PatW Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) My latest one of these is a rescue. The original owner was unknown to plastic modeling because he/she hand painted all of the underside parts whilst on the sprues and then tried to glue them onto the chassis. The problem was that all of the parts surfaces were painted so no bare plastic left to glue together. In that attempt quite a few pieces were broken. I then had to cobble together the chassis, steering, hubs, front & rear suspension, driveshafts etc. Luckily enough none of the body, interior, glass or decals were damaged. And with some previously built versions of the Scooby.................................... And the 7Up car with mainly home printed decals.............................. This will be my last build for a while and my wife and I after 52 years married are selling our split level house and moving to a 'future proof' bungalow, one floor living! We might both be 70+ and fit we don't know what may be ahead healthwise. My next major problem is packing and transporting 300+ builds! Edited January 31, 2020 by PatW 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Nice rescue build and good luck with the move! Hope your models get there in one piece 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Very nice Pat got to love a scooby and yours look fab 👍Good luck with the move mate see you back on here soon Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy37 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 I ve enjoyed looking at and commenting on your builds , Pat . You cant beat a 2 door Imprezza WRC , still the best looking rally car of its generation . All the best , see you soon . Gary . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 That's a nice looking model you've done there. I have to say I don't envy you moving 300+ models - I'm not looking forward to the idea of moving less than 20! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 Thanks guys, and for the support in our soon to be move! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Good luck to you both. So is it an attic mancave or a bunker? You'll need a lot of bubblewrap then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 Thanks Pete , yes I'll probably need so much bubblewrap I'll float away! I'm leaving behind my cabin so I'll have to build another. We built this one 7 years ago, so I'll have to buy another! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyChiken Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Another great build, enjoy your move Pat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 Thanks FunkyChiken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Nice rescue Pat, I did one of those as the first car when I started back into modelling, I might redo that one day as I've learned a lot since Hope your move goes well and all your models survive unscathed ,Our son is nearing completion on his first house, so once he goes I've earmarked his room as a mancave Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 Thanks Ian. Unfortunately as the Covid-19 is here everything on the move has stopped! So I've unpacked a few kits and started building again! Better than being bored stiff waiting for things to change. Stay safe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 12 hours ago, PatW said: everything on the move has stopped! Hi Pat Similar story with my lad He has completed on the house but not moved in yet. As it's not far and the house is empty we have walked up on our daily exercise and have done some work with the limited resources we have. So the house is clean and we have painted parts of it with the paints he had already got. Unfortunately he can't move in yet as he can't get carpets and laminates for the flooring and a lot of the rubbish is in the garage as the tip is closed. Hopefully things will be back to normal soon Stay safe and post up your progress Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 Yes Redstaff, we have 10 in the chain and we are last! Same problems, trying to clear 32 years of, well rubbish etc, with all the tips shut! My wife and her sister are clearing their mothers bungalow, who passed away last year and she has had to have three skips as my sister-in-law has lived there as well, so she's had to find somewhere to live as well! But still no moving dates on either. What bothered me was watching the news yesterday, that the government have told the pubs to pour away the booze as they won't be re-opening till next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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