TooOld Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) For years I've always built models with super detailed engines and chassis , but lately I've been enjoying restoring old glue bombs back to original condition . I add a few things like poseable steering and a few decals , but they are basically "out of box" . This is Monogram's first rebox of the Blue Beetle . It received a new engine & exhaust , front bumper , and wheels & tires , and was molded in red & black . This is the glue bomb as I found it . The finished chassis and a link to the build photos . http://public.fotki.com/TooOld/models/show-rods-1/tom-daniel-boss-a-bone/ And the finished restoration . Thanks for looking ! Edited February 7, 2020 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) Edited February 7, 2020 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) Edited February 7, 2020 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Very, VERY nice indeed! You did that old glue bomb proud!This is my alltime favorite box art for this kit, and you did a great job of re-creating it! Well done and model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) Bob AWESOME Save of an old T.D model kit ,I have one too that I saved from the parts box ,a very cool looking Boss "A" Bone . Edited March 6, 2017 by Mr mopar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Rollins Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Super sharp!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Great save. Love the kit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Nicely done. Thanks Bob ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Very, VERY nice indeed! You did that old glue bomb proud!This is my alltime favorite box art for this kit, and you did a great job of re-creating it! Well done and model on!Thanks much ! The box art is very cool . . . I bet it sold a lot of kits back then . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Bob AWESOME Save of an old T.D model kit ,I have one too that I saved from the parts box ,a very cool liking Boss "A" Bone .Thanks ! I was going to start an unbuilt that I have when I found this one in need of help . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Absolutely Cool..! Great job...! Love old box art builds...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Came out great Bob. I definitely enjoy this this style of build and you sir never disappoint! I like the FL tag you made for it. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Save of the month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Nice resto! Looks fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 kool build -what is the MEK stuff i couldn't see the whole can in the build photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Really good save. It would be fun to do a series of builds using the re-releases starting with the Blue Beetle all the way down to the last reissue before the parts were restored! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 That looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Great work Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Wow man this looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapesToys Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Congrats very very nice work... I have just started taking mine out after 45 years and this is what I want to attempt...thanks for the inspiration...Gotta love those Tom Daniel creations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I love everything about it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 Super sharp!!Great save. Love the kit too.Thanks guys ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 Absolutely Cool..! Great job...! Love old box art builds...!Thanks , box art builds are lots of fun too !Came out great Bob. I definitely enjoy this this style of build and you sir never disappoint! I like the FL tag you made for it. Well done.Thanks much Ron ! I'm hooked on this style and have several more lined up ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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