Monogram BADMAN

[Greg Myers]

A few kits . . .

Edited March 1, 2018 by Greg Myers

[Greg Myers]

And some real renditions. 

Edited March 1, 2018 by Greg Myers

[Greg Myers]

Just seems like a great theme for a club contest. 

[Greg Myers]

More on this one.  http://www.hotrod.com/articles/1955-chevy-gasser-build/

[Jantrix]

I've had this kit a couple of times, but that wonky molded front drivers door line overlap makes me chuck it back on the pile until it ends up traded away.

[Dirty Dave]

Hey! There's my pickup rendition!
Also built a resin conversion based on some Dave Marek artwork.
 

[magicmustang]

Another real one.

 

Edited April 21, 2018 by magicmustang

[magicmustang]

28 minutes ago, Jantrix said:

I've had this kit a couple of times, but that wonky molded front drivers door line overlap makes me chuck it back on the pile until it ends up traded away.

That and the roof always looks small for the rest of the body. Oh and oversized 1/24th scale.

[russosborne]

Just to voice a different opinion, this is my all time favorite kit. It might not be perfect for some, which is fine, but it is to me. 

Now I have to go to eBay and buy another one. Thanks, Greg. 

Russ

[Greg Myers]

The BADMAN kit was based on Monograms original 1955 Chevrolet Customizing kit. 

Thus the weird issues Rob Mattis listed above. 

[Greg Myers]

1 hour ago, Dirty Dave said:

Hey! There's my pickup rendition!
Also built a resin conversion based on some Dave Marek artwork.
 

Couple of great examples Dave.

[Greg Myers]

1 hour ago, magicmustang said:

Another real one.

Thanks Gerald, bet there's more out there

[Snake45]

Very cool! I wish I'd bought one of those diecasts when they were available. It's the more attractive (IMHO) 2DS body style. I assume it has the same basis as the American Graffiti '55? (Did they ever do a diecast 2LB '55?_

[russosborne]

9 hours ago, russosborne said:

Now I have to go to eBay and buy another one. Thanks, Greg. 

Russ

Darn, just looked on Ebay. These are not cheap. Not getting one right now for sure.

At least I have one in my stash. But this is one I always want to have at least one in the house in addition to the one being built.

I honestly can't have enough of these.

Russ

[Greg Myers]

17 hours ago, Snake45 said:

Very cool! I wish I'd bought one of those diecasts when they were available. It's the more attractive (IMHO) 2DS body style. I assume it has the same basis as the American Graffiti '55? (Did they ever do a diecast 2LB '55?_

Same as their AG '55. and yes wouldn't a 2LBT be great.

[randyc]

This was one of my faves as a kid.  As a kid, who couldn't love Tom Daniels' kits.  Molded in color and wild hot rod stuff.    Epic.   So as the nostalgai sets in , i did build one as an adult and it was every bit of fun.  No attempt to make it super realistic, just use best building skills I could.  Then it got knocked off the shelf.  I still have it bagged for rebuild.  

 

 

[Ben]

I love this one! Especially the box art!!

[Greg Myers]

Cool. thanks Ben

[440 Dakota]

17 hours ago, Snake45 said:

Very cool! I wish I'd bought one of those diecasts when they were available. It's the more attractive (IMHO) 2DS body style. I assume it has the same basis as the American Graffiti '55? (Did they ever do a diecast 2LB '55?_

 

[Casey]

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Edited October 2, 2018 by Casey

[Snake45]

1 hour ago, 440 Dakota said:

 

Yah, I THOUGHT I'd seen it in 1/18 (and Badman too), but I don't recall ever seeing it in 1/25, either Revell or any other label. 

[Greg Myers]

I thought there was a Hot Wheels version as well. 

[440 Dakota]

Revell 25th scale, Hot Wheels and Johnny Lightning as well, kinda amazing neither of them ( Two Lane or AG) or both  was released in plastic it is the same car after all

[russosborne]

Saw this while searching for the kit.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/JOHNNY-LIGHTNING-10-CAR-WACKY-WINNERS-BADMAN-CHERRY-BOMB-TOM-DANIEL-1996-SET/282854185929?hash=item41db6c5bc9:g:euEAAOSwTA9X2-9k:sc:USPSPriority!85302!US!-1

That would be fun to have, but too much money for me for something like that.

Russ

[Straightliner59]

I'm considering doing a Badman with the engine and Lakewood bellhousing from Monogram's '66 Malibu (I have a red one) and a standard trans. It's in the early planning stages, but I have designed a possible set of decals for it. I don't want to stray too far from the Badman, itself. And, I am going to try to keep it fairly straightforward and simple...uh, yeah.