Nitrozilla Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) Once upon a time, there was a model I built in this topic http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50592&hl=%2Btopless+%2Bterror. Unfortunately, I did a poor job of covering the roof cavity plus displaying it near a window. In the Sun. In Las Vegas. The body warped and the paint cracked and Joe was a very sad boy. Then one day I bought a set of Flying Dutchman decals from SMBC. Next, I hacked the roof off of a Chi-Town Hustler body and commenced to whittlin' and a whoopin' on it. This time I covered the body from stem to stern with thicker plastic. Frame wise, I narrowed the roll cage and replaced the headers. The car I'm liberally duplicating had a white roof and headers. The green air scoop in the first pic is the color. Tamiya TS-20 Metallic Green. Here's where I am to date. Hopefully more this weekend. Edited July 18, 2014 by Nitrozilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Looks cool.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Very cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Very nice!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBoyle Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Nice work so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Mike Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Nice Joe, Can't wait to see it finished. Mopar To Ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) Hiya Mike. You knew I'd turn up again, right? Thanx All. Got paint applied and made a dual chute release, weathered the chutes, painted the tin. Decals next. Edited July 20, 2014 by Nitrozilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 That color is nice,good looking build too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Mike Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Joe, Every time I see an update I have to put a bib on. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPolli Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Joe Very nice build. Checked out your old original post. Interesting point what you made about next time using wire instead of solder for your fuel lines. Thanks for posting. Anxious to see the final pics. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Got to give a shout out to SMBC for an amazing decal sheet. I've got 45 years of decaling experience and in all of that time, this has been the easiest application EVAH, and a pure joy to work with. I took the precaution of applying a coat of clear for my own peace of mind, but I'm not certain if it was needed. Also, for those of you who thought to themselves, "Hmmmm, I wonder how he narrowed a rollcage on a finished chassis?" The answer is simple really. I just whipped out my trusty Dremel tool, slapped in a cutting wheel, then made a slice on the outside of the upper braces over the helmet. Once that was glued and wired together, I let it sit overnite, then cleaned up the joints and re-painted. For those of you who did not ask yourselves that question, please enjoy the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicoop Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 AWESOME !!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Fantastic!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Thanx for the accolades. Just for that, here's more. Three coats of Krylon Crystal Clear. Oooooooo, shiny. Installed the parachute release. Ignore the shiny on the underbody. I had just used super glue on the release, then hit it with insta-set. Also made a brace for the back frame to stabilize the body mount. Next is to chrome the bumpers and install the chutes and spoilers. That oughta git 'er done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I was never a fan of topless funny cars.........but I like this, Great Job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoMight Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Wow that's shinnyyyy...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Joe... This is looking great. Nice work man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 Thanx Roger, Glenn and Chris and everybody. She's finished. Posting in Under Glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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