AZ Boy Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Just finished my last build for this year. This was built using the Model King Challenger f/c with a few body mods, some (not a lot) engine detail and Chuck Boerner's fantastic decals. This is my first buildup of the Model King funny car, and the next time I'll be sure to close up the front wheel wells and lengthen the chassis somewhat to make it appear more accurate. Anyway, I hope you'll enjoy. Comments and questions are always welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Gorgeous, can a guy use that word? Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F/CNUT Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) Aaron, Very nice. Always like your builds. What is your next project? Edited December 12, 2015 by F/CNUT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhorseman Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Great looking model!!I really love the 60's-70's funnies!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Well done, looks fantastic ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in Berwyn Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 That is great. Where did you get the front bumper? Did you open up the rear wheel wells a bit? Looks like MPC opened up the front wheels to get the chassis the to fit but left the rear wheel wells stock. Nice build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Boy Posted December 12, 2015 Author Share Posted December 12, 2015 Good eye, Chris. That bumper is from The Modelhaus (I think). Yes, I had to expand the rear wheel wells to better match the real car. Steve, I think I'll be getting back on my Dunn & Reath rear-engine 'Cuda. Hopefully, I won't screw up another resin body this time!Thanks for the comments, gentlemen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Aaron......this is The "Best" Ramchargers F/C build I have ever seen ......you really hit thiis one way out of the park......my favorite F/C of all time .....just love this build ....."WOW"!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Gorgeous, can a guy use that word? Very nice!Ummm, you sure can 'cause I would of said the same thing!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDGREEN Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 VERY CLEAN JOB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaracing Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Looks great. Nice job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie427 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Killer build of an outstanding car. This is probably the nicest version of this model i've seen built.Nicely done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 That is one great build. Bravo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sflam123 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Well done. Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Very nice build! Leroy would be proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 That is looking particularly good. When the Soapy Sales kit comes out I suggest we all stock up on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Aaron.... That is one Gorgeous Funny Car. Very nice job on it. That turned out beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Boy Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) Hey Guys! Again, thanks for the comments. There ARE a number of things that need to be done to this kit to make it look presentable. As I stated above, I enlarged the rear wheel wells, but should've reduced the front wells. At the same time, I think that on my next build with this kit, I'll lengthen the chassis by just a smidge to give it the correct wheelbase. Oh, the 426 valve covers were from a Revell kit, and the Enderle injector and the dual 'chutes were from Calnaga Castings. Steve Perry (from Calnaga) makes an excellent Enderle blower hat. Finally, the front 5 spoke wheels were from a Polar Lights kit, because the ones from the kit are junk. Hopefully, this will help anyone wanting to build this kit. Edited December 14, 2015 by AZ Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangforever Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Beautiful looking model Aaron! Your done a 1st class job of building this car. First time I actually seen a model of this car with my decals I will definitely use your pics of this car my auctions. Take care. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Boy Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 Thanks Chuck! I have more pics if you'd like. Just email me if you want more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 (edited) Excellant job, ,definitly a great looking build of one of my favorite floppers . I built the 1970 version using the Johan challenger kit. ( they used a different chassis from 1970 and early 71 car versus late 71 and later ) I plan to do the 71 version like this one as well as the Chi Town Hustler car using this kit . I'vew already used this kit to build Mr Norm , Bob Banning and the Soapy Sales cars . Definitly one of my favorite kits One of my builtups has a front bumper ( no idea where its from ) If someone can cast copies I might loan it out to do so Edited December 14, 2015 by gtx6970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Twister Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Great job Aaron...As others have stated...This is one of my favorite vintage funny cars also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Man that looks great! Nice job Gotta love those old funny cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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