Uncertain T
Jan 27, 2024 19:45:39 GMT -4
Post by DAVE "THE DUKE" ARMSTRONG on Jan 27, 2024 19:45:39 GMT -4
A funny coincidence, I was talking with Joe and let him know that this was the kit I was working on now. I had just finished the paint on the body, and two days later we both heard the news that the real 1:1 car had been found, and was going to be restored and showed!
Monogram Uncertain T
Now, being retired, I've really been getting into my older kits. I thought it was time to build one of my Uncertain T kits. Mint kit from my stash; I just wanted to build the car, I really don't care about the display or figure.
I spent a lot of time researching the car, and models others have built. For being such a rare and expensive kit there have been more of them built than other rare kits. I decided that I would want to build it at least reasonably close to the 1:1. Others have been built in different colors, with different wheels or tires, etc. I studied other builds, and decided boxstock, close to boxart, 1:1 style build; I got some helpful construction tips from Tim Boyd (MCM Magazine and forum). Paint is a combination of Metalflake Testor's Revving Red and Fiery Orange lacquer, Wet Look Clear. Sorry for the pics, in some it appears a bit more reddish than it actually is. Top is Tamiya Matte Black. Windshield chrome is Gundam Chrome marker. Went mostly smooth, except for one of those things- lost the license plate somewhere on the build table, or the carpet monster got it; I looked and looked, no dice. Used a plate from the parts box, and a decal (Montana- though neither the car or I am from there). Typical Monogram, so easy to build! Not a perfect build, but you know me, I'm no pro! I hope I did justice to this iconic kit. Finally got one on the shelf- comments welcome!
Monogram Uncertain T
Now, being retired, I've really been getting into my older kits. I thought it was time to build one of my Uncertain T kits. Mint kit from my stash; I just wanted to build the car, I really don't care about the display or figure.
I spent a lot of time researching the car, and models others have built. For being such a rare and expensive kit there have been more of them built than other rare kits. I decided that I would want to build it at least reasonably close to the 1:1. Others have been built in different colors, with different wheels or tires, etc. I studied other builds, and decided boxstock, close to boxart, 1:1 style build; I got some helpful construction tips from Tim Boyd (MCM Magazine and forum). Paint is a combination of Metalflake Testor's Revving Red and Fiery Orange lacquer, Wet Look Clear. Sorry for the pics, in some it appears a bit more reddish than it actually is. Top is Tamiya Matte Black. Windshield chrome is Gundam Chrome marker. Went mostly smooth, except for one of those things- lost the license plate somewhere on the build table, or the carpet monster got it; I looked and looked, no dice. Used a plate from the parts box, and a decal (Montana- though neither the car or I am from there). Typical Monogram, so easy to build! Not a perfect build, but you know me, I'm no pro! I hope I did justice to this iconic kit. Finally got one on the shelf- comments welcome!
