FrozenPlastik49 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 It's a wrap! Got this bad boy finished just in time for the 2018 Winterfest/Fur Rondy Model Contest. Happy to report it took first place, but don't get too excited...my two entries were the only ones in their division. What you see before you is the Jimmy Flintstone 1950 Ford Bus resin kit with donor parts from the Revell '50 Ford F-1 Pickup kit, all turned into a musher's transport to the start of the Last Great Race. It is a nod to the polarizing 'Into the Wild' Bus #142, made famous by the infamous Christopher McCandless. Scratchbuilt roof rack includes handmade dog sled, jerry cans, and boxes. Wheels are EightyOne's Brixton R25s (21"). 3D dogs courtesy of Shapeways. Weathering is a blend of Lifecolor's Liquid Pigments and Tamiya Weathering Masters. Pictures courtesy of my uber-talented photographer wife Amanda (www.morningdewphotography.com). 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmobie Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Remarkable. Awards justly deserved. "Who put the dogs out?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Congratulations on a terrific win!!! You had that one comin' man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 I was following your build on this and I just lost track of it. This Bus turned out just great. The Rusting and all of the many detail parts you created go a long way toeward the effect you were trying for. You mentioned that yours was the only one in its class, but the most important award in my mind is the People's Choice award. When you receive that kind of acknowledgement you know you have a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) That is just MAGNIFICENT !! All the rust and especially the Malamutes or Huskies in the bus are a superb touch.. Love your thinking man.. Edited April 25, 2018 by DeeCee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 That's awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 That is well done, I like this a lot and congrats on the wins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Awesome job on this, it turned out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I like this , something very different , well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Looks sweet, cool build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 COOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUSTOMBOY Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 TOP !!!!! great job !!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damodelguy az Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 what a great idea and execution. works so well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Fantastic! Nobody can say they have one just like it. Great work and congrats on a well deserved People's Choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A.K Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Love this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 This is just plain cool. Great build quality. And I love the dogs sticking their heads out of the windows! Perfect touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Got a laugh and big smile outta' me! Congrats on a well- deserved award for hard work and creativity. And a great humorous addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Congrats on the win. The 50 Ford front end just looks killer man and I'm diggin the scratch built roof rack. Great weathering job. I'm really liking this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Pretty awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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