Dansk Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) Here’s my first build in this GB. I remember this kit with such affection: I got it for Christmas (maybe 1978) and built it with my Dad (mostly him building and me ruining). I remember feeling the engine and chassis took us forever to construct (or it felt like it to my mind) while I was itching to get on with it looking a like a van. I remember thinking the raised off-road suspension and chunky wheels was SO cool. Anyhow I really wanted to build it again so I’ve spent over 4 months casually trying to find one at a decent price and finally I got one, a week ago from the states at a decent price on evilbay. They are silly prices but this one slipped through the net. So it’s on it’s way and hopefully will arrive this coming week. I’ve only ever built one big vehicle like this before, and this was it! So how is an American 43 year-old tooled kit with toast decals built by someone who’s never built a vehicle like this before gonna look? Hmmmmmmm.... wish me luck 😳😄 Edited April 21, 2020 by Dansk 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Oohh matt black with a red stripe down the side ,could pass for the A team van ,or darned close anyway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) My friend had the real article in High school his was all silver with no striping. Somewhat boring on the outside, inside it was brown shag carpet with some fancy woodwork and a queen size bed. Brings back plenty of memories and smiles. Edited April 17, 2020 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 A good choice Paul, and for all the right reasons. I'm sure she will look fantastic when finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Oh i like that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 (edited) Thanks fellas. i was considering making it how an abused 70s van might look now... this guy makes it look easy and it looks awesome! but im sure its really difficult to achieve in reality. Edited April 18, 2020 by Dansk 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 🍿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Ooooh cool build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 Hoping my kit arrives for the start-date. I’ve just been googling around for inspiration and this popped up. Not a million miles away from my off-road van. The paint job looks kinda do-able with masks and an airbrush. Hmmm... Maybe i should also put burt reynolds in mine? 😁 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 28 minutes ago, Dansk said: Maybe i should also put burt reynolds in mine? Oh I think you have to now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Keep on Truckin' with the Bandit! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) 44 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Oh I think you have to now! Maybe i should ring up hannants and ask if they have a 1/25 scale burt reynolds? Wonder what they’d say 🤔 ‘we have a couple of 1/48 chuck norris’s, three 1/24 chris christoffersens aka rubber duck, and a whole load of 1/25 david hasselhoffs aka michael knight, but no burt reynolds i’m afraid sir. 😁 Edited April 22, 2020 by Dansk 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 There was only one! RIP. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, Dansk said: Maybe i should ring up hannants and ask if they have a 1/25 scale burt reynolds? Wonder what they’d say 🤔 ‘we have a couple of 1/48 chuck norris’s, three 1/24 chris christoffersens aka rubber duck, and a whole load of 1/25 david hasselhoffs aka michael knight, but no burt reynolds i’m afraid sir. 😁 I'm sure you could kit bash one from that lot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 29 minutes ago, modelling minion said: I'm sure you could kit bash one from that lot! Hahaha thats really funny craig 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Looking forward to this one 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 Nothing to see here yet, Im hoping the kit ill arrive this week 🤞 In the meantime I’m decaling a hangover from the mustang stgb this evening, which is not the worst way to spend time 😊 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Yow! that's bright. I'm looking forward to seeing the Van arrive. Bedford CF's with Rover V8's were the hot ticket in England at the peak of the Van craze. Ah, General Grabbers, Thrush sidepipes and whip aerials... Jumpers for Goalposts.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 I can't remember the first time I came across MPC, they certainly weren't common when I was young. I would have loved some of their vehicle kits - much cooler than and Airfix Austin Allegro! John 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Mustang is looking very good Paul, one of my favourite schemes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 3 hours ago, modelling minion said: Mustang is looking very good Paul, one of my favourite schemes. Thanks craig, decals including stencil data all completed tonight, will tomorrow be van day? We hope so. 🤞 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Nice jig there, Paul (Mustang is great too ). Is it home-made or shop bought?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) 50 minutes ago, wimbledon99 said: Nice jig there, Paul (Mustang is great too ). Is it home-made or shop bought?? It’s shop bought. I’ve had it for a couple of years now - can’t remember for the life of me where i got it from though. 🤔 p.s. the sponge bits are ‘designed’ by me 😁 Edited April 29, 2020 by Dansk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 According to the seller my van left miami with us postal serive on 17th april. I hope its slow progress due to corona rather than it getting lost 😢 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 I did a deal a few weeks ago with a member in L.A. We traded for some decals, he got my decals 3 days later from Chicago. But his are still MIA. I think some Post office locations are harder hit with COVID. Which means anything listed as second class postage, or non essential goes when there is room for it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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