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[Dyno Davo]

David... this build is looking Killer man! Very nice and clean work. Keep up the great job on this build! It's beautiful.

SCARY realism.



Bob

Thanks guys, hoping to get the new wire wheels made this week and then it's onto some serious work on the motor.

[vintagedragfan]

this thing is turning out just gorgous Dave! love it!

[Dyno Davo]

this thing is turning out just gorgous Dave! love it!

Thanks Bill, appreciate you following the post.

[Dyno Davo]

Hi everyone, got the wire wheels built, painted and mounted. Touched up a few bits on the front end as well. Also trial fitted the tin work. Starting on the motor assembly. Scratch built the manifold and idler pulley tensioner bracket.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Great model. Would you provide some details on how you did the wire wheels for the front?

bobthehobbyguy

[W-409]

Great job with the Dragster! Especially those front wheels are amazing, but detailing is super all over. I can't wait to see more of this, since I really like Front Engine Dragsters. Very Cool Build.

[Mooneyzs]

Great model. Would you provide some details on how you did the wire wheels for the front?

bobthehobbyguy

Count me in as another that would like to know how you made them. They look great!

[Prostreet]

Man, how the heck did i miss this amazing build. Great detail and very clean work.

[SuperStockAndy]

I thought we weren't allowed to post porn here


Seriously, that's one epic looking dragster.

[Dyno Davo]

Thanks guys, if those who would like my instructional guide on making wire wheels please just email a quick request to dynodavo@yahoo.com.au and I can send you the PDF. I'll try to attach them to this post as well.  Making your own wire wheels 101.pdf   2.84MB   44 downloads

[gasser59]

Man Dave, this is totally off the charts. Love every bit of this amazing build.

Excellent tutorial BTW. Thanks for putting that together and posting it.

Edited by gasser59, 23 March 2012 - 04:35 AM.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Dave,

I downloaded the pdf and it is a great tutorial. Thanks for sharing
By the way what did you use for creating the tutorial.
bobthehobbyguy

[Dyno Davo]

Dave,

I downloaded the pdf and it is a great tutorial. Thanks for sharing
By the way what did you use for creating the tutorial.
bobthehobbyguy

Hi Bob, apologies for the slow reply, the tutorial was put together in Word and then converted to PDF. Thanks for using the tutorial, hope you turn out some great wheels. With a little patience you can use this technique for 1/25 as well. I use 10 thou rod for those.

[Dyno Davo]

Latest update, scratch built the early Hilborn two port injector system, added a scratch built oil pressure gauge with face glass, fuel shutoff cable and handle, ignition cutout switch and cabling and the Vertex magneto, spark plug leads and spark plugs. Started building the headers using copper tubing.

Thanks for following guys.

[gasser59]

I was beginning to wonder how you were doing on this and BAM, an update with tons of gorgeous work being completed. This whole build has been a true enjoyment to watch from the very beginning. Keep those updates coming Dave.

[AZ Boy]

Fantastic build, Dave! I downloaded your tutorial, and I must say that it explains things very well and consisely. I will definitely try this method out on my next 1/16th dragster project ( I think it would be wise on my part to start on a larger scale first to get some experience). Hats off to you Sir. I can't wait to see how this project ends up! .

[bobthehobbyguy]

Latest update, scratch built the early Hilborn two port injector system, added a scratch built oil pressure gauge with face glass, fuel shutoff cable and handle, ignition cutout switch and cabling and the Vertex magneto, spark plug leads and spark plugs. Started building the headers using copper tubing.

Thanks for following guys.

Very nice job. This is a beauty.
Thanks for the info on the tutorial and the tutorial also.

Am glued to my chair watching this.

bobthehobbyguy

[Dyno Davo]

Hi guys, its been a bit of a slog but finally got the chassis and drive train complete, only the body panels to go.

[gascansam]

EPIC build, Dave!....Outstanding, especially the spark plug detailing!

[Draggon]

Absloutely stunning!!