vintagedragfan Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 I want to be the first on here to congradulate Bill for his outstanding work on this model----I have received word that he won his class, got best engine, best detail, peoples choice and GRAND CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!!!! then when I got home and opened my emails, found a message from him also--- Congrats Bill, and your display pics you emailed me are going to get printed for my collection--- Jerry thank you Jerry, the only thing that would have made it better would have been for you to be there to share it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Bill... this build it out of this world bud!! Sounds like you had a great weekend. Congrats on all of the awards that this build received. seeing what I got to see on here, I can only imagine what it looked like in person. This is one of those builds from the get go I thought would take a lot of awards. Your craftsmanship is up there with the best. I can't wait to see what you have in store for your next build for us. Hope its another 1/16th scale beast!!! . Very Nice work Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Bill... this build it out of this world bud!! Sounds like you had a great weekend. Congrats on all of the awards that this build received. seeing what I got to see on here, I can only imagine what it looked like in person. This is one of those builds from the get go I thought would take a lot of awards. Your craftsmanship is up there with the best. I can't wait to see what you have in store for your next build for us. Hope its another 1/16th scale beast!!! . Very Nice work Bill. that is very kind of you Chris, everyones support has just been overwhelming, really have no way to describe how all of the great comments have meant to me, it really is very humbling to say the least, hope to be half as good as the big names in this awesome hobby someday! the finished pics are in the under glass thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Congrats Bill. I saw your write-up along with progress pix in the MCM. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) thank you Brad, I haven't got a copy yet! its killing me! lol its my first build in a magazine, pretty excited to see it!!! appreciate it bro! Edited October 7, 2012 by vintagedragfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) Killer job man. And congrats man!!! I got my 'how to' in there also. Great feeling man, Cheers!!! Was awesome to see that you're one of the featured articles! You deserve it for sure with that kind of craftsmanship. Corey Edited October 7, 2012 by dimebolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnout Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Hey Bill and Corey - Great job both of you. It was nice seeing your work in the mag which happens to be one of the best issues to date - at least in my eyes. I like Marcos' Mustang too! Great issue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Hey Bill and Corey - Great job both of you. It was nice seeing your work in the mag which happens to be one of the best issues to date - at least in my eyes. I like Marcos' Mustang too! Great issue! thank you very much Ken, it is very humbling for me, I hope to do more some day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Ok now that all the hoopla has blown over let me point out some things you could have done better.......Now as for that motor of yours.....ok I'll admit that was done perfect.....but that paint job! (well i guess I have to admit that was perfect too) ok I know the wheels.....(now that i think about it there was nothing wrong there either) ........in fact they were perfect too... ok ok I got it the parachute (humf done perfect too)..... Well let this be a lesson to you Bill and I hope I was able to point out somethings for you to work on next time. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Ok now that all the hoopla has blown over let me point out some things you could have done better.......Now as for that motor of yours.....ok I'll admit that was done perfect.....but that paint job! (well i guess I have to admit that was perfect too) ok I know the wheels.....(now that i think about it there was nothing wrong there either) ........in fact they were perfect too... ok ok I got it the parachute (humf done perfect too)..... Well let this be a lesson to you Bill and I hope I was able to point out somethings for you to work on next time. LOL! hey Romell, I will be sure to take these things into consideration for sure! thats a tough list! but I will do my best,..you are way too kind bro!! thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanesteele240 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 wow this build should be pinned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 As a newb here I'm still in the process of reading through the archives of the forum. So, a little late but, congrats of the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Beautiful job Bill, just beautiful. Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 Gary, thanks man Hi Ray,thanks so much! Charlie, really means a lot, really appreciate that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidChampagne Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I watched the build all along. A truly amazing build.Did you see it mentioned at "NHRA.com" in the "INSIDE DRAGSTER" section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 (edited) Link http://www.nhra.com/blog/dragster-insider/page/2/ Towards the bottom of the page. Congrats, Bill! Edited May 13, 2013 by Ognib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnout Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I didn't see any names listed but it looks like somebodies dragster may have won best replica at a recent model car contest? Congrats Bill!http://www.gslchampionship.org/gsl24winners/img51.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 I watched the build all along. A truly amazing build. Did you see it mentioned at "NHRA.com" in the "INSIDE DRAGSTER" section. thanks so much David, Mr. Clayton actually sent me an email letting me know that I was mentioned in the article, I was totally shocked, and very honored! Link http://www.nhra.com/blog/dragster-insider/page/2/ Towards the bottom of the page. Congrats, Bill! thanks for posting the link Ray, I appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 I didn't see any names listed but it looks like somebodies dragster may have won best replica at a recent model car contest? Congrats Bill!http://www.gslchampionship.org/gsl24winners/img51.html yea Ken, I was very surprised! it was a fun trip, going to try and go back in 2015, thanks so much Ken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Bill... Congrats on the win at GSL. This build deserved it and so did you. Love this build. I am planning on going to the next GSL myself and hopefully will get to see you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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