LED HORNET Project Outtakes

[Chuck Most]

Just a little bit of a lead-in to the next issue of MCM...

But first, a recap on the original review by Bill Coulter and Len Carsner... http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=47477&hl=&fromsearch=1

The Terraplane rat rod was going to end up as a sidebar, but I eventually cut it from the finished story. I built it as a way to 'dispose' of my unused 308, and to demonstrate how the engine could be used in a hot rod application.

Here is a quick shot of the body after it was rubbed out, which will not be in the actual article.

Another quick snap shot, showing the modified DeSoto style ribbed bumper (Revell '49 Merc) in place on the car.

Progress shot. Note that I forgot to foil the molded trim detail, molded into the glass itself on the windsheild. In the article I say to paint this black- it should be chrome!

Here I am just goofing off.

And here we are 'trying on shoes' so to speak... Satco redlines with AMT '51 Chevrolet chromed steelies and a Revell Model A steelie in the Moebius wide white.

[Chuck Most]

The painted body with the foil trim in place.

And an early shot of the chassis. Note the '52 wheels. The test shot included them on the plated sprue, along with a '52 style grille, along with the correct '53 parts.

And one more...

Here is a shot of the extra '52 grille and the open steel wheels the test shot came with. The test shot's glass was also somewhat milky, but mostly it is the same as the production '53 kits.

[Chuck Most]

And just for fun, the completed car, now on display at my local hobby shop with the 'newstand' cover version of 164.

[Dr. Cranky]

Congratulations, Chuck. Another job well done! Cheers, your biggest fan, Doctor Cranky!