1951 Chevrolet Fleetline Monster Jam

[FenderMender]

BEFORE::::

It's possible to write a long-winded account of this "model", but the real short version is that this Monster Jam's vehicle body was "cast" from a 1/25 scale plastic AMT/Ertl Classic 1951 Chevy Fleetline kit (38274) using only tissue paper, white and yellow carpenter's glue, water-based wood filler and water putty, plus gobs of patience,  experimenting and learning. Needless to say that it lacks both the strength and smoothness of metal and plastic. And it is rather difficult to tool.

Learning for all the mistakes encountered, I followed up with a second "casting" from a 1/24 scale Jada 2006 Dodge Charger R/T (91953). The Dodge body shape was less complicated and proved to be "easier" to fabricate.

Since I have four complete Monster Jam underbodies with wheels and tires that lack body shells, this '51 Chevy was my first attempt to fabricate a body shell for one of them.

Thanks for looking...

AFTER::::::

 

[slusher]

Very cool..

[PappyD340]

Nice!

[Lunajammer]

I'm as impressed as I am bewildered. "Lacks strength, smoothness and is difficult to tool." So is money savings the only benefit? Don't get me wrong, I love the innovative thinking and what you've done with it. I like that you're trying to dial in a unique and fascinating process. It's just kind of a head scratcher for me.