Can I Save This?

[Can-Con]

I'm with Muncie, save it as is and just get a new one. 

" I was a young child when I built this so it isn't the best. I am attached to this model as it was one of my first. "

If you redo it, it'll not be the same. Keep it as you remember it. You may regret not keeping it.

[peteski]

I can't believe we are on a 2nd page 9over 25 replias) of this topic.  Burn it! Really! 

[obs.caleb]

12 hours ago, peteski said:

 

Edited Saturday at 01:51 PM by obs.caleb

[obs.caleb]

48 minutes ago, peteski said:

I can't believe we are on a 2nd page 9over 25 replias) of this topic.  Burn it! Really! 

You are making to big a deal its just a model.

[johnyrotten]

Here's an idea that won't take away from this being a sentimental part of your childhood.  Put a bare chassis underneath and build a rotisserie frame for it. Display it next to another charger. Before and after is the idea. It'll be a bit of a "forever work in progress". The amt prostreet nova has an engine stand. Two of those and some evergreen square and it's a done deal.

Edited Saturday at 06:46 AM by johnyrotten

[obs.caleb]

[johnyrotten]

14 minutes ago, obs.caleb said:

Seems to be cleaning up. You've definitely taken to saving this. Keep at it, I'm curious to see the results. 👍

[NOBLNG]

Another couple of rounds in the pond and we’ll see what you have to work with.🧐

[peteski]

On 5/9/2025 at 10:03 PM, obs.caleb said:

You are making to big a deal its just a model.

That is exactly my point!   Why do we have to over-analyze things like this to death?  Trash it - burn it - rebuild it.  Whatever. Just do whatever you feel like doing.

Edited Monday at 01:52 PM by peteski

[iamsuperdan]

Personally, I'd strip it and save it. I have a few of the models I built in the late 80s, and turning them into something nice while retaining the original parts has been a good feeling. 

And who cares if it's easier and faster to just buy a new one? Same could be said for all the guys who restore real cars. Why bother fixing that rusty thing? Just buy a new one! It's easier!

 

[obs.caleb]

It's getting close to being finished 

[Beans]

I'm emotionally invested in this process now and honestly can't wait to see what happens!!