BIGTRUCK Posted June 13, 2023 Posted June 13, 2023 I took this out of the box numerous times to build but always put it back but this time I'm going through with it. The chassis and interior bucket dont fit, not even close its too thick, so the dremel will get a work out. The body outside is nice and smooth . Paint Im thinking will be a metallic , blue maybe red not sure yet. Going to build it curbside to hold the aggravation factor down.?
SpikeSchumacher Posted June 13, 2023 Posted June 13, 2023 Make sure to where a respirator when you are grinding out the body. That stuff is not good for you! 1
BIGTRUCK Posted June 13, 2023 Author Posted June 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Miatatom said: Where did you get the body? Its a Jimmy Flintstone resin piece.
cobraman Posted June 13, 2023 Posted June 13, 2023 You are so right, that is miles away form fitting. But you will get it done.
Lunajammer Posted June 13, 2023 Posted June 13, 2023 That body has tempted me a few times but now that I see your pics, I'll just follow your build, thank-you-very-much.
BIGTRUCK Posted June 16, 2023 Author Posted June 16, 2023 A few days away from building anything gave me a few new ideas, the original Prowler chassis front end was just a way bigger hassle even with omitting the engine. Those control arms were not going to work , they stuck out way too far even with alot of cutting, not saying it cant be done just saying not for me. I found 2 chassis that will work in the junk box, an old SMP Corvette chassis chopped to fit and the red one (not sure what it is)maybe a Monogram item, with a few mods it would be real close but I would rather work with the wire axles. The interior width needed a little narrowing just around 1/8th inch off each side. After clean up new door panels can be made. Not using very many of the AMT Prowler kit parts , mostly interior , a few body items and tires with wheels.
BIGTRUCK Posted June 25, 2023 Author Posted June 25, 2023 Chassis mods worked out pretty good and I can start adding some details to the front of the chassis . It sitting at its lowest stance but I have plenty of room to adjust the other way. Still using the Prowler tires,wheels and headlights. The interior tub is in the body in the picture but thats all it is right now is a narrowed tub.
BIGTRUCK Posted June 27, 2023 Author Posted June 27, 2023 With the color on , Testors Extreme Lacquer , I moved on to the interior. The tub was narrowed and the panels trimmed to fit, I dont know where the door panels are from but trim fit pretty good ,then the seats were too wide so those were thinned but they kept the shape. Niw to get the dash cut to fit. 3
Zippi Posted July 1, 2023 Posted July 1, 2023 Nice looking so far. I really like that long sleek body with the Big ole fat fenders.
Mad Slammer Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 Sorry for the late info… I think this body was meant to de used with the snap version of the prowler, the first one that AMT released.
BIGTRUCK Posted July 4, 2023 Author Posted July 4, 2023 Good info to know for sure. It will help someone build this kit alot easier. Just too late for me..? 1
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