Dr. Cranky

I think this one is coming together nicely, although I am not crazy about these mid-70s boats . . . but this new MPC rerelease is pretty good, and the bonus is the trailer, which I am using with another build . . . stay tuned in for a video . .

Working on the interior, chassis, and engine. This is not a complicated kit, but some of the parts need to be cleaned and detailed . . . I'm going pretty much box stock on this one . . . I flocked the interior (2nd or 3rd time I ever flock a model--normally I don't like to do it but this beast has large windows): And added my usual Cranky details:

Here it is painted . . .

Catching up on the progress with pictures . . . The tape goes over a silver/gold basecoat:

Nice work on that dash . . . the interior is going to look very good.

Excellent model. Congrats.

Thank you, my friends.

One word: BEAUTIFUL! Great composition.

Pure eye candy. I love threads like this one!

Thank you, I am going to post pics today . . . making slow progress, please stay tuned in . . .

Nice work so far . . . it's going to be another winner, buddy.

Nice work. Wow, this is the first time in a long time that I see builders starting to plot builds when the kit hasn't come out yet. This proves the excitement in the air.

My biggest fear at a show is that someone would walk off with a model, or that an unattended kid would be found on the floor with one of my models trying to make the wheels move. LOL! If I take a model to a show, I don't put the responsibility of looking out for the model on anyone else. I sit near it and answer questions about it, but keeping my eye on it as long as I can . . . luckily, nothings ever happened to any of my work. You have to respect others' property in order to get that respect back.

Welcome back, buddy. I hope things worked out and you got more work.

Excellent model. Congrats.

Whatever the scale, it's a wonderful model and you should be very proud and pleased with it. Beautiful.

Beautiful work. Those wheels are gorgeous. I think we'll be popping some popcorn and sitting back to enjoy another great model in progress. Take your vitamins and keep it going, John!

Amazing! Beautiful modification, love this one!

Love it! Great pictures too!

Thanks, Tom . . . I'm thinking about going, yes . . . thank you.

Beautiful, keep it going. I think it's going to turn into one of those one-of-a-kind models! More, more, more . . .

Great to hear, maybe we can row out to meet them on the boat! LOL!

Thanks for sharing the gold Mike!

Oh, it's pure eye candy. I am delighted with the last picture. EYEGORE is running around looking for his hydrant, he is so happy! Thanks for sharing.

Yippie! Keep it going. I hope we don't have to wait too long for the new release!