Intmd8r Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 This is a build that almost never was. It started as an eBay purchase gone wrong - a glue bomb that was advertised as "complete" & "some minor, partial assembly". I was going to throw out the model when I decided to attempt my first "Chop". This is the result -chopped top (obviously) -stretched hood to accommodate the rake of the grill -scratch built vent on the cowl -grafted the trunk from the Revell 5-window kit (No - its not a direct fit!!) -resin wheels+tires -everything else was sourced from my "parts box" Finish is flat black, over red oxide primer, over matt aluminum BMF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Cool rat! I like the re-angled grille and really like the cowl vent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Very cool! I like the wrapped exhaust pipes and the cowl vent. Good work!Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Rollins Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Nice model. Great weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Very nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Good job Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 Thanks everyone - the complliments mean alot!Had no real expectations when I started with the glue bomb - but I'm happy with the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Steve, I gotta tell you that I really like this a lot. If you know my work, you know this is my style. The only thing that throws me is the headers glued to the hood sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Danish sprue wrangler Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 good job it looks cool . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I dig it! Love the idea of black over oxide over bmf. I've been wanting to do something like this for a while now. Good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 Steve, I gotta tell you that I really like this a lot. If you know my work, you know this is my style. The only thing that throws me is the headers glued to the hood sides.Thanks for the feedback!Believe it or not, the hearders are actually glued to the engine, but the blue bomb engine is not worth exposing! The Sprint Car headers was all I had available at the time. But yes, I do agree that they look a little out of place.Will certainly incorporate some lessons learned from this one on my next Rat Rod build. But hey, I tried something new. It doesn't always work out as planned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Yup. I believe it. Your choices all seem probable. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesdcamden Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I never thought of BMF first, then paint to give it the sanded thru look.... I was wanting that look on the radiator shell on my 32 Vicky rat im building. Maybe i need to revisit that i love this build, btw. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFMgarage Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 You did a great job. Nice work, glad you didn't just throw it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Cool looking.One question, why do all your photo's appear elongated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 They look fine when I uploaded them on the PC. I see what you mean when I view this site on my iPhone. I'm sure that someone with "IT" background can explain. Never fails, whenever I post pics of my builds, someone has to criticize the photography Didn't know that photography was a prerequisite of model building lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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