Kookie Kar Klone Kitbash

[magicmustang]

Well here is my WIP so far on an attempt at a Kookie Kar Klone. Kitbashed from Revell's Tweety Pie and Outlaw kits. Couldn't source any small skulls or proper flame decals yet. Don't know why the colors look different, the blues are all the same as the tubs.  Let me know what you think.  

[Mr. Metallic]

If you're looking for a small skull, I'm assuming for the shifter, look no further than the Monogram Little T or 30 Woody. Obviously, the Little T shifter may be harder to come by, but I'm pretty sure the skull shifter has been in the 30 Woody since the beginning (although it may have been deleted when R/M revamped the tool in the mid-2000's

[espo]

2 hours ago, magicmustang said:

Well here is my WIP so far on an attempt at a Kookie Kar Klone. Kitbashed from Revell's Tweety Pie and Outlaw kits. Couldn't source any small skulls or proper flame decals yet. Don't know why the colors look different, the blues are all the same as the tubs.  Let me know what you think.  

I think you might be able to use the flame decals from the Revell '32 Ford 5-window coupe. The kit is from their Special Edition series 2 in 1 #85-4228. Your build is looking dead on so far.  

[magicmustang]

42 minutes ago, espo said:

I think you might be able to use the flame decals from the Revell '32 Ford 5-window coupe. The kit is from their Special Edition series 2 in 1 #85-4228. Your build is looking dead on so far.  

Really! Thanks for the tip.

 

2 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said:

If you're looking for a small skull, I'm assuming for the shifter, look no further than the Monogram Little T or 30 Woody. Obviously, the Little T shifter may be harder to come by, but I'm pretty sure the skull shifter has been in the 30 Woody since the beginning (although it may have been deleted when R/M revamped the tool in the mid-2000's

Thanks, I'll look.

Edited July 31, 2020 by magicmustang

[FredRPG]

Nice work.  There is a hot wheel car out there with a skull radiator that is just the right size for a shift knob.  I don’t know what car it is but I’ve seen one or two used around here.

[OldNYJim]

2 minutes ago, FredRPG said:

Nice work.  There is a hot wheel car out there with a skull radiator that is just the right size for a shift knob.  I don’t know what car it is but I’ve seen one or two used around here.

The Rigor Motor coffin-dragster - the skull looks like this:

 

 

[FredRPG]

Bingo, I knew someone would know what I was talking about, even if I didn’t. 

Edited August 1, 2020 by FredRPG
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[magicmustang]

Thanks for the tips, guys.

Small update: interior done and side pipes attached.

[magicmustang]

21 hours ago, espo said:

I think you might be able to use the flame decals from the Revell '32 Ford 5-window coupe. The kit is from their Special Edition series 2 in 1 #85-4228. Your build is looking dead on so far.  

espo, I think your right. Pretty close match (#30, #31 and #32).

[espo]

1 hour ago, magicmustang said:

espo, I think your right. Pretty close match (#30, #31 and #32).

Those are the ones I was thinking of. I haven't used them but remember seeing the box art showing this on the box. I'm sure there maybe some length issues since the A body would have a shorter cowl. I think these could be shortened to fit and have the same overall look. 

[rustybill1960]

Your build will be most interesting

Can't wait to see what you finish with

Thank You for sharing with Us here

Later

Russ

[slusher]

Looking great!

[Ramfins59]

3 hours ago, espo said:

Those are the ones I was thinking of. I haven't used them but remember seeing the box art showing this on the box. I'm sure there maybe some length issues since the A body would have a shorter cowl. I think these could be shortened to fit and have the same overall look. 

Yes, I used those cut-down decals on my T-Bucket model and they worked perfectly.

 

[magicmustang]

Well, I am at a stopping point until I can source out flame decals and skulls. Let me know what you think. Will post in under glass Model Cars also

 

Edited August 1, 2020 by magicmustang

[doorsovdoon]

Looks good. What flame decals are you looking for? I have some blue flame decals from the AMT Buick and Mercury custom option if you want them.

[magicmustang]

4 minutes ago, doorsovdoon said:

Looks good. What flame decals are you looking for? I have some blue flame decals from the AMT Buick and Mercury custom option if you want them.

Thanks, I have been told that the closest match are from the Revell '32 Five window Ford coupe kit. See above in this thread.

[magicmustang]

On 8/1/2020 at 9:03 AM, espo said:

Those are the ones I was thinking of. I haven't used them but remember seeing the box art showing this on the box. I'm sure there maybe some length issues since the A body would have a shorter cowl. I think these could be shortened to fit and have the same overall look. 

David, I got the decals on. I believe you were right. They are pretty close.

[Steve H]

Gerald, might be too late, but I think Jimmy Flinstone makes skull shifters. Love the build, it looks awesome!!

[espo]

16 hours ago, magicmustang said:

David, I got the decals on. I believe you were right. They are pretty close.

Turned out great. I have only one question, "Can you lend me your comb ?" I was a 77 Sunset Strip viewer long ago.  

[doorsovdoon]

Looks great, very nice. The added flames finish it off nicely.

[rustybill1960]

Awesome looking build

Thank You for sharing the work with Us