It's my version of the Malco Gasser...in orange.

[Farmboy]

I had looked around and got quite a bit of help from contributors to this site in getting the pluming and fuel systems correct, or as correct as my skills would allow me to.  I did change the headers, hate the originals in the kit. I thought of doing an asbestos wrap but all too much effort.  A pair (though incorrect) from the parts box did the trick.  The plumbing is as close as I can get it, even managed to get the radiator overflow and the cv hose in the general vicinity.  Built my own fluid tank and catcher for the cv.   I attempted to do the black with silver bolts/rivets around the windshield.  After two attempts, out came the file, sandpaper and a small amount of styrene rod and that took care of that.  The orange is the $1.00 acrylic craft paint with a few gloss coats.  I also experimented with the 'fleck' process seen on a number of fiberglass moldings using a toothbrush and acrylic paints.  Think it adds a little interest and color.  All existing trim was blacked out except for the grill cover.  Hope you enjoy.  Comments and observations always welcome

[B-Ram]

Looks great.

[slusher]

 Looks great in orange!!

[donb]

Nicely done. I like the underside of the hood and  I also like the color. Cool car. 

[cobraman]

Looks real nice Mike.

[Hmann68]

Excellent job! I too really like the under hood treatment, and that shade of orange pops for sure!

[PappyD340]

Very nice

[Farmboy]

Thanx everybody, it was a fun build.  Incidentally, the 'stainless' fuel lines is actually line cord from a venetian blind.  There's a smaller solid string core in it that comes out, and I replaced it with wire so it would hold its shape, sprayed it chrome and voila.

[bisc63]

Looks good in orange! Better open up that grille, though, before you overheat the engine!

[Daddyfink]

Oddly enough, pretty close to this

 

[Brutalform]

Very nice build. You did a fantastic job on all the under hood details. That fiberglass under the nose, makes the car even more realistic. A nice version other than the box art. 

Was this car annoying to build other than what you mentioned? 

Edited April 26, 2019 by Brutalform

[vamach1]

On 4/21/2019 at 2:00 AM, Daddyfink said:

Oddly enough, pretty close to this

 

Sure is.  Maybe some sponsor decals would spice it up even more.  I'm sure Whoopie Kat has something appropriate.

[vamach1]

I went for a darker shade (painted maybe 10 years ago) so you can tell I did not get very far.  You set the bar high but gave me some ideas too.

[c. jackson]

beautiful! well done

[Farmboy]

Jesse, that's the first time I've ever seen that photo.  Uncanny!  Did Revell actually make a kit with those decals?  Tom, I don't know if annoyed is the right word.  I just accepted it as an old kit with some parts I didn't like changed out or modified where I thought I could do it justice.  The windshield/rear window framing is simply a case of surrender lol, but overall it went together pretty well.

[Scott8950]

On 4/21/2019 at 2:00 AM, Daddyfink said:

Oddly enough, pretty close to this

 

couple more pics of it

Edited May 1, 2019 by Scott8950

[Renegade]

Good looking build.

[Deuces]

On 4/21/2019 at 2:00 AM, Daddyfink said:

Oddly enough, pretty close to this

 

I never seen the kit for this one.... Was it ever made into a model kit????

[Daddyfink]

23 hours ago, Deuces said:

I never seen the kit for this one.... Was it ever made into a model kit????

Sadly, no. I don't know the story of how or why, but it was photographed and measured by Revell, but never done. 

[Deuces]

Long over due for one I guess..... ?