shafer Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 yesterday I was cleaning out that drawer I have in my garage that comprises of all the model cars that have fell in disarray through out the years.I ran across a build that I did many many years ago. just before going to trash it , i realized it would not take much to resurect, so I rummage through the rest of the drawer where ,i found the bumpers, hood , and grille, i came up with a set of wheels and tires that would look correct and fit, from there it was only adding a couple of decals on the hood and trunk missed on the 1st build and touch up a few spots before a fresh coat of clear. I am glad I saved this petty 68 roadrunner, especially since i cant find a 68 roadrunner now, all i see are 69's. hope you enjoy yes i did put it in the freezer for disassembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nascarfan Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Nice save, is that a Johan kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafer Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 no i think it was this kit amt 68 roadrunner or a version of it the 43's are from an STP kit plymouth is from old superbird kit , by petty and 426 ci are from torino kit 426 is actually 429 with the 9 cut and turned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Great story about the model...always great to hear of them not going to waste. Nothing is too far gone to be of no use at all.....I have built many cool models and restored many with what many would thing of as useless junk....all you have to do to find out is look at my photobucket here under my profile. The 69 Plymouth 4door wagon was once thought of as nothing but junk by another but I seen some potential hiding in it yet. never toss anything out...just send it to me if you want to....I will find a good use for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafer Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 As Mark said above, never throw anything out (until the Hoarders film crew shows up ). Tastes change over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 As Mark said above, never throw anything out (until the Hoarders film crew shows up ). Tastes change over time. Hey that is good to know...never know when you might need it or someone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 In that one picture, if you photoshopped out the evidence of the car being in a freezer, it looks like it could pass for the real thing. With the lighting and the dust that's on it, it looks like a barn find or like it's in a warehouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafer Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 In that one picture, if you photoshopped out the evidence of the car being in a freezer, it looks like it could pass for the real thing. With the lighting and the dust that's on it, it looks like a barn find or like it's in a warehouse. I'll work on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafer Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 how's this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 EXACTLY!!! That's what I was saying! Check that out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafer Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 it did create that barn find effect, thanks for the advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 No problemo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01blueedge Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 great save it turned out great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafer Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 great save it turned out great thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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