While the post-apocalyptic Compact Pussycat (#5), and the Arkansas Chugga-Bug (#8), are still jockeying for a front-burner on the bench, the Creepy Coupe (#2) is currently the fave of the hour, prompted largely by the Round 2/MPC re-release of the late 60s kit.
As indicated in the original posting, my goal is to create a non-cartoon-ish version of the Creepy Coupe. The basis for this conversion was to have been George Barris's Munster Koach kit (AMT), but upon further consideration--and research!--I decided to replace the Munster Koach with the Advent/ Revell '26 T Sedan. . . a much better fit--literally and figuratively.
I am currently working on the engine of the Coupe, scratchbuilding the scoops DONE for the quad Weber carbs of the Ford Cobra 289 engine. The frame and suspension are done and in final clean-up--painting of the chassis is next. The modification of the body is well underway: my current focus is the windshield; and I should begin work on the dashboard shortly.
“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003
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