maltsr Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I have an old issue of this kit which has donated its wheels/tyres to another build, so I thought I would add modern equivalents (Pegasus DZ's with parts box tyres, rears from AMT Phantom '32 Vicky) and the latest colour from Tamiya, Metallic Forest Green. Otherwise built OOB after wrestling with warped parts and other kit issues . No doubt some will not like the modern rolling stock, but I guess that in the early sixties there would have been those that disliked the large shiny rims/piecrust slicks, as being 'modern' . All comments welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Nice work Paul, off to a good start for 2014, or just taking advantage while its summer time their ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I'm not a big fan of the 'dub' style of rolling stock, but they don't look bad on this one! Stuckey's and Starbird's lines look good in green, too. Good job, Paul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 Nice work Paul, off to a good start for 2014, or just taking advantage while its summer time their ? Thanks Jonathan, yeah I have a couple of weeks holiday so getting back into the best hobby . Happy new year to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 That build just clicks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan 191 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 This is a really great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadrob30 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Saw this build on a Facebook group earlier. Great build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Awesome version, love the wheels and tires and great color choice. Your version is great Paul.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Very NICE Paul!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemi Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 To be honest I am one that hates with a passion todays large wheels,and I will not change my mind,but with that being said every once in a while I will see someone build a model with large wheels and I just have to say hey that looks BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH good. And you have not only built one of those models but you change the color on a famous show rod and to me I could actually see the original car being built in that color. You have built a model that not only looks great with the modern touches but I would be proud to have in my display case. My hat goes off to you for a great job done on this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 That turned out very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 To be honest I am one that hates with a passion todays large wheels,and I will not change my mind,but with that being said every once in a while I will see someone build a model with large wheels and I just have to say hey that looks ###### good. And you have not only built one of those models but you change the color on a famous show rod and to me I could actually see the original car being built in that color. You have built a model that not only looks great with the modern touches but I would be proud to have in my display case. My hat goes off to you for a great job done on this build. That's the SAME thing I was going to say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 To be honest I am one that hates with a passion todays large wheels,and I will not change my mind,but with that being said every once in a while I will see someone build a model with large wheels and I just have to say hey that looks ###### good. And you have not only built one of those models but you change the color on a famous show rod and to me I could actually see the original car being built in that color. You have built a model that not only looks great with the modern touches but I would be proud to have in my display case. My hat goes off to you for a great job done on this build. x2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 very tastefully done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 To be honest I am one that hates with a passion todays large wheels,and I will not change my mind,but with that being said every once in a while I will see someone build a model with large wheels and I just have to say hey that looks ###### good. And you have not only built one of those models but you change the color on a famous show rod and to me I could actually see the original car being built in that color. You have built a model that not only looks great with the modern touches but I would be proud to have in my display case. My hat goes off to you for a great job done on this build. I agree 100% , it looks great in that color with the modern rolling stock ! Has a kind of sinister / gangster look to it . . . I love it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Cool build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 That's cool. Nice work. Those wheels, especially the rear, fit the shape of the wheel wells perfectly - one reason oversize rims look good on this car (but are attrocious on cars without the right "composition"). Nice, clean model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) Looks Great! Edited January 3, 2014 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Looks great! and I like the look of the wheels on it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Very nice build. Makes me want to build one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Cullinan Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Awesome. Great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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