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Post by plastimatic on Aug 13, 2023 14:04:31 GMT -5
Here's a subject from a new sub-category.
A Deal's Wheels Never Was Jr., the Padded Wagon !
I'm classifying it as a Junior, because it's not quite a mini (1/32), or the standard (1/24 or 1/25). Somewhere in between.
I started out with the MPC Paddy Wagon snap, not realizing it was smaller than the listed scale. Here's the patched cuts:
But no matter, I forged on.
At first, I thought a sanitarium-theme would be enough, but, that led me to a nut carrier (sorry).
To that, I grew up in Wilkes Barre, PA, home of that favorite brand and iconic top-hatted mascot.
I saw that guy every time I went downtown to pick up a model kit at Kresge's or Woolworth.
I had to do some creative rebranding and come up with a derivative name and new icon, you know, for legal reasons. 
A side note. My nickname as a kid, derived from my last name (Garubba), was "Goober". Anyway, as always, thanks for lookin'!
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Post by Starryeyes on Aug 13, 2023 19:45:06 GMT -5
I’m going to steal this .. it’s just too cool .. 🤣🤣🤣
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Post by harley on Aug 14, 2023 1:43:10 GMT -5
Definitely nailed the DW look and stance - very neat!
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Post by dragline on Aug 14, 2023 11:21:24 GMT -5
Beautifully done. My hometown of New Bedford Mass also had a Kresge, Woolworth and better yet... A Mr Peanut.
The smell of fresh roasted peanuts and cashews filled the air most days. With model kit in hand I would often go get a bag of Spanish peanuts, and if I had a little more. Fresh cashews.
Wonderful memories
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Post by Starryeyes on Aug 14, 2023 11:32:38 GMT -5
Beautifully done. My hometown of New Bedford Mass also had a Kresge, Woolworth and better yet... A Mr Peanut. The smell of fresh roasted peanuts and cashews filled the air most days. With model kit in hand I would often go get a bag of Spanish peanuts, and if I had a little more. Fresh cashews. Wonderful memories Love this story ! |
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Post by Fletch on Aug 14, 2023 16:41:35 GMT -5
Fantastic!
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Post by TooOld on Aug 15, 2023 6:22:47 GMT -5
Great work on the graphics , love the "Goober Grabber" ! I like the idea of a "Jr" sub-category , I might have to give one a try !  |
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Post by dealsfan on Aug 15, 2023 17:52:16 GMT -5
Nice build Great concept...
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Post by plastimatic on Aug 16, 2023 17:45:31 GMT -5
Thanks, guys!
I thought I'd post a side-by-side of three different scale DWNWs to explain the "Jr" designation.
From left to right: My 1/32 Surf BeetL (Lindberg 1932 Chevy Pickup conversion); the Padded Wagon (MPC Paddy Wagon Snap conversion - not quite 1/25 scale); 1/25 scale 77 cHeavy Van (from the Revell kit).
Here's links to those two builds: Surf BeetL
77 cHeavy Van
The rear wheels on the Padded Wagon are a set of resin cast Deals front wheels.
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Post by dragline on Aug 19, 2023 10:52:20 GMT -5
That Van is just too much.
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Post by dragline on Aug 19, 2023 11:01:23 GMT -5
My hometown Mr Peanut. Found on my City' Facebook page.  |
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Post by chromecop on Aug 25, 2023 13:03:12 GMT -5
Awesome !
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Post by itsonlyakit on Sept 4, 2023 22:50:52 GMT -5
Wonderful work, thanks for sharing. By doing all these conversions how do you maintain a supply of tires and drivers ??
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Post by plastimatic on Sept 8, 2023 13:29:09 GMT -5
Wonderful work, thanks for sharing. By doing all these conversions how do you maintain a supply of tires and drivers ?? Somewhere along the way, knowing it would be an issue, I started casting wheels and heads. The tires I do in Onyx resin, even tho they usually get a coat of some cheap flat black.
Casting them allows me to freely edit the width (inner and outer get super glued together).
I do have to make some Dremel adjustments to accommodate the mags and axles.
Since the heads are now resin, I can add Sculpy accents and bake them right onto the head without damage to the piece.
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Post by itsonlyakit on Sept 9, 2023 16:40:02 GMT -5
Thank you, now that your secret is out, I won't tell.............
cheers
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