Dave Darby

Yep, and the original 55 the Badman was based on didn't have the side windows either.

The running gear and engine compartment of the Cosma Ray is under the Streaker Vette. If the toolbase (or inserts) for the Cosma Ray are still around, it could happen.

The big story here is everything you need to build the Bad Man is here except for the decals.

While we're at it, I'd love to see Round 2 backdate their Dodge van to a 76. (Yeah, that would likely involve tooling a new body.) And while I'm dreaming, a 1/25 scale version of the 1/20 scale MPC 71 Ford Econoline.

Hey Brian, thank you for the positive feedback!

You knocked that build (and the article) right out of the park, Dennis!

There's part of one of those Lincolns under this guy.

Nice job on both. Great color choices, and very clever paint treatment on the Mod Rod gas tank.

Well... sorta.... The Duster (and Barracuda) have a 108" wheelbase, while the Swinger has a longer 111" wheelbase. As mentioned below, the Revell Dart would probably be better all around as a kitbash partner.

I reeeally wish one of the little three would do a 30-31 Roadster body. They look so sweet on a Deuce frame.

A coat of acrylic paint provides some barrier. When I do wide whitewalls, I always paint down into the tire center. Flat clear should work for blackwall tires.

I think it's going to be another winner!

Looks great! Next time, instead of hobby wire, pay a visit to your local music store and ask them if they have any old used guitar strings. Tell them what you're doing with them and more likely than not they'll just give you some. They come in a variety of sizes, including thin enough to make a convincing scale antenna. I'm using a couple sizes up from the smallest for these radiator braces.

The tool still exists, in modified form. It's most likely still in Revell's hands.

Looks to me like you nailed the color. Gonna be a beautiful 5-7.

I know exactly what kit that tonneau cover came from. Cool idea!

Totally cool. I predict a run on Rat Roasters on ebay to get those hood sides on your bellypan.

He shoots, he scores! You knocked this one straight out of the park. Way cool!

Round2 owns AMT, and bought out Lindberg a few years ago. Same kit, new brand name on the box.

Looking really good so far! If I might make a suggestion, can those Firestone Supremes and get either some Firestone Deluxe Champions, some old Trophy Series tires. They will not only look more authentic to the car, but will also be a heck of a lot easier to paint whitewalls on. This one is wearing the Deluxe Champions. They were commonly used in the AMT/Ertl issue kits. The skirts are cut-down 49 Merc units.

Looking good Alan! I like your style.

I hope you and your dad can enjoy some quality time together in his twilight years. If you are interested, I just covered the Revell multi-piece bodied Corvette history in the current (issue 215) of Model Cars Magazine.

Very cool custom, but it's way more mod than it is resto. Maybe a Custo-mod?

Well you know this one's been living rent-free in my head for a while now. Enjoy! Street Rod magazine from June 1973.