Aztek Dummy Update 1/12/24 - "Granny's Hot Rod" Part 2

[@williamd1732]

What a fun kit. Loved that series when I was a kid. Had forgotten all about it. Thanks for reminding me Lou. Turned out fantastic as always.

[@eliotbrown4506]

That's a real heapin' helpin' of model part goodness. The extras are nothing but trouble because you have to tie them down, but oh so worth it. I note here that you don't do many ship models... rope line tying is a strange thing. You're absolutely right about the quilt, though it looks more like a comforter. You were right to persevere as the last iteration is a good one. The only things I could think of that would make "sense" are a steamer trunk of some kind and pots n pans. Sure a Kentucky long rifle might make sense, but why trigger CHPs... Nice one, Lou-- if this an example of your new, more laid back approach to modeling, then I can't wait to see you tackle a busy subject.

[@lostonwallace1396]

I love Granny's Hot Rod! It looks great! If I had the kit, I think I would add in a butter churn for Granny so she could be churning butter during the trip, & maybe a bag of yarn and needs for knitting. lol. It really looks great, Lou!

[@aztekdummy]

Did you miss the butter churn that is atop the green tool box? Yes, you did.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

This is a really cool Lou, looking forward to seeing it in person some day. 👍Like you said about this build, that's where the FUN is!!!!!!!!!😉

[@stevebak6664]

Fun build and all the extras you did really pulls it together.

[@BigHouseAustralianOG]

Your figures look incredible ! Id love to see more of the process of how they are made ! So interesting . Thanks and keep up the great work

[@portland-182]

Looks great. I'm sure you're putting more thought in that the people responsible for the real TV car!

[@bamartin]

These always look fantastic! For the rope, look into wrapped floral wire, I have some from the jungle site, looks like it may work perfectly… next time

[@johndillon8051]

Fine work, Lou. One technique that you might try in the future if you ever do something like this again is paint chipping with a sponge. Armor modelers use this frequently, and it merely involves tearing off a small piece of sponge, dipping it into the paint with some tweezers, blotting off the excess ,and then applying it. It gives nice random chipping and can also be used for an old, faded paint effect by slightly lightening or darkening the base color and then going over the base.

[@aztekdummy]

I do the same with the blunt edge of a stiff brush. The trick is to alter the angle so you dont get a repeating pattern

[@robertherriges6807]

Nice to see that you got the navigation toolboxes correct, red on the port side and green on the starboard. 😉🤣

[@paulbennett4548]

Just a brilliant build Lou, this will raise a lot of smiles. You have to take it to the big model shows. I liked the bit in the video where you showed the misprints. Nice four candles ...........😂

[@derrellreynolds6226]

So authentic Lou! Very nice work sir. I really enjoyed this build. Thank you. 👍👍👍👍❤️

[@bryonstump8115]

Some of those crates could contain some of Ellie May's critters, "holdin' chickens" and such. Anybody else remember Ellie May's "Holdin' Chickens?"

[@paulgertsch7105]

Just realized, Granny's Jalopy must of been the first SUV with third row seating 🪑. The Clampets were way ahead of the times.

[@skypatrol716]

Radiator water bag is a must have on that long drive from Kentucky.

[@aztekdummy]

Missouri. i learned that from Wikipedia

[@skypatrol716]

@@aztekdummy I didn't know they had hillbillies in Missouri, or oil 😂

[@ronaldjeffrey8712]

For future reference. Grains of wheat make great ears of corn in that scale.

[@MarkPoppinPringlesleaf]

Brilliant build Lou. It properly came together in the end

[@chrismorris8161]

Looks good. The only thing I think was missing is a wash board to go along with the wash tubs and ironing board.

[@aztekdummy]

We'll pretend it's hidden under the quilt. I couldn't find a good stl file for one.

[@Mu-podcast]

That came out beautifully. I'm glad you took the time to re-scale the quilt decals to match the model. Maybe in the future, print them on paper first so you don't run the risk of wasting the decal paper. You sound more content with this new pace. I have no problem watching multi-week builds. It's kinda like your build schedule before you retired. I go back and watch some of the larger ones just for fun. The huge M.L.E.V. 5 Mars Hopper, Proteus sub, massive Enterprise D, etc. For newer viewers, I recommend going back through Lou's videos and seeing those older builds.

