Oldcarfan27 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 57 minutes ago, pack rat said: Might as well contribute my three latest additions to the "restorable builtups" pile, including an MPC '77 Camaro (maybe a future Z/28). Where do you keep finding these MPC Camaros? I find they are harder to come across than the AMT ones. I've got a few of the AMTs and only one MPC. I'll post it as soon as I can find it. I've got a story for that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 1 hour ago, pack rat said: Thanks for the compliments, guys. Might as well contribute my three latest additions to the "restorable builtups" pile, including an MPC '77 Camaro (maybe a future Z/28). Yes....some day I'll see if I can get that Ranchero running across the kitchen floor. I bet I could get that Camaro back on the shelf and standing tall in a weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) Here's a glue-bomb project currently on the bench; I acquired a box of "attic find" kits a few years ago that contained the remains of a California Flash '72 Duster. A stock '72 Duster would be a nice addition to the collection, but this one was missing a stock hood, front seats, and grille/headlight assembly, along with the obvious missing bits as pictured. Looking at a vendors pile of junk/bagged kits at a meet later on, I found a real sad-looking '71 Duster, complete but missing a hood and wheels (wonder if he painted it with enamel or lacquer??) Here's my engine/chassis assembly, rear bumper and grille assembly. From the parts stash....a poorly brush-painted hood, wheels, tires, a set of '70 Charger buckets (surprisingly similar to '72 Duster buckets), and finally....a set of stripes from a new-tool '71 Duster kit (haven't tested them for proper fit on the MPC body though) When it's all done, I'll have a presentable '72 Duster 340 on the shelf for an investment of about five bucks before factoring in paint, supplies etc. Edited May 3, 2018 by pack rat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 59 minutes ago, pack rat said: Here's a glue-bomb project currently on the bench; I acquired a box of "attic find" kits a few years ago that contained the remains of a California Flash '72 Duster. A stock '72 Duster would be a nice addition to the collection, but this one was missing a stock hood, front seats, and grille/headlight assembly, along with the obvious missing bits as pictured. Looking at a vendors pile of junk/bagged kits at a meet later on, I found a real sad-looking '71 Duster, complete but missing a hood and wheels (wonder if he painted it with enamel or lacquer??) Here's my engine/chassis assembly, rear bumper and grille assembly. From the parts stash....a poorly brush-painted hood, wheels, tires, a set of '70 Charger buckets (surprisingly similar to '72 Duster buckets), and finally....a set of stripes from a new-tool '71 Duster kit (haven't tested them for proper fit on the MPC body though) When it's all done, I'll have a presentable '72 Duster 340 on the shelf for an investment of about five bucks before factoring in paint, supplies etc. Absolutely fabulous! That's what I'm talkin' about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 You guys who do glue bombs are something else. Unless it's a very hard to find (read: expensive) kit, it's just not worth the headaches. Even then it would have to be something of extreme interest to me. I have so many kits on my shelf where I can create my own headaches , I would find it difficult to start from one. I have done a few disassemble, strip and repaint models that I got from club members, but they were hardly what I'd call glue-bombs. Keep saving those kits guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I think that's the fun and satisfaction of it all. Saving something that everyone considers worthless trash. For me it started decades ago when I purchased a couple of built kits from a thrift store, they weren't anything considered rare, but they were all I had of those kits. They came out so nice, that I wanted to try again - and again. It's like an addiction, I find the challenge of starting with a cheap, pile of mess and making something better with it, is just too much fun! Besides, were just doing our part to Save The Earth! We're recycling to keep plastic out of the landfills, Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 20 minutes ago, Oldcarfan27 said: I think that's the fun and satisfaction of it all. Saving something that everyone considers worthless trash. For me it started decades ago when I purchased a couple of built kits from a thrift store, they weren't anything considered rare, but they were all I had of those kits. They came out so nice, that I wanted to try again - and again. It's like an addiction, I find the challenge of starting with a cheap, pile of mess and making something better with it, is just too much fun! Besides, were just doing our part to Save The Earth! We're recycling to keep plastic out of the landfills, Right? PREACH IT, Brother Patrick! Can I get a AY-men from the choir? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Snake45 said: PREACH IT, Brother Patrick! Can I get a AY-men from the choir? Holla-luuya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Amen! