SMBC Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Had a lot of fun with this one. I saw the car in a drag magazine and wanted to do it. The paint was tricky but the rest went together good with some scratch building and part box stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatout Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) Dang Chris...another great looking model! These old kits sure can be a lot of fun, I gotta' hurry up and crack the plastic on the AWB mustang I bought the other day. Who did the decals on this one? Aloha...Pete Edited November 20, 2014 by Flatout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 It looks great and you nailed the paint! I had lots of fun doing mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booboo60 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Chris,where did ya get the decals! Super looking gasser! I have 2 twister nova kits, need a second idea on one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Looks great ! I love those AWB cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAT-T Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 LOOKS GREAT CHRIS, I SEE STEVE AT A COUPLE LOCAL MODEL SHOWS, VERY NICE GUY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragcrazy Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 very nice build chris one of my favorite kits i never saw the decals either for this car but they sure are nice. vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Very nice. Don't know much about drag cars. I assume the fuel tank is offset to allow some cooling to the engine. But shouldn't it be on the passenger side for better weight distribution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Very nice. Don't know much about drag cars. I assume the fuel tank is offset to allow some cooling to the engine. But shouldn't it be on the passenger side for better weight distribution? I believe the real one is a street car created about a decade ago by either Hot Rod or Car Craft magazine to have the look of an early funny. The Moon tank isn't for gas, it's a radiator overflow tank IIRC. Darn nice model, BTW. I wish I'd built it--my highest compliment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Looks sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMBC Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Thanks im not sure about the placment of the tank to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Boy Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Great job, Chris! That motor looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Rick Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Looks great Chris, the paint turned out nice - clean build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Outstanding.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) Yes, Hot Rod Magazine did this in 1997 (wow, that long ago already!) - I've got the magazine on my shelf somewhere. I believe "Wilshire" refers to Wilshire Blvd, where the HRM offices were located. The car was for sale last year: http://stevemags.com/steves-wilshire-shaker-for-sale/ Very nice build, by the way! Edited November 22, 2014 by RancheroSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro norman Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Great model. I really like the paint combination. I think the tank was put on the driver's side to put more weight on that side. Often times drag cars pull that wheel off the ground because of engine torque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Sharp build Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackvision Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Beautiful car and build,but where did the decals come from?.....................................................Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMBC Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 We made the decals on an ALPs printer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 These decals where made by Skip Samples after we ran across the car at the Hot Rod Reunion a few years back. I am surprised no one has offered them for sale somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMBC Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Nice work on that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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