1/24 Monogram Metal MG-TC

[Lucius Molchany]

The original wheels and tires were used for another project so I checked my parts stash and came up with these..

[Lucius Molchany]

Test fit the body into the chassis and the fit is fine..

[LennyB]

I have the whole set of these which I've never built and I've not seen anyone else build either. Looking forward to see yours along.

[Lucius Molchany]

Thanks!

[Lucius Molchany]

The fit of the dash to the body is quite good!

[Lucius Molchany]

Fitted the body to the chassis 

[lordairgtar]

Cool little car. Drove one once.

 

[Lucius Molchany]

Nice styling 

[Lucius Molchany]

Progress continues 

[Lucius Molchany]

[Kenmojr]

I built this kit about 30 or 40 years ago. It's sitting on my bench. I painted it yellow as well...

[Lucius Molchany]

Any pics?

[Kenmojr]

Actually I just took some photos on Friday, will post them today.

[Kenmojr]

The heavy weight of the metal body was too much for the plastic front axle to support over 30+ years.

I need to take thise car apart and rebuild.

[Kenmojr]

At the time I also had the chance to purchase the diecast version of the 1953 Corvette, but being an owner of a actual C1 Corvette (1960), I thought I would rather prefer the plastic kit as after all Corvette bodies in real life are plastic (fiberglass). I have two Monogram 1/24 1953 Corvette plastic kits in my collection to be built.

If I ever get the chance to purchase the plastic kit of this MGTC I will.

I also built a 1/16 scale version of the MG-TC. I believe it was was from an UK model company that began with E, but at 70 years of age, my memory often fails me... 

[Kenmojr]

Some of the chrome while assembly (most noticeable on the grille) rubbed away too easily and I had to brush paint it over with Testor's silver. Now there are so many better choices for silver/chrome paint and available as spray.

As my age advances, I will never forget my love for model car building, photography/digital arts and hockey, although I stopped playing hockey at age 52, I still love to watch the sport.