Restored Big Rod

After seeing some of the 1/8th scale posts lately I decided to get in and finish the restoration of a Monogram Big Rod model given to me some time ago.
I was handed a plastic shopping bag with the hulk of the model in it and a myriad of parts that had fallen off over the years. Needless to say the chrome was shot and the model had been painted in automotive metallic mauve way back.
I completely stripped the car and began the process. The 4 bars were all bent and one was broken so I used the ends of them in 1/8th inch Aluminium tubing. The front axle 4 bar mounts needed a fair bit of repair as you can see. What was left of the chrome was stripped and redone in Alclad although I am yet to fully master this stuff. The rear wheels were done in a polished aluminium finish to simulate the machine finish of the American racing wheels.
Tamiya yellow was use over white primer on the body and chassis. I decided to use paint on the front suspension instead of Alclad.
Anyway, here is the finished rod

Awsome...bloody awsome. So just how big is this model (in mm). And I love the colour, is there really any other colour that sums up hot rods as well as bright yellow. Fantastic work mate.

Pete
The green T bucket in this photo is 1/24th scale



Chris

Awesome Build Chris!! That would have been a mammoth effort and it turned out great...............

great save,a jaw droping build,colours set it off,looks ready for a spin down the road.

Senastional work Chris. I wish I had kept the broken parts from my old "BIG Drag" model now, because looking at your restoration is just mind boggling stuff. Oh well it may be re-released on day?

Great work Chris - that looks sensational.

Top restoring...

Top resto Chris

I gather this the one you telling me about at the QMHE, looks awesome, good save on the bucket it turned out great.

That's the one Rocket
Remember you are welcome to drop around anytime. You can check out the 1/8 scale 32 and Big T kits.
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Chris