restoman Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 My take on a late 60s,/early 70s shop car that might have seen some street warrior duties: Starting with Revell's Nomad, I shaved some of the side trim, emblems and the tailgate chrome strips. Used the side glass to make it a delivery wagon and shaved off the reveal moldings on the side and tailgate. Fireball door handles and shaved down #8 straight pins work for the locks. The auto trans was ditched in favour of a four speed, along with a Fireball Q-Jet, some headers, one of those chrome triangular air breathers and a set of traction bars to get the early 70s look. Wheels are styrene from the Fuzz Buster kit and the chrome slots are from a 60 Corvette. Chrysler Cool Vanilla basecoat two-toned with Model Master insignia Red and a coat of urethane clear finish off the exterior. Comments welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Very nicely done , and it looks right out of the 70's ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 One word.. Jumping Jehosaphat! Oops, that's two. Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Slick looking ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Nailed the look. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 The outdoor photo initially made me think - WOW - its a replica!! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Beautiful wagon, like the look and color combination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Mike looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Very nice, and you nailed the look you were going for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Well done, looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1 model citizen Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 It looks absolutely real in the outdoor shots! If you you had it on a different base I don't think anyone would know that it wasn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Sharp looking build, nice work Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I'd drive it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Great looking mild custom! I especially like the single side spear and the neat foil work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator-Fox Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Very cool, looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Absolutely fabulous !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 great job , nice detail and colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Looks killer!!.....love the traction bars too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustyMojave Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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