Guest Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Not really. It's supposed to represent a small block bored & stroked to 396 ci. Not at all. There's no way a 283 (the actual engine in the kit) can be stroked out to 396 cubic inches. I've heard that story for years. I just wonder who made it up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I had read somewhere (maybe in the SA Tom Daniel-themed issue a few years ago?) that Tom designed the decals, without regard for which engine was actually included with the kit. As has been stated a few times, Tom's designs were never intended to be accurate replicas, so him taking creative license with the engine's displacement on the decals should surprise nobody. It's a "for fun" kit, nothing more...unless you want to make it more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Sand Crab, mmmm good, Lil Van in stash with the Crab parts in hiding! Badman, whoo-hoo, mine should be here today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 A little over twelve days later and this is what I came up with using this old kit. 100% accurate? No. 100% fun? You better believe it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Looks good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 A little over twelve days later and this is what I came up with using this old kit. 100% accurate? No. 100% fun? You better believe it! Roger, that looks very cool. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelJ Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 OK-- moter heads & modelr's, here is a little insperation for ya--and the car ain't bad either. LOL enjoy , and thank's for you're time Michaelj... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Who cares if it is accurate or not. It is fun to build and a great slump buster, even straight out of the box! I remember building a total glue bomb when I was a kid and I was very glad the last time it got re-issued that I could finally build it a bit better. So have fun! Edited October 16, 2012 by Daddyfink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Lots of good stuff here : http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=228888&highlight=gassers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 That's a vehicle crying to be done in scale. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 thats the kind of vehicle you cant park on the street anymore or some little old lady (evidently not from pasadena) will report it and it will get towed away. at least in a lot of communities these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGonzo Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I remember building the Badman in the 70s, glad it has been re-issued, it will be on my list of "must haves" i love all things 55 Chevy, it may not be the best kit, but i want it anyway, looking forward to building it...again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) This was my first ever kit. I built it with my dad when I was about 4 or 5. Ok he built it and made believe I helped. LOL. The point I'm getting at is for me this will be a nostalgic build for me. I've been wanting one of these for some time to rebuild as an adult. I don't know anything about Gassers other then they look cool as heck and I would like to make it as accurate as I can. Accurate or not I can't wait to get started on this one. I would love to see more completed kits if any one has any more. Edited November 22, 2012 by Dirkpitt289 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Apple Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I have one that i built when i was 13 yrs old(25 yrs. ago) and won a school model contest with it, i still have it and it's exactly as the day i built and it always will be! I recently picked up the re-issue of it but i plan on making changes on the latest version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 One great thing I've always liked about this kit is the open grill. Can't get enough of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otherunicorn Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Late to the party? I had this thing years ago. i HATED it. Never again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Wood Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Funny Mine came with a different Body Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Now that is to cool. If you guys keep it up , I am going to have to put my build of this kit at the ft of the list. Built one when it first came out ( dates me pretty well now doesn't it ) and I WILL build another one now that I'm older, wiser and hopefully better than the 1st one was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Ron, your sedan delivery version is sooo cool! Great idea! Is that a modified AMT Nomad body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Anyone seen any other versions? I saw a Monogram '53 Chevy done up, sorry don't have any pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 From the Coffin Corner http://coffincorner.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=2555 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Typical Monogram/Tom Daniel kit... very simplified, not very accurate or realistic, lots of chrome parts to attract the kiddies. As a source of realistic and/or usable parts... not really. A quick and easy weekend project? Yeah, if that's your thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) Dave McGowan brings us this kool PU http://www.showrods.com/gallery_pages/2002_contest/badman_iv.html Edited November 30, 2012 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 This is a great "Slump Buster" http://www.internetmodeler.com/2001/september/first-looks/revell_badman2.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Typical Monogram/Tom Daniel kit... very simplified, not very accurate or realistic, lots of chrome parts to attract the kiddies. As a source of realistic and/or usable parts... not really. A quick and easy weekend project? Yeah, if that's your thing. Nice Downer reply. This is a typical Monogram / Tom Daniels kit, but hey it is what it is. Looking back through this thread it looks like it was fun and inspirational to many, if that's your thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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