Volvoman Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Due to all the great comments regarding my posting of the Pontiac Ventura that I built, I thought that I would share another model of mine with you. Built from the old Dukes of Hazzard Rosco police car, I decided to build a military police car as was very often chasing the A team nearly every episode. Although I don't ever recall Monaco's being used as M.P cars in the show, I think you'll agree that it does look the part. The paint is Tamiya Olive drab from a spray can and the decals were from an old Willys jeep. As usual, all comments are welcome and thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuderia Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 hehehe, that indeed does look the part yes! Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Really cool! Llike the idea to make a military police car from Decker. *Thumps up*! But...had they chrome around the windows? Hmmm...think i must watch some episodes of the A-Team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Cool concept, great execution. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Very nice, I can hear the Ateam theme song in my head now, where did you get the wheels from ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Pretty cool. I'm working on a generic unmarked squad myself from the same kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Nice work, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Sir! Yes, Sir! Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvoman Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 Thanks guys for all your comments, as usual, very much appreciated. Martinfan5, the wheels and tyres are actually taken from the Hobby Heaven 1970 Ford but I still used the hubcaps from the Monaco as they were an exact fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57peppershaker Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Absolutly love it ! Great build Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Really cool! Llike the idea to make a military police car from Decker. *Thumps up*! But...had they chrome around the windows? Hmmm...think i must watch some episodes of the A-Team Very nice, I can hear the Ateam theme song in my head now, where did you get the wheels from ? Ok, it's funny you two brought that up, all I could think of was one of the TV cars corkscrewing through the air with the A-Team theme song playing in the back of my head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 B'stards. Now you've gone and got the theme installed on my cerebral jukebox. It's gonna take me all day to get rid of that. Nice build BTW. Wouldn't the cop cars on the A-Team have just got a quick & dirty respray on whatever the props buyer got hold of? In which case chrome trim (or lack of it) probably depended on where the masking tape was placed that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 B'stards. Now you've gone and got the theme installed on my cerebral jukebox. It's gonna take me all day to get rid of that. MUWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice build BTW. Wouldn't the cop cars on the A-Team have just got a quick & dirty respray on whatever the props buyer got hold of? In which case chrome trim (or lack of it) probably depended on where the masking tape was placed that day. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the 1/1 cars wore Hazzard County markings at one time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Gore Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Wow, I'm a big fan of the military leased civilian vehicle range (MILCOT, CUCV) Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Yup it does look the part, and I'm sure a few Monaco's saw M.P duties!..nice job very creative B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil-east Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 as soon as i saw it i thought of the A-Team, and also have the theme tune stuck in my head (not a bad thing for me) ! great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvoman Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 Thanks for all your great comments guys and i'm so glad to have awoken the old A team theme tune around in your heads. You can all thank me later....!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Thanks for all your great comments guys and i'm so glad to have awoken the old A team theme tune around in your heads. You can all thank me later....!!! Crazy fool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Yup it does look the part, and I'm sure a few Monaco's saw M.P duties!..nice job very creative B) Marine MP's at Camp LeJeune drove them in the 70's. They were as bare bones a car that was ever made. This is a real nice build, and reminds me of those days. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvoman Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Glad to have bought back some happy memories for you Agent G, thanks for your comments everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Funniest thing I ever witnessed stateside was at LeJeune and involved two MP's in a Dodge like this. I was walking from the BOQ to breakfast when I happened upon a crowd standing outside the chow hall. Seems large Mr Alligator decided to sun himself on the empty lot that morning. Well up rolls the MP's, they exit the car and realize what is lying right there. One jumps back in the car, and the other climbs on the hood. As I watch, the civilian janitor exits the chow hall, with broom in hand, and shoo's the gator away. I still chuckle over that one. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darkside Customs Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I think the A-Team usually used 1980 Aspens (I remember those square headlights,) but I think a couple of B-body sedans worked their way in once in awhile, too. In any event, nice build. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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