BIGTRUCK

Our black and tan coon hound "Gracie" and Beagle "Hanna"

Body repairs made with epoxy and bits of plastic, light skim coat of Tamiya putty then bring back the hood line.

I thought I had lost a custom resin 39 grille I had ,but I found it and started fitting that in.

I thought of side pipes but I think the car would need to sit really level to look right.

Looks reallly good for sure. I dont ever remember doing a Cobra in any form or fashion, but I think I will have to give it a whirl this year. All the model companies seem to have one. ?

Some small additions besides being all one color now. The body was missing vent window bars and center bar on windshield. Added some trim on the skirts so they are not so plain. Center bar on grille leading up to hood trim. The addition of side pipes were an after thought that I'm sure will stay.

I came across this kit hidden on a shelf and then remembered there was 2 in the box. I pulled out all the distressed parts to try and bring this odd roofed kit back . Need to clean up glue marks and repair a hole then figure out what to do with it. Kit is 1:32. Original price .79 cents.

Very cool indeed. The driver fits like he was made to be part of the kit.

I never heard of other versions of the Avanti, but you did a great job on building this version. Not that it really matters, just curious, is the interior built stock?

Ray your a beast on all these gasser builds as of late. Awesome stuff, you know you may have to change cobraman to Gasser Guy.??

Nicely done, thinking outside the box builds are always the best.

They were in the the 40 ford box when I got it , but last week I got a set in a Renwal 66 Stutz kit that could also be made into a slot car, they seemed to be made of real rubber.

I had this original 40 body for years and when I came across a part or two for it, in the box it went until I something to work with. Now is that time. I think I have 4 or 5 different kit parts ,tan hood, 2 shades of grey, white,and black parts. Mild hot rod is where Im going with it, nothing radical, I dropped it down some. Filled in front bumper slots and smoothed it in. Red wheels and pretty stock interior . The body color maybe black, I hate painting black, we'll see??

Your Vega has the look Ray and always build it your way. I do like that distributor . I know what you mean about a tight body/chassis fit, mine was the Revell Mercury kit , almost put it back in the box.

Really a great looking build .It has a fantastic look. Well done.

Got this one done . The Chicago Fire Dept decals I bought seem a little weak in brightness and would work best on very light or white colored builds , but for what I paid they are fine. The roof install wasn't really bad at all, some sanding and adding of new gutters. Interior mods were fairly easy as there is ample room for changes .I do like the Revell engine bay on this kit as well as the interior details. The kits decal sheet is also a big plus . The emergency lights, siren and spot lights and unit #36 are parts box, as well as all the ambulance items inside. I have another Revell 66 kit , maybe a Civil Defense vehicle?. (This is a phantom build of a 66 Chevy Suburban Chicago FD ambulance.)

I never thought much about figures ,although a driver would have been nice, the white outfit would stand out for sure. Plus there is plenty of room. The resin place I bought the roof from does cast people for the gurney.

On ebay. Seller has many choices, I will be trying them out soon. I know they do not have any white backgrounds its all on clear paper.

?. On the decals too, never used any from this seller, they look great.

Body color I decided on Chicago Fire Dept. I bought some decals for Chicago Fire, not period correct but either is a 66 Chevy Suburban. Its about 70% done and the only thing left to go wrong would be all that glass, and that should be good?.

Thanks Khils and TarheelRick, holler if you need anything. 2 Fast shippers here.

Very cool project. Love the tires/wheels they let it sit nice.

With the gurney completed, I started painting the rest of the business area . Alot if detail painting left to go and need to foil the floor strips. I really like the seat pattern and the seat /dash decals Revell put in this kit and I added that seat pattern to the rear jump seat. This kit has mega possibilities for other builds.

Still stuck on doing 60s looking builds, except for the tires/wheels mostly everything else was original kit . I settled on white trimmed in grey for the interior. Parts box decals. Simple built bed rails and visor.

Few years ago on this J/F resin item, I used parts box and a Lindberg Cord as a donor ..