rastta Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 (edited) I've been building models since the late sixties. I have only ever entered two contests - when I was In 7th and 8th grade (72-73) I took 3rd overall in 7th and took first in 8th. The model I won with was the MulitMaverick! It was a pretty unique car at the time and figured it would help me out because of the adjustable wheelbase etc. I was really into lime green at the time and went with that color. I decided to wire the spark plugs using my moms sewing thread, and wire up the brakes using bread twist ties which I removed the paper. I was curious to see if I could find it again and found the re-release of the model and decided to do it again - but with about 50 years more experience. 🙂 Went with lime green again - Testors Extreme Lacquer and wet look clear - although back then I'm sure it was enamel with no clear coat. Also went with a pre-wired distributor and scale wire for the brake lines. Built it so I can change the wheelbase and swap fenders. Was fun going down memory lane and I'm quite happy with the results. Now I just need to get that old trophy out of a box in the attic. Edited August 24, 2023 by rastta 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Cool backstory and even cooler model. I’ve never seen this kit before. Really great job with it.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Might be able to get a brand-new trophy with that one! Really nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Joe, I totally love the car - but I love the story better! After about a forty year hiatus, I wound up jumping back into model building off of nothing more than an old black & white photo of my younger brother playing with a '32 Ford pickup I did as a kid. I guess the years make us nostalgic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Great story and model! Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 I too, love the story about this build. Beautiful build, you did a great job! Love the color. I also started building in the 60s, quit when I got my first real car, and started building again sporadically in the 80s. I now build as often as time allows and I think I enjoy it more now than when I was younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Beautiful job, I just read on NHRA.com that George Montgomery has passed away RIP 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rastta Posted August 25, 2023 Author Share Posted August 25, 2023 Thanks for all the kind words! As with many others - I stopped building in my late teens, right before I went to college. Picked it up again many years later, and then upon retirement, got into it big time. Something about it just makes me feel good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Great looking Maverick and a pretty kewl story behind it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M W Elky Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 I really like the lime green color it looks great on mavericks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Nice work I just wish someone would do correct decals for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rastta Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Force said: Nice work I just wish someone would do correct decals for it. Sure it was in magazines at the time - but honestly back in the day - I thought the graphics were correct because it was on the box like that. In looking at the real deal - the whole kit isn't correct to a certain degree. Still a fun build though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Nice build, exceptional paint, not only a sentimental build but a tribute build because of George Montgomery's passing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ybsluos Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 I’m glad you got to take a trip down memory lane with this one and like everybody else said it looks incredible! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicmustang Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 (edited) 22 hours ago, rastta said: Sure it was in magazines at the time - but honestly back in the day - I thought the graphics were correct because it was on the box like that. In looking at the real deal - the whole kit isn't correct to a certain degree. Still a fun build though. Nice work. Your right about the kit being incorrect. Bob Crozier did a good job correcting the errors. RIP Ohio George. Edited August 27, 2023 by magicmustang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rastta Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 21 hours ago, magicmustang said: Nice work. Your right about the kit being incorrect. Bob Crozier did a good job correcting the errors. RIP Ohio George. That's impressive work right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) Sure hope to see this one return. Great looking build!!! Edited September 19, 2023 by Sledsel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADmodelDOCTOR Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Look's great! This is one I never got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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