1967RMP Posted July 23, 2019 Posted July 23, 2019 I figured this counted as a "scratchbuilt model"! For our community theatre's production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr., I happily accepted the job of building the car. I had to scale it back mainly because it otherwise wouldn't fit on stage, plus being a children's show, the actors are smaller. The boat-shaped back is made from a cut-up sandbox, and the wheels are wall decorations from Michaels. I'm trying to be as accurate as possible. It won't be an exact replica, as I have a small budget and have to make concessions to whatever found materials I can use. And of course, time.
doctor phillips Posted July 24, 2019 Posted July 24, 2019 I'll be following along, too... I'd like to see where this goes.
1967RMP Posted July 26, 2019 Author Posted July 26, 2019 (edited) Progress made. Getting the wheels on makes a big difference! The tires are made from water pipe insulators. Edited July 26, 2019 by 1967RMP
Belugawrx Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 Thats coming along nicely John...do I see a compartment for the wings..? Brings back some memories
1967RMP Posted July 29, 2019 Author Posted July 29, 2019 I modified the front end and added more detail. The firewall area is skinned, and the rear suspension now has an "axle". I was going to add a non-functioning steering system but I wasn't sure whether the fenders would hide it or not.
1967RMP Posted July 29, 2019 Author Posted July 29, 2019 On 7/26/2019 at 1:31 PM, Belugawrx said: Thats coming along nicely John...do I see a compartment for the wings..? Brings back some memories Thanks, and yes, the wings are going to come out of that slot. Not sure how, yet.
Belugawrx Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 Love the rear diff. this'll look great on stage..! (thumbs up ) Cheers
Sam I Am Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 That is so cool, and a big shout out for you doing this for the kids. That takes a special kinda person. ?
Chuckyg1 Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 Just stumbled across this. Staying 'til the end. So cool.
Dann Tier Posted August 1, 2019 Posted August 1, 2019 I'm a HUGE fan of this car!, and you are doing a Brilliant job on this!!!
1967RMP Posted August 5, 2019 Author Posted August 5, 2019 Now she's truly a "fine four-fendered friend"! The rear wheels didn't end up in the position I liked once the fenders were on, so I might have to move them forward a bit (AWB Chitty?)
1967RMP Posted August 18, 2019 Author Posted August 18, 2019 The theatre was busy getting ready for another show, so I couldn't work on Chitty until yesterday. I decided to move the rear wheels forward - it wasn't as difficult as I thought, and I'm much happier with it. I then filled in the gaps on the body and painted. It's weird not seeing the blue anymore, but I'll get used to it.
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