One-Arm Bandit Glue Bomb Restoration

[DAVE "THE DUKE" ARMSTRONG]

I built one kit out of 2 incomplete gluebombs; broke them apart, prepped all the parts. I left off the pool ball wheel "caps" because they look stupid. Headlights and lanterns from the parts box. Pretty much box stock. I followed the box art and instruction sheet for colors. Paint is Boyd Smoothster Yellow over Kustom Kolors silver base.

[KRAZY RICK]

Friggin Kool Dave !!!! - Where did ya get the bloody decals for it ??

[DAVE "THE DUKE" ARMSTRONG]

There was a sheet of unused decals with one of the gluebombs. They were old and cracked, so I was going to scan and print on new decal paper. Unfortunately, my scanner/printer isn't working for some reason. so I ended up covering them with decal film, then using enough solvaset to make them lay down. I think they came out pretty well, better than I thought they would.

My first back to building, Rick! Feels great!

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Dave,
I've not seen that kit before, To build something this good from Glue bombs
must make you feel good, I really like all the attention to details and Clean Finish,
Decals and Paint look right on, you definately Nailed this one, looks Brilliant.

........Ian

[ACDP5859]

Could never tell it was a glue bomb. Looks great. Like it was built for the first time. My first time builds don't look that good. ( Want to re-do a few for me?) ;D ;D

[KRAZY RICK]

Apr 9, 2010 0:14:21 GMT -4 DAVE "THE DUKE" ARMSTRONG said:

There was a sheet of unused decals with one of the gluebombs. They were old and cracked, so I was going to scan and print on new decal paper. Unfortunately, my scanner/printer isn't working for some reason. so I ended up covering them with decal film, then using enough solvaset to make them lay down. I think they came out pretty well, better than I thought they would.

My first back to building, Rick! Feels great!

Holy Crap Dave...I'd say they worked out pretty damned good....this is Terrific Buddy !!!!!

[RAMONE "THE HITMAN"]

Looks brilliant!!! Now go build some more!!! ;D

[DAVE WOOD "Nitroholic"]

Great Save Dave

[DAVE "THE DUKE" ARMSTRONG]

Thanks guys! Now that I'm back to physical health, I plan on building a lot more...went to the candy store (my kit storage) and pulled out a bunch of kits to consider building. I'm drooling!