Nosferatu Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 This was previously in the WIP area. My son gave me 3 gluebombs for Xmas that he got off of Ebay and challenged me to build a model out of all three. They were a 1929 Ford Woodys a 1960 Corvette and a 1975 Mustang. The Mustang was in the worst condition. I didn’t have the heart to cut up the Woodys so I made it into the tow car with a surfing theme. The Corvette I am making into a speed boat and the Mustang I am making in to the trailer. The Woodys didn’t come with doors so I left them out. I added wheels, tires and an engine from the parts box. I had some old mahogany veneer so I incorporated it into the side panels and grained the light wood frames. I hand made the anchor which took two hours) and chromed it then placed it in the spare tire holder on the fender. The surf boards are both scratched built. I wanted a different look for the interior so I hand painted the seats in a Zebra pattern. The Vette will be the speed boat. I narrowed it about 1/4 “ and added the rear fin. I also scratch built the points on the front and the pontoons. Then I cut off the windshield and filled in the wheel wells. I reformed and added a hood from a 1967 Vette. For the interior I used parts of the seating from the Predicta, the dash from a ’55 Porsche and scratch built the rest. The Stang has been a challenge. It was covered in heavy hand painted black on top of a couple other colors and also heavily glued. I cut off the roof and cut off the sides. I added an inner wall to the sides and used the bottom curved piece of rear chassis from the Garbage Truck for the front end. I had to widen the body in order to fit the Vetteboat in. I also hinged the rear for the tailgate. I needed to keep the indentation on the side panel to show it is from a Mustang, but also extended it to insert some of the mahogany wood veneer, I added old fenders and scratch built running boards to bring it together with the Woodys. I then built the frame and inside spot for the boat to sit. the taillights were so glued and melted that I had to scratch build some. My apologies for the dust on the models in the pics. I cleaned them several times but with the low humidity and the Arizona dust it still shows. I have invested about 106 hours in this project. Woodys – 29 Vetteboat – 38 Mustang Trailer - 39 Thanks for looking and I hope you like it. Dave Woodys: Mustang Trailer: Vetteboat: All together: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Fantastic creativity, and a great way to repurpose so old models! I hope your son was duly impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Looks like George Barris ate some magic mushrooms 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Thats just so cool 👌🏻👌🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lange Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Super job David! However, I'd hate to be the one who has to 'drive' the Vette up on the trailer. That's a TIGHT fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Those came out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 What a cool way to throw them all together! I especially like the Safari style Woody. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosferatu Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 14 hours ago, ea0863 said: Fantastic creativity, and a great way to repurpose so old models! I hope your son was duly impressed My son was very impressed! He is working on next Xmas' challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosferatu Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 Thanks to all for your kind comments! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Cool rig, that looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conchan Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Cool! Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 That's the way to do it. Take three junk heaps and make one good scene. That's "repurposing" in it's purest sense! I'd say, the Challenge was not only met, but exceeded! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Kool! Really dig the Mustang II trailer. Great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Awesome combination of customs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.