Uncertain T

[Dave Armstrong]

A coincidence, and appropriate timing, I think! I had just finished painting the body on this, when the news came out that the 1:1 car had been found, was going to be restored and shown.

Monogram Uncertain T
 

Now, being retired, I've really been getting into my older kits. I thought it was time to build one of my Uncertain T kits. Mint kit from my stash; I just wanted to build the car, I really don't care about the display or figure. Paint is a combination of Metalflake Testor's Revving Red and Fiery Orange lacquer, Wet Look Clear. Sorry for the pics, in some it appears a bit more reddish than it actually is. Top is Tamiya Matte Black. Windshield chrome is Gundam Chrome marker. Went mostly smooth, except for one of those things- lost the license plate somewhere on the build table, or the carpet monster got it; I looked and looked, no dice. Used a plate from the parts box, and a decal (Montana- though neither the car or I am from there). Typical Monogram, so easy to build! Not a perfect build, I'm no pro! I hope I did justice to this iconic kit. Finally got one on the shelf- comments welcome!

[Qwit Pushin]

Not sure what the status might be of this kit's molds, but in light of recent developments, wouldn't be great to see this re-released?! Love your build, btw. Very consistent/accurate with what i remember of the original. Well done!

[Dan Hay]

Really cool!  I had hoped to get one of these someday but I think it might be the most collectable kit out there, especially with the renewed hype! Thanks for posting.

[Phildaupho]

Great looking model of such an iconic hot rod. The history of this car is so interesting as is the rediscovery. I recently watched a YouTube video about it becoming part of the Galpin collection. There will be a crowd around it all weekend at the Grand national Roadster Show.

[Chuck Kourouklis]

1 hour ago, Qwit Pushin said:

Not sure what the status might be of this kit's molds, but in light of recent developments, wouldn't be great to see this re-released?! Love your build, btw. Very consistent/accurate with what i remember of the original. Well done!

I would SO LOVE to see this one get the Rommel's Rod/Tijuana Taxi treatment, full agreement on Dave's execution too.

With two others mint as it stands right now, there's what, maybe $800 - 1,000 on the table?

[doctor phillips]

Nice job!

[karbuildr]

Quirky as this car was, I always liked it. Your build is excellent, great color, nice details, well done.

[PappyD340]

Looks great!

[Classicgas]

Very cool.

[ybsluos]

The 1:1 Uncertain T owner Steve Scott was one of my online acquaintances on The Hub Garage site years back…nice guy.

Anyway very nice workmanship Dave!  I love the red wash you applied to all finned engine components.

Edited February 1, 2024 by ybsluos

[Kah puts]

Wait, you have three of these, you dog! Nice build ?

[Dave Armstrong]

Thanks to all of you!

[Dave Armstrong]

2 hours ago, Kah puts said:

Wait, you have three of these, you dog! Nice build ?

Thanks, glad you liked it!

I've been buying and building since about '64-'65, just following behind my older brother. When I liked a model I quite often bought dups or multiples. My grandmother was my enabler!

[Bainford]

Sweet little Uncertain T. Nice work Dave, and congrats on getting another one on the shelf. 

[Yeah Nah]

Nice work. Might be an Uncertain-T, but one thing IS for certain is the potential value of the two remaining kits! But then if you're anything like me, you probably don't give too much thought to what they're worth, you just like building them.

[Dave Armstrong]

19 minutes ago, Yeah Nah said:

Nice work. Might be an Uncertain-T, but one thing IS for certain is the potential value of the two remaining kits! But then if you're anything like me, you probably don't give too much thought to what they're worth, you just like building them.

Exactly right! I love building, always have- it's the FUN I'm having that's important. When I was growing up, ALL the guys rode bikes, played army, read comics, and BUILT MODELS. I mean, how did I know all those years ago that these things were going to be valuable? Some kits I bought have turned out to be worth a lot, others probably aren't worth diddly. Bought all my kits because they were just so cool looking, I wanted to build them. If I liked them a lot I bought more than one; as I grew up there was more and more responsibilities, less time building, so the stash just grew and grew. I've been retired 3 years now, and it's back to being a kid again, and build, build, build! And just because a kit is "rare" isn't going to keep me from building it. I bought them for ME to build, not pass on to someone who just wants to preserve it like a museum piece.

[XYHARRY]

There is something about this quirky little kit that catches my eye, it's hard to look away. Well done on a clean build there Dave.

Cheers, 

David M. ??

[Yeah Nah]

Either my computer is watching me or by pure chance this Youtube short popped up randomly:

 

Edited February 1, 2024 by Yeah Nah