Twokidsnosleep Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 That’s the newer Bud, jet engine propelled This kit is the old girl with a Merlin v12 in her. Similar tow rig though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 The decals are decent. perfect fit on the head covers a little thick, unsharp and textured but certainly passable…and much better than nothing! We shall see what the other larger decals look like🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 Here is the reference for the real boat, trailer and tow rig that was for sale..kinda cool set up http://www.antiqueboatamerica.com/Boat/30_Feet_1967_U-12_Miss_Budweiser_Unlimited_Hydroplane_41685 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 On 12/14/2022 at 5:09 PM, Little Timmy said: They usually carried them on a low-boy trailer. I seem to recall AMT did a boat/ trailer combo kit, but it's been many years and I may be remembering things wrong. There was also a " O Boy Oberto" ... "Squire Shop"... " Coors" and at least 6 more that I cannot remember. I remember a Pay N Pak... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Timmy Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 There was also a " Miss Thriftway" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 I liked the Oh Boy Oberto 🤣 Atlas Van lines was cool boat later on too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 (edited) Awesome and well done - it is interesting to see one of these going together. From the Hydroplane and Race Boat (Thunderboat) Museum in Kent Washington. They have several boats on display, a restoration/race shop in back, and are (or used to be) part of a vintage boat race series. I believe they have this boat in their collection. cool stuff, neat people, worth a stop. 1968 U-1 Miss Budweiser - Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum (ning.com) 1968 U-1 Miss Budweiser Reprinted from Skid Fin Magazine, 2003, Volume 1 Number 2. The newest member of the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum’s fleet is the 1968 Miss Budweiser. The ’68 Bud (the sixth Miss Budweiser) was designed and built by Seattle’s Ed Karelsen and is an exact copy of the 1967/1968 National Champion Miss Bardahl. The 1968 Budweiser was first driven by Bill Sterett Sr., who won the Gold Cup and National Championship in 1969. The ’68 Budweiser is the only surviving Karelsen round-bowed unlimited. Five boats of this design were built in the late 1960s, and they dominated unlimited racing from 1967 to 1971, wining four Gold Cups and five National Championships. In 1970, Dean Chenoweth took over the cockpit, drove the boat to a victory in the 1970 Gold Cup and claimed the National Championship. That same year boat builder Ed Karelsen, the Budweiser team and Chenoweth took part in one of the most amazing accomplishments in the history of boat racing. On July 19 in the first heat of the 1970 Atomic Cup in Tri-Cities, Washington, the Miss Budweiser dove nose-first in rough water on the second lap. The accident tore away 10 feet of the Budweiser’s bow and ripped the deck all the way back to the model well. It also sent the boat tot he bottom of the Columbia River and driver Dean Chenoweth to the hospital. After the race the boat was salvaged and taken back to Seattle. Starting on the morning of July 20, 1970, the Budweiser crew, let by crew chief George McKernan, worked around the clock with builder “Fast” Eddie Karelsen to repair the boat. By Friday, July 31, the damaged boat was repaired, repainted, and back in the pits. Chenoweth, nursing a sprained left arm, qualified the boat, and on Sunday, August 2, 1970, he won the race. Local newspapers heralded the achievement with headlines that read, “From Columbia’s Bottom to Seafair’s Top” and “Miss Bud Resurfaces to Win!” Chenoweth won the National Championship with the Miss Budweiser team again in 1971. In 1972, Chenoweth moved to the Notre Dame, and Terry Sterett, Bill Sterett’s son, became the first driver to compete in a hull previously driven by his father. The boat was retired in 1973 and eventually sold. She appeared briefly in 1974 as the Country Boy and then n 1975 as the first Miss Vernor’s. The boat was later bought back by Anheuser-Busch, repainted as the Miss Budweiser, and given to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation. It was displayed at the Indy Museum of Speed for a short time but was moved into long-term storage. This winter, the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum acquired the boat, and she will not be on display at the Hydroplane Museum in Seattle. The ’68 Bud is cosmetically in beautiful shape and makes a wonderful display. No decision has been make about restoring the boat to running condition, but it’s fun to imagine this beautiful gold and red boat streaking across Lake Washington. Edited December 24, 2022 by Muncie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Lucky break finding a set of decals for it! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 I was asked by a kind gentleman to post him the instructions. Thought it best to share with all. Pretty simple instructions; five steps plus the beauty shot. Hope that helps 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Thank you for sharing! Really cool!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boompa Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Did the reproduction decals ever make it into production??? I just bought the kit in mint condition but NO DECALS. 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) On 11/10/2023 at 1:25 PM, Boompa said: Did the reproduction decals ever make it into production??? I just bought the kit in mint condition but NO DECALS. 😞 Hey I will look into the decal site after work and find you a link They were made by Spot Models Edited November 28, 2023 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave branson Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 I got one of these years ago and could not find any decals so I decided to do it as a Mooneyes, got it painted yellow then lost interest , this build may have given me new interest. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGIC MUFFLER Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 At the Hydroplane Museum in Seattle area 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vettegasser Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Have one that was built poorly. In process of restoring it. Thanks for posting those instructions. Now have acquired a mint unbuilt one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted December 23, 2023 Author Share Posted December 23, 2023 I have done the request to make the decals public Looks like about $30 USD I will send a link when I hear from Spot Models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted December 26, 2023 Author Share Posted December 26, 2023 Ok here is the link to Spot models’ decal set for the Miss Budweiser https://www.spotmodel.com/product_info.php?products_id=57563&language=en&utm_source=notifications_product&utm_medium=mail&utm_campaign=c21577&utm_content=57563 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 (edited) I do like something different every now and then and buddy.....this is just that. Will be following along on this one Scott. Edited January 4 by mustang1989 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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