MPC Grumpy's Toy IX 72 Vega

[FoMoCo66]

I just got this one rapped up this afternoon. I'm pretty proud of it, it was my first time ever polishing a paint job and I think it's not half bad.

This is the re-issued MPC grumpy's vega. Upgraded with more accurate details, including the intake which came from the parts box. I adjusted the headers to make them correct for a SBC and put bigger collectors on them. The license plate was made with a pice of scrap plastic and a printed plate. 

I tried a new technique with the wheels where I put some matte clear on and some black-wash. I really like the effect.

Here's the link to the WIP thread.

https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/191590-more-accurate-mpc-72-grumpys-vega/

Thanks for looking, and as always, comments are much appreciated.

Elliot

Edited June 27, 2024 by FoMoCo66

[M W Elky]

These Vegas are one of my favorite kits. The wheels look great. Very nice build 

[Zippi]

Nice looking drag car Elliot.  Came out real nice man.

[Flatout]

Good lookin Pro Stocker Elliot…the changes you made really helped enhance the finished model!

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[FoMoCo66]

Thank you Michael, Bob, Pete, and Larry for your comments. I appreciate it.

[Straightliner59]

Love these little H-bodies! Also like that you did something with the wheels. I've seen so many nice models, over the years, where the wheels look like an afterthought--just stuck on the model, with nothing done, to them. Good job, by you!

[slusher]

Verynice!

[MADmodelDOCTOR]

It has a good sit. I have an original, that has been messed with, along with parts from the USA-1 vega. Still have the decals  ?

[Brandon17]

Amazing build! What red did you use for the stripes? Thank you. 

[FoMoCo66]

On 10/1/2024 at 7:03 PM, Brandon17 said:

Amazing build! What red did you use for the stripes? Thank you. 

Thank you! I used an old can of sherwin williams red spray paint, matched the actual red pretty well i think.

[NYLIBUD]

Great job.