MPC Rat Trap Vega Part 2

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

The Vega turned out perfect Russell. The orange and yellow pop. Definitely easy to pick out on the track. Nice build!!!

[@RussellModelCars]

Thanks so much Michael this was a super fun kit. I still want to do some weathering on it

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

Another outstanding build Russell and those colors are very cool together!

[@RussellModelCars]

Thank you i really like this kit and so happy with the colors. i want to do washes on it but have not got to it yet.

[@downthethroatmodeling]

Really outstanding build with great detail and a color scheme that pops 👌

[@RussellModelCars]

Thanks so much i really enjoyed this build

[@garyparker2969]

Perfect Color Combinations, Gotta Love The Details, Very Pleasant to Look at Russ, thanks for Sharing n God Bless All.

[@RussellModelCars]

Thanks so much Gary have a great week

[@garyparker2969]

You're Welcome n T Y Back

[@ronstewart9792]

It looks awesome Russell. Love the yellow and orange. Your fuel filler is a neat addition. Ron

[@RussellModelCars]

Thanks so much I am happy with this kit

[@carouselofcrazychrisb]

Love the color combo, really pops!!! Very nice work!!!!

[@RussellModelCars]

Thanks so much this was a great build.

[@ThatMofoDamon]

Came out great Russell. those kits are great, they have so much potential. Thanks for sharing, take care and keep up the good work my friend.

[@RussellModelCars]

Thanks so much I hope you have a great weekend

[@ModelCarMinion]

Cool looking build, should look amazing with the weathering.

[@RussellModelCars]

Thanks so much just have to make sure I dont over do it lol. Have a good week

[@vicsminiatures7949]

That looks awesome!! Wonderful work Russell!

[@RussellModelCars]

Thank you Vic

[@JethrosGarage-op4bo]

Great looking racecar Russell! Modifieds are always cool!

[@RussellModelCars]

Thank you. They sure are.

[@bigeddie1231]

great looking build sir very cool colors

[@RussellModelCars]

Thank you Eddie

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Looks great Russell !!!!!

[@RussellModelCars]

Thanks so much

[@ramblers69]

Really like the color combo, great job Russ, :) 😎👍👍

[@RussellModelCars]

Thanks so much Tom

[@Jeffsmodelgarage]

I just picked up the slammer now I have all 4 int the group can’t wait to start them the Vega looks awesome Russell the orange looks great on it

[@RussellModelCars]

Thanks so much Jeff this was a fun kit i hope they are all this fun.

[@doozersmodels3193]

Turned out great.... build on 👍

[@RussellModelCars]

Thanks so much Dwayne have a great week

[@SmallADVentures1973]

I think it looks great! 😁 Happy Sunday, brother 😊✌

[@RussellModelCars]

Thanks so much have a good rest of the weekend

[@FuelsModels]

Looks great Russell.

[@RussellModelCars]

Thanks so much.

[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

Looks awsome buddy really like it cool kit, 👍Keith

[@RussellModelCars]

Thanks so much Keith

[@rickzinck9326]

Your Vega came out nice.

[@RussellModelCars]

Thanks so much.

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Looks pretty good Russell.

[@RussellModelCars]

Thanks so much Charlie

[@briansdiecastthailandstoth6747]

That looks fantastic buddy

[@RussellModelCars]

Thanks so much it was a fun kit

[@DonnieGriffin-eo2eo]

Cool build Russell.Donnie

[@RussellModelCars]

Thank you

[@randallmccoy8581]

I have all 4 in this series...RE RELEASED FROM WHEN I WAS A KID. !! and I am thrilled. They build up beautifully. However, I find it odd that, so far, all of the modelers I've seen on RUclips, including the show entering competetive types, are all ignoring the GLARING fact that, on all 4 of these MPC modifieds, the firewall is WAY WAY too far back, (combined with a seat that sits too far forward), affording the hypothetical driver, NO LEGROOM WHATSOEVER, and that if any normal human was to try to shoehorn themselves into this thing, he would end up trying to drive with his knees humped up around his ears. Serious modification to the firewall and footwell area is needed in order to extend them forward to "realistically", accomadate a normal sized driver sitting in a normal driving position (if realism is the goal here)....which I believe it is.
Some folk build strictly in accordance with the kit parts and instructions and will not deviate.... and I get that...but I will modify or kit bash existing parts or alter proportions if required to do so. With some sheet styrene and a bit of creative modelling, the firewall, and drivers leg and footwell area can easily be extended forward on this kit for the sake of improved realism. I needed this car to LOOK DRIVABLE before moving forward with paint and assembly, as I saw little point in laboring the details of an undrivable car. That has been my only issue with building these MPC modified stocker kits....firewall too far back.

[@stig800]

Real cool

[@RussellModelCars]

Thank you