59 Impala Posted February 7, 2018 Posted February 7, 2018 Got-er-done this morning and boy did it bring a big smile to my face. It looks like the one I drove on Okinawa (sorta). I've included the Jeep that I built as the one I also drove over there. Man, did this bring back some great memories for me. The license plate is correct also. Thanks fer lookin. Dan
59 Impala Posted February 7, 2018 Author Posted February 7, 2018 Thanks guys. This was a real fun build for me. Brought back some real cool memories of three years on the island of Okinawa. Dan
59 Impala Posted February 8, 2018 Author Posted February 8, 2018 Thanks Lee. ARII plastic models is the company. They are from Japan I guess. The writing on the box is in Japanese and on the instructions. It's the "Owners Club Series" kit. 1/32nd scale. I got it on e-bay. I'm now looking for their Toyota Publica kit so I can build a replica of one that I also owned while on Okinawa. Yes, it''s curbside. I had to convert it from right hand drive to left hand drive for my car. Dan
Erik Smith Posted February 8, 2018 Posted February 8, 2018 Awesome work, Dan. The color looks great on it. I really like the fact you actually had one
59 Impala Posted February 8, 2018 Author Posted February 8, 2018 Thanks guys. Yes Erik, I had one. Paid 75 bucs for it and drove it for 11 months when smoke came out from under the dash. Got 50 bucs for it on a trade in. Then drove a Toyota Publica until I left the island. Here are a couple pics of the 1:1 car. By the way, the Jeep in the picture is the one I drove also. Made a replica of that also. Dan
Harpo Posted February 8, 2018 Posted February 8, 2018 Beautiful work! I really like the idea of building models of cars that we've owned, you've inspired me to find some more.
59 Impala Posted February 9, 2018 Author Posted February 9, 2018 Thanks guys. It was good for me to build this. It kinda perked me up a little. Dan
El Caballo Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 Neat, I have been trying to find a model of one of my overseas cars that I owned, 1969 Mercedes 280 S with the Bosch headlights.
TooOld Posted February 14, 2018 Posted February 14, 2018 Very nicely done , that's a great looking pair ! Brings back memories , I saw plenty of those when I was on The Rock .
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