1/8 Bobtail "T"

[Sam I Am]

Finally had enough good weather to get some pics. This started out as a combo between a glue bomb and a partially started kit. One of which was an original issue.  I have not completed a 1/8 build ever. Last aborted attempt was when I was 10-11 years old. Even though there are a few things I would do differently,  and a few more details I would add, I am just happy to have one under the belt. I am also pleased with how it turned out.

 

Edited November 23, 2020 by Sam I Am

[Muncie]

Sam, This turned out very well.  I like the simple use of green, white and black with very minimal chrome on a couple of accent pieces - Clean paintwork and assembly - Well done.  I have a partially built original kit that a buddy gave me long ago.  He acquired it from a thrift store - I can see him now opening the box once, saw the soft vinyl interior parts and that was enough.   He upholstered cars and air planes for a living.  I figured with his experience, if he couldn't wrestle the vinyl pieces into place, there was no way that I could do it.  You get extra respect from me for making that work.

[cobraman]

I never saw that kit look better. Nice clean work. I really like it.

[PappyD340]

OUTSTANDING build, well done!!

[tbill]

Great looking build, very clean looking, and great colors. Great job .

[Modlbldr]

Nice looking build Sam. The green really suits it well. Glad to see that you were able to get it completed and looking so good.

Later-

[slusher]

Looks fantastic!

[Sam I Am]

Thanks everyone.  All the comments are very appreciated. 

[avidinha]

That came out great! Nice job.

[JasonC]

Whats the difference between this kit and the Big Red Rod? Cause i just finished the Big Red Rod and looking at them, they seem to be the same. 

[Sam I Am]

3 hours ago, JasonC said:

Whats the difference between this kit and the Big Red Rod? Cause i just finished the Big Red Rod and looking at them, they seem to be the same. 

The Big Red Rod is the current re-issue of the Bobtail T.   So yes, they are the same. 

[#1 model citizen]

The green paint is perfect!

[Sam I Am]

On 11/26/2020 at 9:39 PM, #1 model citizen said:

The green paint is perfect!

Thanks!

I was waiting until the display case was finished before posting one last picture. The neighbor provided some tiger wood for the base, then I cleaned up the tank...ummm...display case, and voila! 

[Dave G.]

Sam that rod is Exactly what I meant in my earlier post ! It came out awesome. Congrats !

[Sam I Am]

Thanks Dave!