67 replies to this topic

[Dyno Davo]

Well I've been planning this build for some time and now I'm into it. Thinking of dropping a blown small block into her with all the usual old school running gear. The chassis as you can see is all scratch built. I'll keep posting progress shots.

[gasser59]

Ooooh, this looks like its going to be good. Great work so far. What kit(s) will you be using to be supply the engine and drivetrain components as well as wheels and tires? I'm all eyes for this one!!

[Mooneyzs]

Very nice work on this so far this is going to be a great build and I look forward to watching it come together.

[W-409]

Yeah, very interesting! This is really cool Front Engine Dragster. Great job with the chassis build, it looks so good. Can't wait to see more, and I'm sure, blown Small Block would be really good looking engine in it.

[Dyno Davo]

Ooooh, this looks like its going to be good. Great work so far. What kit(s) will you be using to be supply the engine and drivetrain components as well as wheels and tires? I'm all eyes for this one!!

Hi Brad, thinking of using the small block from the old 55 Nomad kit, got a quick change from a Minicraft kit, all the other drive line bits will be parts box or scratch built. The back tires are my that I cast M&H piecrust slicks, not sure on the rims yet and the front wires will be scratch built.

[Dyno Davo]

Well made some progress over last week. Got the 31 Ford steering box mounted and installed the steering shaft. Machined up a bearing mount for the steering shaft bracket. Also installed the seat mesh and head restraint mesh. Used photo etch brass with solder for the frames. Added the push bar at the rear. Also added the mount for the forward/reverse lever and brake lever.

[Chris in Berwyn]

Those Dragmasters were classics. My favorite is Two Thing, which was a twin-engine chevey setup in a,Dragmaster chassis. Look fwd to seeing this as it moves along. Chris

[Tim Pentecost]

Oh Man, be still, oh restless heart!!! This is gonna be killer. Can't wait for progress on this one.

TimP

[Dragline]

This is looking fantastic. The mesh looks spot on and as real as it gets.


Watching.


Bob

[Mooneyzs]

Dave... it is looking great and wow I am impressed by the progress. I love the mesh seat and head rest as well as your steering box and bushing. Nice work.

[gasser59]

Oh Yeah!! This is going to be a killer build if this is how each progress report is going to look. I've got my popcorn and am in the front row.

[Dyno Davo]

Thanks for the encouragment guys, away on business most of this week so I'll post an update next weekend.

[Terry Sumner]

Yup...I'm sure liking this one too!

[phantom1]

looking great

[bobthehobbyguy]

Nice job of scratchbuilding.
Really like the subject.
What are you going to use for the front mounted blower?

bobthehobbyguy

[Jimk]

I'm In! Looking Great!

[Decal Art]

Gonna' be a real looker if it continues in the same direction....isn't 1/16 just a pleasure to build....I love this scale!Very good bro...ChiliD.

[Dyno Davo]

Nice job of scratchbuilding.
Really like the subject.
What are you going to use for the front mounted blower?

bobthehobbyguy

Hi Bob, no front mount on this digger, planning on the usual top mount with old Hilborn barn door injection setup

[Dyno Davo]

Hi guys, appreciate the encouraging audience. As promised here are some more progress shots.

Gas pedal and linkage basics trial fit


Brake pedal and master cylinder supports installed




Brake master cylinder made.


Brake and reverser levers in place and the steering wheel boss


Pedals all built and brake cylinder


The bare bones Chev small block from the 55 Nomad kit needs lots of work


Quick change and brake backing plates test fit




Starting to add some detail to the engine block, BSI thick glue is added to "mold" the added items in



Resin cast up some better looking heads and finned valve covers from the Lindberg Bull Horn kit

Edited by Dyno Davo, 28 January 2012 - 09:59 PM.

[Pro Tech]

Dave, just checked in on this and WOW !!!! Love the scratchbuilding and detailing going on (that seat and head mesh is really cool and vintage looking!). Will be watching.

Charlie
Pro Tech