Finished: 1980 Datsun Pickup

I've been doing so much modeling, having completed 9 models between April 28th and May 28th, that I've only posted one of them...I need to get the rest posted, so here they are rapid-fire style with just my Facebook caption copy & pasted:

Only my second Japanese vehicle ever completed (first since 2000) and the first Non-NASCAR pickup since 2001. Tamiya TS-60. 

I'm actually building a Rat Rod

I vowed I never would. But I've decided that I need to have one in my collection. It won't be a regular occurrence. But they have been a staple at pretty much every show I've been to for the past 15 years so I needed to have that represented in my collection.

AMT chassis and eventually engine. Body is Jimmy Flintstone resin. Wheels and tires are Zman aftermarket. Seats are heavily cut down custom parts from the AMT 1979 Pinto wagon I finished a few days ago. Interior floor, firewall, rear suspension is all scratchbuilt. It is coming along really well. I messed up when I was taking out the molded in firewall with my razor saw so I have to fix that before I can proceed. But I've already begun the fix. (visible in the photo).

It's been a lot of fun.

Finished: Minotaur

This is actually a Dungeons & Dragons figure I picked up at the local gaming store. The HVHMG is having a buildoff of "something outside your comfort zone" and I chose a fantasy figure, as it's one of the few aspects of the hobby I've never done before.

Even though I finished it on May 16th, I had to keep it under wraps until the August meeting...I'm writing this post up on May 31st knowing I won't be able to post it for several months.

In addition, I used Mr. Color and       paints for the first time on this build!