Piranah Drag Car

[RickRollerLT1]

AMT kit built from the 2005 buyer's choice reissue. Had this and the 2014 deluxe issue of the Super Spy Piranha in my stash for several years, dreaded ever getting around to them. 

This kit is a radioactive horse manure dumpster fire, and that's keeping things family friendly here! The frame assembly to the lower body half was a nightmare that fought me for days on end, and the top body half (molded in clear) when the fenders are in was just as bad. Had to use lots of glue, sanding down joints, rubber bands, and a weeks worth of patience. 

Only additions are better tires (to replace the lousy plastic ones) and extra decals from the SSC issue (since the 2005 Buyer's Choice had a pretty sad decal sheet).

Exterior is Tamiya Candy Lime Green, with a mist coat of Rustoluem Gold on the lower body half to give it a fade job (or like how certain Piranha breeds are). All cleared with Pledge.

Edited February 6, 2023 by RickRollerLT1

[espo]

Looking at how this turned out you would never realize the issues you mention for this kit. Great looking paint and decals. 

[cobraman]

You did a great job with this kit.

[MeatMan]

Nicely done!

[Scott Colmer]

I have heard these were a tough build. I enjoyed your narrative. And of course, the model came out very nice. Worth the effort!

[PappyD340]

Looks great!

[ChrisR]

Very nice!

[TonyK]

I've heard nothing but bad things about this kit but I sure like how yours turned out. Thanks for sharing the finished model and your story.

[Mopar2]

You did an awesome job with a problem kit.Great build...