crossfire 2004 Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 This build of the ‘Grasshopper’ show and go car is based on the old Monogram ‘Green Hornet’ kit which was in turn based on the ‘Grasshopper’ 1:1 build, for reference I used the Rodder Journal feature of the full size clone which was painstakingly constructed by Dave Shuten at Galpin Motors. The Monogram kit is old, basic but nevertheless kinda neat and it’s inspiration is pretty obvious. I ditched many of the box parts including the grille sheet and insert, headlights, wheels and tyres, windshield and roof. The full length grille assembly from a Monogram deuce replaced the chopped kit item, interior panels with pleated inserts and a new dash with correct gauges completed the inside, rolling stock are Revell midget racer rear wheels and tyres while the rears are Revell model A with parts box slicks. The engine was ‘detailed’ with a scratched magneto and clear plug wires. The body was shot with rattle can BRG and clear coat , the firewall is chrome BMF. Sadly the build lacks the correct Grasshopper decals, I’ve not yet found anyone who has reproduced them, any offers ? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Nicely done! A very clean little rod with some excellent detail touches. Beautiful colors, too! Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safire6 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Very cool, great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 Very clean build. Nice job making it more accurate to the real car too. I've been thinking about doing the same since the RJ article came out. The front wheel solution is a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 A fine replica, and very well executed. Some nice, clean work, here. Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Real nice hot rod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Love it . Nicely done, I also have the same edition of Rodders Journal the car 8s amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Nice looking little Hot Rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Jessee Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Cool idea, and really well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Kool, old skool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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