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said: I think that's the fun and satisfaction of it all. Saving something that everyone considers worthless trash. For me it started decades ago when I purchased a couple of built kits from a thrift store, they weren't anything considered rare, but they were all I had of those kits. They came out so nice, that I wanted to try again - and again. It's like an addiction, I find the challenge of starting with a cheap, pile of mess and making something better with it, is just too much fun! Besides, were just doing our part to Save The Earth! We're recycling to keep plastic out of the landfills, Right? AMEN, brother! And think of the money we save.....what would I pay for an MPC '72 Duster kit nowadays?......and if I mess up the paint or whatever on this one. no big deal. Wish I had more "before" pics of some of the trash I've restored. Edited May 4, 2018 by pack rat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Here's a trio of 1960s or 1970s glue bombs that I bought a few years ago. All three were in one bag and I believe the total was $5 or $10. Each one of these has some character that I like, so I'll use them for the basis of my traditional / rat rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 There ya go! I know you're a good enough modeler, Tom, to do SOMETHING creative and inspirational with them. Model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 I don't know what this old junk is - cost me about three dollar fiddy at the flea market Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 14 minutes ago, CabDriver said: I don't know what this old junk is - cost me about three dollar fiddy at the flea market That's the rare and desirable "UncertainT." And it looks like there's enough of there there that someone could restore it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 5 hours ago, Tom Geiger said: Here's a trio of 1960s or 1970s glue bombs that I bought a few years ago. All three were in one bag and I believe the total was $5 or $10. Each one of these has some character that I like, so I'll use them for the basis of my traditional / rat rods. I'd kinda want to just put period wheels and tires on them and leave them as a window to the past - for a while anyways. That black roadster looks cool the way it is! You definitely can tell it was built in the 60s by those wheels and tires. They're not bad the way they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 CabDriver--I'll give ya 10 bucks for that green T thing Snake: shhhhhhhh! Haha. Tom--I love how the builder of the T roadster pickup just stuck the triple carbs on top of the hood. Looks snazzy, haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 7 hours ago, CabDriver said: I don't know what this old junk is - cost me about three dollar fiddy at the flea market Nice find and a awesome deal there....it can be restored pretty easily in my opinion. I love that display base..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Here's one I restored a few years ago... David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 22 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said: I think that's the fun and satisfaction of it all. Saving something that everyone considers worthless trash. For me it started decades ago when I purchased a couple of built kits from a thrift store, they weren't anything considered rare, but they were all I had of those kits. They came out so nice, that I wanted to try again - and again. It's like an addiction, I find the challenge of starting with a cheap, pile of mess and making something better with it, is just too much fun! Besides, were just doing our part to Save The Earth! We're recycling to keep plastic out of the landfills, Right? How true you are-spot on.I build a ton of new kits and glue bombs/restos but to take something rough and make it pretty-gotta love it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 9 hours ago, CabDriver said: I don't know what this old junk is - cost me about three dollar fiddy at the flea market This would be a cool restoration project-the bones are there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 1 hour ago, David G. said: Here's one I restored a few years ago... David G. You are a Glue Bomb Hero! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 8 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said: I'd kinda want to just put period wheels and tires on them and leave them as a window to the past - for a while anyways. That black roadster looks cool the way it is! You definitely can tell it was built in the 60s by those wheels and tires. They're not bad the way they are. Per yours and the rest of the comments... the black Model A will live on since it's complete. I will check it to see if it ever had a rear bumper, if so I will add one from the parts box. The green bomb is classic. The original builder didn't even get a full coat of paint on it. I will see if I can fashion some wheels on it. The blue chopped coupe may get the rat rod treatment since there's not a lot left. Notice that it has dual side mounts in the front fenders. I don't think that's been in a kit for a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 4 hours ago, David G. said: Here's one I restored a few years ago... David G. Amazing what a little paint can do, isn't it? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 31 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Amazing what a little paint can do, isn't it? Steve A little paint, a little skill, and a little love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 9 hours ago, Spex84 said: CabDriver--I'll give ya 10 bucks for that green T thing Snake: shhhhhhhh! Haha. Actually, I was teasing a little - this was about $100 or so on ebay in the end. But the guy messaged me after I paid and said ""my brother built this in the 60s or 70s - we took it to the flea market and no one wanted it at $5 so we nearly tossed it in the trash". Wish I'd REALLY seen it at that flea market!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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