[@michaelsullivan1262]

If no hillbilly figures to be had, maybe some loosely placed Trek figures for kicks! 😂

[@keithhoward8131]

Absolutely beautiful, a great piece of work

[@paulalanryder5397]

Sometimes less is more another fantastic build Lou

[@lostonwallace1396]

Has there ever been a Skylab-4 model kit? I was just wondering.

[@michaelleduc5328]

I like everything you do. I would buy , your stuff, if I could afford it. Continue , what you do, I'm always learning. Thank you.

[@2112pjm]

20:35. For all your British viewers, you literally have four candles . ( if you’re unaware search for the Two Ronnies four candles sketch 😂 😂

[@smacks999]

It's a beautiful thing, Lou. I didn't research this, but where do Granny's and Elly May's legs go when they are sitting on the bench? Doesn't look like a lot of room for shins. Love your stuff. The body colour is great.

[@aztekdummy]

i made sure there was space between the bench and the cab for Elly's legs. Granny's rocker has plenty of space around it.

[@sprueVerse]

Your end music stole my thunder! I just spent an hour on lyrics!! Oh well…

[@reb3102]

Yeah, I've had Gorilla gap filling super glue go bad. It starts to yellow eventually and then it just won't stick.

[@bobbyse26]

Brilliant 😮

[@michaelleduc5328]

That's awesome . I'm happy you didn't do the hot rod.

[@JDMyers-lj8nz]

Sorry to ask about something that isn't about today's subject. i had decided not to get the Pike' Enterprise, thinking it was around the same size of the refit A, kit. However, after watching your build, I noticed the larger size of it. Are they changing the rest of the ships or is the older the ship the bigger it is jk. I am sure it has been discussed but haven't built Star Trek in a long while.

[@aztekdummy]

the pikerprise is 1000 scale and the the refit is 350. I think they are more concerned with scale consistency than the physical size. at 350, the Pike Enterprise would be about double the size of the refit

[@anselford9565]

Wait'll you get a load of The Black Beauty from the TV series "The Green Hornet".

[@anselford9565]

THAT could be a build for a different month.

[@plutoyaldnil4750]

I know this is such a little detail but you didnt leave leg room infront of the bench???

[@aztekdummy]

Yes, there's space between the bench and the front seats

[@michaelsullivan1262]

Irene Ryan “Granny” was 60 during season 1. Oh boy, only a year older than I am now. Perhaps she portrayed an older character. I HOPE SO! 😂

[@ThiloAdamitz]

55:22 ... "I was getting too much wood..." .... There is a joke in there, but I find it hard to put my finger on it...

[@sheldonmartin8239]

This looks so good. You are a Master Model Maker Lou

[@jimbrust486]

Too bad that you don't have quick easy access to ship modeling rigging thread. That stuff comes in several sizes just perfect for your use and comes in light tan/brown color. What you have done looks great to me.

[@aztekdummy]

it's kinda stone knives and bearskins around here, i'm afraid. that sounds like an excellent alternative

[@joebalusikiii5811]

If the wire you prefer to use has a cloth outer wrap, you could stain it with coffee or tea. Same with white twine or thread.

[@billmiller4550]

Granny for possem queen !

[@diabolik2814]

Fantastic build Lou. For someone who doesn't build cars, this is right up there with some of your best work. Just an off topic question: Did you see the new set of four Star Trek Micromania busts from Blackheart Models that are going to be released early this year?

[@aztekdummy]

no, but i will look them up. thanks

[@C.Brown5150]

They're from Tennessee..👍

[@dennisbisconti4583]

Lou + you need to build Dioramas with this build the hillbilly cabin Lou you can use facial tissue with white glue and paint for a quilt

[@edhughes8619]

WOW!

[@redgreen09]

yes we moven to bavaly hill move stars and other stuff will see as p[ost more