Frank Steffens Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 I got this kit from my wife for Father's day, and she was upset to find out I already had two of them...so I told her I was going to do something special with it. A couple of years ago, I saw this picture: http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Marin...-18C/1337208/M/ ...and was inspired to build this in 1/72 scale: So I printed up some custom decals, and set out to build a '55 Chevy Pro Sportsman as if it were sponsored by the Marine Corps, and used as a recruiting tool. Here's the finished pics:
Nick F40 Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 This is really sweet! Love the 55! Love the paint scheme Thank you all that served and are serving!!
Frank Steffens Posted September 8, 2008 Author Posted September 8, 2008 Last few: Clay, I hope you like it! And to all of those who have served our country, thank you very much!
RadRidesByDan Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 This build is as unique as it gets.....I love the representation of the USMC all over this car....it speaks out loud...."Dont mess with the Best, or you'll lose like the Rest" My hat is off to you on this build. Well done
Slim Louis Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 Cool idea/theme, love the car , very authentic and fast looking! Who made the carbs? Kit? Resin? Thanks Slim
Clay Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 To answer your question, yes I love it. Ithas everything that I think should be on a Marine sponsored car, the paint scheme and the decals. If they bring back the Marines car in NASCAR I hope they will do it like this. Again I absolutley love it. Display it proudly as I am proud of it. You mind if I use one of the pictures as my avatar?
Frank Steffens Posted September 9, 2008 Author Posted September 9, 2008 You mind if I use one of the pictures as my avatar? I'd be honored!
airbrush addict Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 Nice!!! Different, original, etc...
outlaw035 Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 that is one awesome 55.....grt8 job frank
Clay Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 I'd be honored! Thank you but I am honored that you built this. Thank you to all that support the military even though I know some of you don't support the war. (No comments please) Again Thank you Frank.
Raul_Perez Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 Frank, That is just to freaking cool for words!! You are the man!! Let me know if you ever get tired of looking at it. I may have something in my collection worthy of a trade. Thanks for sharing,
bsoder Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 That is just beastly!! ...the Marines would be proud
Frank Steffens Posted September 9, 2008 Author Posted September 9, 2008 Cool idea/theme, love the car , very authentic and fast looking! Who made the carbs? Kit? Resin? Thanks Slim The carbs are resin from Model Car Garage... Thanks all for the kind comments, I'm glad you all like it!
Frank Steffens Posted September 27, 2008 Author Posted September 27, 2008 To all those that requested the decals for this one, I'm still waiting for a new package of blank sheets to arrive, hang in there!
Clay Posted November 9, 2008 Posted November 9, 2008 Frank, I just saw Lyle's pictures of it. Looks great sitting on a model show table. You got anymore pictures? Also, you got an extra set of those decals? Oh yeah, MORE PICTURES!!!!!!!!!
justin2020 Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 Frank perfect timing on finishing this model with the Marine Corps birthday being on Monday the 10th of November. Frank I was wondering if you would please post this on another site? The site is called WWW.grunt.com it is a web site run by a company called Sgt. Grit. Every Marine has heard of the store. They have a car section where you can summit pics of your truck or car with different Marine items on the car. I truly feel that your car would really set well in those pages. Many Marine would be able to see your outstanding creation. Thank you for entertaining the idea. Thank you again Justin HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Frank Steffens Posted November 10, 2008 Author Posted November 10, 2008 I will surely do that my friend...I sent away for new clear sheets in Sept., when they arrived, they were FOLDED, creased and all, into my mailbox So I have to order more. Once I get them, I'll make sure you get a sheet. BTW, I placed third in "Shelf Model-Competition"...I was really happy to have placed; there were some REALLY good models in the class. I was paricularly honored that Lyle took pictures of it!
george 53 Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 Frank, just came across this bad boy now that it's done, and it is a KILLER!!!! Like a GOOD MARINE!!!! I realy like how you made "Chesty" Puller the driver! GREAT TOUCH! It's an all around quality build, and I LOVE IT!! Wouldn't it be nice if the Corps. would sponsor another Drag Race Team again? Your lil Monster would be a GREAT motivational tool!!!!
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