Hi Woodsy. Last Summer I found a box of old model kits that had fallen into disrepair. I vowed to restore them when I had the chance. Thanks to ample down time due to Pandemic and lack of work, I have rescued one of them. The Polar Lights Frankenstein's Flivver was built during a nasty Winter in 1997,when my jobsite was closed due to a Blizzard. I was horrified to find it in so many pieces, but in a little while, I had pieced it back together. It is missing Frank's yo-yo and a decoration that went on the back of the vehicle. I remember not liking the plumes of smoke coming out of the engine, so they are deliberately left off.
Brian F
Monster Base
New Jersey USA
One of the great iconic Aurora kits, and a fine job of restoration! I had King Kong's Roadster for the longest time, but never managed to built it.
ReplyDeleteThank you,more restorations to come!
DeleteThis kit was originally released by Aurora in 1965, and was part of a series of kits with monsters in various types of vehicle.
ReplyDeleteRight,Paul.This is a Polar Lights re-make released in 1997.A great many re-issues have allowed me to make the models that the younger me might not have been able to afford or accomplish.I can't believe its been almost 25 years since I tackled this one!
ReplyDeleteFab work Brian and a great way to spend downtime, which is a pain at the best of times. I love this flivver and you've done a great job. A real blast from the monster past. Polar Lights were instrumental in rekindling interest in Aurora's old kits weren't they. I always liked the little pun, Polar Lights/ Aurora! Clever. What's the connection to Praying Mantis if any?
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