Bluzboy66 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 (edited) Guys, Here's another one I just finished up. It's the Jo-han '68 Plymouth Fury Police Car. I decided to go with an 'unmarked' theme. The color is Tamiya Gunmetal Metallic with clear coat. The magazines on the front seat are 'Rolling Stone', 'Playboy' and 'Inside Detective', all from '68. I Googled the names on the internet, snagged the images, used Adobe Illustrator to reduce them down to proper size, and then printed them out on thin photo paper. The antennas are the ends off of guitar strings.....a nickel wound .023 'D' string for the CB antenna (by using the end, you get a little bit of the winding itself which looks like the spring on a CB antenna) and a .013 'B' string for the standard front fender mounted radio antenna...... Thanks for looking! Mike Edited April 10, 2008 by Bluzboy66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Mike that is so super slick and clean! I can remember seeing these as a kid in '68........but really didn't know what they were let alone an unmarked police car. Likewise your '63 Ford custom is real sharp too! I'd love to see them at the NNL Saturday, but I can't make it this year. Maybe you can come to our next CPMCC meeting with Cruz and you can bring 'em then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olle F Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Yeah, that's a slick car indeed, and I love models that don't scream "come and look". You usually walk by them at the shows without paying too much attention, then you stop, thinking "What in the world was that...?", and then you walk back and look. It's kinda like factory racers: "The plainer, the better". BTW: Does this kit come with clear headlight lenses or did you add that yourself? I haven't built many JoHan kits, but I thought they all came with the lenses molded in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 That is just TOO COOL! I love an old MOPAR, unmarked or otherwise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluzboy66 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 (edited) Mike that is so super slick and clean! I can remember seeing these as a kid in '68........but really didn't know what they were let alone an unmarked police car. Likewise your '63 Ford custom is real sharp too! I'd love to see them at the NNL Saturday, but I can't make it this year. Maybe you can come to our next CPMCC meeting with Cruz and you can bring 'em then! Thanks Bill. I plan to attend the next CPMCC meeting, and will probably join this time (really enjoyed the auction a couple of months back). I'll bring my latest finished builds. Mike Edited April 10, 2008 by Bluzboy66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluzboy66 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 Yeah, that's a slick car indeed, and I love models that don't scream "come and look". You usually walk by them at the shows without paying too much attention, then you stop, thinking "What in the world was that...?", and then you walk back and look. It's kinda like factory racers: "The plainer, the better". BTW: Does this kit come with clear headlight lenses or did you add that yourself? I haven't built many JoHan kits, but I thought they all came with the lenses molded in? The lenses are separate pieces. Some of the Jo-Han kits I've built have separate lenses.......the '69 Road Runner comes to mind. Whereas, the '69 SC Rambler that I just picked up has molded-in lenses........I believe. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluzboy66 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 There are some details on this kit that you can't see right off the bat. I used a piece of polished stainless wire for the horn ring on the steering wheel......the original steering wheel was crushed when I removed the kit from the box. I pulled an old Plymouth wheel out of my parts box and added the ring. The gear shift and turn signal levers are straight pins. Also, the cords for the CB mic and portable spotlight are fine gauge coiled electric wire. Too bad you can't really see them in the assembled car. The car also has an actual headliner and C pillar trim panels, made from thin black matte paper. There's also a dome light on the headliner. I'm just now starting to get better with fine details, but some of the stuff you guys do blows my mind. What an inspiration. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olle F Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Those details you mentioned are what I was talking about in my previous post, and that's exactly what I like about it. You don't see them first time you look, but once the model gets your attention you will start looking for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Very nice reproduction!! The only time that I really hate seening that kind of car is when I'm looking in the rearview mirror! Thanks for sharing, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Very well done! Plain jane builds catch my attention every time and this sure grabbed mine. I've always liked the purposeful no nonsense look of unmarked squads. I built a Linberg Crown Vic in similar fashion and it's one of my favorites. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 sweeet!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 (edited) WOW!! I'd vote that as the worlds most beautiful car. That is so clean and perfect looking. Love the Attention to details. hard to tell it apart from a 1:1 car. Can I ride in the front seat? I'm going to save these pics so I can one day build mine. Not that Great but atleast be inspired to build it.. AWESOME FLIPP'IN JOB!!!!! Edited April 11, 2008 by Zukiholic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randx0 Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 this is one of those models that just looks so right it is just plain fun to look at and is what I like about the hobby great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Very nice detective car/sleeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I saw this one up close and it is definetly a nice build, make sure you bring it tomorrow man!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Steffens Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Totally awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Just outstanding man!..I remember these, and this is spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilone Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 so thats why they sit behind those signs huh and thats why they took so long to catch up to my friend our tax dollars at work huh as for your model that looks sweet bro good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluzboy66 Posted April 12, 2008 Author Share Posted April 12, 2008 Wow, thanks for the compliments guys. And to think, the 1:1 version of this car isn't supposed to actually draw attention! lol. Hope to see some of you at the NNL East on Saturday! I'll bring this Fury and a couple of my others.......the ones that are worth showing, anyway. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleetside Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Why do I suddenly have a craving for donuts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardlust Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 WONDERFUL build - I have seldom seen this model treated with such craftsmanship and attention to detail!! Even the old one-piece chassis looks good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluzboy66 Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 (edited) WONDERFUL build - I have seldom seen this model treated with such craftsmanship and attention to detail!! Even the old one-piece chassis looks good!!! Thanks! I really enjoyed building it, and I'm preparing to build another one.....'marked' this time. Mike Edited April 13, 2008 by Bluzboy66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Steffens Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I saw it yesterday at NNl East, it looks even better in person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluzboy66 Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 (edited) I saw it yesterday at NNl East, it looks even better in person! Thanks Frank. Awesome show huh? See my photos here........ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v472/Blu...%20East%202008/ Mike Edited April 14, 2008 by Bluzboy66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Mike that is so super slick and clean! I can remember seeing these as a kid in '68........but really didn't know what they were let alone an unmarked police car. Likewise your '63 Ford custom is real sharp too! I'd love to see them at the NNL Saturday, but I can't make it this year. Maybe you can come to our next CPMCC meeting with Cruz and you can bring 'em then! I love your work and if you could come to the CPMCC meeting, that would be awsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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