Monogram Badman

[Sonorandog]

Like many modelers I fondly remember kits I built in my youth. And one of the kits I really wanted to do again was the Badman. I built a few of these as a kid and they were one of my all-time favorites. I used the new Monogram 2 n 1 55 Chevy kit to create this. The kit has its shortcomings, but I ignored that and just built a fun tribute to a good memory. I stayed true to the original box art, sort of.  When I built this the reissues all had clear glass so I went with that but replicated the original artwork for decals(which means I added the STP to the chin spoiler).  I also had to add the Monogram racing to the trunk just because I thought it was cool.  I tried using BMF for the first time on this kit and had mixed results. But overall, I’m happy with the end product and think it’s going to look good sitting on the shelf.  Three feet away removes a lot of sins.

[Safire6]

Very cool Steve! Like you, I also built the Badman when I was a kid. I remember sitting in a math class at summer school (I wasn't too good at math in grade school!) thinking about getting home and working on that model!

I would like to build it again. Thanks for the recommendation on what kit to use. Can I ask, where did you get the decals?

TIA,

Steve

 

 

 

 

[Sonorandog]

Glad the build brought back a good memory.  The decals are Powerslide #404.  I got them from Mikes Decals.

[Safire6]

On 6/4/2024 at 11:57 AM, Sonorandog said:

Glad the build brought back a good memory.  The decals are Powerslide #404.  I got them from Mikes Decals.

Thank you!

 

[Zippi]

Very nice build Steve.  One Great looking 55.  

[Watertown]

Love it, Steve!! Brought a tear to my eye, as I remember building one of these when they first came out in 1969. A classic model that still brings smiles when built well! Nice job! Thanks for sharing.

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[Force]

Nice.
One of the first car kits I ever built.
I have an unbuilt one in my stash so I will do another one sometime.

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[Sonorandog]

Thank you everyone.  There are a lot of kits I remember building as a kid that are being reissued now.  But only an opportunity to build a Badman was on my must do list.  Obviously a lot of us have a soft spot for it.  As soon as I realized the current 2 n 1 kit was a Badman in disguise I knew I had to build it.  Glad I could help bring some happy memories. 

[Volzfan59]

Great looking Badman! Like other's, I built one too. 

[slusher]

Great looking Badman!

[Straightliner59]

Like you said, in spite of its shortcomings, I think it's one of the coolest kits, ever! I'm working on one, right now, myself. Nice job!

[Model Guy]

I have a die cast one that someone gave Me  would love to have a real one  good job!

[Sonorandog]

11 hours ago, slusher said:

Great looking Badman!

Thanks.

[Sonorandog]

10 hours ago, Straightliner59 said:

Like you said, in spite of its shortcomings, I think it's one of the coolest kits, ever! I'm working on one, right now, myself. Nice job!

I hope you are having as much fun with it as I did.  I am thinking about doing another following the new box art.

[Straightliner59]

10 hours ago, Sonorandog said:

I hope you are having as much fun with it as I did.  I am thinking about doing another following the new box art.

I am having a blast, with it! Mine's becoming an Altered class racer. Enjoy!