EL LOCO! (This is what happens when you go out to buy paint)
Well, where to start with this one? After finishing my jobs early today, I decided to pay a visit to a local model shop (not sure if I'm allowed to say which one), to buy some paint. As I walked in, I was greated with the sight of this beauty. I enquired about it while choosing my paint, had a good look at it and on the approval of my other half, Emma, a deal was struck and I'm now the proud owner.
Now then, on to the model itself. It's in really good order and by the looks of it ,seen very little use - the tyres are almost like new! (you can see a little bit of cracking on the outer sidewall if you squeeze hard enough) It looks as though someone built this in the early 80's, run it once or twice and stuck it on a shelf. I really love the paintjob on this and as such its staying as it is. All I've had to do with it is quickly dust it and put it on the shelf, where it will stay.
All in all I'm really chuffed with it (even though I was only supposed to buy some paint!)
Comments
stickerbod
I saw this one on ebay and wondered who had it, Interesting paint job, you really should run it though.
skywhelp
congats, that's the best 'i was just popping in for' story i ever heard. what an absolute gem, you must be over the moon. i hope more like this find will start showing up again. a real classic paint job as well. top marks
sludgeguts
@stickerbod, apparently who ever won it on ebay, failed to go through with the deal so it ended up back in the shop. Oh and I've got my Hilux to run (when I get it finished!)
JWeston
Loving El Loco. I was keeping tabs on this on ebay. Nice to see it's gone to a proper pucker collector.
djp780
You may not be able to say which shop but if its from where i think its from Simon Tooley is a great guy to deal with, and im sure he did you a good deal. Nice purchase.
sludgeguts
@djp780, Indeed, Mr Tooley is a great bloke to deal with. Very helpful as is the rest of the staff and carry a good range of products too.
gr2fltp
Great find, if you're displaying it keep the tyres off the ground
matman
Looks SO Fantastic !! & what a lucky BUY . Who would have thought that you could have got this at a hobby shop . Your a lucky Man . Great buy . I'm glade your going to keep the paint as it's just looks so good .
. Exceptional condition !
markwhittaker
Nice buy mark i like the colour scheme
ModifiedMan
Your a very lucky guy... wish i could find a gem like this in my local hobby shop... Congratulations!!
MAD-BEE
COOL!!COOL and more COOL and with a driver in it will look REAL COOL!!!
sludgeguts
@MAD-BEE, I was thinking the same! I might have an idea for something a bit different driver wise so watch this space.
hot rod
don't have any vintage 3 speeds myself but if i did this would be my choice, just love it's looks and this is a gem!!! surely a top contender for a re-re if ever there was one that needed re-releasing? stunning mate well done
sof101
quality pure and simple great find!
GingerSpice
Mark, Simon Tooley is awsome as that was where i found my Original Lunch-Box just sitting in the window while i was waiting for the dentist. Great find,Great car, keep hold of it mate a pure gem
sludgeguts
@Gingerspice, I had a hunch you got your Lunchbox from there. I'll say it again, that shop and staff are indeed awesome. Thanks to everyone for all the great comments so far. Makes me proud to own such a great example of this model.
def4x4
Very cool, it has a bit of a mexican truck as i see the decail on the doors!
SRB Bloke
Now that is a cool Blazer, all it needs a sombrero wearing driver...
Great find, very cool truck...
berman
Well done fella! Top marks to the other half for letting this one through the hoops! I bet the paint you were buying nearly slipped your mind when you saw this!
RACECRAFTERS
What a Gem!
That era paint job and headlight mesh look great. A detailed driver and maybe a navigator as well will make it even more outstanding.
'Lovely acquisition sludgeguts
Butcher-Bird
awesome..non box-art RULES!!!!
Tamiya King
I love it. Like the rebel flag!
oldsterolli
Great looking Blazer !! Those type of trucks were racing the Baja 500, the decals suits it well. Just missing the racing number
Henk4Focus
Wow, that is one stunning looking Blazer!! You are one lucky fella to have landed this one.
SHY69
Übercool! Very realistic paitnjob & mods! Good find!
slimmy
This is a beautiful blazer. I love the el loco. Perfect.
louiepou
Looks Fantastic !
BORMAC
Cool as! Who doesn't love these old trucks- I know I do!
Crash Cramer
I love the story on this, I have a similar 'Paint' story, but that will have to wait until I get some good photos.
pics 8 and 9 look so real with the perspective and garden in the background.
Now you will have to excuse me since I now have a craving for a taco that I can't refuse.
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