am73grand Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Hi everyone. I've shown this on another board and someone mentioned I should show it off here. This is a 1/25 scale 1972 Vista Cruiser wagon. I am making it using the new Revell 72 Olds. I have used panels and parts from quite a few different kits so far. I am thinking of asking one of the better resin casters if he would be interested in pulling some molds off it. Here is where I am at so far. I've got the interior roughed in and I'm starting on the glass sections for the roof. If you would like to follow the whole build you can follow this link: http://public.fotki.com/am73grand/oldsmobiles/1972-vista-cruiser/ Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceofBass Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Hangin' out down the street...sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 "Hello Wisconsin!" I was just watching "That 70's Show" and would love to have a resin copy of the Vista Cruiser! Looks like you have some thought in this, not to mention a lot of time. I would be surprised if no one wanted to cast this for you and us. Whether it is kitbashing or scratchbuilding, what you are doing is great! Keep us updated on the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvette.Jeff Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 i like it!!! and want one! to bad you couldnt cast two versions,one wagon version,and then a version with a renovable roof for a roadster! jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railfreak78 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Nice project! I have always wanted to make one either from a resin body, or kit bashing an Olds front end with maybe a Chevelle wagon. I'm watching for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest madazzskilzkustumz Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Chevelle wagon so totally different from Vistacruiser that jest putting cutlass front on it won't work. Car way so to short. My uncles was super duper long. Thanks for recognizing kit bash as real term! Double thanks JIMMY! But I really like this project keep going! Thanks Jimmy! Nice project! I have always wanted to make one either from a resin body, or kit bashing an Olds front end with maybe a Chevelle wagon. I'm watching for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Great looking Wagon. I vote for the Vista Wagon, I love those lil windows on the roof. Very cool. Nice Scratchbuilding/Kit Bashing. I assume your also using part of a Johan Cutlass, AMT El Camino, and the AMT Chevelle Wagon? Big Wagons need lots of Donors. Great work soo far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim0205 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Great work so far, crazy amount of surgery but the results are worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordWagonNut Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Great project! A Oldsmobile I have always wanted in full size and a model. Keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbler75 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Stunning execution! You are doing some great kitbashing so far. I'm definately watching this build come to life. Keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Jimmy, Does your uncle still have his wagon? If so, maybe you could supply some dimensions so the car is accurate? You mentioned that your uncle's car was "super duper long", any idea what the length and wheelbase are supposed to be? It would be a shame to not share that information and then be critical of someone's attempt to build a replica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest madazzskilzkustumz Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 We don't know where uncle is or where the Cruiser is. I'll ask my dad if he has any pictures. It took a long time too wash that car I tell you what! Thanks JIMMY! Jimmy, Does your uncle still have his wagon? If so, maybe you could supply some dimensions so the car is accurate? You mentioned that your uncle's car was "super duper long", any idea what the length and wheelbase are supposed to be? It would be a shame to not share that information and then be critical of someone's attempt to build a replica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 (edited) Chevelle wagon so totally different from Vistacruiser that jest putting cutlass front on it won't work. Car way so to short. My uncles was super duper long. Thanks for recognizing kit bash as real term! Double thanks JIMMY! But I really like this project keep going! Thanks Jimmy! '68-72 Vista Cruiser had a 120 inch wheelbase, while the '72 Cutlass 2dr was 112. The regular Cutlass wagon was 116. Also, the '66 Chevelle wagon greenhouse ('64-67 A-body) is very different in shape and detail from the '68-72..the '64-67 wagon greenhouse is squarer, the '68-72 are more rounded. Edited November 6, 2010 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest madazzskilzkustumz Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Thanks Rob! Some people hear jest don't want too believe Jimmy knows what he says. Thanks JIMMY! '68-72 Vista Cruiser had a 120 inch wheelbase, while the '72 Cutlass 2dr was 112. The regular Cutlass wagon was 116. Also, the '66 Chevelle wagon greenhouse ('64-67 A-body) is very different in shape from the '68-72.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whale392 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 No disrespect Jimmy, but 'Super Duper Long' isn't exactly a great reference for wheelbase differences. This looks like a very ambitious and well thought-out project. I look forward to seeing more of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whale392 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Dave, my 65 Dodge took FOREVER to wash, with 5 acres of sheetmetal, and that was 6 years ago! Heck, my 1991GT takes a while, and it is small compared to your 03 or my 65! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Please do get this cast. If getting the raised roof and long wheelbase proves too difficult...how about a standard Cutlass Cruiser? Now talk about different! Here are some dimensions and other information that might help you. 1972 Olds brochure Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvette.Jeff Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 yall should try washing and waxing a c4 corvette!!!! it used to take me about two hours just to wax the roof,thats without polish and swirlx!! my dually takes a very long time to wash! i was it in halfs! Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewaskew Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Keep up the good work,it's looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share Posted November 6, 2010 Charlie! Thanks for the brochure sheet! That should be a huge help. Thank you everyone else for the positive comments. For those worried about accuracy, this is being built by scaling photos of the real car. I'm a draftsman by trade so it was pretty easy to extrapolate the correct dims. The Vista is coming along and I have the raised roof started. The cargo area is around 85% done and then I will concentrate on the door panels. I am also leaving off the trim that would outline the wood. I hate wood on wagons. This one will not have it. Here it is after starting on the raised roof section: Looks like I'll have to resize the pics next time I add some. Thanks again for looking. Please do get this cast. If getting the raised roof and long wheelbase proves too difficult...how about a standard Cutlass Cruiser? Now talk about different! Here are some dimensions and other information that might help you. 1972 Olds brochure Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I will be following this. I sold my ’68 Vista Cruiser about a year ago, (fortunately to a friend who I am seeing today). It was bought new by my Dad. Great car, but with all that glass it looked a bear to replicate correctly in model form. Best of luck and keep up the very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 <=====# Kit Bash Build for fun and relaxation James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikelo Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Some ref shots. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaleautobuilder Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Im liking it, you have got to get this cast, I want one. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvette.Jeff Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Im liking it, you have got to get this cast, I want one. Bruce X2!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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