A Tarpit Toons/Jimmy Flintstone/Testors 1/32 resin kit, from a few years back.
The base has a thick layer of resin that needs to come off…
After a couple of hours with a hachsaw blade.
The body and hood scoop and the tyre smoke, plus a little filler here and there.
That’s going to look great Pat.
I used to drag race a '53 Chevy Bel Air Convertible with a '54 Chevy grill like the one in the model (without the top, hood scoop and large rear tire of course [;)]).
Stay safe.
Jim [cptn]
Thanks Jim, I’ll keep up to date.
Looks like a fun project-lots of room for a creative paint job.
Yes Bob, I don’t know how creative I can be with rattle cans!
First bit of filler and undercoat…
25.01.24 First colour coat and sand/fill/undercoat/paint.
Great yellow Pat!
Great start Pat-the yellow really pops!
Thanks guys, not having seen any images of this kit built I just chose one of my favourite colours.
Although I’ve laid up a few decals today, I’m not totally happy…
Pat-looks good but I understand not being totally happy-I think with the tires & smoke it will give it a different look.
Cheers Bob, I hope so! I’m going the swage lines along the sides with a chrome pen today, wish me luck!
I think it looks great Pat - certainly has that over the top cartoon drawing hotrod look
Cheers keavdog (John).
Nearly done as I’ve messed up in various places as it is 1/32 scale and my hands shake. I had to add a piece of plasticard to both front wheel openings as there was nothing but the thin resin floor to attach them to.
So to finish, just both front wheels and two flaming exhausts!
Interesting and fun project!
Nicely done Pat-great job on the chrome trim.
Reminds me of the old Ed’Big Daddy’ Roth t-shirts with auto caricatures from the 60’s.
I need to add this kit to my ‘search’ list.
Thanks guys, but it’s far from my best…
That’s pretty fun Pat!