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Post by hobbybobby on Mar 5, 2015 13:27:36 GMT -5
Frankenstein's FlivverAurora released their model kit of Frankenstein's Flivver between 1965 and 1967. This kit was patterned by Adam 'Larry' Ehling and the box art was by James Bama.  The Frankenstein's Flivver model kit showed the Monster, from above the waist, rising up out of an outrageously customized and very small automobile, playing with a yo-yo while smoke bellows out of the car's exhaust pipes on both sides, it is molded in light gray plastic. This was one of a small series of kits from Aurora called the Monstermobiles, which combined the classic monsters with souped-up cars (two big pop culture trends of the mid-1960's). Unfortunately, the models didn't quite appeal to either the monster fans (because the monsters weren't treated seriously enough) nor the car modelers (who just wanted cars, and not wacky monster characters - Ed 'Big Daddy' Roth's work notwithstanding). Well, this is the 1997 Polar Lights reissue of the original Aurora Model Kit.  It was not that hard to deburr the individual parts, but to glue them together was a challenge... ... moreover, the form fit was, well, not worthy of their name, but doable, with, sanding, filling... Somehow, I made it...   And after this compilation, it disappeared for a long time in a box... I wanted for myself a challenge, so I have this taken out back and finished it in a few hours, as always, this is my version, hope, you like it.            
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Post by knarf on Mar 5, 2015 13:59:48 GMT -5
looks great Bobby! i particularly like the deatailing you've done on frankie and also the smoke/flames  |
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Post by brizio on Mar 5, 2015 14:35:07 GMT -5
Beautiful job on it!
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Post by hobbybobby on Mar 8, 2015 15:14:14 GMT -5
Thank you very much for the kind words!  |
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Post by hobbybobby on Mar 8, 2015 16:04:53 GMT -5
The popular Weird-Ohs® model kits - the classic 1960s multi-million selling phenomenon... Bill Campbell is another one of my favorite artists, he is behind the Hawk model companies 1960's Weird-Ohs series. He also did the box art for many WW2 planes, trains and cars witch proved him to be an all around great artist. The Weird-ohs series later spawned the Frantics, the Silly Surfers and an off-shoot line of plastic toys, Halloween masks and board games. The Hawk company has recently re-released the Weird-ohs, Frantics and Silly Surfers kits with the original box art. Davey - The Way Out CyclistI have painted the bike with Tamya spray cans and the flames are temporary tattoos, front and rear light are Gemstones. The rest was painted first with mat black ( spray can ) and then by hand with Acrylic mat paints (FIN by WACO, great experience). These colors can be diluted with water or abrasion-proof. For the eyes, mouth, teeth, all shiny areas, I cover it with Enamel Paint No.1 by Revell. Davey`s hair is from the hood of a winter jacket, the small chains are real, but second-hand jewelry, the decals are also temporary tattoos, the tongue is a piece of polystyrene, carved, curved and the drool, is superglue. The base is an old picture frame filled with plaster. Well, this is my version, just finished today, hope you like it.         
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Post by plastimatic on Mar 8, 2015 18:19:42 GMT -5
For this entry.... the Deal's Wheels 57 Bel Amino!  A modified Go-Mad Nomad, utilizing a resin lower bumper (courtesy of that starry-eyed Chuck) and a custom built cabin and rear bed with tonneau. The original motor reveal was filled and fitted for a scoop. The gasser front end was dropped for street legalities. And new side pipes. Glossy yellow and satin white.   I considered leaving off the wheelie bars, and keeping this a quiet, nicely rebuilt weekend cruiser, but then I remembered what was under the tonneau.....  Hmm, a little nitro. Saturday morn at the local club show, Saturday night at... well... we really don't want the authorities showing up   |
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Post by knarf on Mar 8, 2015 19:27:28 GMT -5
looks great, i love it |
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Post by Pat Minarick on Mar 19, 2015 21:15:11 GMT -5
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Post by knarf on Mar 20, 2015 8:23:41 GMT -5
great van Pat! i do so envy your weathering skills |
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Post by chappy on Mar 23, 2015 16:54:10 GMT -5
Pat, you are A-Maz-Ing!
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Post by donculley on Mar 24, 2015 20:28:01 GMT -5
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Post by donculley on Mar 24, 2015 20:34:27 GMT -5
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Post by donculley on Mar 24, 2015 20:39:08 GMT -5
Zinger Bug ,my original was molded in red which I think works really well on this kit.   |
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Post by donculley on Mar 24, 2015 20:42:38 GMT -5
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Post by donculley on Mar 24, 2015 20:50:41 GMT -5
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