlo "lolo mild custom"
88 mustang "unknown"
im hopeing 2 get some of these or maby more done this year ontop of the "T.Z.H" build

[Dr. Cranky]

Welcome to the forum, Elliott, can't wait to see more of your builds here, buddy.

[Michigan Madman]

Datsun's done...

[Terror]

Nice one Chuck.I like the tiny windshield.Whats the muffler made of?Thats cool too.

[Michigan Madman]

Nice one Chuck.I like the tiny windshield.Whats the muffler made of?Thats cool too.

I think that came from an AMT Silhouette, the rear pipes and cap are from a '64 Marauder.

[Tony T]

Cool build, Chuck!

[Terror]

I'm gonna pay attention to this again.So far all I did was make the plate hanger and some weather work .I think I almost got the look ?

[Terror]

Here are a couple more pics,I made the sunscreen thing,thanks.