Ira Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) Mr GASSER 2012!!! Always wanted to build one of these...but I wanted to make it more like the Box Art and less like the Model! so, I picked up a Mr Gasser from Ebay and Glued his body halves together! I always thought Mr Gasser sat about 2 inches too tall in the Chevy...so I cut off his bottom!!! I think this looks more like the right height for Mr Gasser in the Ed Roth's Box Art... Yep, I'm Happy Now! Edited July 25, 2012 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Fantastic ! Another Ira build. I will be watching this for sure. More popcorn and drinks please ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBanditCustoms Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 That body looks really cool! Ill definatley keep an eye on this post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Sumner Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 The thing that's different about building these types of models is that one's technical building skill doesn't have to be really good. BUT...one's painting skills need to be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 Fantastic ! Another Ira build. I will be watching this for sure. More popcorn and drinks please ! Thanks Ray! This should be Fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Kool Ira!! yea it look better a bit shorter, nice work. cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 That body looks really cool! Ill definatley keep an eye on this post Thanks Michael! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) The thing that's different about building these types of models is that one's technical building skill doesn't have to be really good. BUT...one's painting skills need to be! Thanks for your comments Terry! Edited June 23, 2012 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Hey lra, Been enjoying your builds for a while. Are you a car guy or an artist. l know you're both, but do you expand your creativity beyond automobilia? Your knack for 3-D fabrication is impressive beyond this hobby. Just wondering. Keep it up, Please. Bart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Great Ira you've got the skills to do any kind of creation I'm enjoying the Cordvette and now I'm gonna have to stick around for another one of your proyects... It sounds good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Here we go again. Yeah, Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 Kool Ira!! yea it look better a bit shorter, nice work. cheers bryan Thanks Bryan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 Hey lra, Been enjoying your builds for a while. Are you a car guy or an artist. l know you're both, but do you expand your creativity beyond automobilia? Your knack for 3-D fabrication is impressive beyond this hobby. Just wondering. Keep it up, Please. Bart. Thanks Bart! I'm a Car Guy, Maybe Sometimes Flying Cars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 Great Ira you've got the skills to do any kind of creation I'm enjoying the Cordvette and now I'm gonna have to stick around for another one of your proyects... It sounds good Thanks Wilbert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novadose71 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I built Mr Gasser a couple of years ago straight outta the box.. Monster kits are great and I can't wait to see yours finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 This is very cool build! Can't wait to see how this one turns out, the subject couldn't be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) UPDATING MR GASSER to 2012!!! I'm going to need a few New Parts to update this 50 year old Model Design and make it more like the Roth Artwork. Polar Lites SnapDraggins have been just released with new Parts & Decals. I was going to use this kit for New Gasser Parts untill I found the Monogram Super Fuzz Kit! TIRES & WHEELS!!! The stock Mr Gasser Tires are small, narrow & round, nothing like the Box Art. Both the Super Fuzz & the Snap Draggins Kits have "Oval" Shaped Tires like the Roth art! The Tires on Left are Stock, the Tires on the Right are...the Super Fuzz Tires! The Super Fuzz Tires are One-Sided. Lucky I had an extra set of Super Fuzz Front Tires! I glued the 4 Front Tires together as shown, to make two 2-Sided Tires. Now that's more like it! Edited June 26, 2012 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 TIRES & WHEELS...GOIN' OVAL!!!! I cut a 2 pieces of sheet plastic to cover the backs of the Slicks. I Drilled a hole in the Center of each to mount tubing for the axle. I cut pieces of tubing to slide the metal axles into. I glued 1 into each wheel as shown. Next I cut larger diameter tubing to Beef-Up the small tubing for the metal axles and glued them over the small ones. A little Sanding & Paint & the Wheels & tires are ready! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Here we go again. Yeah, Ira. Thanks Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 UPDATING THE ENGINE!!! The Stock Mr Gasser Engine Really needs to be Replaced! I used the 20th scale Engine from MPC's Popcorn Wagon and cut off the transmission and bottom. I cut the Supercharger from the Super Fuzz Engine, Perfect fit!!! Time for a quick Mock-Up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 There must be something in the water in Sonoma County. Are those teeth in the blower scoop ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Austin Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Love it. These are always fun projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'08SEAL Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 That's the Ira we know and love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 I built Mr Gasser a couple of years ago straight outta the box.. Monster kits are great and I can't wait to see yours finished. Thanks Rob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 CLOUDS of SMOKE!!! The Smokey Base is from the Monogram "Super Fuzz" Kit. I needed to reduce the width by about 7/8", so I cut out a slice with a Dremel Tool & a Cut-Off Wheel. I hope they reissue this kit again, lot of nice parts here... It is easy to cover the seam with a little putty... The Tires fit into the base, Perfectly, just right for a Mock-Up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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