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Post by Faust on Jan 12, 2017 21:12:45 GMT -5
If there’s one thing the cold and snowy winter weather is good for, it’s finding some time and excuse to go hibernate in the modelling room! I’ve been hard at work on the Fuzz Duster, and I’ve gotten the interior and engine/chassis done. There’s still a lot of work to do on the body, but it’s coming along! Check out what I’ve got at the link below and let me know what you think! adamrehorn.wordpress.com/2017/01/12/volare-mid-build-update-sit-down-and-feel-the-lean-burn/ |
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Post by harron68 on Jan 13, 2017 17:32:29 GMT -5
I read the really nice words accompanying the build (from your link). Nicely described. I have one of the MPC Volare"Road Runner" kits I never got to. It is both true the real car was down on power (gas price shocks combined with awakening pollution needed limits as vehicle numbers grew and miles driven per year increased). MPC inherited the annual model year kit job as AMT gave up. They chose to move back a little from separate parts and to more "molded on" ones to save costs and attract young builders. The pinnacle was when snap kits appeared. Your Volare should be a very, I stress VERY unusual model. Tho it looks tame, it is an accurate truth to "how it really was." Thanx for choosing an interesting project and writing up the build!
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Post by Faust on Jan 13, 2017 19:56:23 GMT -5
Thanks for the complimens, man. I appreciate it. It does take some time to do the writeups, and there are times I wonder if it's worth it. "Would I be better to just throw up some pictures and be done with it? Does anyone even bother to read what I wrote?" I sometimes wonder. However, I love the subject and can't resist, so I'm glad when people take the time to read it and always appreciate feedback. I think it's going to look pretty good. Black and Red is always stunning.  Tame is how it was, like you said. THing is, you could at least look good doing it! |
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Post by Mr.409 on Jan 14, 2017 13:54:39 GMT -5
This is a very interesting project, you don't see these Volares built very often. Great work you've done with the engine bay and interior. Painting that windshield washer fluid to the jar is a great little detailing that I like to add on my builds too. Very nice work, and good descriptions too!
This is making me want to get one of these kits too. Years ago at a local Cruising Night, a fellow in a Volare like this (But it wasn't stock) challenged a '71 Dart Swinger into a burnout contest. Ever since I saw it doing huge burnouts and donuts on the road, I've wanted to build one.
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Post by TooOld on Jan 15, 2017 8:17:23 GMT -5
Thanks for the complimens, man. I appreciate it. It does take some time to do the writeups, and there are times I wonder if it's worth it. "Would I be better to just throw up some pictures and be done with it? Does anyone even bother to read what I wrote?" I sometimes wonder. However, I love the subject and can't resist, so I'm glad when people take the time to read it and always appreciate feedback. I think it's going to look pretty good. Black and Red is always stunning. Tame is how it was, like you said. THing is, you could at least look good doing it! Your model reviews are excellent and I do read every one of them , just enough photos too ! However a few more photos posted here of your Volare would be kind of nice . . . . oops I just saw the link to more photos . Sorry . |
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Post by Faust on Jan 15, 2017 11:20:03 GMT -5
Thanks tooold. No worries. It's funny; a lot of people miss the links in my posts the first time. I often have people either message, email or reply asking if there are other pics, and I always point out the link. Hope the pics I've got on my site are good for you! |
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