Dan Hay Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) My wife and I are in the hospital for a few days because we welcomed our 5th child, a son. Since I’m an old pro at this after 4 other births I decided to plan ahead for the boredom that would ensue. I pulled a kit off the shelf that I would build box-stock. I grabbed the Revell Kurtis V8-60 Midget. I did all the major spray painting a couple of days ago so it all had time to dry. (Tamiya lacquer) then prepared a small tool box with the essentials, hobby knife, glue, paint brushes and a bunch of the small testors bottles of paint. The nurse seemed impressed I brought a project to work on. After the birth and everyone was asleep I started in. Man is this fun! And, what a great kit! Here some progress pics. Pre-painting at home: Hospital tables make a great workbench! Edited September 1, 2022 by Dan Hay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Looking good ! Who'd a thunk to build in a hospital ? 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hay Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) Update… going together. Bummer the trailer isn’t balanced on it’s own Edited September 1, 2022 by Dan Hay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 wait - you're gonna name your son - Kurtis - right ??? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 you can nick name him - midget - but he will grow .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Dan - you haven't asked your wife yet, have you ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Congratulations! 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hay Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 Almost done. Decals are wrinkled and all the tiny parts were finicky but it was fun and helped pass the time. We will probably go home this morning. I highly recommend a box stock build to pass the time if you’re in the hospital, vacation etc… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Few things. First, congratulations. Second, I thought you were supposed to sleep when the baby sleeps? But seriously, these are great little kits. They are so well engineered that with the pre-painting done it was a great choice for a quick build. I think the kit came with a small prop rod to put on the tail so it would sit up level without being attached to a tow vehicle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hay Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 32 minutes ago, Mr. Metallic said: Few things. First, congratulations. Second, I thought you were supposed to sleep when the baby sleeps? But seriously, these are great little kits. They are so well engineered that with the pre-painting done it was a great choice for a quick build. I think the kit came with a small prop rod to put on the tail so it would sit up level without being attached to a tow vehicle. Momma and the baby sleep off and on all day, I can’t really nap anymore at my age, and the “daddy couch” in the room is one step up from a park bench in relation to comfort… and they need quiet so no TV. This was the perfect quiet activity . Thanks for the tip about the prop rod, I’ll have a look see. I thought about just gluing a nickel to the underside front of the trailer for counterbalance. I was very impressed with the kit, the detail and photo etched parts included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Congrats, and nice build on top! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hay Posted September 6, 2022 Author Share Posted September 6, 2022 At home in the display case with a 47 Chevy tow vehicle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Congratulations Dan. After number 5 you better start building station wagons or minivans. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pico Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Here is something a little different for you dirt track flathead powered guys - a Smith Jiggler overhead conversion for the flathead. Check out my ebay listing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 That is pretty amazing Pico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pico Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 36 minutes ago, Gramps46 said: That is pretty amazing Pico. Designed and printed it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Pico said: Designed and printed it myself. Yup, that is what I figured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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