Street Fighter, Bad News, Quicksilver, Bad Actor

[Jantrix]

I like that a lot James. Keep it going.

[Geno]

Come on guys, bring us some more. There has to be some others out there.

[Lovefordgalaxie]

Very cool looking cars guys

Never thought of car guys being specially good looking, but please give me a car girl every day

[Lunajammer]

My plans so far is to .... shorten the body by a quarter inch right behind the rear wheels.

I happened to come across this profile photo of a real car and decided to do a little comparo. Guess what, the model isn't as disproportional as I thought. There are some vertical differences and the door doesn't line up exact, but for the most part, not too bad.

[Russell C]

 ...My plans so far is to.. shorten the body by a quarter inch right behind the rear wheels.  ... looking for some clear glass if anyone has some to trade.

Put in another vote for the shortened body from me. As for my own current W.I.P. that I just recently started, it'll retain the kit body length, but I'm aiming for a bit less of a sheer street fighter appearance while still having it be totally recognizable as the Quicksliver - flames and the panel graphics, but with more of a milder custom look.

Out of the two additional ebay parts piles that I won, I may end up with a decent pile of unneeded parts, including a Bad Actor windshield / rear glass. Hasn't been delivered yet, though, so I don't know the condition of that parts pile.

[jeffdeoranut]

Here's my version in AMC Sterling Silver.

 

where did u get the battery cable ends?

[Jantrix]

I happened to come across this profile photo of a real car and decided to do a little comparo. Guess what, the model isn't as disproportional as I thought. There are some vertical differences and the door doesn't line up exact, but for the most part, not too bad.

Agreed. Not too bad. But Now it's obvious that is it due to the shape of the rear wheel opening on the 1:1 that keeps it from looking as rear heavy as the 1/24 model. Perhaps if I emulate the stock opening on the model a bit, I might accomplish the same thing.

Put in another vote for the shortened body from me. As for my own current W.I.P. that I just recently started, it'll retain the kit body length, but I'm aiming for a bit less of a sheer street fighter appearance while still having it be totally recognizable as the Quicksliver - flames and the panel graphics, but with more of a milder custom look.

Out of the two additional ebay parts piles that I won, I may end up with a decent pile of unneeded parts, including a Bad Actor windshield / rear glass. Hasn't been delivered yet, though, so I don't know the condition of that parts pile.

I have acquired a set of glass but they are in rough shape. If you do end up with at least an extra clear windshield, I'd be interested.

As far as my build goes, it's still in parts acquisition phase. I've gotten a 1/24 BBC w/dual quads on a tunnel ram from a Monogram '39 Chevy kit. It should work perfectly on this model. I'm still undecided on wheel/tires though.

Thanks for replying guys.

Edited October 8, 2015 by Jantrix

[geemoney]

Front wheels are Flys , back wheels are Spyders ; both made by Motor Wheels , c.1968- c.1974

I bought the Z28 just for those "fly"s!!!!

 

[Sledsel]

Anyone ever try to morph this with the Revell '60 Impala?

 

[Lunajammer]

Anyone ever try to morph this with the Revell '60 Impala?

The scale difference is probably troubling enough to fend off all but the bold.

[Geno]

where did u get the battery cable ends?

Jeff, I just grabbed them out of my parts box but they originally came from a 1/24 GMP diecast.

[Antikainen]

Bad Actor:

 

[Antikainen]

Street Fighter as a lowrider, scratchbuilt roofrack.

[Jantrix]

Jarkko those look great. Thanks for posting them.

[FordRodnKustom]

Here's a Street Fighter version I did some years ago.

[JTalmage]

I have 2 of the "Bad News" kits, and a "Bad Actor" kit as well that I havent touched them yet...