Let's See Some Glue Bombs!

[Oldcarfan27]

57 minutes ago, pack rat said:

Might as well contribute my three latest additions to the "restorable builtups" pile, including an MPC '77 Camaro (maybe a future Z/28).

Where do you keep finding these MPC Camaros? I find they are harder to come across than the AMT ones. I've got a few of the AMTs and only one MPC. I'll post it as soon as I can find it. I've got a story for that one!

[Snake45]

1 hour ago, pack rat said:

Thanks for the compliments, guys.

Might as well contribute my three latest additions to the "restorable builtups" pile, including an MPC '77 Camaro (maybe a future Z/28).

Yes....some day I'll see if I can get that Ranchero running across the kitchen floor.   

 

 

 

I bet I could get that Camaro back on the shelf and standing tall in a weekend! 

[pack rat]

Here's a glue-bomb project currently on the bench;

I acquired a box of "attic find" kits a few years ago that contained the remains of a California Flash '72 Duster.  A stock '72 Duster would be a nice addition to the collection, but this one was missing a stock hood, front seats, and grille/headlight assembly, along with the obvious missing bits as pictured.

Looking at a vendors pile of junk/bagged kits at a meet later on, I found a real sad-looking '71 Duster, complete but missing a hood and wheels (wonder if he painted it with enamel or lacquer??)  Here's my engine/chassis assembly, rear bumper and grille assembly.

From the parts stash....a poorly brush-painted hood, wheels, tires, a set of '70 Charger buckets (surprisingly similar to '72 Duster buckets), and finally....a set of stripes from a new-tool '71 Duster kit (haven't tested them for proper fit on the MPC body though)  

When it's all done, I'll have a presentable '72 Duster 340 on the shelf for an investment of about five bucks before factoring in paint, supplies etc.              

 

 

Edited May 3, 2018 by pack rat

[Snake45]

59 minutes ago, pack rat said:

Here's a glue-bomb project currently on the bench;

I acquired a box of "attic find" kits a few years ago that contained the remains of a California Flash '72 Duster.  A stock '72 Duster would be a nice addition to the collection, but this one was missing a stock hood, front seats, and grille/headlight assembly, along with the obvious missing bits as pictured.

Looking at a vendors pile of junk/bagged kits at a meet later on, I found a real sad-looking '71 Duster, complete but missing a hood and wheels (wonder if he painted it with enamel or lacquer??)  Here's my engine/chassis assembly, rear bumper and grille assembly.

From the parts stash....a poorly brush-painted hood, wheels, tires, a set of '70 Charger buckets (surprisingly similar to '72 Duster buckets), and finally....a set of stripes from a new-tool '71 Duster kit (haven't tested them for proper fit on the MPC body though)  

When it's all done, I'll have a presentable '72 Duster 340 on the shelf for an investment of about five bucks before factoring in paint, supplies etc.              

 

 

Absolutely fabulous! That's what I'm talkin' about! 

[Jantrix]

You guys who do glue bombs are something else. Unless it's a very hard to find (read: expensive) kit, it's just not worth the headaches. Even then it would have to be something of extreme interest to me. I have so many kits on my shelf where I can create my own headaches , I would find it difficult to start from one. I have done a few disassemble, strip and repaint models that I got from club members, but they were hardly what I'd call glue-bombs. Keep saving those kits guys.

[Oldcarfan27]

I think that's the fun and satisfaction of it all. Saving something that everyone considers worthless trash.

For me it started decades ago when I purchased a couple of built kits from a thrift store, they weren't anything considered rare, but they were all I had of those kits. They came out so nice, that I wanted to try again - and again. It's like an addiction, I find the challenge of starting with a cheap, pile of mess and making something better with it, is just too much fun!

Besides, were just doing our part to Save The Earth! We're recycling to keep plastic out of the landfills, Right?

[Snake45]

20 minutes ago, Oldcarfan27 said:

I think that's the fun and satisfaction of it all. Saving something that everyone considers worthless trash.

For me it started decades ago when I purchased a couple of built kits from a thrift store, they weren't anything considered rare, but they were all I had of those kits. They came out so nice, that I wanted to try again - and again. It's like an addiction, I find the challenge of starting with a cheap, pile of mess and making something better with it, is just too much fun!

Besides, were just doing our part to Save The Earth! We're recycling to keep plastic out of the landfills, Right?

PREACH IT, Brother Patrick! Can I get a AY-men from the choir?

[Oldcarfan27]

1 hour ago, Snake45 said:

PREACH IT, Brother Patrick! Can I get a AY-men from the choir?

Holla-luuya!

[ewetwo]

Amen! LOL

 

[pack rat]

7 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said:

I think that's the fun and satisfaction of it all. Saving something that everyone considers worthless trash.

