1320wayne Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 (edited) This build was based on using an old Cheez Cast resin body of what was marketed, at the time, as an Opel Pro Mod body. The body doesn't quite suit itself for the pro mod ranks but better resembles something run in the sportsman categories, either Super Gas or Super Comp. The chassis was a cut down version from a Revell 55 Chevy pro sportsman kit. The rollcage was scratchbuilt using styrene tubing. The engine came from the Revell kit along with resin cast valve covers and Protech resin carbs.. The suspension pieces also came from the Revell 55 kit. The wheelie bars were scratchbuilt using aluminum tubing. The markings are strictly fictitious using a myriad of Slixx decals and Testors paint. The finish was covered with five coats of Duplicolor acrylic enamel clear and rubbed out. I am including a link to the build album for anyone wanting to see more photos. http://public.fotki.com/1320wayne/project-...artermilers--1/ Thanks for looking. Edited December 10, 2009 by 1320wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Vandergriff Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 one word... Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I knew you'd make something fantastic out of that thing. Good thing you ask if I still had it, otherwise it would still be taking up space in my garage. Fantastic build as always Wayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Sauber Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Very cool project and subject, Wayne..... Nice work. It looks ready to take a 7 second blast down the strip!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Beautiful job, Wayne. That looks great. That is the first one I have seen built which is especially gratifying since I made the master model for Tim at Cheez-cast. I didn't see a nickle out of it. Oh Well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Sweet! I love Opel GT's in any form. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 WOW! That bad boy is Da MOOK!!!!!LOVE the flaired rear wheels! It just LOOKS mean!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeepx Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Great job, Wayne! Cool subject and great execution. The decals look right at home on this Opel! Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeves Racing Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Perfection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBradKeselowski Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Super!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADmodelDOCTOR Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Nice job. It looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Completely outta hand, the way I like my Drag cars. Nice work on a never seen pro comp type car. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Over the top.....I think it could use BIGGER rear tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 Over the top.....I think it could use BIGGER rear tires Those rear tires are actually the rear slicks from any Revell top fuel or funny car so it gives you a pretty good persepctive of just how small an Opel GT really is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Those rear tires are actually the rear slicks from any Revell top fuel or funny car so it gives you a pretty good persepctive of just how small an Opel GT really is. I loved running them down with my Datsun 1200...........and then hit the bottle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 That is fantastic, one of the best looking Opels I've seen done in strip form. The rear wheels really make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Exquisite!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyledr330 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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