|
|
Post by davea on Jan 29, 2013 15:55:28 GMT -6
Another kit I've never seen built, so I decided to build one. I don't think there is one in the Gallery. I have two MIB kits, one with perfect decals, the other bad. I'm holding on to the perfect one, built the other. Since the decals were bad on it, I thought about just leaving it in paint, no decals; but decals really accent the white paint, so I bought some decals that were close, though a little darker red and blue. Paint is Classic White. The top and body shell are separate, so they have to be blended together; I think that came out very well. Cool little kit.
|
|
|
|
Post by Paul B. Canney on Jan 29, 2013 18:11:25 GMT -6
I had one a few years ago and sent it to a surviving member of the group winners. I didn't want to offend him or over charge him, so I agreed to send it to him and he agreed to pay me what he felt was a fair price. Apparently that was ABSOLUTELY NOTHING as he never sent anything, not even to cover the postage. (This is why I warn people when making private deals) nonetheless. I just know this will be a welcomed addition into the guest gallery soon  Great Job! |
|
|
|
Post by Paul B. Canney on Jan 29, 2013 18:21:34 GMT -6
I'm not sure where Dave got the testimonial from "Dawn Guildner" but, here's a website for the group that won the convertible the-things-to-come.com/Home/Home.html kinda looks like a New Seekers (We'd like To Teach The World To Sing) knock off. I'm pretty sure it's Bob Christenson in the middle that *&*#% me. (It's the Capricorn in me that never lets anything "go") |
|
|
|
Post by badroadahead on Jan 29, 2013 18:35:39 GMT -6
I'm not sure where Dave got the testimonial from "Dawn Guildner" but, here's a website for the group that won the convertible the-things-to-come.com/Home/Home.html kinda looks like a New Seekers (We'd like To Teach The World To Sing) knock off. I'm pretty sure it's Bob Christenson in the middle that *&*#% me. (It's the Capricorn in me that never lets anything "go") Let it out my brother!!!! |
|
|
|
Post by badroadahead on Jan 29, 2013 18:36:30 GMT -6
Dave,
This is awesome!
I've never seen this one built.
Dave
|
|
|
|
Post by RatRod on Jan 29, 2013 20:37:18 GMT -6
Now that is a "Classic", and I'm proud of you for doing it box art beautiful!!! I have never seen a built one either Dave, and you did a fantastic job on this rare bird.....  ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by TooOld on Jan 30, 2013 6:27:56 GMT -6
Never seen one built and always wondered what it really looked like .
It looks to me like a Hot Wheels car . . . I like it !
|
|
|
|
Post by wheels on Jan 30, 2013 7:21:17 GMT -6
I remember building one of these as a kid. Haven't seen one since.
Your's looks great Dave!
Mark
|
|
|
|
Post by gearbuster on Jan 30, 2013 13:29:35 GMT -6
Nice one Dave.
Love those cars and you did an awesome job.
Hotwheels Bob has the decals in his stash.
I have 3 rebuilders and 1 together. needed decals and he set me up.
|
|
|
|
Post by AL on Jan 30, 2013 20:41:56 GMT -6
Sweet Dave ! ! . . . I'll chime the same as everyone too, "NEVER EVER SEEN ONE BUILT" ! ! ! . . . hehe ! -Beautiful Work Brother, Always Love to see Your Builds, You never Disappoint ! ! ! - - - ya know, ( strangely ) somehow it kinda looks "Mustangish" to me. ( Maybe its just the color scheme ) -AL  |
|
|
|
Post by Dennis M on Jan 30, 2013 21:08:32 GMT -6
What a beauty.
|
|
|
|
Post by Honest Charlie on Jan 31, 2013 4:10:52 GMT -6
Sweet build Dave, another fine job as always.
One of these just sold on eBay for $149.00
|
|
|
|
Post by TheMadModeler on Jan 31, 2013 6:47:59 GMT -6
NICE.....  Well Done.. Hey what is all that stuff in the back seat.? BiLL.. |
|
|
|
Post by colbart/colin on Jan 31, 2013 7:09:18 GMT -6
NICE..... Well Done.. Hey what is all that stuff in the back seat.? BiLL.. I suspect given the subject, and the era it was released.... Record Player/TV/Hi Fi system - amp etc..... |
|
|
|
Post by sakke on Feb 1, 2013 18:11:26 GMT -6
I Have never seen this built until now!!! Thanks for these pics of great-looking build!!
|
|
|
|
Post by HTBomb on Feb 2, 2013 5:37:28 GMT -6
|
|
|
|
Post by Bert on Feb 4, 2013 11:42:18 GMT -6
A first for me also. Nice Job, looks great. If I had one I would have to put a straight axle under the front, nose high, and a blower or injectors poking through the hood. ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by jimm on Feb 9, 2013 20:58:46 GMT -6
Very nice, I have one never even opened. I like your built-up alot better!
|
|
|
|
Post by hobbybobby on Feb 11, 2013 17:47:50 GMT -6
I have also never seen a built one, Dave, you did a fantastic job on this rare kit! ;D ;D I thank you very much that you did it, because I'm going to remove this kit from my wishlist  , well, the boxart shows something much deeper, broader and richer, I expected something different from this kit...  |
|
|
|
Post by snakeplissken81 on Mar 26, 2013 7:58:44 GMT -6
Fantastic!
|
|
|
|
Post by Tim Nolan on Apr 5, 2013 16:10:01 GMT -6
Very sanitary build job on this rarity. I like it!
|
|
|
|
Post by customhearse on Apr 5, 2013 19:22:03 GMT -6
Let's go take him out Funny Bug!!! You shave him bald, I'll spray paint him pink! ;D Beautiful job on the kit Dave! I myself have never seen the kit built, just passed around from collector to collector...  |
|
|
|
Post by Steve-o on Apr 6, 2013 7:45:42 GMT -6
Awesome job WoW !!! ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by erwin on Apr 11, 2013 12:57:18 GMT -6
I, too, have never seen one built. Looks great! I feel like I need to look for one...
|
|
|
|
Post by A.J. on Apr 11, 2013 18:38:24 GMT -6
That seems to be common with a lot of kits Bobby. The Swee Tee is one that excited me with the box but left me trying to figure out how to make the kit look like it. I can remember a hobby shop owner telling me about this problem from back in the day. Some mom would bring a kit back to return because their kid was disappointed that it didn't look like the box. Probably the demise of box art in the early 70s. I have also never seen a built one, Dave, you did a fantastic job on this rare kit! ;D ;D I thank you very much that you did it, because I'm going to remove this kit from my wishlist , well, the boxart shows something much deeper, broader and richer, I expected something different from this kit... |
|
|
|
Post by Alan Alexis (stavanzer) on Apr 12, 2013 11:20:39 GMT -6
Like the other who have commented, I have never seen one built before.
In fact, I've never seen one anywhere but the Listing here on Showrods.
That is indeed a sharp build.
I have to say that the car itself is fairly bland looking, at least to me.
But, you sure have done the OOB, justice.
Well done.
|
|
|
|
Post by spencer1984 on Apr 13, 2013 7:25:58 GMT -6
That looks great, nice work!
|
|
Great Job!
;D
Well Done.. Hey what is all that stuff in the back seat.? 
, well, the boxart shows something much deeper, broader and richer, I expected something different from this kit... 
