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Post by RatRod on Jul 11, 2012 19:23:55 GMT -6
It's been a long while since I have posted anything, so here goes nothing..... ;D I needed something to finish, and mostly something to paint before I move on to the next completion. These buggy's were built in a different way.....I picked two great buds that I have shared a lot of good times with, either here, or via the phone. I've known both guys since the CC1, way back in the day, so I went back to 1969, and built two Meyers Manx kits the way I thought "they" would have built them back then for real.....
First up.... Ok, you all know this klown, yep it's Timmy Nolan his-self!!! We all know Tim likes flashy, bright colored, really cool things, with lots of chrome, well here before your eyes is my interpretation of the Manx he would have drove....     Last up..... Yes sir, that's none other than 'ole Starry Eyes, or our own little drummer boy (retired) Chuck Darnell. My interpretation of the buggy Chuck would have built. Rather subtle, but still cool, and quick with that turbo Corvair bringing up the rear!!!    Group shot with the Franklin Mint Manx. They look pretty good together, but the AMT kit has a couple small inaccuracys, the front seats are a little small, and the headlights are a tad big, but hey. Let's see how close these guys think I came.
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Post by RatRod on Jul 11, 2012 19:25:13 GMT -6
Here's the group shot (I guess I went over limit.....  
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Post by Starry Eyes on Jul 11, 2012 19:46:56 GMT -6
You are insanely crazy John !! And yes, you hit the nail right on the head .. I could easily see myself cruising in the Manx you chose for me .. and yes it's dead on to what I would build in the back garage with out a doubt .. Oh and as long as it'll outrun Nolan's is another key .. Ha!! Gotcha Timbo !! .. yep.. both you klowns have been a part of my modeling life for as far back as I can recall ... a lot of good people right here for sure... .thanks for including my choice in your build old buddy !! you did a riotous job..  ;D (really diggin' the RatFink on Timbos)
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Post by stilljustharley on Jul 12, 2012 2:44:34 GMT -6
Great idea, nice builds (and nice plates too)! I'll let Timbo speak for himself but I think that's waaay too subdued for him! Surely we should be looking at metalflake with flakes so big you need a quarter inch of clear just to seal them in!
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Post by Starry Eyes on Jul 12, 2012 6:47:30 GMT -6
OK..OK... usually I can figure out a vanity plate with no problem.. but the license plate on Timbo's ride has be baffled ..  Help an old guy out here !
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Post by RatRod on Jul 12, 2012 6:51:44 GMT -6
These are the only two plates I have from Illinois, and Florida, Tim's says "above par".
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Post by Starry Eyes on Jul 12, 2012 7:00:40 GMT -6
These are the only two plates I have from Illinois, and Florida, Tim's says "above par". makes sense .. now .. |
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Post by gfgcollects on Jul 12, 2012 9:44:54 GMT -6
It's been a long while since I have posted anything, so here goes nothing..... ;D I needed something to finish, and mostly something to paint before I move on to the next completion. These buggy's were built in a different way.....I picked two great buds that I have shared a lot of good times with, either here, or via the phone. I've known both guys since the CC1, way back in the day, so I went back to 1969, and built two Meyers Manx kits the way I thought "they" would have built them back then for real.....
First up.... [/b][/quote] Hey...that's Little Annie Fanny by the way. Great stuff John, I need to build one of these little beauties (the manx that is...) Gerry G |
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Post by RatRod on Jul 12, 2012 17:25:53 GMT -6
Great idea, nice builds (and nice plates too)! I'll let Timbo speak for himself but I think that's waaay too subdued for him! Surely we should be looking at metalflake with flakes so big you need a quarter inch of clear just to seal them in! |
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Post by Dennis M on Jul 12, 2012 18:22:57 GMT -6
Great job Guys.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2012 19:57:26 GMT -6
Great job John! They all look fantastic!
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Post by darquewanderer on Jul 13, 2012 0:08:51 GMT -6
Wow, their great. Love the violet one especially.
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Post by 4speed on Jul 13, 2012 12:43:21 GMT -6
Nice clean builds!!! They look great!!! ;D
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Jul 16, 2012 7:56:15 GMT -6
Great Looking Builds John
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Post by timj on Jul 16, 2012 16:47:43 GMT -6
Great pair of builds.
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Post by hobbybobby on Jul 27, 2012 4:37:54 GMT -6
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Post by snakeplissken81 on Aug 29, 2012 15:49:50 GMT -6
Well done sir.
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Post by Steve-o on Aug 30, 2012 6:49:22 GMT -6
Awesome stuff John !! 
Glad to see your back into building again !! ;D
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;D (really diggin' the RatFink on Timbos)
Help an old guy out here !
