Revell Plymouth Prowler

[MikeyB08]

Picked this up from a close family friend that gave it to me. Said he could do nothing with it. So, my mission is to show him what can be done. I've posted quite a few model builds on here and I always felt like I lacked the motivation or execution to build an appreciated model. So, in a sense, this is my redemption.

The Prowler will be 2 Toned; Black on Top, Red Bottom. Wheels to be used are from the Revell Ferrari Enzo kit that I had trashed.

Now, I despise models that come in color. Lucky for me, the Prowler came in Purple... So I went on ahead and put some primer on it to help with the body work.

Here's what I have so far:

Mock-Up with Wheels. Ride height is completely off. I will be addressing that once I get to the suspension portion of the build.

Body in Primer.

Now the Prowler comes with a third brake light on the trunk lid. I've always thought it was... Out of place. So I cut it out and working on filling in the hole now.

Got a small start on the chassis. Ignore the bottom of the Prowler Body. Still needs a heap of primer lol

[PappyD340]

Looking good James, like the sound of it!!

[MikeyB08]

Looking good James, like the sound of it!!

Thanks Larry. Go to try and make this one last until X-Mas day until I get my 1970 Chevelle.

Along with a at least 5 other models.

[slusher]

Good start James, and nice wheels. l have never built this kit. I am very interested in watching..

[MikeyB08]

I have always heard of the "easy factor" for this kit. And I always see it on Ebay for SUPER cheap. Other than every darn part being purple, it looks like a really good kit. Minimal flash, clean parts, no serious injection marks. Of course I'm just starting the engine so I'm not really INTO the kit yet. Just scratching the surface.

[Guest]

Looks good, like the wheels.

Edited December 5, 2013 by midnightprowler

[Sixgunner68]

I'll be interested to see where you take this one. I've always thought that the Prowler had a lot of potential, but they never took full advantage of it. I'll have to say though, that I've always hated the front bumpers..ugh!

[MikeyB08]

I'm not to big on the split front bumper either. I'm trying to think of way to change it up but I'm drawing a blank. Might go to the sketch board for that.

Got some work done today.

[lower99]

I hate this car, but your job looks good!

[Pullin Gears]

I love the cup with a straw in the center console!

[MikeyB08]

Super easy. Piece of scrap tree, sanded down to fit in the cup holder, pin vise and a small piece of 32 gauge wrapping wire. Boo yah. Instant thirst management.

[MikeyB08]

Got a small update. Originally the Enzo wheels wouldn't fit on the axles. So I had to improvise. This lead to me cutting the center stocks from the original Prowler wheel backings which fit in the back of the Enzo wheels snugly.

Mock-Up with the wheels on the prowler.

[MikeyB08]

Got some paint laid down this morning.

[slusher]

Nice progress and color choice...

[MikeyB08]

Thanks. Been a slower than usual build. But I can see the time spent. Paint actually came out better than I expected.

[Guest]

Looking good!