RatRod Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 This is my first real build this year after a looooooooong slump. As a kid I always loved the box art for this kit (and still do) but always thought it would be hard to paint correctly so I never bought one. When Revell reissued this kit many years ago I bought up 5-6 of 'em, and they have been boxed up ever since. While digging around back in September I stumbled across the only one I had opened, and figured at 50, it's about time to tackle it!!! I started on this car the last week in September, and really got some good motivation going when we all received the sad news of Bob Paeth's condition, and passing. (Bob designed this kit in 1966) After a brief setback, I continued on, and really felt like Bob was sitting right here coaxing me along to get it finished. This one's for you old friend!!! The truly awesome artwork.... The build.... The only real flaw (other than it's a 1960's Revell kit ) are the headers. The kit headers don't even come close to the box art design, so I still might scratch build a new set!!
Clay Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 That looks great!! I have 3 of these one got destroyed be a 2 yearold not too long ago and I got another from someone on the forum.
Harry P. Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 I noticed the headers, too... they don't look anything like the ones on the box illustration...
Raul_Perez Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 Too cool, John!! Unless you compare the headers to the boxart they look OK, but they are set at a strange angle... Later,
Sully Posted November 28, 2008 Posted November 28, 2008 It might have taken you awhile to get her finished ,but it was worth the wait. A very nice job on the build, but more important, a very nice tribute to a dear friend. Sully
RodBurNeR Posted November 28, 2008 Posted November 28, 2008 very nice build and like i said , Bob would be proud!
Thor Posted November 28, 2008 Posted November 28, 2008 WOW.... what a paintjob on that car..... awesome Very nice car, nice tribute to the designer Thor
Avenger Posted November 28, 2008 Posted November 28, 2008 Now that is just kick butt! I've seen that before at Hobbyland in Protorville,Ohio. But that was a long time ago.
FactoryStock54 Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 Wow! Great paint job--fantastic two-tone fade! Just wondering; how many '53 Studes got the funny car treatment in real life? I ask this because the factory stock bodies were notoriously flimsy with no real sub-frame support (a PITA for restorers). I suppose if one started by welding the doors shut that'd be a start; but it seems like there'd be a lot of potential for twisting and warping at drag-track speeds. Anybody got photos? Anyway, very fine work on that great old chestnut!
plastikfreek Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 Nicely done------------- That paint is simply beautiful...................................
Tony T Posted December 3, 2008 Posted December 3, 2008 I bought one of the re-issues, and the paint is what is holding me back! You did an awesome job on it! Can you share what paints you used?
carrucha Posted December 4, 2008 Posted December 4, 2008 Nice job replicating the box art. Very good work on the paint. carrucha
RatRod Posted December 4, 2008 Author Posted December 4, 2008 Thanks for all the great compliments!!! It was a fun build, and one I've wanted to do for a lifetime.... Tony......The paint I used was Tamiya TS-52 Candy lime green from the can, and then Tamiya TS-19 Metallic blue through an airbrush, after decals, it was topped off with Dupont 2 part clear.
Tony T Posted December 4, 2008 Posted December 4, 2008 Thanks, John. I really like how your paint turned out!
studebot Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 You could tear off old headers , purchase small rectangle strene ,glue small sections (1 each to where exhaust goes then add headers from double whammy! Just a thought ,I'm in the process of ruining the melting headers .
RadRidesByDan Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 Excellent clean and beautifully painted Miss Deal Funny Car. The paint and decal work is gorgeous
DR Dubois Posted December 13, 2008 Posted December 13, 2008 MAAAN! Seeing all these cool builds is driving me crazy! I've gotta find some time to build something REAL soon. A lot of stuff WIP, but nothing touched for a while now. Thanx for the pics!
Tony T Posted December 14, 2008 Posted December 14, 2008 (edited) John - I was looking at your headers, and comparing to the box art. Could it be that you have them switched, and below the frame? Looks like they should be above the frame to fit into the cut out on the fender/rocker, and may just be on the wrong side of the motor. Just a thought. Edited December 14, 2008 by Tony T
RatRod Posted December 14, 2008 Author Posted December 14, 2008 (edited) There has been lots of conversation on that very issue!!! The way I put mine on is the way the instructions call for, and the way the headers are designed. I have seen pictures of these with the headers put on over the frame, but they need lots of modification to look right. I thought about making a new set out of solder, or modifying the kit headers (and I still might) but I was trying to keep it as box stock as I could. I'm getting ready to build the Dodge Revellion next, another Bob Paeth design!!! The above poster picture is borrowed from Bob Black Edited December 14, 2008 by RatRod
studebot Posted December 18, 2008 Posted December 18, 2008 Do they still make that dodge revellion ? Maybe I liked one!
Maxicoop Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 I remember building this kit when I was way younger....... it was a fun kit and I built it just like the box .... first two tone I ever did and it came out pretty good ..... but your's is beautiful !!!!
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