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Post by ira on Aug 18, 2011 9:27:31 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]I am Building a MONSTER!!![/glow] I have always liked Stanley "Mouse" Miller's artwork. He is one of my favorite local artists! I happened to place these kits together on the shelf and I got an Idea! I haven't built a hot rod monster kit since I was a kid, but here goes... I am going to remove all the Super Fuzz type details and replace them with parts for Drag Racing! Looks like Freddy is going to be a SUPER ALTERED driver!  I have collected most of the Altered parts and hope to get started today! [glow=red,2,300]STAY TOONED!!![/glow] |
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Post by mykturk on Aug 18, 2011 12:44:28 GMT -6
Oh yes!The Monogram Mouse models were always my favorite of the 60's monster styled kits! This should be mega-coolsville!
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Post by ira on Aug 21, 2011 9:58:45 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]SUPER ALTERED!!![/glow] First, lets change Fred's identity from Super Fuzz to Super Altered!  I removed the Gumball Lite Base and Badge from Fred's helmet. Next I sprayed Fred's insides with flat black & glued his body together. Then I applied putty, removed the Sarge Tatoo and started sanding him smooth. |
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Post by Starry Eyes on Aug 21, 2011 13:57:27 GMT -6
AWESOME !!
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Post by ira on Aug 21, 2011 15:05:57 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]This Little V6 Won't Do![/glow] Freddy needs More Horsepower to go Racing...He needs a HEMI!  I found a nice set of HEMI Heads & Valve Covers in Big Daddy's XXX Dragster. The New Heads are a perfect fit! I also added the back of the Supercharger from a 1/16th scale Revell Funny Car. |
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Post by Mysterion on Aug 21, 2011 16:07:59 GMT -6
You should mount the wing from the W.E. kit to the drivers helmet.
This looks like an interesting project.
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Post by ira on Aug 21, 2011 16:49:07 GMT -6
You should mount the wing from the W.E. kit to the drivers helmet. This looks like an interesting project. [glow=red,2,300]Thanks for the suggestion![/glow] I thought of doing that...then I found the rear frame section from B.D. Garlitts XXX Dragster. This frame section looks like it might be a good starting point for a New Roll Bar/ Wing Mount & Parachute Mount! We'll see how it works out...  |
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Aug 22, 2011 12:39:12 GMT -6
Nice !!!!!!!!
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Post by Tim Nolan on Aug 22, 2011 15:00:45 GMT -6
Wild Willie Flypogger? I like the sound of it! LOL!
Great idea Ira! Keep us posted!
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Post by ira on Aug 22, 2011 16:30:21 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Michael, Tim, Don & Chuck!!![/glow]
Thanks for the comments & suggestions guys!
More photos coming soon!
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Post by ira on Aug 23, 2011 11:07:35 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]BODY WORK!!![/glow] After gluing the body halves I cleaned the seams up. Then I shaved & sanded the "FUZZ" lettering off the sides. Next I made a dashboard/windshield base from sheet plastic & glued it in place.  |
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Post by ira on Aug 23, 2011 11:18:25 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]MORE BODY WORK!!![/glow] The back edge of the T body was curved out and had a curved top edge too. I cut a section out of the back and replaced it with flat sheet plastic. The pickup bed cavity inside the body was covered with sheet plastic also. Then I ground down the tailgate area flat, for adding trim later.  |
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Post by ira on Aug 25, 2011 17:08:56 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]TRIMMING the T[/glow] I replaced the trim along the rear-top edge of the body and added "T style" trim to the tail gate. I used 2 sizes of Evergreen's half round plastic strips and glued them in place with Zap-A-Gap.  |
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Post by baddgass on Aug 25, 2011 19:01:05 GMT -6
Gool build.
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Post by ira on Aug 26, 2011 8:49:49 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]THANKS!!![/glow]
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Post by ira on Aug 27, 2011 14:47:39 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]A LITTLE PADDED ROOM FOR FREDDY!!![/glow] I started to make a racing seat for Fred and quickly realized that Fred's huge butt didn't leave any room for a seat. So I decided to add padding to the inside of the body instead. I used the interior panels from two Monogram Stinger/Trick T kits. First I cut them up, so I could start fitting the pleated upholstery in.  After a little more cutting and fitting...Here are all the sections glued in place!  I gave Fred a test fit and I think he likes it!  |
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Post by mykturk on Aug 27, 2011 15:08:13 GMT -6
He looks nice and cozy in there!
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Post by ira on Aug 28, 2011 18:02:30 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]SHIFTING GEARS![/glow] Time for Fred to exchange his Nightstick for a "T" Shift Handle!  First I cut the Club off with a razor saw and filled in the ends with putty. Then I drilled a hole in the end for the Panic Button.  Next I cut off the head of the nail, off the Club and attached it in the hole as shown. I found a red taillight will fit on the end of the Panic Button. Don't know what the Button is for yet, but it looks cool... |
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Post by ironheadchopper on Aug 30, 2011 9:34:16 GMT -6
That is going to be cool!
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Post by ira on Sept 2, 2011 18:30:46 GMT -6
That is going to be cool! [glow=red,2,300]THANKS!!![/glow] Glad you like it! |
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Post by kemp on Sept 3, 2011 13:17:38 GMT -6
I think the motor is so cool looking I just bought this kit on Ebay just for the motor Thanks for posting this.
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Post by ira on Sept 3, 2011 18:28:00 GMT -6
I think the motor is so cool looking I just bought this kit on Ebay just for the motor Thanks for posting this. [glow=red,2,300]Its a Great kit!!![/glow] I was surprized when I opened the box, this is the best Hot Rod Monster Kit I have ever seen. |
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Post by ira on Sept 3, 2011 18:31:05 GMT -6
He looks nice and cozy in there! [glow=red,2,300]VERY COZY!!![/glow] Freddy fits in nice & tight now! |
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Post by Eggzilla1 on Sept 4, 2011 6:47:55 GMT -6
SOOPER DOOPER idea Ira! Having seen your imaginative builds this is going to be another great idea come to life! More pics please..............go, go, go!
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Post by ira on Sept 4, 2011 8:12:21 GMT -6
SOOPER DOOPER idea Ira! Having seen your imaginative builds this is going to be another great idea come to life! More pics please..............go, go, go! [glow=red,2,300]Thanks Kieth![/glow] More photos coming later today! |
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Sept 4, 2011 8:44:08 GMT -6
Lookin' killer Ira!! Love the changes!
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Post by robriley on Sept 4, 2011 10:41:03 GMT -6
you could use the panic button to activate the nitrous?
I know it's a blown fuel altered that doesn't need nitrous, but he could have added it just to cheat a little bit.
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Post by ira on Sept 4, 2011 11:29:46 GMT -6
Lookin' killer Ira!! Love the changes! [glow=red,2,300]Thanks Daniel![/glow] |
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Post by ira on Sept 4, 2011 11:36:24 GMT -6
you could use the panic button to activate the nitrous? I know it's a blown fuel altered that doesn't need nitrous, but he could have added it just to cheat a little bit. [glow=red,2,300]GOOD IDEA ROB!!![/glow] Or maybe the nitrous could be for Freddy.... [glow=red,2,300]MONSTER ENERGY[/glow] is Freds sponser, maybe that could be a button to give him a drink? |
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Post by Mysterion on Sept 4, 2011 13:08:08 GMT -6
Or maybe the nitrous could be for Freddy.... Maybe this painting I did will give you inspiration. I originally wanted the nitrous line going into the rat's nose, but it didn't look right so I put it in his mouth. The bottle is floating behind the rat's left ear.  |
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