|
Post by Count Dragula on Mar 23, 2023 10:42:56 GMT -5
Theme changes,paint and fit issues,and a hodge podge of different color Monogram Rat Vega builders best describe this build dedicated to our great friend, Bob Boehm. I had the idea to call this build the "Ratfink Vega".Bob loved my idea and he created the special decals for me.The two Rat Fink decals by the liscense plate are symbolic of our personal friendship!!!All of the decals on this build were created by him.I made the shifter in the interior from an original Rat Vega shifter boot,and the grean tail shifter"stick" is from the Revell Roth "Road Agent" rat fink figure included with that kit.The tire lettering was done with a Jelly Roll branded paint pen.The engine bay and firewall are painted in Duplicolor Pewter spray paint.The body is painted in Tamiya TS-56 Brilliant Orange spray paint.I think it looks more like Green Bay Packers Yellow,and the Packers were Bob's favorite NFL team!!!Molotow paint pens saved the day on several poorly plated parts from Monogram.Man,their QC was terrible back then!
This was by far and away the most frustrating build that I have ever done. It tested my patience way beyond measure! However,I was inspired and determined to finish it,not only for me,but model building Angel friend,Bob. I felt him constantly leading me thru all of the frustrations,and felt his spiritual prescence frequently throughout this kits "Revival"!!!! I know that he smiled each time I overcame each adversity I encountered while building this model!!! But his and my biggest smiles happened when I could finally say, "I did it!!It's finally done!!!
So,I dedicate this "Ratfink Vega" to Bob Boehm!!! May he continue to Rest In Peace in God's Heavenly Kingdom!!!Thanks For Looking!!! Todd
|
|
|
Post by don on Mar 23, 2023 12:53:35 GMT -5
What a beautiful build ! All your frustration really paid off , its great looking and Bob would have loved it
|
|
|
Post by wobnob on Mar 23, 2023 15:12:06 GMT -5
Very Nicely Done Todd! You really did it justice man. That colour is brilliant! Displays beautifully.
|
|
|
Post by Count Dragula on Mar 24, 2023 18:15:46 GMT -5
Thank you,Don and Keiran for your kind words on my Ratfink Vega build!!!!Todd
|
|
|
Post by Jim Richards on Mar 25, 2023 10:46:45 GMT -5
Very nice Todd
Like Don said, Bob would have loved this.
I just recently found out that I have yet another tribute build to do, a friend of nearly 40 years. So, sorta got me slumped again, but still trying to get my contest build done in time (?)
Love the color you did this, and I knew that was a Rat tail shifter, lol.
We miss you Bob GO PACK!
Jim
|
|
TooOld
Eddies Classmate
Posts: 97
|
Post by TooOld on Mar 27, 2023 9:54:57 GMT -5
Very very very well done Todd , in spite of the frustrations you've finished the finest build of this kit I've seen !! It's really cool that Bob contributed to it by creating the decals for you , that's really special . Thank you for doing this tribute build and bless our friend Bob . . . we miss you buddy .
|
|