Greg Wann Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) I bought a diecast copy of a Franklin Mint 71 Road Runner. I was able to carefully remove the grille and remove the mesh part with the bird in it. I made a mold and was able to successfully sand it open from the back. I added some yellow die to help detail the bird. The mesh part could be colored with a black felt pen and I suppose the top purple part could be colored likewise with a purple felt pen. Like Neal Peart on drums, I can reinvent and improve resin casting ideas and techniques. This is a cool little piece that will enhance the long wanted detail of your RR build. RIP Neal, you were a true master. Greg Edited February 10, 2020 by Greg Wann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim H Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Greg, is that 1/24 or 1/25? Another of my projects is a MPC 71 Roadrunner. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Wann Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 I think it is 1:24 scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Suburban Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Greg, I could use a few of these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 That's what the Monogram 1/24 kit needs, I have been after someone to do this very casting ,are they for sale I only need one but I would take two ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 What would it take to convert the Monogram 71 GTX into a Roadrunner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapSat 6 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Fat Brian said: What would it take to convert the Monogram 71 GTX into a Roadrunner? Mostly scraping off the rocker panel moldings and GTX emblems, and replacing the emblems with Road Runner logos (as well as this nifty bird head for the grille!). The rocker trim in the GTX kit is GTX only- even the top luxury model (Satellite Sebring Plus) got different rocker trim than the GTX. The stripe packages and some other options differed between both cars as well. I believe that the interior in the GTX kit could stand in for a deluxe interior as optional for a Road Runner. The old Monogram 1971 Satellite kit might be an easier starting point, as that body has no emblems or rocker moldings. Also- that old Satellite kit comes with the base Road Runner (non-fresh air) hood, although the Air Grabber hood is correct for a 440+6 engine. These cars could be optioned with a vast array of equipment: front and rear spoilers (only available in the GTX kit), 440 4bbl and Hemi engines for the GTX, and 340 4bbl, 383 4bbl, 440+6 and Hemis for the Road Runner, full or canopy vinyl tops (also two-tone paint- where the car gets the vinyl top trim for a full or canopy roof but with a painted roof section instead), different kinds of stripes, Bazooka tips for the exhaust (available from Missing Link Resin), chrome or painted racing mirrors (certain car colors only), and sunroof. Road Runners could be had as low option cars, showboats (although GTX's usually fulfilled this need) and anything in between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdrag1 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Are they for sale ? I could use one for a build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Wann Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, bigdrag1 said: Are they for sale ? I could use one for a build. Yes Do you all like them in a yellow tint? I will allow you the pleasure of opening them up from the back. Edited February 10, 2020 by Greg Wann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdrag1 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Yellow is fine, pm me a price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 The MasterCaster strikes again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Wann Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) Yes, I dunnit again! Another resin interlude. It makes a awesome looking part. That little bird cost a lot of money, but I did get the rest of the car for free. LOL Edited February 11, 2020 by Greg Wann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 28 minutes ago, Greg Wann said: Yes, I dunnit again! Another resin interlude. It makes a awesome looking part. That little bird cost a lot of money, but I did get the rest of the car for free. LOL pm send Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Anyone know the measurements difference to make this work in a 1/25th scale MPC kit Sorry, I dont do 1/24th scale stuff and I have 3 of the MPC kits here to do , I already have the grille to convert 1 to a GTX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Muppet Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Been waiting for this for years. PM'd you, Greg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardes Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Greg pm'd you on the grills, NICE WORK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 On 4/7/2020 at 11:23 AM, mopardes said: Greg pm'd you on the grills, NICE WORK! You will love them fit so good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Wann Posted April 14, 2020 Author Share Posted April 14, 2020 Glad you like them. They are delicate and not easy to pull out of the mold. They can break to easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardes Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 On 2/10/2020 at 6:33 PM, Greg Wann said: Yes Do you all like them in a yellow tint? I will allow you the pleasure of opening them up from the back. Paul . I would like 3 of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Suburban Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Here is how mine came out! Thanks Greg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Wann Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 Thank you, Raoul. I appreciate your posting the picture. It turned out really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Greg , if these are still available I sure could use a couple ! PM sent . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Wann Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 Gotcha, I can still make them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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