Nacho Z Posted October 5, 2014 Posted October 5, 2014 Now that is pretty cool! I really like what you did with this. The pictures are great too. They really show off that outstanding build.
TooOld Posted October 6, 2014 Author Posted October 6, 2014 Thanks much guys ! If anyone is missing parts to build a Little T , look for a Revell Boomer T-Bucket ( the one with the trailer ) . It has the correct parts minus the engine , wheels and tires . On 10/5/2014 at 9:25 PM, Skip said: Nice work! Even better building period correct stock. Hard to resist building something without modifying it just a little bit. I think this is also the first one I've seen built as a Bobtail version looks good too! The other thing I like is that you polished out the Red Plastic, a whole lot of them were built this way, I remember seeing something about using "toothpaste" to polish out the plastic to look like paint, might have even been in the instructions. Little T was one of Monogram's best Hot Rods they got it spot on without being overly fiddly with the pose-able steering. Brings back a lot of memories, I built several when I was a kid, wish that this one would be re-released in its stock form with all the possible variations, Bobtail, Turtle Deck, Pick Up. When I see this kit now, I see an easy way to build a reasonable copy of T.V. Tommy Ivo's T-Bucket, drop in a Nailhead and you're almost there. Thanks Skip ! It was very hard to resist modifying it , but I'm really glad I didn't . If they ever re-issue the Little T , I bet it would be a big seller ! I also remember polishing parts with toothpaste way back when . It was a tip I saw in an issue of Car Model .
rmvw guy Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 Thanks Bob for the information about missing parts. I just purchased the Boomer T. Hope mine turns out close to as good as yours.
TooOld Posted October 9, 2014 Author Posted October 9, 2014 On 10/7/2014 at 3:56 PM, drodg said: I built this as a kid. Great kit and nice job. Thanks David ! On 10/7/2014 at 4:36 PM, rmvw guy said: Thanks Bob for the information about missing parts. I just purchased the Boomer T. Hope mine turns out close to as good as yours. Your welcome , looking forward to seeing yours when it's finished !
John Goschke Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 Terrific job! Has to be the best "box-art" build of that kit yet!
TooOld Posted October 12, 2014 Author Posted October 12, 2014 Thank you everyone for the comments , I appreciate it very much !
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