The Roth Outlaw

HotRodTom Greaser Bald Headed "Slick" For those who fought for it, FREEDOM has a taste that the protected will never know. Posts: 1,638	The Roth Outlaw Jul 17, 2023 17:43:37 GMT -5 Mr. Metallic, dodgefever, and 5 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by HotRodTom on Jul 17, 2023 17:43:37 GMT -5
	Last Edit: Jul 20, 2023 19:56:32 GMT -5 by HotRodTom Gulf I Veteran and PROUD of it! D 1/11th ACR (Fulda gap/Kuwait) HHT 1/18th Inf (M) 3/24th Combat Inf Bde. (M)Ft. Benning/Kuwait

Murphy Greaser Posts: 1,477	The Roth Outlaw Jul 17, 2023 21:47:40 GMT -5 HotRodTom likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Murphy on Jul 17, 2023 21:47:40 GMT -5 Wow Tom, this looks great! I wish the pictures were a little bigger... Nice work!!
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HotRodTom Greaser Bald Headed "Slick" For those who fought for it, FREEDOM has a taste that the protected will never know. Posts: 1,638	The Roth Outlaw Jul 20, 2023 19:57:54 GMT -5 Murphy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by HotRodTom on Jul 20, 2023 19:57:54 GMT -5 Jul 17, 2023 21:47:40 GMT -5 Murphy said: I wish the pictures were a little bigger... How bow dah ?
	Gulf I Veteran and PROUD of it! D 1/11th ACR (Fulda gap/Kuwait) HHT 1/18th Inf (M) 3/24th Combat Inf Bde. (M)Ft. Benning/Kuwait

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Murphy Greaser Posts: 1,477	The Roth Outlaw Jul 20, 2023 22:42:11 GMT -5 HotRodTom likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Murphy on Jul 20, 2023 22:42:11 GMT -5 Jul 20, 2023 19:57:54 GMT -5 HotRodTom said: Jul 17, 2023 21:47:40 GMT -5 Murphy said: I wish the pictures were a little bigger... How bow dah ? Wow!! I double up on my earlier comments!
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HotRodTom Greaser Bald Headed "Slick" For those who fought for it, FREEDOM has a taste that the protected will never know. Posts: 1,638	The Roth Outlaw Jul 20, 2023 23:19:34 GMT -5 via mobile RodBurNeR likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by HotRodTom on Jul 20, 2023 23:19:34 GMT -5 Jul 20, 2023 21:27:37 GMT -5 RodBurNeR said: looks great! hard one to decal nice job! Yes it was!🫠 Mucked up a couple. "blended" with a custom acrylic mix I made in the HotRodGarage 😉
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HotRodTom Greaser Bald Headed "Slick" For those who fought for it, FREEDOM has a taste that the protected will never know. Posts: 1,638	The Roth Outlaw Jul 20, 2023 23:20:40 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by HotRodTom on Jul 20, 2023 23:20:40 GMT -5 Jul 20, 2023 22:42:11 GMT -5 Murphy said: Wow!! I double up on my earlier comments! Thank you!
	Last Edit: Jul 20, 2023 23:22:38 GMT -5 by HotRodTom Gulf I Veteran and PROUD of it! D 1/11th ACR (Fulda gap/Kuwait) HHT 1/18th Inf (M) 3/24th Combat Inf Bde. (M)Ft. Benning/Kuwait

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The Roth Outlaw Jul 21, 2023 6:23:27 GMT -5 HotRodTom likes this

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Post by Mr. Metallic on Jul 21, 2023 6:23:27 GMT -5

Tom, this came out great, and definitely on my to-do list. Pretty much box stock with ignition wiring, just like yours.

Which version of the kit did you use? The most recent release from a few years ago. I was told the decals in that version were really good. I know there's a lot of compound curves on this body to deal with.

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The Roth Outlaw Jul 21, 2023 9:53:44 GMT -5 HotRodTom likes this

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Post by skip on Jul 21, 2023 9:53:44 GMT -5

Tom, Great work, especially on those decals with the clearcoat they look like paint!
Having tackled those decals before, I'm well aware of their finicky application. they
don't want to go where they are supposed to go and sometimes if they do they decide
it's time to split or tear... Not to mention building this kit or any kit for that
matter as "Box Stock" or maybe box stock plus is pretty difficult for most of us who
would rather embellish it into even cooler forms takes lots of restraint.

I've always liked Big Daddy Ed Roth's Xcalibre, Outlaw as it shows some of his thinking
outside the lines build style(s) pretty much in their beginnings. You hit a Grand-Salami
on this one. Really nice work for a "Stock Kit"!

Looking at this kit and some of Revell's earliest offerings I can't imagine how some of
us even got them together. Thankfully we didn't have super glue back then or the tiny bits
would still be glued to our fingers! LoL!

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The Roth Outlaw Jul 21, 2023 15:33:52 GMT -5 skip likes this

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Jul 21, 2023 6:23:27 GMT -5 Mr. Metallic said:

Which version of the kit did you use? The most recent release from a few years ago. I was told the decals in that version were really good. I know there's a lot of compound curves on this body to deal with.

Thank you! I used the Revell kit from 2010, number 85-4294. The decals were decent, just a tad on the thin side for the amount of complex curves. I would have even preferred more decals to accommodate the curves instead of having to "stretch" these. Being an old airplane builder, it is frustrating when you tear a decal because it was 'stretched". Micro-sol can only go so far.

And, I couldn't believe that I found this at a yard sale along with a deuce coupe that I built into "Holy Roller" a short time ago. Both kits for.... Drum roll....

$5 !

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The Roth Outlaw Jul 21, 2023 15:48:56 GMT -5 Murphy and skip like this

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Post by HotRodTom on Jul 21, 2023 15:48:56 GMT -5

Folks, I really appreciate all the comments. I'm about as red as a tomato here. It is humbling to get so many positive comments from "the experienced crowd". And, imagine my excitement when I discovered the kit for the price that was on it?! It was on my bucket list again, as I did it a few times when I was younger. I had the opportunity to take my time on this one. Thanks again folks.

Gulf I Veteran and PROUD of it! D 1/11th ACR (Fulda gap/Kuwait) HHT 1/18th Inf (M) 3/24th Combat Inf Bde. (M)Ft. Benning/Kuwait

This is a good spot to drop a quick note or ask for help. If you are in a bad mood, this isn't the right spot to drop feelings. Thanks for understanding!

rickcaps55: Thanks Ed i have had this one for a long time got it as a kit that was stared but never got to it i have to say it was on the shelf for the last 15 years i guess it's time to get it going.!!! Jan 22, 2024 14:53:00 GMT -5

41chevy: Yeah I'm leaning towards the Torino as a Winfield /Starbird style idea car like the Ford Custom Caravan would have commissioned. Jan 23, 2024 13:53:42 GMT -5