Farmboy Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 (edited) 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. . 'Comments and observations welcome. Edited February 16 by Farmboy 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 (edited) This thing is wild! Great build. Edited February 16 by 1hobby1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Haha...this one made me laugh. This is over the top man. I'm really diggin it. Very nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 That one came out great! Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 (edited) 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 by Farmboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 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. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_67 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Wow the details are just stunning! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 I’ve made an observation….. That is just fantastic! If only it would be re-released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Fantastic build on a rare ride! Thanks for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Guy Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 I have one called the bathtub wish I could find this one great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddly01 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Amazing and crazy build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 Just went where it took me Don. Thanx for the kudos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Pretty cool build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 Larry, Chris, thanks for the shout outs...appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) 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 by Yeah Nah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 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. ☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 Thank you much Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 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. . 'Comments and observations welcome. Awesome job! A work of art IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 That's pretty wild Mike. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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