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All right, folks, I couldn't remember if I had shared the progress on this one with you before, but the time has come to get this one done. John's "El General" build really did a number on me, so I'm fully charged.

The other thing that happened was that I had a dream that Doctor Cranky had started his own circus (hey, why not? Everyone seems to have one these days!) and I've wanted to build a new series of hot/rat rods that would be thematic in relation to some of my building interests, including Egypt, Steampunk, Tiki, etc . . .

Of course, Harry P. was kind enough to give me a visual clue, which I will share with you:

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Thank you, Maestro Harry.

So hold on to your hats and britches, ladies and gentlemen, this one might do me in!

Of course, it also helps a build when the perfect name pops into your head!

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Here we go, starting off with the 34 Ford and some modifications, including a radical chop!

What's a Cranky build without going over the top, including lots of new bling from WARHAMMER "TOMB KINGS" delicious parts . . .

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This one crawled out of a pyramid ready to sting you in the . . . EYE?

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LOL! I don't drink, ask Harry, I am as sober as can be . . . then again, I am very high on STYRENE!

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EYEGORE tells me to think of EGYPT (or) listen to THE BANGLES' song: "Walk Like an Egyptian"!

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This one has all the details on board already . . . next up is primer, then paint, then assembly . . . THEN

THE MADHOUSE!

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Dr........Oh Ya.......I remember this one......you have no idea how much I liked this build when I first saw it......man,you got to finish this one.......this will rock some peoples head`s......."Git `R Done".......can`t wait to see this.

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What did Doc drink??? uh, what's really in that " stogie " he's chomping on!! LOL!!! :blink::huh: Sorry Doc...I couldn't resist!!!

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Yeah, I remember posting this one a while back. Thanks, John, your build really got me fired up, so yeah, this one is getting done before Thanksgiving rolls around.

Besides, it's a perfect Halloween build . . .

It's off to get primered tomorrow . . . and then the painting and detailing begins . . .

Derrick, I think you might be right about the stoggies, maybe it's the tobacco that's making me a bit loopy.

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By the way, I am already lining up some colors that I think say EGYPT when I think of them:

turquoise, gold, bronze, lime green . . . etc . . .

If you think of other colors, this is a great time to chime them in.

THANK YOU!

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Yeah, I remember posting this one a while back. Thanks, John, your build really got me fired up, so yeah, this one is getting done before Thanksgiving rolls around.

Besides, it's a perfect Halloween build . . .

It's off to get primered tomorrow . . . and then the painting and detailing begins . . .

Derrick, I think you might be right about the stoggies, maybe it's the tobacco that's making me a bit loopy.

Just messin with ya Doc...you always come up with some really cool stuff man!!! And like John said " Git-r-dun " can't wait for some wild paintin !!!!

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Nice to see this one back. I was really digging it the first time around and now I'm really looking forward to seeing it come together in true Cranky fashion!

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Thanks, well, yes, tomorrow is going to be a marathon or primer and maybe some paint. Should test some colors and effects on plastic spoons. And you know I'll post progress pics along the way. Stay tuned in. This one ain't going away again!

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Man dr. Cranky i love the war hammer parts on this baby, i want to try that stuff just wish the stuff wasnt so exspensive......but i cant wait to see what you have planned for paint will be glued to this one.

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Chuck, that's the idea, to make someone laugh at first and then cry when they get stung by this Scorpion machine!

Getting the parts primered, a few at a time. This build has a whole bunch of small parts, go figure!

Stay tuned in for more.

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My mother said I couldn't watch ANY more of your builds after she strolled by and caught THIS one on the screen. :(

My mother is 92.

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LOL, Dominik, at night I sleep with my ears turned to the stars and I think the aliens are speaking to me!

I've always been a big fan of Egyptian artifacts, etc . . .

Stay tuned in for progress. I got all the parts primered and they are drying, then begins the meticulous process of painting . . . you know how that goes . . .

My mother said I couldn't watch ANY more of your builds after she strolled by and caught THIS one on the screen. :(

My mother is 92.

Does your mother work for THAT OTHER magazine? LOL!

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:blink:

Hey Doc!

This is just what the doctor ordered !

Dr. Phibes that is!

He would have been right at home cruising the pyramids in this build!

:D

A real "Tomb-Rider!"

:rolleyes:

Oh Mummy!

:P

Looking forward to more of the build progress Doc!

Thank You for sharing with Us!!

Later

Russ

;)

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