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Post by TooOld on Oct 14, 2012 6:04:34 GMT -6
This idea has been bouncing around in my head for a while . I started by doing a little surgery on Rommel's Rod .   Next I added a Big Block Chevy for power and some front suspension pieces .  Then some more engine goodies , a little more surgery , and a little primer .  Started fitting the interior and added some more body work .  The new owner looks very pleased !  To be continued . . . |
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Post by badroadahead on Oct 14, 2012 7:02:24 GMT -6
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Post by mykturk on Oct 14, 2012 7:20:19 GMT -6
I had a hunch this was leading up to a guy in a red suit...
Love what you did with the tracks!
Looks to be shy about seven or eight engines (Depending on which version of the reindeer team you want) though...
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Post by wheels on Oct 14, 2012 15:12:57 GMT -6
This is very cool! I can't wait to see this one finished!
Mark
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Post by hobbybobby on Oct 14, 2012 15:32:33 GMT -6
Exactly, that is the direction and idea to build this kit , which has long been buzzing in my head, so far so good, but I would support Michael's remark, I would also place more engines in that long nose...    That's my opinion, the decision is up to you... ;D |
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Post by Dennis M on Oct 14, 2012 15:38:01 GMT -6
That is wild.
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Post by barten on Oct 17, 2012 4:08:40 GMT -6
Bobby you are the "Mind" of coolness! ! ! ! ! !
I love this build . . . .GREAT JOB!
Gb
barten
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Post by snakeplissken81 on Oct 24, 2012 9:58:11 GMT -6
Wow! What an awesome project. Two thumbs up.
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Post by itsonlyakit on Oct 26, 2012 13:29:42 GMT -6
This will be ready for Christmas............right Santa. Great concept and build, but the reindeer still need to be fed.
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Post by barten on Oct 26, 2012 14:01:54 GMT -6
If you had twin blowers. . . it might look like 8 deer pulling the sled!
GB
Barten
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Post by TooOld on Oct 26, 2012 20:22:38 GMT -6
I played around with multiple engines in different layouts and it just looked too bulky , which is what I didn't like about Rommel's Rod to begin with . So it will be the single engine , maybe with twin blowers . I also had most of the body work finished and ready for paint when I decided to change it again ! I had molded in some thin rectangular headlights on either side and some real thin tailights at the end of the fenders . Then after staring at it for 3 days I decided it was too much and cut it all apart ! I'm in the process of rebuilding the front from scratch , but it WILL be ready for Christmas ! I didn't take any pictures but here's what I had planned .  It looked alot worse in person ! |
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Post by Starry Eyes on Oct 27, 2012 19:33:44 GMT -6
Have you ever seen the Pyro "Sno-Skeeter" ?
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Post by TooOld on Oct 28, 2012 8:55:28 GMT -6
Yes ! I was looking at one on ebay a year or so ago but didn't like the 1/16 scale . That's actually what gave me the idea for this build . I was originally going to use the Revell T Touring kit but came across a Rommel's Rod in my stash and decided to use it instead .
I'm going to do some headlights similar to the Sno-Skeeter but maybe rectangular , it I can find some . Any ideas ?
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Post by Starry Eyes on Oct 28, 2012 9:09:24 GMT -6
Yes ! I was looking at one on ebay a year or so ago but didn't like the 1/16 scale . That's actually what gave me the idea for this build . I was originally going to use the Revell T Touring kit but came across a Rommel's Rod in my stash and decided to use it instead . I'm going to do some headlights similar to the Sno-Skeeter but maybe rectangular , it I can find some . Any ideas ?  |
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Oct 29, 2012 19:04:05 GMT -6
How about the 1/20th twin blowered hemi from the Gridiron Grabber?
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Post by Brandon on Nov 3, 2012 22:51:43 GMT -6
Awesome start! I did this one a few years back, and used an Allison mill... Paul's 1/20th Grid Iron Grabber suggestion would be in proportion.... For rectangular headlights, check out the Pie Wagon's lights.... they are cool.    |
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Post by TooOld on Nov 5, 2012 12:49:36 GMT -6
Brandon , That is really awesome , I guess I didn't have such an original idea after all ! Thanks for the tip about the Pie Wagon , I have one stashed and will take a look at it . Here's a few photos of where I'm at now . I'm leaning away from something really wild and am going with something a bit more mild looking .    |
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Post by ira on Nov 5, 2012 21:53:36 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]GREAT PROGRESS!!![/glow]
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Post by itsonlyakit on Nov 7, 2012 14:28:40 GMT -6
Like the change up in the drive / idler wheels inside the tracks....keep going.
Cheers Eh!
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Post by barten on Nov 18, 2012 6:06:03 GMT -6
It looks great! ! ! keep going. . . .can't wait to see it finished!
GB
barten
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Post by Tory on Nov 27, 2012 7:51:08 GMT -6
Love it! Great imagination and execution.  For some reason I keep seeing the T'Rantula headlights stuck on this one. Keep up the great work Tooold! Tory |
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Post by TooOld on Nov 27, 2012 20:27:19 GMT -6
For some reason I keep seeing the T'Rantula headlights stuck on this one. Tory Hmmmm . . . that's an idea . . . |
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Post by Alan Alexis (stavanzer) on Apr 4, 2013 12:15:41 GMT -6
That 4 engine version looks like something Brandon would build.
I do agree that the sleek single engine build will be tter looking in the end.
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Post by TooOld on Apr 4, 2013 12:23:43 GMT -6
Thanks Alan . I finished this just before Christmas last year , it's in the Completed Show Rods and in the Show Rod Gallery .
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