1/16 Lindberg (Pyro) "The Serpent" T-based Show Rod

[Casey]

Wow, Round2 is digging deep into the vault this year and reissuing the ex-Pyro "The Serpent" 1/16 scale custom T bucket show rod. This kit shares many parts with the other Pyro T kits-- Sno Skeeter, Bullhorn T, etc., bu they all have a pretty nice '60s era SBC and frame/suspension.

 

[Mr mopar]

So what is next The Laramie stage Ghost..................now wouldn't that be cool!

[Tye Brown]

WOW!!!! This is a huge surprise man. Love what the kool kats at Round2 are doing man  

[pack rat]

Here's a built-up.

I had very limited knowledge of the old 1/16 Pyro thingies before seeing this one.  After laying the parts out on the bench I was convinced that someone had a Monogram 1/8 scale "T" in front of them back in the '60's when these kits were designed.   

Edited February 11, 2017 by pack rat

[Junkman]

Those are just marvellous, aren't they?

[Casey]

 After laying the parts out on the bench I was convinced that someone had a Monogram 1/8 scale "T" in front of them back in the '60's when these kits were designed.  

The SMC engine and suspension parts are perfect for backdating the Revell 1/16 scale '34 Fords to a '60s era car.

Edited February 12, 2017 by Casey

[iBorg]

Are the wheels different from the Bullhorn T?

 

[ChrisBcritter]

They look the same. Oddly, the centers with their 12 holes are a near perfect match for 1957-66 Imperial wheels.

[stavanzer]

You know, substitute two regular bucket seats for the Cobra Seats, and it would make a nifty Street Rod! The rest pf it looks great.

Now, Where can I find some 1/16 bucket seats.........?

[Casey]

On 2/12/2017 at 8:11 AM, ChrisBcritter said:

They look the same. Oddly, the centers with their 12 holes are a near perfect match for 1957-66 Imperial wheels.

They should be the same. There are some other chrome wheel faces, which are more spoke-like, found in the GEE-T variant of this kit, but I don't believe they are included with the Serpent version. Here are the chrome parts for the Bullhorn T, and you can see the empty row where the wheel faces would reside:

Edited February 19, 2018 by Casey

[pack rat]

They should be the same. There are some other chrome wheel faces, which are more spoke-like, found in the GEE-T variant of this kit, but I don't believe they are included with the Serpent version. Here are the chrome parts for the Bullhorn T, and you can see the empty row where the wheel faces would reside:

 

Here's a decent look at the GEE-T wheel covers, which still utilize the unchromed wheel halves:

The chrome wheel faces shown on the Gee-T box are on the Serpent test shots, and will be included in the kit as optional pieces along with a few other bits not used on the built-up I posted.

The old Serpent instruction sheet I used (photocopy-no idea re it's origin) specified the chrome faces, not the knock-offs I installed.  The knock-offs were used as they wanted the build to match the Serpent box art.

 

[iBorg]

I'll end up with one for no other reason but to see if I can adapt the interior to the Bullhorn T. I find that interior bucket one of the kits greatest weaknesses.

[Junkman]

Now, Where can I find some 1/16 bucket seats.........?

Use 1/18 ones, they work just as well.

[RatRod]

These kits are pretty cool, and look like a shrunken 1/8 Monogram T with a few things different. My only complaint is the two piece tires are awful in the Bullhorn T reissue! If Round 2 could at least give us new tires, I'd say bring 'em all back!!!

[RatRod]

So what is next The Laramie stage Ghost..................now wouldn't that be cool!

Funny you mention this!!! Several years back there was a guy from Atlantis models that came to the Coffin Corner 2 forum asking questions about the chassis. He said that they had the molds for the Laramie Stage Ghost body, and all the other Laramie related parts, but not the chassis. Maybe Round 2 needs to contact Atlantis!

[Mr mopar]

Funny you mention this!!! Several years back there was a guy from Atlantis models that came to the Coffin Corner 2 forum asking questions about the chassis. He said that they had the molds for the Laramie Stage Ghost body, and all the other Laramie related parts, but not the chassis. Maybe Round 2 needs to contact Atlantis!

that would be a good idea for Round2 !

[stavanzer]

Re: The seats.  I've since found that the Serpent Heads are two pieces that glue to the seats. So it will be as simple as leaving them off.

Now, I really want one.

Is it me or does the nose piece on the Gee-T favour the AMT XR-6 Show Rod?

[Phirewriter]

Not only the nose but the rear deck has a angular drop that at least from the box art also looks similar to the XR-6.

Edited March 27, 2017 by Phirewriter

[Dave Van]

So what is next The Laramie stage Ghost..................now wouldn't that be cool!

I really really hope so.......I bought a junker back 2001 for $60......I want a mint one. I have mint Serpent, SnoSkeeter and GeeT

Edited March 27, 2017 by Dave Van