Dyno Davo Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Hi everyone, for the benefit of those who missed the progress build thread in the Drag section this is my just completed early 1960's Gas Dragster, she has a small block Chev with early Hilborn injection running through a quick change rear end. Other than a handful of parts this model is scratch built with using hand made parts, my own resin casting parts and some aftermarket detail items. The engine block, supercharger housing, steering wheel, front tires and quick change were the kit items used. I up scaled the measurements from a 1/25 Mooneyes frame and other reference material to scratch build the 1/16 DragMaster IV chassis. All the chrome is Alclad. The weedburners were made from copper tube. A full set of build pics can be viewed at; http://s675.photobucket.com/albums/vv112/dynodavo/1-16%20Dragmaster/ Thanks for taking a look and happy to answer any questions on the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) After closely following your progress build in the other section, I'm happy to see this finished and it came out fantastic. Every bit of this build is spectacular. Thanks for sharing it with us Dyno. It was a pleasure to look over your shoulder and very educational as well. Edited May 1, 2012 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Boy Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Your best work to date, Dave! The detail, the color choices...everything just clicks and looks fantastic. Beautiful model, Sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badluck 13 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I had to look at this more than once,I would swear that was real!!!,what an outstanding job!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 David.......Beautiful build.......this build is "TOP SHELF" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 That sir is a work of art. She is beautiful. I like it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfjunke Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Absolutely beautiful! Awesome work. I agree with Ray as well, a work of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Very Nice Dragster! I like the detail on it, incredible. Paint is great too, and those front wheels look awesome. Really great job all over, makes me wanting to build one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Dave, I'm sorry to say I missed the WIP on this, because this one is beautiful! Very nicely done. -Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 This build turned out Beautiful. What a killer job. the whole thing is just clean. it was a pleasure watching this one come together. Very nice job. can't wait to see what you have instore for your next build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Very nice work, Dave. Just enough detail to please the eyes, but not too much that it's cluttered. I love that you didn't use AN-type fittings for the lines/hoses, too. Now, how do we get ourselves a set of those pie-crust slicks?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnout Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 That is absolutely beautiful! Everything about it - detail, paint, engine, and my favorite subject matter too! I'm going to have to check out your WIP posts. Thanks for sharing. KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Thats is sooo nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 simply beautiful work Dave! no way it could have turned out any better man, way to go !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Absolutely stunning in every respect. I also enjoyed the build thread very much. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyno Davo Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Heart felt thanks to all for your compliments and watching the build. Any one interested in the pie crust slicks (there M&H type) the master was done by me and can be purchased from www.thepartsbox.com Cheers again guys, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Sumner Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Absolutely LOVE this model!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyno Davo Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 Absolutely LOVE this model!!! Thanks Terry, appreciate you taking a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydar Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 A really great build. joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Sumner Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Dave...I don't know if you know it but there is a Facebook group called "Dedicated to saving the hobby of building drag racing models in 1/16 scale". You should post a few pics of this wonderful model in that group. Those guys there would love to see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyno Davo Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Dave...I don't know if you know it but there is a Facebook group called "Dedicated to saving the hobby of building drag racing models in 1/16 scale". You should post a few pics of this wonderful model in that group. Those guys there would love to see it! Thanks Terry, yes I've heard about this group but I consider myself one of those lucky people who don't do Facebook. I'm a member of a 1/16scale drag racing forum on Yahoo that works together really well. Appreciate your suggestion though, and thanks for checking out my build. Thanks to you to Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Outstanding Build Dave i watched it from stat to finish , BRAVO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Sumner Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Thanks Terry, yes I've heard about this group but I consider myself one of those lucky people who don't do Facebook. I'm a member of a 1/16scale drag racing forum on Yahoo that works together really well. Appreciate your suggestion though, and thanks for checking out my build. Thanks to you to Joe. Hmmm....does that mean you think I and all my friends who DO Facebook are unlucky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I just joined FaceBook , I guess its a good thing I dont believe in luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyno Davo Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Hmmm....does that mean you think I and all my friends who DO Facebook are unlucky? I just joined FaceBook , I guess its a good thing I dont believe in luck! Whoops, only meant that in the sense that I'd rather spend the time building models as opposed to spending time on Facebook, apologies if anyone took offence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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