Smart-Resins Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Well, Here is my latest project. Had to take a break from the scooby van. This started life out as a partial AMT 3N1 Boat Customizing kit. I also had some (few) parts from a Hemi Hydro. It will be made into a "real wood" vintage V-drive drag boat powered by a (Revell parts pack) Caddy Motor. I am thinking white into yellow into fiery orange traditional flames perhaps with a candy purple shell? I have hacked and cut and glued for 2 days so far. Here are multiple progress picks.Now for the wood, I am using veneer and staining Red Mohagany. At this time, it is not glued down. Wich it wont be until the painting is done. The inside will all be done in wood making it appear to be a wooden boat with a fiberglas shell. Thanks. Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bernard Kron Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Suh-weeeet!!! Can'y wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 That looks prett good. Not alot we get to see a boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt francis Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 looks great love the way the wood looks now, i know i know nothing about boats (i run a 20 LBS troller in mine) but, shouldnt the tranny be facing towards the back end of the boat ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 LOl. I have been asked this before on another site. That would only be if it was a direct drive. However this is a V drive drag boat. The drive shaft goes toward the front of the boat into a transfer case, and another one out towards the rear of the boat for the prop. They both are at angles, wich looks like a V is why they are called V drive. Here is a pic to help explain.The first two show the transfer case and the V angle, the last one shows where the motor will sit. Thanks. Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 LOl. I have been asked this before ... this is a V drive drag boat. ... Here is a pic to help explain. ... Real or Model???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 allrighty , i get it my trolling motor is direct drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hello. Those three reference picks I showed are of a real boat, being restored and updated. Thanks. Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So what kind of engine does it have??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 It is receiving the Revell Parts pack Caddy motor and I will try to find it a blower and scratch a manifold for it. Thanks. Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 It is receiving the Revell Parts pack Caddy motor and I will try to find it a blower and scratch a manifold for it. Thanks. Jody I think i do have a blower system.... But im not sure i will check. and if i do i will give it to you. But it's small and it came off of a Small Block Ford? I will keep you updated if i find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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