Old Sprinter Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 In the late 70s the pavement track in San Jose closed down. It had been around forever. The fair grounds opened a 1/3 mile dirt track that drew all the guys who raced the pavement plus some. They first ran their asphalt cars then built new dirt supermodifieds. Also at this time wings grew bigger and bigger. It really help get the car into the corner but they also caused wrecks from touching wings not wheels. I am building a 1/8 scale replica of Brent Kaedings dirt supermodified from 80. Crazy giant wings and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob terry Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 You could just paint that and display it as is. This is art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I agree, very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Sprinter Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Thanks guys. I got the body done and mounted and did some wing angle adjustment on top and shortened the nose wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Wow... amazing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Sprinter Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) Little detail work on the front suspension.. Edited September 13, 2015 by Old Sprinter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Hey Ken, always have enjoyed your builds.Exceptional detail & realism.Never could figure out, though, how you build so quickly when i labor over my stuff forever, it seems.best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruleworld Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 some awesome work here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Sprinter Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Thank you guys. Ray, I have built stuff my whole life and I am 68. I have been at his model building stuff for 5 years now, every day, practically. I spend a lot more hours than most people do building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhgseve Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Looks great Ken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Sprinter Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Here she is all finished up and race ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prestonlal Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) Holee Crapola !! That's just awesome! 68, huh? Think I just got me a new idol !! Edited October 30, 2015 by prestonlal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Sprinter Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 This car is actually 69 which was driven by Brent Kaeding. The pictured car at the top is the 68 of Howard Kaeding, Brent's dad. They both had identical cars except for the number and that is the picture I built from. Both those guys were multi time champions in supermodifieds and sprint cars and now Brent's two sons Tim and Bud are also multi time champions in sprint cars. They have a speed shop in San Jose. Quite the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bhgseve Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Looks awesome Ken! Great work as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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