Rat / Rod Model Kit Bash Challenge 2023
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My Entry is the Rattlin' Ratter. I do not think it meets the rules as it isn't a true "kit bash" of two kits. I submit it more as exhibition model not a contender. It is a 1/10 diamond frames that was intended to be built as a Dutch type bike not a board tracker. This was a $4.99 kit from China. Some hobby brass stock and Dollar Tree skeleton 6 pack. I painted black stain on the chrome and wiped it off to dull it down some.
The Rattlin' Ratter
What I started with
How it was intended to be constructed.
Scratch built 2-56 thread axles, tank, handle bars, and stem. Also made the truss rod's not shown in this scratch built parts shot. The Tank is .250 copper tubing with the ends soldered shut.
The lower double top bar is aluminum and was installed and smoothed with JB Weld. This is before it was smoothed.
Rattlin' Ratter the board tracker from the past standing by his ride.
Rattlin' on his steed.
Dollar Tree skeletons that were disassembled, melted, posed and reassembled to make Rattlin'. The ones in this shot were sacrifices.
This was fun. While I was building this I found an actual model kit at Goodwill and am preparing parts for the next kit bash.
The Rattlin' Ratter
What I started with
How it was intended to be constructed.
Scratch built 2-56 thread axles, tank, handle bars, and stem. Also made the truss rod's not shown in this scratch built parts shot. The Tank is .250 copper tubing with the ends soldered shut.
The lower double top bar is aluminum and was installed and smoothed with JB Weld. This is before it was smoothed.
Rattlin' Ratter the board tracker from the past standing by his ride.
Rattlin' on his steed.
Dollar Tree skeletons that were disassembled, melted, posed and reassembled to make Rattlin'. The ones in this shot were sacrifices.
This was fun. While I was building this I found an actual model kit at Goodwill and am preparing parts for the next kit bash.
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that skeleton bike build is the nugget! Dig it.
Davey needs some paint, and I need a thumb to hold him still so I can paint him. Tried with fingers and got paint on the table and floor when I dropped him.
I've missed the deadline completely by having the cast on. Been a bit frustrated, but finally had to let it go yesterday that I can't finish it. The wife tells me I get too serious sometimes. That didn't help at the time...
I wish there were more also. Had fun doing what I could. Relaxing but painful on the car assemblies, made me not chicken out on the surgery. So good there. I will spend some time as my hand starts working again and finish it up.
@Kevin B and @KJV did we want a voting poll post? Or consider the bashed models finished, all as winners? I can create one this afternoon if you like?
@Kevin B and @KJV did we want a voting poll post? Or consider the bashed models finished, all as winners? I can create one this afternoon if you like?
I think KJV has a true, well done kit bash. I'm sure yours was too metalchewy. The fun was worth it all. I'll watch for when we do it again. I've got a plan
MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
Thanks guys. I enjoyed following.
Task orientation can be a good friend when just a little more effort solves a problem. On the other hand the more stressed I am the harder it is to just leave a task for when I am better able to do it best. There is certainly no one going to judge you here for doing clearly your best in the circumstances.
sorry I did not join the build off. I could not find any two things to motivate me.
As always it's always fun to get into any build challenge.
I always use build-offs, and build challenges ...
To motivate me to do something.
If someone hosts this model get bash challenge again next year: I hope to see a bunch of entries. And maybe just allow a little more time frame on the deadline.
Here is our Christmas gift to ourselves this year .
@Kay is on cloud nine.
2008 HHR 2LT
122k miles.
I always use build-offs, and build challenges ...
To motivate me to do something.
If someone hosts this model get bash challenge again next year: I hope to see a bunch of entries. And maybe just allow a little more time frame on the deadline.
Here is our Christmas gift to ourselves this year .
@Kay is on cloud nine.
2008 HHR 2LT
122k miles.
