TooOld Posted March 5, 2017 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
Snake45 Posted March 5, 2017 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!
Mr mopar Posted March 5, 2017 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
TooOld Posted March 5, 2017 Author 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 .
TooOld Posted March 5, 2017 Author 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 .
D. Battista Posted March 5, 2017 Posted March 5, 2017 Absolutely Cool..! Great job...! Love old box art builds...!
FordRodnKustom Posted March 5, 2017 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.
bondo bill Posted March 5, 2017 Posted March 5, 2017 kool build -what is the MEK stuff i couldn't see the whole can in the build photos
oldcarfan Posted March 5, 2017 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!
JapesToys Posted March 6, 2017 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...
TooOld Posted March 6, 2017 Author Posted March 6, 2017 Super sharp!!Great save. Love the kit too.Thanks guys !
TooOld Posted March 6, 2017 Author 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 !
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