Budniewskis Foxy Box

[FatboyLowrider]

      I dont even know where to start. This model FOUGHT me the whole way. I originally wanted to build it as the FOXY BOX but in white. This is lengthy but just wanna tell my story as someone else may feel defeated sometimes modelling and this may inspire someone to dig that glue bomb out a dusty box.

Painted it white, solvent popped, was pearl and just looked like an unpainted model. Sanded it cleaned prepped and went Satin Black, for a second time..paint went ok but the Foxy Box decals literally cracked and fell apart in the warm water and went on like poop and once dry they stuck the were impossible to remove...back to sanding and stripping, looked terrible. I was so disappointed I almost gave up. I left it alone for a week then decided Id try for a 3rd time with some left over TS I had, started tossing decals from my surf van, d100 and other various kits.

In the end, I feel really happy with the end result and pleased I didnt give up.

Anyways thanks so much for looking! Dont give up. Challenges are so rewarding when you are finally happy with it in the end.

Edited March 13, 2023 by FatboyLowrider

[Zippi]

Great story.  I think it turned out pretty kewl looking.  I'm diggin it.  

[Chirps]

Looks awesome. We’ve all had ones that go like that. It’s how you approach the issues that ultimately brings about the satisfaction in a job well done. 

[cobraman]

You hung in there and put together a nice model.

[Leica007]

Nice job, glad you kept with it. Really like the decal assortment and placement.

[FatboyLowrider]

Thanks guys! Always nice to see the Hobby is still alive and well, with a great community ? 

[PappyD340]

Real nice van!