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Post by Tim Nolan on Aug 27, 2010 20:26:47 GMT -6
As promised, the Laramie Stage Ghost. This is the rarest of the rare showrod kits. I'm pretty stoked to get a chance to build one of these kits. I've only seen it in photos here, so opening the box was a real trip this morning. The kit belongs to Curtis Hutton. Many of you who have frequented ebay over the years have probably run into him if you've been buying any showrods, especially Tom Daniel kits. Ebay name: TDNUT. He's a collector and builder, and I'd bet he's got a kit stash like the Cave of Wonders!! LOL!! Many thanks to Curtis for letting me build for him! It's a privledge, and it's my goal to supply him with a build he can be proud to display. So, here's the start. The first thing I did was to take the fairly rough box and flatten it out. I framed the top for reference on my bench so it wouldn't get any more damage.  Curtis sent a supplement Pyro kit, the "Tee NT", which shares the same basic chassis and running gear as the Laramie. The Laramie is a disassembled buildup, so there's some glue on some parts, as well as some missing parts. There is one rear tire missing and one and a half skeleton gone as well, so we have hired on some crazy resin caster from Quincy, Illinois to cast the rare missing parts. This particular showrod geek also has a Laramie as well, so he's well-versed with the kit. We're lucky to have him helping us out! Thanks Chuck!  Lot's of parts off the trees, so I'll just have to see how it goes as it progresses. Curtis did have the instructions luckily, so that will be a help. I'll do as much pre-assembly as I can, then we'll start figuring out colors for all of it! More as it comes along!  |
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Post by AL on Aug 27, 2010 21:04:43 GMT -6
Very Interesting Tim. Nice to see ya building a Showrod again !!
-AL
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Post by DVS on Aug 27, 2010 21:07:45 GMT -6
I'm going to keep an eye on this thread. ;D
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Post by davea on Aug 27, 2010 21:15:34 GMT -6
It's great to see a real grail like that, and that it's going to be built- I'm looking forward to seeing this one done!
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Post by mykturk on Aug 27, 2010 21:27:31 GMT -6
Well this should be fun! A rare kit in a set of skilled hands is always a great combo.
Know what it needs though? Lights!
Like everyone else, looking forward to seeing it come together!
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Post by rocketeer on Aug 28, 2010 10:25:33 GMT -6
The built-up pictures I've seen ( I believe they were posted here a while ago) showed that the finished kit, built straight from the box, was a tad screwy-looking, and not nearly as well-proportioned as the box art. Will you be adjusting things to make it better-looking, or is this a straight-from-the-box build?
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Post by noodles on Aug 28, 2010 10:30:14 GMT -6
Very interesting! Always wanted to build this kit....now i can do it vicariously! hehe.
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Post by fredmellini on Aug 28, 2010 11:45:14 GMT -6
Hey Tim!!!!!!!..............................really cool that you get to build/rebuild this kit as a hired gun!!!!!!!.....................Now is this going to light up some how?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D (LOL) |
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Post by dbash2006 on Aug 28, 2010 12:10:53 GMT -6
nice kits Tim !! its great you will build it too!!I got A phone boothe still in the plastic wrap I'm not wanting to open yet but really want to build it someday... hope all is well with you Too!
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Post by Tim Nolan on Aug 28, 2010 12:19:50 GMT -6
Yep, there may be some lighting in this things future. Curtis and I e-mailed this morn, he'd like to see a kustom base for it. I had already thought about possibly lighting the lanterns and skeleton eyes, so we will see how much room there is and go from there. I'm not sure I'll be doing any major modifying on the kit unless it looks totally goofy and we need to alter the stance a bit. I'd like to make it look like it's flying along like the box art. I'm planning on making some arrows to stick in the body from brass and paper, and we've figured out some of the paint scheme already. Should be fun!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2010 12:48:43 GMT -6
Keep us informed! I have a BU but it's such a mess I never do anything with it. I guess the reissue is a dead issue?? Anyone heard? Here is my 1/2 scale model of a model.....Aurora chassis and engine with a old cake decoration stage body.  |
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Post by rocketeer on Aug 28, 2010 18:35:23 GMT -6
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Post by mykturk on Aug 28, 2010 19:40:53 GMT -6
Are the skulls too big or are the hats too small? |
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Post by skulldude on Aug 29, 2010 13:02:53 GMT -6
Well Mr Noland,
I believe this kit couldnt be in better hands sir. I will watch this one as I will NEVER get to build one!
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Post by Tim Nolan on Aug 29, 2010 18:36:44 GMT -6
Well, I'm only getting to build it because of Curtis, and I really appreciate the opportunity! These Pyro kits were never great, but the fit so far isn't too bad. I don't think I'll mess with altering the stance. It IS a stage coach! It should be fun at any rate! The box art color combos area bit hideous, we'll be losing the blue trim for sure! ;D
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Post by davea on Aug 29, 2010 18:58:34 GMT -6
Can't wait for progress pics, Tim!
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Aug 30, 2010 10:18:33 GMT -6
WAGON HO!
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Post by Tim Nolan on Sept 1, 2010 13:03:56 GMT -6
Nothing too exciting so far. Smoothing the frame and engine block, hoping to get to primer by the weekend.....   |
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Post by Steve-o on Sept 1, 2010 21:35:42 GMT -6
This is a real pleasure to see this Tim !! A few years back I tried to scratch building one from a Raiders . couch Not to bad .But it is going to be cool watching you build this one !!
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Post by JerryG on Sept 3, 2010 6:25:50 GMT -6
This is cool. Finally get to see one of these built. One of my grails...thanks for doing this Tim.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2010 10:53:17 GMT -6
Awesome! I just ran into this post...Hey, better late than never.
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Post by flounder on Sept 6, 2010 11:56:33 GMT -6
KILLER! Thanks for bringing us along, Tim!
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Post by fredmellini on Sept 6, 2010 17:54:28 GMT -6
HEY TIM!!!!!!!.....................IS THAT THING DONE YET? ? Put down the space toys and dolls and finish that fine halloween themed stage ghost!!!!! (LMAO)......................Just having some fun with ya!!!! Can't wait to see your craftsmanship on this one!!!!! |
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Post by chiefsspeedshop on Sept 6, 2010 18:49:09 GMT -6
HEY TIM!!!!!!!.....................IS THAT THING DONE YET? ? Put down the space toys and dolls and finish that fine halloween themed stage ghost!!!!! (LMAO)......................Just having some fun with ya!!!! Can't wait to see your craftsmanship on this one!!!!! YEAH , come on DO hook a KLOWN UP with a SHOWROD SNEEK PEEK   ............................Chief |
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Post by chiefsspeedshop on Sept 6, 2010 18:49:55 GMT -6
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Post by Tim Nolan on Sept 7, 2010 10:34:38 GMT -6
Well, last week, Friday, I got everything in basecoat and starting laying some kandy on the frame, and then Saturday morning, all things changed......I'll make a seperate post about it.....  |
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Post by baddgass on Sept 9, 2010 11:34:53 GMT -6
WAGON HO! Or wagon with HOs LOL ;D |
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