For me it started decades ago when I purchased a couple of built kits from a thrift store, they weren't anything considered rare, but they were all I had of those kits. They came out so nice, that I wanted to try again - and again. It's like an addiction, I find the challenge of starting with a cheap, pile of mess and making something better with it, is just too much fun!

Besides, were just doing our part to Save The Earth! We're recycling to keep plastic out of the landfills, Right?

AMEN, brother!

And think of the money we save.....what would I pay for an MPC '72 Duster kit nowadays?......and if I mess up the paint  or whatever on this one. no big deal. 

Wish I had more "before" pics of some of the trash I've restored.

 

Edited May 4, 2018 by pack rat

[Tom Geiger]

Here's a trio of 1960s or 1970s glue bombs that I bought a few years ago.  All three were in one bag and I believe the total was $5 or $10.  Each one of these has some character that I like, so I'll use them for the basis of my traditional / rat rods.

[Snake45]

There ya go! I know you're a good enough modeler, Tom, to do SOMETHING creative and inspirational with them. Model on! 

[OldNYJim]

I don't know what this old junk is - cost me about three dollar fiddy at the flea market

[Snake45]

14 minutes ago, CabDriver said:

I don't know what this old junk is - cost me about three dollar fiddy at the flea market

That's the rare and desirable "UncertainT." And it looks like there's enough of there there that someone could restore it. 

[Oldcarfan27]

5 hours ago, Tom Geiger said:

Here's a trio of 1960s or 1970s glue bombs that I bought a few years ago.  All three were in one bag and I believe the total was $5 or $10.  Each one of these has some character that I like, so I'll use them for the basis of my traditional / rat rods.

I'd kinda want to just put period wheels and tires on them and leave them as a window to the past - for a while anyways. That black roadster looks cool the way it is! You definitely can tell it was built in the 60s by those wheels and tires. They're not bad the way they are.

[Spex84]

CabDriver--I'll give ya 10 bucks for that green T thing

Snake: shhhhhhhh! Haha.

Tom--I love how the builder of the T roadster pickup just stuck the triple carbs on top of the hood. Looks snazzy, haha!

[disabled modeler]

7 hours ago, CabDriver said:

I don't know what this old junk is - cost me about three dollar fiddy at the flea market

Nice find and a awesome deal there....it can be restored pretty easily in my opinion.   I love that display base..!

[David G.]

Here's one I restored a few years ago...

 

 

 

 

David G.

[PARTSMARTY]

22 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said:

I think that's the fun and satisfaction of it all. Saving something that everyone considers worthless trash.

For me it started decades ago when I purchased a couple of built kits from a thrift store, they weren't anything considered rare, but they were all I had of those kits. They came out so nice, that I wanted to try again - and again. It's like an addiction, I find the challenge of starting with a cheap, pile of mess and making something better with it, is just too much fun!

Besides, were just doing our part to Save The Earth! We're recycling to keep plastic out of the landfills, Right?

How true you are-spot on.I build a ton of new kits and glue bombs/restos  but to take something rough and make it pretty-gotta love it !!!

[PARTSMARTY]

9 hours ago, CabDriver said:

I don't know what this old junk is - cost me about three dollar fiddy at the flea market

This would be a cool restoration project-the bones are there.

[Snake45]

1 hour ago, David G. said:

Here's one I restored a few years ago...

 

 

 

 

David G.

You are a Glue Bomb Hero! 

[Tom Geiger]

8 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said:

I'd kinda want to just put period wheels and tires on them and leave them as a window to the past - for a while anyways. That black roadster looks cool the way it is! You definitely can tell it was built in the 60s by those wheels and tires. They're not bad the way they are.

Per yours and the rest of the comments... the black Model A will live on since it's complete. I will check it to see if it ever had a rear bumper, if so I will add one from the parts box.  The green bomb is classic.  The original builder didn't even get a full coat of paint on it.  I will see if I can fashion some wheels on it.   The blue chopped coupe may get the rat rod treatment since there's not a lot left.  Notice that it has dual side mounts in the front fenders.  I don't think that's been in a kit for a very long time.

 

[StevenGuthmiller]

4 hours ago, David G. said:

Here's one I restored a few years ago...

David G.

Amazing what a little paint can do, isn't it?

 

Steve

 

 

 

[Snake45]

31 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said:

Amazing what a little paint can do, isn't it?

Steve

 

A little paint, a little skill, and a little love! 

[OldNYJim]

9 hours ago, Spex84 said:

CabDriver--I'll give ya 10 bucks for that green T thing

Snake: shhhhhhhh! Haha.

Actually, I was teasing a little - this was about $100 or so on ebay in the end.  But the guy messaged me after I paid and said

""my brother built this in the 60s or 70s - we took it to the flea market and no one wanted it at $5 so we nearly tossed it in the trash".

Wish I'd REALLY seen it at that flea market!!