ChrisPflug Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 I'm sure some others have purchased built models that aren't exactly in the style you would choose to do them yourself either for parts, restoration, or just because they looked like they needed to be adopted- Show off your ugly cars
Snake45 Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 Here are a few of mine that I hope/plan to rebuild. I've actually been working on this one and the finish line is in sight: Of these two, the '68 is rebuilt and on the shelf, still trying to come up with a plan for the '69 pieces. Original MPC '72 annual, stripped and ready for rebuild. Have definite plans for this one involving original vintage '60s custom parts. It's an original, first-issue '63 AMT annual coupe. Or it WAS. This one will become a vintage '65-66 road racer. Seems to be an original AMT annual '68 (kinda inaccurate). Thinking of turning it into a VW-powered "kit car." This one will get rebuilt as a mild custom Vette Van, using as many original 1967 parts as I can find. Got quite a few more, but no photos (yet).
JTalmage Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 I'm guilty of this. I bought a complete '40 Ford, a green chevy "muscle truck", and two Model A... or even Model B Ford convertibles. (havent opened the box yet to take a closer look) lol
Mike Kucaba Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 Built ups don't last long with me. If they are nice unpainted examples I wash them,polish them and may go into the display case, or get wrapped up and put in a box. The painted ones go right into the stripping bucket for a good soak. I got a styline AMT '60-'61 Valiant that was gooped up with layers of paint and the custom front & rear on. When it came out it appeared the builder had used the AMT body putty as the glue to attach the pieces. They had just fallen off and the damage was minimal.
MsDano85gt Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 I Love me some model car and truck kit junkyards/ junklots I seem to get more satisfaction out of knowing i saved something from a not so good/great state to something to is halfways decent and fits my visions of customization! great thread!
Guest Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 I've got a bunch of old build ups and promos in various stages. The problem is that I don't photograph them until I'm ready to restore them. Even then, I don't always think to do it. I would rather restore an old kit or promo than a brand new kit any day. They're all in various stages from finished and on the shelf to stripped and waiting it's turn. Here's the few that I do have photos of... Little late on this one. Late on this one too. I did a wheel and tire swap on this one before I took a photo of it. Then there's this that I don't even want anymore. I thought I wanted it when I saw it. I also thought the top from the AMT Ramblur slammer kit would work on it.
Edsel-Dan Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) I have 3 of that Jo-Han 62 Lark. 1 is a Promo And That shade of Blue!! (Too bad the windshield frame is broken on it though. I was going to use a re-issue kit to replace it, but being a promo, the plastic is a mis-match!!! It is not warped, but does look Slightly Shunken!) You will Not have any trouble trading it off!!!!!!! Wish I could try!!! And, Yes I have a few like these too. Just wish the 61 Bonneville convert I got was a Kit not Promo. Wesley's Rubberized the darn thing!!!!!!! It is Still SOFT!! Got a 60 El Camino, 600 & 63 F100's under resto from built's like these!! 60 Ford was Complete, sill need 1-2 parts for 63!! I Might have Before pic's (Or In-Between) in my Photobucket. Edited September 11, 2014 by Edsel-Dan
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) I've been pretty much living on ugly built-ups recently. I just love taking something that looks like it belongs in the trash & turning it into a nice display piece. Steve Edited October 6, 2014 by StevenGuthmiller
Guest Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 I have 3 of that Jo-Han 62 Lark. 1 is a Promo And That shade of Blue!! (Too bad the windshield frame is broken on it though. I was going to use a re-issue kit to replace it, but being a promo, the plastic is a mis-match!!! It is not warped, but does look Slightly Shunken!) You will Not have any trouble trading it off!!!!!!! Wish I could try!!! And, Yes I have a few like these too. Just wish the 61 Bonneville convert I got was a Kit not Promo. Wesley's Rubberized the darn thing!!!!!!! It is Still SOFT!! Got a 60 El Camino, 600 & 63 F100's under resto from built's like these!! 60 Ford was Complete, sill need 1-2 parts for 63!! I Might have Before pic's (Or In-Between) in my Photobucket. If you want it, send me a PM and we'll see if we can work something out. I may be able to help you out with the '63 F-100 too.
Mike Kucaba Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 That '63 vette with the fastback top removed gives me the idea that a large airplane canopy might fit it!
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) After a fair bit of work... Today... Starting a new life... Coming back together... Edited September 12, 2014 by Ace-Garageguy
Snake45 Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 That '63 vette with the fastback top removed gives me the idea that a large airplane canopy might fit it! Interesting idea but that's not where I'm going with it. Remember the Vette Van? The "trunk" section I cut out of that to van-ify it will find a good home on that topless '63 body. (Actually, there's going to be a slightly more complicated 3-way parts swap here, but it would take too long to explain.)
gtx6970 Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 I have no problem buying old builtups. I've been pretty lucky and most are decent enough to just sit in my case as is. I don't have the heart to take them apart to redo here are a couple
ZTony8 Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 Some of those look like the built ups I still have from my childhood.I coulda been the mayor of Gluebomb City.
disabled modeler Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 Here are a few of mine that I hope/plan to rebuild. I've actually been working on this one and the finish line is in sight: Of these two, the '68 is rebuilt and on the shelf, still trying to come up with a plan for the '69 pieces. Original MPC '72 annual, stripped and ready for rebuild. Have definite plans for this one involving original vintage '60s custom parts. It's an original, first-issue '63 AMT annual coupe. Or it WAS. This one will become a vintage '65-66 road racer. Seems to be an original AMT annual '68 (kinda inaccurate). Thinking of turning it into a VW-powered "kit car." This one will get rebuilt as a mild custom Vette Van, using as many original 1967 parts as I can find. Got quite a few more, but no photos (yet). Nice Skylark.... I have been looking for one of those for years now.
Snake45 Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 Nice Skylark.... I have been looking for one of those for years now. I have the body completely polished out now, ready to start foiling. The chassis is finished, the interior is about 80% finished. I should be starting a Workbench thread on it soon.
ShredHippie Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 I just received this MPC 1976 Firebird today...it's quite horrendous. Marker bomb? The body, grille and glass are correct and in decent condition but everything else appears to be from a MPC Blackbird kit.
Snake45 Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 I just received this MPC 1976 Firebird today...it's quite horrendous. Marker bomb? The body, grille and glass are correct and in decent condition but everything else appears to be from a MPC Blackbird kit. I see that Modelhaus has the headlights and a few other goodies for it. If you can find a hood, you're in the resto bidness! Model on!
ToyLvr Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 I've rescued quite a few over the years. Here's a couple for your amusement.
ShredHippie Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 I see that Modelhaus has the headlights and a few other goodies for it. If you can find a hood, you're in the resto bidness! Model on! Thanks!
ChrisPflug Posted September 12, 2014 Author Posted September 12, 2014 (edited) Thanks! I've got an extra resin 76 Formula hood if you're not wanting to go with the shaker (I forgot about the one I had in a conversion kit and bought an original plastic hood for my 76 Formula project) Missing Link makes nice fitting 70-76 shaker and flat hoods as well Also a fan of the MPC Camaro- have three '72s, a 70.5, and '73 to restore Anybody have a '71 they want to trade for a '72 (or even a back bumper?) Edited September 12, 2014 by ChrisPflug
MsDano85gt Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 some current ford rebuilder stuff 1st gen lightning (anyone have decals) and a taurus SHO that is getting a rwd conversion and a 4.6 supercharged stang motor had to fabricate my own "dually" flared bed for this mpc super dually kit someone robbed the original box and many other parts
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