MGL Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) Inspired by but not an exact copy of a van I found on the inter-webs. The original is a groovy little Econoline but I used the Jimmy Flintstone Dodge A-100 van with a LRW. The stuff I've ordered from Jimmy Flintstones web site has been ok but I got this from Model Round Up and I wonder if he is sending them the less than desirable castings. This one took hours of sanding and 4 coats of primer to get it half way smooth. I have also heard somebody is making an Econoline or Falcon van body that works with the LRW chassis. I sure would like a couple of those. Enough talk, Pictures; The inspiration, On the shelf with other A-100's I might go back some day and make some nerf bars and replace the bumpers. The CB antenna is guitar string. Solder exhaust. Playboy shop calendar from the 70's. CB, tape deck, and EQ for the overhead console. I wish I had an 8 track. Rita Hayworth poster. I like to think wherever Andy Dufresne and Red are, they are driving something cool. Thanks for looking, I hope you have a great Christmas. Edited July 12, 2017 by MGL Replacing photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Very cool build...! Many years ago I owned a early 70s Dodge factory custom van...hoping to find what I need to make a replica of it someday. You captured the feel of the old custom vans well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Very nice. I love those old vans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Dang Mark! I love the theme and the work that you put into this. Awesome stuff bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Very real looking. I'll bet you could get some bikini wearers to join you in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62pyro Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Nice looking ride. You definitely captured the feel of a '70's van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I agree with the others, very cool looking van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Very nice! Jimmy Flintstone is offering a Econoline van of that vintage if you want to give another shot at replicating that van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 awesome ,great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Nice work!! I like old vans, except when I had to work on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 very groovy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) Super job....I like this one.....Or should I say I "DIG" this one...... Edited December 12, 2016 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 This is a great build! Wow, really dig the small interior touches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Real sharp build Mark. I really like the interior... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Fantastic looking van that you have recreated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Looks amazing.. Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY Modeler Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 I'm a '70's custom van guy at heart, so I'm definitely loving this! Beautifully done. Love all of the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Excellent work. You have definitely captured the 70's with this one. Not a big money show van, but an everyday cruiser; interior is simple and functional. This is what is meant by "Keep on Truckin'" or "If this van's rockin', don't come knockin'". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGL Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 Thank you all for the kind words, I am always humbled and amazed by the standards set by the members of this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 A great looking van. A time capsul for sure .Foer all of us old hippies . Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Cool build. Not my style, but got to give credit where due - the details are great! Your build reminds me of this article that popped up today: http://www.speedhunters.com/2016/12/dodge-van-time-machine/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Very groovy man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Groovy all the way around...! Love the wheel and tire choice... Cool paint work....!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 (edited) Very cool. Interior is kind of a bummer though- not because it looks bad (quite the opposite) but because so many of the details you added are hidden with the body in place. Edited December 19, 2016 by Chuck Most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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