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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Nov 3, 2013 16:41:05 GMT -7
Starting out with a sneak peek of what I'm doing for "Santa's Ride". The foundation of this build is a Monogram "Rommel's Rod". Two helper elves have been reassigned from a Monogram 1/48 scale Huey Hog helicopter.   |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2013 17:05:30 GMT -7
Great idea on the elves!
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Post by AK on Nov 3, 2013 18:16:58 GMT -7
Great start Skip! Interested in where you take us on this one! AK
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2013 4:04:03 GMT -7
awesome idea skip.
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Nov 4, 2013 5:23:44 GMT -7
Looks very interesting good job so far  |
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Post by spacecowboy on Nov 4, 2013 9:00:41 GMT -7
Your on the right track....haha
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Post by Grandpabeast on Nov 4, 2013 13:50:26 GMT -7
Very nice start Skip !
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2013 15:37:04 GMT -7
Hohoho.. Santa would love to have a ride like that. Great start..
I might have to get in on the holiday spirit now..hehehe
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Post by CustomMuscle on Nov 5, 2013 13:27:22 GMT -7
Looking like a Jolly ole ride for St Nick Skip keep em coming
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Nov 5, 2013 18:08:36 GMT -7
Thanks guys, I'm working at it. Hope to have some progress to show ya'll by the week end.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2013 18:15:26 GMT -7
that's cool skip, definite different take on that kit.
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Nov 25, 2013 20:28:52 GMT -7
OK guys, just so you all know I have not forgot about this build. Finally got to get back on it and have a few update pics. I am actually a little further along than theses show, but haven't caught up with my picture taking yet. The chassis is done and ready to roll.  Another pic of the chassis with the interior tub sitting on it. Still have to detail the tub out.  I actually have the body in final prime to be sanded and sealed for paint, but this shows the holes I filled on the rear. I got rid of the machine gun port and spare track sections that were on the rear.  I started early on this and another build, but some how got behind on them. I have most of this week off though, so I'm pretty sure I'll get it finished in time. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2013 21:22:41 GMT -7
Looking good Skip. For a second I thought you had abandoned the build. Good to see you didn't.
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Nov 28, 2013 21:47:12 GMT -7
Another update: The body is now painted. Got most of all the other stuff painted now too. Just a few more details to paint and assemble and she's ready for final assembly. Should be done with it tomorrow and hopefully posted in the "finished" thread by tomorrow night. If not, I am confident it will be by Saturday evening. Nothing like being down the wire....as seems to be quite often with me. Anyway, here are a couple more pics.   |
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Nov 29, 2013 23:30:24 GMT -7
Okee dokee, My December MOTM is now finished. Here is a sneak peek of it done. Will have finished pics posted in the finished section late tomorrow afternoon. It's late and I have the pics taken, but still have to sort through them. Will have to do them when I get home from doing the farmer's market tomorrow. Blah, blah, blah blah. So anyway, here it is.  |
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Post by CustomMuscle on Nov 30, 2013 4:20:52 GMT -7
Now there's a Santa ride worthy of the North Pole Awesome Skip-O !! I think you should be officially made a Santa's Elf  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2013 5:45:35 GMT -7
Skip, what an imaginative build! The pine tree flags atop the front wheel wells are a scream! The setup with the elves driving, and Santa with his own jolly compartment is just great. Can you tell us what kits you bashed together to make this joyride such a unique vehicle? It almost looks like a snowmobile kit or a partial tank kit. Just curious how you put this together. This one is a real show stopper!
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Post by Grandpabeast on Nov 30, 2013 6:10:21 GMT -7
I believe it is the Rommels Rod kit , Correct? Painted a nice cherry red ! Just noticed we have the same Santa !!
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Post by CustomMuscle on Nov 30, 2013 11:15:13 GMT -7
Oh Nooooo a Nazi Santa !!
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Nov 30, 2013 11:20:38 GMT -7
Very well done Skip this is really cool |
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Nov 30, 2013 19:02:58 GMT -7
Thanks guys.
schwack: beast hit it on the head. It is mostly just a Monogram "Rommel's Rod" Mercedes halftrack.
I removed the machine gun port and spare track sections from the rear, filled the holes, and added tail lights. I left the shovel off the drivers door and filled those holes. Removed the machine gun mount from the front windshield. The head lights are supposed to have blackout covers with a maltese cross, but I replaced them with 12mm rhinestones.
The paint is Duplicolor Perfect Match Chrysler "Inferno Red Metallic".
I also painted the track bogeys, front wheels, and some of the other pieces with Krylon Premium "Original Chrome" spray paint over a satin black base coat.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2013 19:54:44 GMT -7
Very nice Skip! Thanks for the behind the scenes description!
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