Posted on 05/13/2018 9:02:04 AM PDT by ETL
I built a lot of model kits of cars, planes and spaceships in the 60’s. Also magazines like CarToons and Surftoons with rat fink and wonder wart hog had lots of crazy car designs. Great times, and great cars.
I also built many of those cars as models. I’ll bet that two-piece Raider Coach was a bitch to drive.
Does it fly?
We are all still waiting...
That sure looks like a full scale build from an entry in the Fisher Body Guild Model Competition of the early 60’s.
Some amazing designs came from those contests. I learned a lot about the auto design process while making my entry, which sadly I didn’t finish in time because I was still learning the advanced woodworking skills required.
2017 Pebble Beach Concours: American Dream Cars of the 1960s
http://autonxt.net/2017-pebble-beach-concours-american-dream-cars-of-the-1960s/
There are 45 photos in the slideshow.
http://autonxt.net/2017-pebble-beach-concours-american-dream-cars-of-the-1960s/
Thanks!
Here are two other threads you might like...
Classic American Muscle Cars: Mopar
Posted on 5/12/2018, 9:59:35 AM by ETL
https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3654673/posts
______________________
Classic American Cars: 1955 Chevy
Posted on 5/12/2018, 2:04:22 PM by ETL
https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3654727/posts
The Red Baron model kit was released in January 1968, eventually selling more than two million units.
https://www.museumofamericanspeed.com/redbaron.html
I did not like the Rat Fink character and was even repelled by it (although the cars were alright) and feel this presupposed my future as a social conservative/trad. No kidding, early preferences predict a lot.
On a parallel note, model building and painting models is where I acquired early facility with skills that formed the basis for hobby activities until this very day (will be working on a Buell custom motorcycle later today). I was a perfectionist and I can’t tell you how many times I dunked the whole plastic body in thinner to remove the enamel and start once again. Kids now are missing this stage.
Ah, the memories. Between 1963 and 1965, I probably built every model Revel produced.
I was really surprised to learn a few years ago where the hobby of model car building stands today.
Check out these videos...
“Tips and Tricks for Building Show Quality Model Cars with Donn Yost”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX-RhJiNopk
Custom model cars car show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3UM7u2iNSk
All my model cars 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58_btMd9n30
Lots more here...
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=model+cars
12th Annual Tabletop Nationals: Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3fceZzco_4
Model Car Show 18 ième “On The Road” 2013 Jabbeke Belgium
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYSe17Ow8A0
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.