So!… how about a bit of a teaser?…
this is a repop of the Monogram 1/24 scale Scarab rear engine race car. I built this same model years ago, and I built a glue bomb. Now I want to set the record right.
More to come…
California Steve.
23 responses to So!… how about a bit of a teaser?…
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Craig Abrahamson said on October 5, 2014
Gee….with a little work, that could be the “Bat Mobile” … oh wait, they MAKE a kit of that already (never mind). I like that color, though.
California Steve said on October 6, 2014
You know, If I added some wings and painted it black….?
Thanks Craig.
Frank Cronin said on October 5, 2014
I can! Wait to see what you have in store……
California Steve said on October 6, 2014
Thanks Frank, You know I will have to do something.
I just had to do a basic inexpensive kit for fun.
California Steve
Morne Meyer said on October 6, 2014
Nice eye candy Steve. All it needs is Heather Locklear behind the wheel. 😉 Awesome!!!
California Steve said on October 6, 2014
Oooo! That would be nice.
California Steve
Bernd Müller said on October 6, 2014
Nice metallic effect
California Steve said on October 6, 2014
Thanks Bernd. Next is one coat of Klear, add decals, and about three coats of Klear for good measure.
California Steve
Bernd Müller said on October 6, 2014
Looking very good, Steve. From my side of the net almost flawless and perfect. I get here a lot of inspiration to do some automotive for myself.
Can t wait to see the finish, which will be a potential winner !
George Williams said on October 6, 2014
Looks like it’s going to be a nice model of an interesting prototype, Steve, but, why didn’t you post it in the Automotive Group as a work in progress?
California Steve said on October 6, 2014
You are right George. I will post my follow up there. I just got carried away in all of the excitement. This a fun little kit.
California Steve
George Williams said on October 6, 2014
Is this the old Monogram slot car kit?
California Steve said on October 6, 2014
Yes it is George and I happen to have a full and correct slot car chassis for it. But that belongs to another project.
California Steve
AL HOFFMAN said on October 6, 2014
It’s on the way to stardom. Whose paint did you use. Looks like Tamiya Mica Blue.
California Steve said on October 6, 2014
Right color call, but I used Testors 1639 Sapphire Blue Metalic. Which is a very close color to the Mica Blue.
Thanks Al. I am getting a lot of enjoyment out of this little kit.
California Steve
Rick Wilkes said on October 6, 2014
Cool looking car Steve, has dead Hollywood star written all over it..lol
California Steve said on October 6, 2014
thanks Rick. I think you were thinking about the silver Porsche Speedster driven by James Dean.
California Steve
Mike Maynard said on October 6, 2014
Say, wasn’t that car on an episode of CHiPs?
California Steve said on October 6, 2014
I didn’t see that episode Mike. I will have to take a look.
California Steve
Joe Caputo said on October 6, 2014
Very nice, Steve. I’ll be following along, as mine is still sitting in the box. I’ll do one of AJ’s o’course, probably Nassau or Daytona. There’s some nice reference on line. Email me, and I’ll sned you what I have, if your interested in duplicating the real deal.
California Steve said on October 6, 2014
Will do Joe.I would like to see that photos or what addresses you have. Thanks
California Steve
Jamme said on October 7, 2014
I remember racing (slot racing, I mean) this one in the sixties.
That will be a nice build for sure.
Cheers,
Jamme
California Steve said on October 7, 2014
The old school slot car racing was fun and affordable back then. There were a few really nice tracks here in Southern California. One had a 88 foot straight that went into a steep banked right hand turn.
California Steve