Mr. Metallic Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 I've had this artwork hanging at my workbench forever. I was going to build it for the Weesner Challenge a long time ago and had collected parts, even the cool body conversion Les Gibbons did to replicate it. But, it just never got going. Then while I was building my first model based on the new Revell 29 A I had the extra frame from that kit sitting on my bench and the wheels started to turn. This was a week before the Fall KKIM meet, and I thought that maybe this would be a model I could get done in a week. Well, I did it. I went back after the meet and fixed a couple things, so here it is. Body by Jimmy Flintstone. Shortened box from an AMT 25 T. Tires from my parts box. Wheelcovers from Rep+Min of Md. Engine from a Revell 49 Merc with valve covers and exhaust from a Revell parts pack Caddy. Grille shell from MCG. Steel wire and fishing line for fuel lines. Front and rear axles from a Revell 32. Radius rods from a 29 A kit. I just noticed the holes in the floorpan, oops. Oh well. Parts box gauge pods. The rest of the interior was modified from the 29 A kit. This kit was a blast to build. Thanks to Revell for giving us such a great canvas to work with.
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 Very nice. Love it from the side especially.
Crazy Ed Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 Wow Craig, that it Beautiful!. Only suggestion would be reshooting some of the Pics outsdie or with whitebalance reset to remove the orange tint that it. And folks click on the first image to reveal LARGER Images - Well Worth the time.
Mr. Metallic Posted October 22, 2015 Author Posted October 22, 2015 Wow Craig, that it Beautiful!. Only suggestion would be reshooting some of the Pics outsdie or with whitebalance reset to remove the orange tint that it. And folks click on the first image to reveal LARGER Images - Well Worth the time.Thanks for the advice. It must be my camera because I take all the pics under the same lighting and camera position. I just move the subject around. I'm working on a better setup
rmvw guy Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 Excellent, what a neat looking hot rod! Very cool!
wayne swayze Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 Very cool looking rod! Everything looks great. Where are the taillights from?
MGL Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 Looks great and I really like the second shot that matches the art.
Mr. Metallic Posted October 23, 2015 Author Posted October 23, 2015 Very cool looking rod! Everything looks great. Where are the taillights from?Taillights are from the new tool AMT Ala Kart.
Harry P. Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 I just noticed the holes in the floorpan, oops. Oh well. For drainage? Very cool model. Well done!
gatorincebu Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 That is a real fine looking ride! You did a real nice job on it. Be Well Gator
DumpyDan Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) That looks great, turned out nice Edited November 10, 2015 by DumpyDan
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