Chuck Most Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) Basic build of the Revell kit. I actually started this a few years ago with the 2-in-1 kit, before the Model King police car variant came out. The gumball came from a JoHan '59 Rambler. I did rob the spotlight from a Ranch Wagon earlier tonight, made a hailer, and wrapped it up. It's not 100% accurate, but it'll do for me. Paint is Ford engine blue, which is not even close to MSP royal blue. I was going for more of a "faded old Polaroid" look than an accurate shade... if that makes any sense. I believe the decals were Fred Cady, but I can't verify that. The sheet came with two sets of gold (yellow) door seals, and one set of gold (as in, actual gold) seals. I used the gold seals on this. Edited March 8, 2016 by Chuck Most
Danno Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 Well, since you already said it's not accurate ('not 100%' is a bit of an understatement), there's no need for comment.But, I always like to see people building emergency vehicles . . .
Chuck Most Posted March 8, 2016 Author Posted March 8, 2016 Well, since you already said it's not accurate ('not 100%' is a bit of an understatement), there's no need for comment. But, I always like to see people building emergency vehicles . . . For one thing, I couldn't bring myself to stick such a contraption on the roof.... Next time I'm aiming closer to the mark though.
CometMan Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 For one thing, I couldn't bring myself to stick such a contraption on the roof.... Next time I'm aiming closer to the mark though. Good choice Chuck, that thing would've made it look more like the Bluesmobile! I like the old-fashioned gumball.
Crusader101 Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 Very nice job, looks like the real thing.I think that those are the Fred Cady decals, pretty sure I have the same set stashed in my file cabinet.
Lovefordgalaxie Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 Ford |engine blue? Ingenious!! Very well built model, and also loved the robot on the roof (that's how we call that style of police light on my side of the woods).
Sixties Sam Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 Very well done! Those black & white photos look like the car was in a 1950's movie! Nice work!Sam
talon63 Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 What's that "STOP" thing on the hood?I think it was discussed somewhere around here, but basically, it's there for when the car is pulled across traffic as a warning to stop. Also, I like the look of the build, and the B&W photos enhance it nicely. Great job!
Bob Ellis Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 That STOP thing makes sense with a roadblock. I guess it is lighted too?I have never seen that item on a police car in Massachusetts.
Chuck Most Posted March 12, 2016 Author Posted March 12, 2016 What's that "STOP" thing on the hood?It is called a hood light, though it's also informally called a shark fin or hailer. It is basically a relic from another time. Years ago, the MSP would perform what was called a "side stop". That is, rather than pulling up behind the car you wanted to pull over and hitting the siren, you would pull alongside and hit the siren. At night, the trooper could engage the hood light. Now it is more of a decoration than a practical device, though some troopers still use it when arriving at a compliant's home at night, as a way of letting the compliant know they're on the scene without drawing as much attention as blazing strobes.
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