roadhawg Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Just finished up another All Pro car. This is the famous Dillon Chassis "carbon fiber" car that short track legend Gary Balough raced in the All-Pro and ASA series in 1986. The car was very innovative for it's time, for one..the entire interior was made from carbon fiber, which was both lightweight and made the car more rigid. They also used the new hub "top hats", which made changing the wide-5 wheels much quicker during pit stops. Balough won just about everything there was to win in this car that year. I've always liked Balough, even in spite of his personal issues, and I've always thought this was a beautiful race car. The model is a Revell ASA Camaro. The rear end and front A-arms were narrowed slightly (just like the real car) to get the tires under the fenders. The dash panel was made from styrene, and that tiny little kit steering wheel was swapped out for one from a Nascar kit. I also added simple seat belts made from masking tape. I made the hub top hats from styrene tubing and sheet, and the wheels are my own castings. Paint is Model Master Italian Red lacquer with their Ultra-Gloss clearcoat, and the decals are my own. It is built curbside style, so there is no engine wiring or plumbing...not sure my arthritic fingers could even do that kind of detail anymore! It's not perfect, but I'm really happy with the way it turned out. I'm hoping Balough will make it to Georgia for the World Crown 300 this year, so I can get him to sign it for me. Comment, criticism, complaints, or questions welcome! Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssroczyn Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Nice Build, I like the color of the car and the Decals! Looks Great!! Any chance you can show some pic with the body off? I'm just about to start this same kit and would like to see the chassis etc. Great Car and Thanks! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssroczyn Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Oh Duh! Just saw your curbside comment!!! Still a nice car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadhawg Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Any chance you can show some pic with the body off? I'm just about to start this same kit and would like to see the chassis etc. Steve Absolutely! The Revell ASA kit is a little fiddley, but goes together ok. Just take your time and test fit everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Another great build Tommy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Very cool model! I really like those wheels. Great job Tommy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGirl Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 WOW is all i can say , WOW !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Very nice work Tommy, did you use Alclad on the rims, because it looks fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Thats a super build...Excellent work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadhawg Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Thank, y'all, I appreciate the kind words. Very nice work Tommy, did you use Alclad on the rims, because it looks fantastic Yes, that's Alclad.I think it looks more like the real polished aluminum than having them chromed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbo Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Man, thats outstanding!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyglu Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 The carbon fiber car, I like the tucked in front tire's. Another one of your awesome build's Tommy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 very nice work tommy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwildpunk Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 You said "it's not perfect" from what I see it may not be perfect but it's pretty darn close. Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Awesome build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERNON Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Tommy....Excellent build, I too like Gary. My future plans include Gary's "Batmobile" modified. Got the body kit from Big Donkey resins and decals from Polecat. Both are excellent products. Where did you get the wheels from and would you be interested in selling me a set of the decals?? Thanks and keep up the great work. Vernon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hosking Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Nice job! Love the skirt rivet detail, and awesome job on the decals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Svendsen Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Tommy....Excellent build, I too like Gary. My future plans include Gary's "Batmobile" modified. Got the body kit from Big Donkey resins and decals from Polecat. Both are excellent products. Where did you get the wheels from and would you be interested in selling me a set of the decals?? Thanks and keep up the great work. Vernon I may be wrong, (I thought I was once, a long time ago but I was mistaken)lol But there were a couple of the ASA kits that came with the wide five wheels, these appear to be the kit wheels, there are quite a few places that make some nice wide fives, you might check with Dirt Modeler (I think) they have some nice stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 TOO COOL, Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadhawg Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Hey, thanks guys!VERNON, on 23 Apr 2013 - 12:05 PM, said: Tommy....Excellent build, I too like Gary. My future plans include Gary's "Batmobile" modified. Got the body kit from Big Donkey resins and decals from Polecat. Both are excellent products. Where did you get the wheels from and would you be interested in selling me a set of the decals?? Thanks and keep up the great work. Vernon Vernon, I built that Big Donkey Batmobile, so I'll PM some tips I learned to you. The wheels are some I cast myself, but I believe Early Years Resin now has a set similar to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Very nice looking build Tommy! You sure do have the touch with these short track cars! Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 That turned out great!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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