VANDAL--AND ITS NOT SCARY NOR GREEN AND BLACK

[fredmellini]

OK, I built something that is not creepy, gory, green or black!!! ;D ;D............Thanks to Bert Wallace I was able to build a relatively box stock monogram vandal.

Paint is Tamiya Mica Blue with slixx decals and cleared with Future Floor Finish.
I then used self-adhesive shelf contact paper with a wood grain pattern to do the inside van walls and ceilings. I then cut some (you didn't thing I wouldn't do something creepy did you?) small pictures out of a halloween fright catalog for the wall posters. I then used white with sparkles hydro-hoppers carpeting for the floors. The white wall tires are hand painted. Zebra seat is also a decal.

Alright!!!!! before I tarnish my reputation here, I am off to build something black, green, and creepy!!!!!(LOL) ;D ;D ;D ;D............................Fred

[chief]

Thats AWESOME FREDDY, a RATROD VANDAL with a little CREEPY thrown in,LOVE IT ;D I need a copy of the posters you used,let me know if you have any others,................Chief

[Starry Eyes]

That is killer Fred ! Love the wide whites /blue and scallops .. The interior detailing is over the top! Hey, do you do "in home" remodeling Ha ! ;D Ha !

Cheers,
Chuck D.

[otto69]

Man that makes me want to build a 1:1 Vandal...

Was it ever really built?

[kettlekettle]

Sweet build ... Love the details ... It definitly on my grail list.

[davea]

That's nice, Fred! I didn't know you had it in you, to build something not creepy!

hehehe!

[A.J.]

That looks really nice Fred! Good going on that and a definitely cool new twist to it! I like the color as well. Those Tamiya paints seem to be pretty nice from what I can tell from your builds!

A.J.

[nitroc]

Fred, Nice take on a classic kit. Love the color scheme.
How do you like using Futura wax instead of clear from a can or airbrush? I hear Futura is easy to lay down and dries flat and smooth but cant use a polish kit on it later?

Chun

[chromecop]

Very nice build!!!

[Honest Charlie]

Another one for the guest gallery Fred. Love the WW's and the scallops. Nice interior trim to. ;D

[fredmellini]

Hi Nitroc--the jury is still out on the Future Floor Finish. I love it on the clear kit glass as I just dunk the whole piece in the Future and let it drip dry after wicking off any excess with a paper towel. It definitely makes the glass clear and easy to see through. It is also great on small parts.

As far the the body goes, I have only brushed it on with a very large soft bristle artist brush and the finish is very nice, although I wouldn't classify it as show quality. I still want to run it through an airbrush as I think the Future finish would be much better. I will have to wait until the weather warms up here. Also I do not think you can do anything to the Future Finish--not polishing it out.....................Fred

[ShowRodFreak Don V.]

Digging the 1/24 scale posters Fred........Great build and Color


don v

[ramone]

You did it again Fred, another great build!!!!!! Really like it ;D ;D ;D

[rickg]

I Love it Fred!....Nice Interior Decor !!!

[TheMadModeler]

Fred.. Very Kool.. Looks like the Vandall has been showing up
in all different shapes and shades.. I did mine Yellow
years ago.. I should dust it off and rephoto it to show you guys..
BiLL..

[Bert]

I wonder if you ever sleep. Sharp Build! I knew you could build something that didn't have blood spilling out of the door. ;D ;D

[vwcamperman]

That looks fantastic Fred! You'll never cease to impress me with how you can build things almost box stock yet still but a very Fred twist on it!

[halfasskustom]

OOOOOHHHHHHH hell yaaa that's kool man LOVE the whitewall's and the seat.

[detroithammer]

I don't know Fred, That interior looks pretty freaky to me. As usual, you've done a nice job on this old classic. I really like your stuff. Keep em comming!

[dbash2006]

nice job Fred!! I liike it...great detail in the back end too!

[johnverkerk]

WAY TOO GO FRED!!!, Yet another surperb build,,keep them comming ,,,you model building machine ,,you!!!!

[Tim Nolan]

Nice twist on a classic kit Fred. It came out really nice!!