Doctordarryl Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 The model is finally finished. I have to work on the display but here are some pictures of the finished model. I used the chassis from the Revell Mickey Thompson Attempt One dragster (a nice Dragmaster chassis that requires some modification to give a semi-accurate Mooneyes model). The fire wall was covered with Bare Metal Foil Aluminum. The head rest was made by gluing scribed styrene sheet to printer's aluminum sheet and cutting/bending to shape. The set belts were from Colorado Decals with Scale Auto Details Simpson logos. Gussets were added to the roll bars. The side panels were modified by removing the upper parts that extended behind the slicks. All kit chrome was stripped with Purple Power cleaner and redone with Alclad II Chrome over Model Master Black. I used a Revell 283 Parts Pack engine. AMT Parts Pack slicks. The headers were from a Blueprinter 283 engine parts pack (just re-released by AMT). The Vertex magneto was scratch built from K&S aluminum tubing with a cap from Morgan Auto Details. The rear four window Halibrand wheels were from the AMT 33 Willys Coupe kit. The front wheels were from Machined Aluminum Specialties. Front tires were from the parts box. The Moon tank was from Detail Master (the old style shorter tank). I scratch built the marine hydraulic throttle with linkage from Machined Aluminum Specialties. Decals were from Scale Auto Details (SAD0115) and are selling on e-bay or through me. The decal set includes new art work with correct Mooneyes, hose and clamp decals, and a decal for the magneto cap. The paint is two wet coats of airbrushed Tamiya TS-16 Yellow. After applying the decals, I airbrushed two wet coats of Tamiya TS-13 Clear (glad it is back!!!!). No polishing or rub out needed. The screw heads were PE items from Model Car Garage (a set they no longer produce). I am working on an article covering this model build for a well known model car magazine. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Looks fabulous! Well done and Model On! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Great looking dragster ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I don't know anything about dragsters but this looks great to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Nice, a real blast from the past. Great model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Very sharp and clean. Beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Nice, a real blast from the past. Great model. Very Cool...! Nice Job...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Boy Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Outstanding build, Darryl..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicoop Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 super old school dragster !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer50707 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 That looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Congrats on a beautiful build! Been following your work on this one and it's great to see all the correct details on this iconic rail. It's a beaut! Thanks for showing how it ought to be done. Cheers Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Fine model of an important historic car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Very nice, the time and detail you put in this shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I love those old dragsters. Very nice. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berr13 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 wow!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Awesome build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Sharp, and clean model. Great detail.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 NEAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 What them ^ guys said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 LOVE it!!! Nice job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 that turned out great! lots of nice detailing going on there. jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpa Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Very nice Darryl! Just the right amount of detailing for an early rail! Love the front wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funhouse1 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Fantastic! Great subject and excellent execution. There is one accessory you forgot however... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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