Ohio George Montgomery's MultiMaverick - Sentimental Build

[rastta]

I've been building models since the late sixties.  I have only ever entered two contests -  when I was In 7th and 8th grade (72-73) I took 3rd overall in 7th and took first in 8th.  The model I won with was the MulitMaverick!  It was a pretty unique car at the time and figured it would help me out because of the adjustable wheelbase etc.  I was really into lime green at the time and went with that color. I decided to wire the spark plugs using my moms sewing thread, and wire up the brakes using bread twist ties which I removed the paper. 

I was curious to see if I could find it again and found the re-release of the model and decided to do it again - but with about 50 years more experience.  ?  Went with lime green again - Testors Extreme Lacquer and wet look clear - although back then I'm sure it was enamel with no clear coat.  Also went with a pre-wired distributor and scale wire for the brake lines. Built it so I can change the wheelbase and swap fenders.  Was fun going down memory lane and I'm quite happy with the results.  Now I just need to get that old trophy out of a box in the attic.

 

Edited August 24, 2023 by rastta

[atomicholiday]

Cool backstory and even cooler model.  I’ve never seen this kit before.

Really great job with it.?

[Rattlecan Dan]

Might be able to get a brand-new trophy with that one! Really nice job.

[ea0863]

Joe, I totally love the car - but I love the story better! After about a forty year hiatus, I wound up jumping back into model building off of nothing more than an old black & white photo of my younger brother playing with a '32 Ford pickup I did as a kid. I guess the years make us nostalgic  

[Yeah Nah]

Great story and model! Love it.

[ChrisR]

NICE!

[dragcarz]

I too, love the story about this build. Beautiful build, you did a great job! Love the color. I also started building in the 60s, quit when I got my first real car, and started building again sporadically in the 80s. I now build as often as time allows and I think I enjoy it more now than when I was younger.

[bytownshaker]

Beautiful job,  

I just read on NHRA.com that George Montgomery has passed away RIP

 

[rastta]

Thanks for all the kind words!  As with many others - I stopped building in my late teens, right before I went to college.  Picked it up again many years later, and then upon retirement, got into it big time.   Something about it just makes me feel good.

[Zippi]

Great looking Maverick and a pretty kewl story behind it.  

[M W Elky]

I really like the lime green color it looks great on mavericks

[Force]

Nice work
I just wish someone would do correct decals for it.

[rastta]

1 hour ago, Force said:

Nice work
I just wish someone would do correct decals for it.

Sure it was in magazines at the time - but honestly back in the day - I thought the graphics were correct because it was on the box like that.  In looking at the real deal - the whole kit isn't correct to a certain degree.  Still a fun build though.

[echo]

Nice build, exceptional paint, not only a sentimental build but a tribute build because of George Montgomery's passing.

[ybsluos]

I’m glad you got to take a trip down memory lane with this one and like everybody else said it looks incredible!

[magicmustang]

22 hours ago, rastta said:

Sure it was in magazines at the time - but honestly back in the day - I thought the graphics were correct because it was on the box like that.  In looking at the real deal - the whole kit isn't correct to a certain degree.  Still a fun build though.

Nice work. 

Your right about the kit being incorrect.

Bob Crozier did a good job correcting the errors. 

 

RIP Ohio George.

 

Edited August 27, 2023 by magicmustang

[rastta]

21 hours ago, magicmustang said:

Nice work. 

Your right about the kit being incorrect.

Bob Crozier did a good job correcting the errors. 

 

RIP Ohio George.

 

That's impressive work right there.

[Sledsel]

Sure hope to see this one return. Great looking build!!!

 

Edited September 19, 2023 by Sledsel

[MADmodelDOCTOR]

Look's great! This is one I never got.