Sad day indeed. Tommy was responsible for a great deal of Bigs success.
A great mechanic and self taught engineer, Bigs rear engined digger was made possible as much by TC's insight and cleverness as was Garlits will to see it happen.
R.I.P Tommy...................
Bob
I'm in as well. I have a few of the Revell kits and an Aurora VooDo Vega, but I wouldn't mind them bringing them back. The Bebe and Mulligan FE digger was the last one released. The molds are there for sure.
I build mostly in 1/24/25 but I also dig the larger scales. I know the aftermarket stuff is there already.
I'm on board as well.
Bob
The bars you built make this 100% better.
I have a couple of Japanese HD kits. I should pirate a Shovel out of one of those and do an old school build
Very nice.
Bob
I almost lettered them but my research showed it wasn't painted [on the BTTF cars]. DeLorean owners can buy an aluminum script package to do theirs up.
Bob
No figure Nate. But it did come with extra pieces. They were curious until I watched the movie a few nights ago. Then it hit me. The extra pieces are for the flying version at the end of the movie. There is a mechanism that allows the wheels to fold dwn and out flat like the flying car. The extra parts are for the "Mr Fusion" apparatus that the flying car has. I've decided to paint and build those pieces as an accessory.
It even comes with a clear base that plugs in the chassis to get it up off the ground. Very cool stuff.
Thans for the kinds words as well guys. Total build time was about a week of nightly building.
Bob
Wow, glad it's growing, but growth often means a little pain.
I was trying to post my Back To The Future car when that was going on. I kept thinking it was me till I tried other sites and they were just flying in.
300 on at once eh? Awesome!!!!
Bob
Hard to find Aoshima kit OOB.
Sooooooo much fun.
Helllooooo McFly!!
I used Metalizers but did have to clear coat due to their flaking.
I did some fun research since I own the trilogy and took liberties where I felt I needed to, to add spice.
A superb kit in every way. I'd like to thank MAMA modelers for providing the kit and the opportunity to model such an icon.
Thanks to JustBill for urging me to buy it as well.
You can see it tomorrow at work buddy.
Bob
I'm out to get a couple today.
Thanks
Bob
I'm pretty sure that the aftermarket will do the original decals for this. At least the Mongose stuff. The Snake is notorious for not licensing things with ease. Hopefully some enterprising underground decal maker will take care of those.
Nice decals. The only thing I would offer is the placement of the side decals. Having them lap over the wheel cut-outs might make it look mre like a paint job. Like the roof for example.
Other than that minor idea I'm throwing out I think this is wonderful as is.
Your stuff is always cool.
Bob
Finally, a model I can paint in metalflake where the flakes will actually be in scale.
My only opportunity so I'll get a couple. One for Dad, one for me.
I have to build Dads first though.
Bob