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Post by TooOld on Jan 12, 2017 8:22:19 GMT -5
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Post by modelcarfan on Jan 13, 2017 4:26:51 GMT -5
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Post by brizio on Jan 13, 2017 10:51:08 GMT -5
Cooool!!!
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Post by Count Dragula on Jan 14, 2017 15:09:33 GMT -5
I'm in!!!!
Now I just need to get those creative juices flowing on what to do with the cool l'il body!!!!
Todd 
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Post by TooOld on Jan 14, 2017 17:07:54 GMT -5
I'm in!!!!
Now I just need to get those creative juices flowing on what to do with the cool l'il body!!!!
Todd Glad you're joining in on the fun Todd ! I've been trying to think of ideas too , hoping it will be much easier once I've got the little bugger in my hands !  |
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Post by Starryeyes on Jan 24, 2017 21:17:09 GMT -5
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Post by grumpygrowly on Feb 15, 2017 16:51:43 GMT -5
  His name was Eugene. |
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Post by TooOld on Feb 16, 2017 19:01:39 GMT -5
I'm probably repeating myself but I love this little bug , from the California Black Plate to the suitcases with little GB and F stickers on 'em ! |
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Post by Starryeyes on Mar 2, 2017 19:22:25 GMT -5
This has been a very fun & rewarding project .. tires are from the Beatnik Bandit II kit.. the chassis came from the same kit both sectioning and narrowing the chassis, and other components.. the engine is from a Round2 parts pack with some modifications being done for fitment. Bulkheads and firewall is scratchbuikt from .120 sheet plastic. Rims are resin custom made along with front turn signals and resin cast headlight buckets and lenses .. the rear lights were molded from a Deal Wheels bug kit then cast in red clear resin.. finished off with various flats and gloss enamels , lacquers, gloss & flat.. painted with a rattle can of enamel baby blue model paint ... the Ratfink character was a figure on my shelf.. I cut him below the arms to fit ... I hope it puts a smile on your face !
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Post by TooOld on Mar 3, 2017 7:37:05 GMT -5
The Gas Treatment Special ! HAH , Rat Fink is definitely full of gas ! Very cool Chuck , and lots of eye candy on your little bug . Seems we are always thinking alike as I dug out a little Rat Fink to drive my go-cart . . .  |
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Post by Starryeyes on Mar 3, 2017 8:59:16 GMT -5
The Gas Treatment Special ! HAH , Rat Fink is definitely full of gas ! Very cool Chuck , and lots of eye candy on your little bug . Seems we are always thinking alike as I dug out a little Rat Fink to drive my go-cart . . . Thanks Bob! It was a challenge in itself to find "something" that fit in the available space... old Finky will never let ya down !! |
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Post by brizio on Mar 3, 2017 13:44:27 GMT -5
This has been a very fun & rewarding project .. tires are from the Beatnik Bandit II kit.. the chassis came from the same kit both sectioning and narrowing the chassis, and other components.. the engine is from a Round2 parts pack with some modifications being done for fitment. Bulkheads and firewall is scratchbuikt from .120 sheet plastic. Rims are resin custom made along with front turn signals and resin cast headlight buckets and lenses .. the rear lights were molded from a Deal Wheels bug kit then cast in red clear resin.. finished off with various flats and gloss enamels , lacquers, gloss & flat.. painted with a rattle can of enamel baby blue model paint ... the Ratfink character was a figure on my shelf.. I cut him below the arms to fit ... I hope it puts a smile on your face ! Beautiful!!! Love every thing about it. Color you piked, rear wheels camber angle, driver... The over all old school racing look is killer. |
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Post by timnolan on Mar 4, 2017 21:24:40 GMT -5
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Post by timnolan on Mar 4, 2017 21:26:02 GMT -5
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Post by Starryeyes on Mar 4, 2017 22:38:08 GMT -5
She looks like she's ready to set a new world record !!
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