Bathtub Buggy Build Finished!

[Farmboy]

 Finished up the George Barris Bathtub Buggy.  Started out as a glue bomb I swapped a kit for with a friend of mine.  I went my merry way with this, adding detail I thought maybe should have been there and changed a few things that just looked like they needed changing. There are plenty of mods added to the build, only a couple of pre-planned details were forgotten or simply left off.  The shower spray diffuser heads were the only two aftermarket auto parts used in the detailing of this model simply because I had them on hand...and they fit.  The buggy build isn't perfect, but as my wife says...it's cute. 

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'Comments and observations welcome.

 

 

 

 

Edited February 16, 2024 by Farmboy

[1hobby1]

This thing is wild! Great build.

Edited February 16, 2024 by 1hobby1

[David G.]

I really enjoyed following your work on this in the WIP thread. 

You've made more of this kit than was ever intended Mike! It's got to be the best version of this kit ever rendered.

Excellent work!

David G.

[Zippi]

Haha...this one made me laugh.  This is over the top man.  I'm really diggin it.  Very nicely done.  

[FLHCAHZ]

That one came out great!  Very nice

[Farmboy]

Thanks much for the comments and kudos everybody.  This is one showrod I really wanted for quite a while.  Just got lucky I found one.  Glad it turned out ok.

Edited February 16, 2024 by Farmboy

[Farmboy]

 a couple of more pictures I missed.  The step is made from a ribbon clamp, chrome.  A closer though slightly out of focus view of the header ends, and a view of the accelerator with scratchbuilt spring return.

just in case the previous photos were too dark...

Comments and observations welcome.

 

[bill_67]

Wow the details are just  stunning!  Great job!

 

[shoopdog]

I’ve made an observation…..

That is just fantastic! If only it would be re-released.

[ea0863]

Fantastic build on a rare ride! Thanks for posting

[Model Guy]

I have one called the bathtub wish I could find this one great build!

[Farmboy]

Thank you all for the comments everybody.

Bill, some of the detailing was simply adding a radiator so the upper rad hose wasn't just hanging in the air anymore. lol.  

Keith, If memory serves it was last reissued in 2009. Not a very detailed kit so it's wide open for mods.

Emre, always nice when a kit turns out.  My pleasure to post the build, hope you enjoyed.

[Farmboy]

Hey Kenneth

  I knew a man back in the early 80's, Herman Lamm.  I would produce a half hour radio show with him called "the netherlands call".  he ran a travel agency.  I just don't see the name very much is why I mention it.  You must have the Eldon model of a dual bathtub show rod.  Barris claimed it as his, but he actually bought it from the guy who designed it....I think.  Many thanks for the kudos.  Keep an eye out at swap meets, garage sales, ebay for the bathtub buggy....one is bound to pop up.

[Duddly01]

Amazing and crazy build!

[Farmboy]

Just went where it took me Don.  Thanx for the kudos.

[PappyD340]

Pretty cool build!

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[Farmboy]

Larry, Chris, thanks for the shout outs...appreciated!

[Yeah Nah]

Amazing stuff Mike. I would imagine a very 'busy' model to look at built out of the box; but you still managed to to add even more to it! 

So after this you're now a qualified plumber?

Edited February 17, 2024 by Yeah Nah

[Farmboy]

Garry, I never really thought of the model as a whole, but treated each section (sink/pedals/tub/boudoir etc.) as a separate build, adding the odd detail.  Believe me, after making 32 aluminum headers and scratching the fuel system on 4 Buick engines for Ivo's Showboat one tends to compartmentalize one's thinking lol!  As for plumbing, to my great sorrow, styrene and a  butane torch do not get along well.  You needn't ask how I gained this nugget of wisdom.  Thanks for the kind words. ☺️

[slusher]

Looks fantastic!

[Farmboy]

Thank you much Carl.

[MeatMan]

On 2/16/2024 at 5:41 AM, Farmboy said:

 Finished up the George Barris Bathtub Buggy.  Started out as a glue bomb I swapped a kit for with a friend of mine.  I went my merry way with this, adding detail I thought maybe should have been there and changed a few things that just looked like they needed changing. There are plenty of mods added to the build, only a couple of pre-planned details were forgotten or simply left off.  The shower spray diffuser heads were the only two aftermarket auto parts used in the detailing of this model simply because I had them on hand...and they fit.  The buggy build isn't perfect, but as my wife says...it's cute. 

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'Comments and observations welcome.

Awesome job! A work of art IMHO.

[Farmboy]

Well, it does have some simulated marble added to it so that could qualify as simulated art I guess, lol!  Thanks for the kudos meatman, appreciate the shoutout.

[Can-Con]

That's pretty wild Mike. ?