Karl LaFong Posted January 30, 2019 Posted January 30, 2019 Like many of my peers who grew up in the 60’s, I wanted a flying car when I grew up. Since the auto manufacturers haven’t come through, I’m making my own in 1/25th scale. The starting point is Pegasus Hobbies Area 51 flying saucer. I incorporated auto customizing styling cues from the late 50’s/ early 60’s, so I used a bubble top made from a Christmas ornament, custom fins from an AMT 1959 Imperial and 1961 Thunderbird, and engine from Evergreen tubing. The rear tail lights are side mirrors and lenses from the AMT 1964 Mercury. The front lights are Revell 1930 items, with a grill from an Aurora parts pack. Scripts are from a 1957 Ford set that had been produced by Mark Gustavson. The exterior color is Tamiya Light Green Pearl over Silver Leaf. The interior is based on the circa 1962 Revell custom interior parts pack. Nothing says “Car of the Future” better than tuck and roll….
Spex84 Posted January 31, 2019 Posted January 31, 2019 Love it! Lots of creative parts-sourcing for this cool little UFO and the color is perfect for that '50s vibe. Just remember to move your belt buckle to the side before you crawl in, so the paint doesn't get scratched
Dave Van Posted January 31, 2019 Posted January 31, 2019 Love it!!! The 'future promised' stuff is cool!!
tbill Posted January 31, 2019 Posted January 31, 2019 Far out man! Lol, that’s cool as you know what. Love it!
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 31, 2019 Posted January 31, 2019 This is not really my style of building, but I have to admit, it's pretty neat. What's cooler than a space ship in a classic 60s color scheme! A two tone paint job with some stainless trim to separate them would have really been the "coup de grace". Steve
lazlow Posted January 31, 2019 Posted January 31, 2019 now that is far out. Pure genesis. That interior is so 57 future.
peekay Posted January 31, 2019 Posted January 31, 2019 Wonderful! This is exactly what we'd all be driving if reality hadn't got in the way.
crazyjim Posted January 31, 2019 Posted January 31, 2019 Quite an imagination you have. Looks terrific.
Karl LaFong Posted January 31, 2019 Author Posted January 31, 2019 52 minutes ago, peekay said: Wonderful! This is exactly what we'd all be driving if reality hadn't got in the way. 21 minutes ago, crazyjim said: Quite an imagination you have. Looks terrific. Thanks! I was inspired by "The Jetsons", "Futurama", and "Rick & Morty".
echo Posted February 1, 2019 Posted February 1, 2019 I really like your flying car, lots of imagination ! Great use of parts.
Rodent Posted February 1, 2019 Posted February 1, 2019 Awesome, but does it fold up into a suitcase like George Jetson's ?
tmathew1us Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 Very creative!! This looks like a box-stock build. Perfect color for late 1950s. Unique and excellent.
Karl LaFong Posted February 2, 2019 Author Posted February 2, 2019 On 2/1/2019 at 12:42 PM, Rodent said: Awesome, but does it fold up into a suitcase like George Jetson's ? Going to need a bigger suitcase...
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