AMT Model Christine, 1958 Plymouth Fury

[BOATMAN]

WELL bought the dvd ready to watch as the missus loves this film as she loves horror films so whatch out when building her as she may crush your hand lol as she is pure evil oh -
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chrisb

 

[wjbrandel]

WELL bought the dvd ready to watch as the missus loves this film as she loves horror films so whatch out when building her as she may crush your hand lol as she is pure evil oh -
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chrisb

It's one my my favorite movies as well, have it on dvd and on vhs. I found it a few months ago in my closet under a model kit

 

[WtShark]

I remember going to see this movie in 1983, the notion a bullied young man gets a car that magically loves him, fixes itself and avenges his enemies is appealing to any teenager. LOL

I was a massive Stephen King fan, had read all of his books up to that point and when Christine came out, my buddies and I went to see it.
Along with the original VHS and now DVD, I still have the original soundtrack on LP (for those of us who know what that is, lol).
John Carpenter's bass and drum riffs really punched up the sinister side of the car.
Of course, like all books to movies, the movie was different than the book, but the movie remains a cult favorite and one of mine.
I did source a resin 350 Golden Commando motor, with the correct dual carb set up on eBay,
https://www.ebay.com/itm/135749439093?var=435062596506

https://www.bing.com/videos/rivervi...11464FFB6CE49413CE5E11464FFB6CE4941&FORM=VIRE

 

[BOATMAN]

YES while Jen an i were sorting through our loads of dvd an vhs tapes we found we had it as well but the damp had caused the tape to go white an would not play so shes in the bin now just as well got it on dvd as forgot about whatchin christine for several yrs but we will make our livin room nice an spokky after what jen had up over halloween so we can whatch it OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHSPOUKKY LOL chris an jen

 

[mustang1989]

Liked the movie and LOVED the book. I would re-read it but it's such a long read. May still do it because it's one of my all time favorite reads.

 

[mustang1989]

Good progress on this @wjbrandel .

 

[WtShark]

Liked the movie and LOVED the book. I would re-read it but it's such a long read. May still do it because it's one of my all time favorite reads.

I don't want to hijack w's thread- but I remember bits and pieces of the book, I also remember it was not near as long as say, The Stand, IT or The Dead Zone, those were Loooooonggg (also turned into ok movies or series that pale to the books). I also remember Christine was driven by the ghost of LeBatt's rotting brother? I think I oughtta reread it again. been over 40 years.

 

[wjbrandel]

Good progress on this @wjbrandel .

Thanks mustang1989. Here is some more progress, now that I am in the final assembly phase it is moving very fast. Slow downs happen while I waiting for glue to dry.

I have most of the chrome on it. Need to join the body to the chassis and then the bumpers need to be put on.

One thing does bother me about the model is one of the wheels do not make contact with the ground. I messed with it and tried all the tricks I know and I couldn't get it to rest on all 4 wheels. It may be one of those things I have to accept. Oh well I don't get that even stance on cars very often, probably would if I built more of them.

 

[WtShark]

Looking good!!
"One thing does bother me about the model is one of the wheels do not make contact with the ground."
Got to love those warped issues that present themselves around the final assembly.

 

[wjbrandel]

Ha the body and chassis are together

And do not mount the radiator assembly until you have merged the body and chassis. I had to cut the bottom piece of the body off to get the body on. But the passenger compartment fits absolutely beautifully, just a very minor gap at the rear window that I am not even going to worry about.

Now the rest of the final assembly.

 

[wjbrandel]

Calling this one done.

Hmm, the front photo I took seems to have disappeared. Chalk it up to the evil that is Christine. And on that note she's ready to roll for evil.

 

[BarleyBop]

Crazy amount of chrome in those days.
Nice looking build!

 

[BOATMAN]

WOW youve done a super job on her but just a qeustion on the edges of the roof that gray strip i thought it was filler is it ment to be like that ? or is it ment to be a chrome edge as i love to see chrome on cars BUT im gonna show your car to my missus as she liked christine lol
chrisb an jen

 

[KINGSLUG]

Nice..just keep the fingers away if the hood is open..

 

[wjbrandel]

WOW youve done a super job on her but just a qeustion on the edges of the roof that gray strip i thought it was filler is it ment to be like that ? or is it ment to be a chrome edge as i love to see chrome on cars BUT im gonna show your car to my missus as she liked christine lol
chrisb an jen

It is suppose to be chrome. In reality I used silver paint, I didn't realize I was out of chrome paint. That's what I get for all the military models I've been building . I've picked more up.

 

[BOATMAN]

well the missus liked your christine an now she wants to put in the dvd to whatch
chri s an jen

 

[WtShark]

It is suppose to be chrome. In reality I used silver paint, I didn't realize I was out of chrome paint. That's what I get for all the military models I've been building . I've picked more up.

Sounds like you're about to invest in FusionFirm.
(I swear I'm not on their payroll, lol)

 

[BOATMAN]

Sounds like you're about to invest in FusionFirm.
(I swear I'm not on their payroll, lol)
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HI need some of this silver for my hustler where can i get this ? an how much ?
chrisb

 

[WtShark]

HI need some of this silver for my hustler where can i get this ? an how much ?
chrisb

Hello Chris,
I bought mine on Amazon, 11.99, plus shipping unless you're a Prime member. I'm sure you'll find it as amazing and easy to work with as I did.
FusionFirm on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPGCJQT4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

 

[BOATMAN]

Hello Chris,
I bought mine on Amazon, 11.99, plus shipping unless you're a Prime member. I'm sure you'll find it as amazing and easy to work with as I did.
FusionFirm on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPGCJQT4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

HI WtShark many thanks cheers sir i dont deal with amazon but my freind does so i'll have to ask him to get me some thanks much appreciated
chrisb

 

[WtShark]

HI WtShark many thanks cheers sir i dont deal with amazon but my freind does so i'll have to ask him to get me some thanks much appreciated
chrisb

It may be available at a local hobby store or home goods/DIY store. Maybe try a Google search to see if its available somewhere easier for you.