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Post by DAVE "THE DUKE" ARMSTRONG on Sept 18, 2021 12:08:21 GMT -4
I've had this sitting around for a while, started but not done, had some paint issues with it for a while, so it sat, finally finished it up. Like dark cherries, I wanted this to be a DARK Cherry Bomb. White interior with minimalist futuristic controls to compliment the dark body. Not widely known, the originals like this came with EITHER green glass or grey (and I don't know which they made more of, but I think the green is more common- but I have two grey and one green). Dark Metallic Burgundy with several coats of clear, built boxstock, I highlighted the large bar tail light with Molotov chrome. I didn't build the chopper, save that for another time. I think the dark makes it more sinister looking.           |
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Post by BRITBOY on Sept 19, 2021 2:54:07 GMT -4
Looks like those "paint issues" have well and truly been cured! That's super slick 'n stealthy!
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Post by 41CHEVY on Sept 19, 2021 12:32:51 GMT -4
Ya done good!! The colors definitely give it a sinister vibe. Nice! Paul
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Post by KRAZY RICK on Sept 19, 2021 23:38:52 GMT -4
Very nice Dave - it looks like a new Batmobile !!!  |
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Post by DON on Sept 20, 2021 8:36:38 GMT -4
I think the first issue "Bombs" came with the green glass, then they went clear, and the last reissue was smoked . I like the choice of color in your build , it really changes the whole look of the car !
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Post by DAVE "THE DUKE" ARMSTRONG on Sept 20, 2021 11:48:13 GMT -4
I think the first issue "Bombs" came with the green glass, then they went clear, and the last reissue was smoked . I like the choice of color in your build , it really changes the whole look of the car ! Sorry Don, all of the reissues have been clear, the grey came out the same time as the green. I've had my three originals forever, original boxes, not reissues. The confusion may be because one of the reissues showed a car with grey glass on the box top (but green glass on one side!) but it was clear glass inside. |
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Post by KRAZY RICK on Sept 20, 2021 17:04:29 GMT -4
I think the first issue "Bombs" came with the green glass, then they went clear, and the last reissue was smoked . I like the choice of color in your build , it really changes the whole look of the car ! Sorry Don, all of the reissues have been clear, the grey came out the same time as the green. I've had my three originals forever, original boxes, not reissues. The confusion may be because one of the reissues showed a car with grey glass on the box top (but green glass on one side!) but it was clear glass inside. And then there's the heavily taped box version I got at a swap meet that was a fast/last minute $10 deal - the guy swore it had the green glass & I had seconds to think, cause he was splitting - I took his word for it & checked after he departed the parking lot -  ................. uh ............... it actually had zero glass or decals  ... so I guess it was another variant ?!      |
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Post by DON on Sept 21, 2021 9:07:54 GMT -4
I think the first issue "Bombs" came with the green glass, then they went clear, and the last reissue was smoked . I like the choice of color in your build , it really changes the whole look of the car ! Sorry Don, all of the reissues have been clear, the grey came out the same time as the green. I've had my three originals forever, original boxes, not reissues. The confusion may be because one of the reissues showed a car with grey glass on the box top (but green glass on one side!) but it was clear glass inside. You're right , I do have an original with green glass and one of the reissues that shows smoked glass on the box , and its clear inside. You learn something new everyday - thanks for the info ! |
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Post by DAVE "THE DUKE" ARMSTRONG on Sept 21, 2021 14:46:44 GMT -4
[/quote]You're right , I do have an original with green glass and one of the reissues that shows smoked glass on the box , and its clear inside. You learn something new everyday - thanks for the info ![/quote]
You're welcome for the info, Don- and thanks much for the kind comments on my build!
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Post by BADSEED on Oct 19, 2021 13:37:18 GMT -4
Looks awesome Dave, paint looks so slick!!
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................. uh ............... 
... so I guess it was another variant ?! 
