Tamiya Midnight Pumpkin Project

Page 3: Final Photos

Because this is a plated model, no painting was required which means my copy probably looks just like everyone else's.   But that's OK because it looks really good.  One thing I don't like is the opening in the bed for the original power switch which shows the wires.  I'll need to find a way to cover that.  These photos were taken with the original chrome body shortly before I smashed it.

   

   



   


These photos show the updated black body.

   

According to the Facebook page of the designer, the Midnight Pumpkin is based on a 1956 Ford that he purchased in Los Angeles in the late 1970s.  Apparently "Pumpkin" is the nickname for this type of truck, which makes a bit of sense based on the shape.  The 58594 lowrider version of the Pumpkin looks much more like these originals.