"Strip Tripper"

Here's the latest creation on my bench, something a little different to keep me motivated - AMT "Hippie Hemi" F.E.D but I've left the ghastly kit body work in the box and Instead modified a resin '32 Vicky. The rear wheels are AMT Pie-crusts with some rims from the junk box, a turned aluminium Magneto and plug leads have been added to what is a killer little motor as the rubber belt and separate pulleys are box stock. I've painted the clear sump with Tamiya clear blue and added some oil (Clear Yellow/Orange) which is visible.

Weird but nice in a funny sort of way. These "Hippie-Hemis" always look wild and unmanageable. Should be a good addition to your collection when completed.

those motors are great aren't they

Noice - but it will be a pig to drive with only 1 front wheel ...

The body in the hippy hemi kit may be strange but I can see a lot of uses for the decals.

...some more progress, got the body parts in paint and front suspension bolted together!




I made up an eyeball for the push bar out of a white pin and some painting with a toothpick!

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looking good so far

Paul,where'd you find that engine please.Very cool piece indeedI still don't have full use of hand and leg since my damned stroke.
but i'm working hard at it so I canget out of here and build in blessed peace yall keep designing and building please.keeps me wishing and motivated.Many thanks to you all.bless you all.God blessyall too best to you,Bill

Bill Page wrote:Paul,where'd you find that engine please.Very cool piece indeed

It's straight out of the kit box Bill........

Zenrat wrote:I can see a lot of uses for the decals.

...yeah the decal sheet isn't bad!

Bill Page wrote:Paul,where'd you find that engine please.Very cool piece indeedI still don't have full use of hand and leg since my damned stroke.
but i'm working hard at it so I canget out of here and build in blessed peace yall keep designing and building please.keeps me wishing and motivated.Many thanks to you all.bless you all.God blessyall too best to you,Bill

Bill , I have one of these kits (Hippie Hemi) unopened in my stash , I'm happy to send it to you for free if you can use it as part of your rehab after your stroke ? Send me your address if you'd like it .

Looks awesome, nice work so far. Love the eyeball.

Hi Ian.Thanks for the offer.I'll strive to make you proud, the address is

Port Charlotte rehabilitation center
(room105a) 25325 Rampart blvd.
Port Charlotte,FL33983

Many blessings It'll be like x-mas. Many thanks again ,Bill

My pleasure Bill , I'll get it away in Mondays post .

Good stuff Sport! your a top bloke for helping Bill out!!

Many many thanks Sport.What a great gesture.Money is very tight here but i'llsend out for some acrylics soon.not sure about pictures. I,ll work on that.I,m like a kid x mas eve.you,re in my prayers guy.Take good care.All the best.Bill

WOW - looks like you might actually finish another one this year mate...

Bryce wrote:WOW - looks like you might actually finish another one this year mate...

...Don't hold ya breath, but I'm trying!

Engine is almost finished being plumbed, still need to find some headers that fit with the body...............it's mostly downhill from here

Looking good dude.

True Christmas spirit shown by Ian.

Hey Ian.many thanks.It arrived inperfect shape.It's a very coolit indeed.Can't thank you enough.Will try to figure how to get pics up.First I'm getting some paints.




I'll keep you posted. Best to you and many blessings.Thanks again.Bill

Nice machine...an interesting look. Good to see the kindness and generosity too from Sports850. And Bill...hang in there and all the best with the rehab.

What ! Only one pic ? But a very nice pic it is Looks good mate