John Teresi Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Hello......this is what I started today......."Speed City Resin" resin kit......"Whoopiekat" decals......and the Revell Tommy Ivo "Showboat" kit for the donor.......thank`s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Boy Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Good luck with that John. Looks like a 'tall order', but if anyone can pull it off, you will Sir. Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbusch Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I probably do not have to tell you this, but the Mustang has a completely different engine set up than the ivo dragster. While i think that the speed city kit is the next best thing to running water, and understand that it would have taken a lot more modification, the engines are back to back and turn a gear cluster that turns a torque tube, then turns (as someone put it)a overly used clutch to turn front and back wheels. Note the gear cluster between front and back engines. This is not a critisism of the Speed City kit, the way that he has done the ford engines is genius. I have one on my wish list when I finish my two top gas dragsters and duster fuel coupe. The speed city site had a pictures of the kit as it was being designed and as i said it was the next best thing to running water. tb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colmer Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Watch Topic engaged. Go get it, John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 With your building skills this will be awesome, when finished! It's very interesting subject too, I like it. I was looking that body few days ago, and it would be nice to get, but it's too expensive for now. Good luck with your project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt raitz Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 You be Sick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in Berwyn Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 What is the quality of the Whoopee Kat decals? I got a set of Custom Body Mini Charger decals a year or so back, and the graphic quality was not good. It looked like he did not use a vector software program for the graphics, so all curved edges were jagged, as if they had been done using Powerpoint or something instead of a program like Corel Draw. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 What is the quality of the Whoopee Kat decals? I got a set of Custom Body Mini Charger decals a year or so back, and the graphic quality was not good. It looked like he did not use a vector software program for the graphics, so all curved edges were jagged, as if they had been done using Powerpoint or something instead of a program like Corel Draw. Chris Chris.....Whoopie Kat decals are weak in graphic and color.......I don`t know what program they use.......they do have a new owner.....and he is sending my decals for this build......I don`t know if the quality will be better or not.......I have airbrushed and hand painted over some of the decals they have sent me in the past......to make them more vibrant......I am expecting to get low quality decals again......so I`ll be ready to airbrush over them......thank`s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Boy, this is a tall order! I know looking at pics in the past, the rear of the frame more closly represents that of a standard FED. But I have never been able to see a front frame shot. So at any rate, the chassis work will be the tall order for you. How was the casting on the body? I will enjoy watching this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 Boy, this is a tall order! I know looking at pics in the past, the rear of the frame more closly represents that of a standard FED. But I have never been able to see a front frame shot. So at any rate, the chassis work will be the tall order for you. How was the casting on the body? I will enjoy watching this one. Jody.......I am making some major changes on the chassis and engines.......the resin castings are fantastic....."Speed City"......I think is one of the best........thank`s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Holy............ Welp, I gotta agree John, If ANYBODY can do this, YOU DA MAN!!!! Personally, I think you are a GLUTTON for punishment, but your creative abilities cannot be denied!!! This is gonna be a FUN build!!! PLEASE keep us updated!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hello.....I got some of the mock-up done.......modified the chassis,engines and axles......opened up the front clip hood.......scratch built engine gear plates and bell housing plates.......opened up holes in the exuast pipes.......I will post more progress photo`s soon .......thank`s for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf75 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 This is quite an interesting build. Cant wait to see how it turns out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colmer Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Ohhhhh Boy!!!! Gettin' the details right. Way to go, John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 That is a very cool job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbdolfans Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hi John,WOW!!! you have taken on a tough subject to get right.I am sure you will do a great job on it. I will be watching this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Oh yeah! While I think all your builds are great, these nostalgia drags are your signature. I can't wait to see this one, Buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 You sir are fearless. oldscool the lonesome polecat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Hello.....mock-up is almost finished......nothing is straight yet.......just held together with tape......it will be straight when I put it together.....just a few more things to mock-up.........I should start to primer by this weekend.....thank`s for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Superb work John. Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 Few more photos.......thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Spectacular as always John, and the speed......... you throw these kitbashed scratchbuilt masterpieces together faster than most can build a box stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Hello......I primered and painted and weathered the chassis.......axles are alclad and weathered .......wheels are alclad......tires are weathered........everything else primered....I will be working on the engines next.....thank`s for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Few more photo`s.......thank`s for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colmer Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Looking good, John. Can't wait to see the porcupine nest all chromed up. It was good to see you at the GNRS yesterday. I'll bet you did pretty well. Take care. Scott Colmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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