Revell 1/16 Hawaiian FC - a posthumous tribute

[DanR]

Today I completed Revell's Hawaiian Funny Car kit. I'm very happy with the end result. This was a challenging build with several parts fit issues as well as misleading wire lengths called out in the kit instructions. Patience won out in the end and I have a finished model that I am proud to put on the shelf. The project is a bit bittersweet for me. The first car kit that I can ever remember building was a 1/16 Revell FC kit that my father bought for me when I was maybe 8. It was unpainted, a total glue bomb, but it was fun and it was probably the kit that eventually set me on this crazy path of building scale cars.

My father passed away in April, right around the time the kit hit the shelves. I felt compelled to build it and to build it right. Partly for the recreation of a great childhood memory, and partly I suppose as a tribute to a great, fun, creative guy who I miss just about every day of my life...

Edited September 12, 2014 by DanR

[majel]

Beautiful looking model, sorry about the loss of your dad, it's tough to lose your parents regardless of their or your age. You have a wonderful model and a great story to go with it.

[DanR]

Thanks Jim. He was a good man and had a relatively long life. Diabetes probably robbed him off 5-10 more years, but I'm grateful for the time I had! Ironically, he wouldn't appreciate the finished model. He got me into modeling, but he always saw it as a creative diversion. I turned it into an obsession.

[F/CNUT]

What a nice looking model. Excellent work. What color blue did you use? I'am sorry for your loss.

Edited September 12, 2014 by F/CNUT

[ferrarijoe]

Great tribute build, sorry for your loss.

[DanR]

Stephen, the color is Tamiya's Metallic Blue straight from the can.

[AZ Boy]

Very nice build, Dan. Your Dad would be proud.

[Jade043]

Very nice! Like the detail on the engine.

[OldTimer50707]

Beautiful car. Sorry about your loss.

[Nitrozilla]

Your father truly was a role model. Your build is beautiful and an awesome monument to a great relationship.

I'm almost done with mine after a break away from it, so I empathize with you on the kit's shortcomings. Revell can do better.

[bob terry]

If I may ask, Did you raise the rear axle or is this straight out of the box. Nice build by the way.

[Mooneyzs]

This is one beautiful build. It turned out very nice. I think that it is so cool this was the first model your dad bought for you. He would be very proud of you on this one. I have no doubts that he is smiling looking down at you saying "Job well done son"

[DanR]

Bob Terry, I made no modifications to the axle. It's a straight, out of the box build. And thanks again everyone for all the nice comments!

[w451973]

Sorry about your loss Dan. I'm sure your father would be very proud if he could see the excellent job you did on this one.

[F/CNUT]

Dan, Thanks for info on the paint color. It looks almost like True Blue.

[DanR]

Stephen, I sprayed it over a silver base coat. I think it looks good when compared against pics I've seen.

[Old Coyote]

Beautiful build sir