Psychographic Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) I'm stalled on the 442 Monkee Mobile, until some parts come in, so instead of being smart and finishing one of my other shelved builds, I just had to cut up a new acquisition. First step do something about that nose heavy look, a 1/4" wedge section should take care of that. Much better! Now sometimes my imagination does stupid things. For some reason I thought turning the nose upside down would be sleeker looking, boy was I wrong! I wouldn't even take a pic of it. Glue the nose back on how it belongs. Other than I wanted something different, and I thought the windshields and trailing body work would be cool on another project, I had no reason to remove them. Off with the top of the body. I put a roof from a 58 T-bird station wagon I'm building and loved how it looked. I didn't really want another longroof project, plus I had no donor roofs. What to do? Then it hit me,,,,,,,,,,,, El Camino! I have this horrible glue bomb 65 Elky laying around, time to cut. Now this has potential! Lets clean things up a bit. The cut down interior tub. The chassis is going to need a LOT of work. Some marks for cutting. The front inner wheel wells are put to use as tubs for the rear. I had to make a new front bulkhead as the plastic on the one from the Elky was melted from so much glue. .010x .060 strips were used for the ribs. The top of the tailgate section has been shaped to fit the Fireball body. A test fit before moving on. Edited June 17, 2012 by Psychographic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) The fit is good, finished the other tub and made a filler panel from the fireball to the Elky body, The tailights have also been filled. Filler pieces for the trailing edge of the roof. These will need a while to dry before I can sand them. Time to cut up a chassis and work on some suspension. first up hack off the back half. For a rear I found another gluebomb piece from an Olds. I cut the trailing arms of along with the axle tubes. New tubes are made from 1/8" Evergreen tube. I repositioned the trailing arms and gave it a test fit. I used a 1/2" tube, cut in half for a tunnel to clear the rear. Here's how she sits as of now. Edited June 17, 2012 by Psychographic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 This might actually be better than the 442 Monkey cage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I really appreciate the combo you got going. My mind sees a show car hauler and the show car too. Keep up the good work..I can see the final concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 This looks so cool, l actually dreamed about it! They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so l hope you won't mind-l'm gonna use a scrap '68 Camino & a glue bomb Fireball & give it a go! Not an exact copy, but that's what l got,lol. Please continue. lf Joker's correct, you're gonna have a beatiful tandem! Bart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 That is coming along nicely. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 NICE SLICING DAVE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Very very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 What a GREAT idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Pacemakers Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 You do have some "ideas", don't you!!! Hey you got any of these wild creations that are in a finished state? Sure would like to see some. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) Thank you all for the kind comments. This looks so cool, l actually dreamed about it! They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so l hope you won't mind-l'm gonna use a scrap '68 Camino & a glue bomb Fireball & give it a go! Not an exact copy, but that's what l got,lol. Please continue. lf Joker's correct, you're gonna have a beatiful tandem! Bart. I don't mind as long as you share the build pics with everyone. You do have some "ideas", don't you!!! Hey you got any of these wild creations that are in a finished state? Sure would like to see some. Robert I've only been back modeling for a year so I don't have a lot of finished projects. Here's a few, http://www.modelcars...topic=54481&hl= http://www.modelcars...topic=49636&hl= http://www.modelcars...topic=49590&hl= http://www.modelcars...topic=53501&hl= http://www.modelcars...topic=59317&hl= http://www.modelcars...topic=53409&hl= Edited June 17, 2012 by Psychographic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Pretty cool ! It looks exactly like what would have been done back in the 60's ! Please finish this one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I've said it before, I'll say it again. You have some great original ideas, with tasteful execution. This is no exception. It looks Sweeeeet!!!! ....although a mild chop might take it to the next level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I'll enjoy watching this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vilperi Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 This one I will follow! Will there be anything left that will look like 66 Barracuda? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaroman Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) David, I like where this is headed. I do have a question though. Is the roof going to have that radical rake to it as shown in the next to last stance side shot ? The reason I ask is this. A working side glass would be hard to do in "real life" because of the vent window frame having a reverse angle. Might need to eliminate the vent wings and go with a solid side glass, like some of the 1:1's do . That for sharing your work here!! Edited June 18, 2012 by camaroman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Pretty nasty, can't wait to see where your taken it. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi Dave ! Really love this thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 All I can say is wow! Great job. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Great imagineering on this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 LOVE THIS VIEW!!! Great Design & Stance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darkside Customs Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 All I can say is WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 LOVE THIS VIEW!!! Great Design & Stance... My eye still see's a little mis-proportion on the roof height, especially the rear pillars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 My eye still see's a little mis-proportion on the roof height, especially the rear pillars. That and the windshield will be enormus, much like on those old GM FWD minivans from the early 90's. Great concept, just a couple of tweaks and it will be killer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) My eye still see's a little mis-proportion on the roof height, especially the rear pillars. Yes, there is a slight and intentional wedge chop to match the wedge section of the body. One of the vent window uprights has already broken off, but I'm putting it back on. The remaining one is vertical and the window tapers at the top, how could it not work? As for the windshield, the one from the donor was toast along with the cowl. I'm currently looking for new donor pieces. So the windshield won't be huge. I do think I might have to shorten the body a bit once the windshield goes in as it will make for a really wide cowl. Edited June 23, 2012 by Psychographic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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