FoMoCo66 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 (edited) 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 by FoMoCo66 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M W Elky Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 These Vegas are one of my favorite kits. The wheels look great. Very nice build 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Nice looking drag car Elliot. Came out real nice man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatout Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Good lookin Pro Stocker Elliot…the changes you made really helped enhance the finished model! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCo66 Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 Thank you Michael, Bob, Pete, and Larry for your comments. I appreciate it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 Verynice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADmodelDOCTOR Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 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 😒 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon17 Posted Wednesday at 12:03 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 12:03 AM Amazing build! What red did you use for the stripes? Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCo66 Posted Thursday at 02:57 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 02:57 PM 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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