PatW Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 Bought from ebay UK as an 'already started' kit decals shot so added my own decals and sand!
JTalmage Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 Thats very cool! Good idea on the decals too! definitely modernizes it a little!
Mr mopar Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) One of DT's cooler kits ..........nice work! Edited December 23, 2015 by Mr mopar
carro Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 That's really cool, what a great way to display it.
Speedfreak Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 That's really cool Pat! Looks like a fun ride. what's 'DT? A model company?
Belugawrx Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 Daniels Tom, I thinkLooks great PatCheers
disabled modeler Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 That is nice Pat....always been a fan of the Tom Daniels series kits.
PatW Posted December 23, 2015 Author Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) Well thanks guys, I don't know that I would get this response!Yes JTalmage, after finding the kit decals discoloured and coating them with clear gloss, and still no joy. The Crab looked a bit plain without any decals so I went through a some pages of ones I had printed a few months ago, and hey presto a colourful image along the previously blank sides.The sand is a very fine version used in the laying of block paving that we use on our short driveway up to the garage.I have been searching the web for a sand dune backdrop to go behind the Crab, but find a suitable one. Edited December 23, 2015 by PatW
DumpyDan Posted December 24, 2015 Posted December 24, 2015 Nicely done, cool touch with the sand. I like!
cobraman Posted December 24, 2015 Posted December 24, 2015 I really like what you have done with this kit.
DeeCee Posted December 24, 2015 Posted December 24, 2015 Now that's very very different, i love the decal work up the side, nice touch..
PatW Posted December 24, 2015 Author Posted December 24, 2015 Well thanks again guys,this build is one that I've been looking for for some time has really worked out.Merry Christmas to you all & a Very Happy New 2016.
espo Posted December 24, 2015 Posted December 24, 2015 Your modifications really bring this model to life. You mentioned needing a back drop of some sand dunes. I used to live in Pismo Beach California. The area has a lot of beach recreation including a larger sand dune area. You might try and Google that area and it might lead you to something that you could use.
Burnout Posted December 24, 2015 Posted December 24, 2015 Brings back some good childhood memories. Thanks!
Dann Tier Posted December 24, 2015 Posted December 24, 2015 Pat, I agree with everybody else, the look, the decals, and of course the excellent craftsmanship are wonderful!! im also glad that you made tires marks in the sand!! too many people do the "i just had my car dropped off in the middle of the desert by helicopter look.
PatW Posted December 24, 2015 Author Posted December 24, 2015 (edited) Thanks guys, yes I dragged the car through the sand to get the right 'tracks', and adding white glue and rolling the scuffed tyres in the sand helped with the result.Yes I also enjoy adding my home printed decals, adding that extra touch I think is important.Thanks espo I'll see if I can find Pismo Beach on Google search, and if so another pic or two may appear on here.As above Merry Christmas and a super new 2016 to you all!And yes I'm still looking for more classic, dune/sand/beach buggy kits! Edited December 28, 2015 by PatW
PatW Posted December 28, 2015 Author Posted December 28, 2015 And yes I'm still looking for more classic, dune/sand/beach buggy kits!
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