Glue Bomb/old buildup saves - BEFORE & AFTER PICS?

[impcon]

I'm wondering who all here takes pleasure in seeing old paint/glue bombs and just old buildups saved and would really, truly appreciate seeing the model before its makeover? I just posted on another thread that seeing the transformation of what was once regarded as a mess, near write off or hopelessly mangled into a clean display piece is in itself inspiring and encouraging to many of us. I tend to think that we spend too much time worry ting about achieving the high quality of workmanship that we see in a lot of the builds here and feel intimidated to post and share the fruits of our labors. Seeing the supreme make over that transforms many models into things that can be enjoyed as eye candy is to myself anyways, very encouraging and there is a true appreciation for what meager abilities I have.

I am curious as to how "before" and "after" pictures would be appreciated as well and equally so with works in progress threads and images and yes, I am aware that these images can be shared on the above WIP forum.. Feedback is anticipated and eagerly awaited.

[Porscheman]

I have taken pictures of ebay gluebombs, but like my Buick and Lincoln, I forgot where I saved them to. I'm doing a Revell 62 Imperial now and I do have the before to post when I'm done.

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[Ace-Garageguy]

One of my favorite ways to work in this hobby is rebuilding near-hopeless gluebombs and badly damaged old models. I always start the threads with photos of what I started with, and the WIP threads I've done on bomb-saves have been enthusiastically received.

Here are links to two:

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/?showtopic=59708

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=58538

[bobthehobbyguy]

To me part of the pleasure in seeing a gluebomb rebuld is what was the starting point.

[Snake45]

Here's one I'm working on now. Basically all that's left to do is foil/trim it and put it all back together.

[dieseldawg142]

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Edited May 11, 2018 by dieseldawg142

[StevenGuthmiller]

I've began taking before & after pics of my restos also. It is nice to give people an indication of what you started with. I just started doing this recently, & I usually don't bother unless the before shot looks pretty rough. This is one of the few that I have. Although, this one actually was in pretty nice shape. Steve

[Porscheman]

I did do a before and after on my Corvair gluebomb.

[Toast]

Those are some good saves! Rescuing a model is very rewarding.

Here's one I did a while ago:

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=43476&page=1

[mr moto]

Here's '59 Lincoln that I did several years ago.

The paint on the "after" is not as good as it looks in the picture but I don't tell that to everybody.

[ZTony8]

I have so many of my own glue bombs from the 60s and 70s that I don't need to hunt for anymore!

[Guest]

I love restoring gluebombs! I'll take an old out of production gluebomb over a new kit any day. I've restored several and have a few in various stages. The problem is I don't always think to take the before photos. I did recently take photos of most of my gluebombs. So, I have few covered for a while. Gluebombs are more work. But, they also provide more reward IMO.

[PARTSMARTY]

restoring glue bombs is the ticket !!!

[cobraman]

Some great transformations here. I may just have to look into doing a couple myself.

[MsDano85gt]

love me some glue some glue bomb resto action!

[MsDano85gt]

love me some glue some glue bomb resto action!

[Ron Hamilton]

I love old gluebombs.

1960 Buick Invicta Convertible

Before

working...

Done.

[Ron Hamilton]

I'm still working on this one.

She's not done yet, but pretty close.

[philo426]

Stunning!

[Sport Suburban]

These are nice!! I too love to restore old builds!! Some are glue bombs and some are nice but old builds.

Here is a AMT 59 Thunderbird.

Before:

After:

AMT 64 Thunderbird Promo.

Before:

After:

Johan 69 Javelin:

Before: ebay pic of what I started with.

After:

[Greg Pugh]

Holy cow guys!!!! Some REALLY nice restos here!!

[w451973]

That is some beautiful work there guys. Personaly I take great pleasure and pride into restoring old bombs. It's a special feeling in saving someone elses mess up or even my own. I'm not big into taking pics of my work. I'm not as acomplished as alot of you and I tend to work on alot of projects at the same time. I lose interest easily when I get stumped so I'll put it away and work on something else until I get an idea on how to accomplish what I'm wanting to do. Unfortunately doing things this way means I usually don't have anything to show off for a long time. I personally enjoy seeing the before, progress and finished pics.

[Chromecop]

Actually, most of my models are rebuilt glue-bombs! I don't Always take pic's of the model the way it looks from start. I usually strip the paint and tear it apart first, then start building AND taking pic's.

[mrknowetall]

Here's '59 Lincoln that I did several years ago.

The paint on the "after" is not as good as it looks in the picture but I don't tell that to everybody.

OH MY! Excellent barge!

[Snake45]

I too would MUCH rather bring an old glue bomb, especially a rare one, back from the dead than work on the latest brand-new Wonderkit.

Here's two more of mine. Flea market find, a dirty, slightly damaged '66 Barracuda promo (too far gone for a pure restoration):

And a Monogram '68 GTO: