Chuck Most

'59 is my favorite Buick (well, favorite late '50's Buick anyway), and Tom does cast some fantastic stuff, regarding both subject matter and casting quality. I like the wheels and stance on this one, I even like the color- its subdued, but just looks right on this car.

Those decals look way cooler on this than they ever did on the AMT '59 ElCo which sourced them. Gotta love the sheer 'twisted-ness' of a slammed out VW van sporting Prancing Horse running gear.

Anyone? If it does, I might be just a bit more inclined to pick one of these up! For that, I will not even speculate... I've never personally owned the Roth version, and it has been several years since I have poked around in one. All I will say for sure it it's 99% the stock kit- the rolling stock, tonneau, and and decal sheet being the most noteworthy differences. Although this kit does sport the small back window from the earlier kits (such as the Hot Rod issue) while the red stock kit had the wraparound rear window.

Bosozoku-styled vehicles are actually pretty diverse... I just intentionally posted pics representing the more 'extreme' end of the spectrum. Kind of like what some consider 'rat rods' they run the full gamut, from mild and tasty (like that Skyline Glenn posted) to borderline horrific and gaudy (see 99% of the stuff I put up). I've really been getting into the more extreme and weird examples of late- they look like fun and interesting modeling subjects, as well as a bit of a challenge. Best part is, building a model of one rules out any disadvantages of doing it in 1:1. With a model, you only need to worry about the 'practical' issues if you WANT to, because a model car will never be operated on the street.

You're right- the red stock kit had the stock wheels and caps, and some tall, skinny Firestones from very worn tooling. I think about the only non-stock part in that particular issue was a dropped front axle.

Thanks! I was trying to make the 'Hornet' paint job look as if it was peeling off an original green paint job. A mostly straight car that had seen a LOT of hard road use, mostly. Oh, there's this one- phantom pickup, stripped the chrome, and went out of my way to apply paint on it that was glossy, but not overly shiny... Can ya tell I'm rather fond of step-down Hudsons, and scale replicas of same?

Not anymore... And yes, this would be an example of the more extreme side of weathering.

Like on the seat of a dirt-track car? I've seen that detail on a number of models- you'd think the driver's body would block most of the mud and dirt chunks from getting onto the seat.

It's early '60's vintage tooling- that kit's biggest downfalls are the misshapen fenders and the somewhat fiddly fit of the hinged parts (the hood, doors, and tailgate all open). The engine and chassis are very nicely done, but for me the body kind of kills it. The 'Hot Rod' magazine version from the early '90's and the red stock kit from the mid '90's are more or less the same kit- it looks like this one has the small back window from the earlier versions, not the wraparound rear window the later stock kit has. Chopping it might be a bit involved, on account of the opening doors, but certainly nothing impossible.

Oh, I totally agree! If I'd known the thing was going to end up on the cover, well, I'd have probably paid a bit closer attention to a few details, to say the least.

Nope, never did a build thread on this one- I just kept an eye on yours while I was working on it.

Think of all you'd save on tires!

I think that came from an AMT Silhouette, the rear pipes and cap are from a '64 Marauder.

Started this last year, but just wrapped it up today. Body is a Revell Germany BMW 3/15 PS (which was built under licence to Austin- it was basically an Austin 7 copy, AND illegally copied in Japan as a Datsun, thus opening the door for this project), engine is a Fujimi Nissan S20 DOHC inline six, and the rest was coughed up by the spares box.

Datsun's done...

But, related to the post... All I need to pull off my costume is a beat up '73 Ford Gran Torino four-door. Not exactly thick on the ground in my neck of the woods. Heck, there isn't even such an animal in scale, so I can't even MODEL The Dude's car. Yeah, I could just wear the clothes, but that's the easy part.

Mohs used IH chassis and drivetrains... so they can't be ALL bad.

I'll save the juicy stuff for 165, but here are a few finished shots of my '53 Hornet, done in a circa-1965 mild custom style. The finished car is currently on display at Hulings Hobby House in Alma, MI.

Funny how most of the Flock kits are being built into everything BUT the Tim Flock car! Not complaining, just sayin'. Very nice job on this one- the subtle weathering is a very nice touch.

I always use primer on resin parts, after cleaning them thoroughly. Duplicolor automotive primer is what I use personally, it has always given me great results.

Looks like the OP is banned... wouldn't hold my breath for any updates.

Love it!

I took a package right from the UPS driver a few weeks ago, and when I asked if I had to sign for it he said 'Nah, you're fine.' A little while later I got an e-mail from UPS telling me they could not deliver my package... the very package the UPS driver had handed me a week or so earlier.

Yes... I do have a particular project in mind...