Beer Wagon and Paddy Wagon

[cobraman]

Some of you may have read my story about these kits in The What Did You Get Today ?    If not I will give you a short version . Many years ago when these kits were new on the shelf my BIL and his wife ( my sister ) had a building contest , can’t recall why . My sister passed away several years ago and my BIL about two months ago . My nephew Jerry called me one day wanting to know if I remember this . He did not recall which kits because he was pretty young at the time . I told I did recall that and I knew his dad built the Beer Wagon but not the other . It sparked something in him and he said Paddy Wagon , she built the Paddy Wagon . I thought he was right . Anyway , he asked if I could find those kits and build them for him . I said sure of coarse . EZ to find on eBay . Found both kits still wrapped . 130 with shipping . He asked if I could build them as they did . No spray paints and just a few colors of bottle paints . Here is the result . I did cheat a bit by using Molotow on the chains and coated the bodies with Future . Then I decided I just didn’t want to hand them to him so I bought this garage diorama on Amazon for about 60 bucks . I like it a lot and really adds to the presentation . He will be very happy . This was a short version ??? Sorry     Still need to install the light source which is included .

[atomicholiday]

Those both look great just as they are.   I wouldn't change a thing. 
 

It’s kind of a testament to the engineering and thought that went into the design of these old kits that they can look this good with minimal tools and a few jars of paint.

Edited May 17, 2023 by atomicholiday

[cobraman]

Thank you Jeremy .

[bisc63]

Nice builds!  I've always had a soft spot for the Paddy Wagon myself. Very cool of you to add the garage display, it really ups the visual impact. Well done.

[happy grumpy]

Beautiful pair. A touching  story to go with it. This will make your nephew happy for sure.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Showing some great compassion there Ray. Great job on the builds. I'm thinkin' he's gonna' cherish them for a great while.

[Dragline]

A couple of classics. They look good

 

[cobraman]

Thank you very much fellows !

[ChrisR]

Very nice.

[slusher]

Great pair, Ray!

[Gustavo Reis]

Nice models. 

[cobraman]

Thanks much guys. 

[Zippi]

Nice job on the builds and a great story.

[espo]

Both great looking builds. The best part is the background story behind them. 

[BIGTRUCK]

 Ive built many a show rod but none with a back story like yours Ray. Nice thinking about others and great results.

[cobraman]

Thanks so much fellows

[KWT]

Ray, they turned out great. Very nicely done on both...

Touching story and nice way to honor them.

[cobraman]

Thank you Jeremy, I must admit it was nice to do a simple build without the worries of a paint job. 

[PappyD340]

Awesome pair Ray, well done!

[cobraman]

Thanks Larry. Now he wants me to build the Boot Hill Express ! I ordered one but I am trying to finish the Agoura Cobra and hang it up.