Rat / Rod Model Kit Bash Challenge 2023

[metalchewy]

Model Bash: Davey's New Ride

My wife's a fan of the show. When I told her I was going to cut it up a little, she asked if I would make another 'Baby' for her. Now there are two

Got this far. Still need to paint the outer shells and do some cutting on one of them. Wind is blowing harder today than yesterday

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[KJV]

I use a box as a little paint booth ; if too windy.

 

[KJV]

@metalchewy ,
Is that kit : molded in black ?

 

[metalchewy]

@metalchewy ,
Is that kit : molded in black ?

It is molded in black. Was pleasantly surprised.

 

[metalchewy]

It is molded in black. Was pleasantly surprised.

Black, chrome and clear

 

[KJV]

Black, chrome and clear
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Maybe I will run across one at HL.

 

[KJV]

Surenuf:

 

[metalchewy]

Surenuf:View attachment 251591

Front sway bar is difficult to release. I broke 2 of 2

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Sorry I don't have two model kits to bash, but I did manage to wheel swap some Real Riders onto this Hot Wheels '32 Ford last week. Hard to tell in this low resolution photo, but I also drilled out the zoomie pipes. I was going to wire the spark plugs until I counted five holes on each side :-(

 

[KJV]

Front sway bar is difficult to release. I broke 2 of 2

Your not kidding.. trying to cut it where the part number was Pulaski was too thick going to the sway bar. That same spot you broke yours?
I snipped the other end first, and went to snip this in before snipping the middle. Way too much tree material.

I just went ahead and snipped it at the middle to see how that would have went and it cut smooth there.

 

[metalchewy]

Your not kidding.. trying to cut it where the part number was Pulaski was too thick going to the sway bar. That same spot you broke yours?
I snipped the other end first, and went to snip this in before snipping the middle. Way too much tree material.

I just went ahead and snipped it at the middle to see how that would have went and it cut smooth there.View attachment 251780View attachment 251781

Yup, broke both in that same spot.

 

[metalchewy]

Model Bash: Davey's New Ride

The chevelle's got a frame off paint job after work today...

 

[metalchewy]

Sorry I don't have two model kits to bash, but I did manage to wheel swap some Real Riders onto this Hot Wheels '32 Ford last week. Hard to tell in this low resolution photo, but I also drilled out the zoomie pipes. I was going to wire the spark plugs until I counted five holes on each side :-(

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That's a cool looking street rod. Welcome aboard.

 

[KJV]

Model Bash: Davey's New Ride

The chevelle's got a frame off paint job after work today...
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Nice. but, those are Impalas. Not Chevelles.

 

[metalchewy]

Nice. but, those are Impalas. Not Chevelles.

Hehe, you are right. They are impalas.

Had chevelles on the brain today. Found out a friend sold his SS396 a couple days ago. Was a bit shocked.

 

[KJV]

I need to do the finishing touches on:
"Dinghead Gremmy & his..
Dual Quad Hemi".

 

[KJV]

"DInghead Gremmy's Dual Quad Hemi"

this lil wire character was found in a purse that @Kay Had.

He will be lost at sea..

 

[KJV]

Only one week left !?

 

[Kevin B]

I have mine ready to post. I just haven't taken the time to upload it yet.

 

[metalchewy]

Only one week left !?

Still got a bit of work on mine. Should hopefully get it done by Sunday. Cast comes off on the 28th