bogger44 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) I finished this one up about two weeks ago, but just got around to taking some pics of it today. These really are fun little kits to build. Even though they're so basic and simple, you can still build them into a pretty cool looking unit. That being said, I did change up a few things to spruce it up a bit. I swapped in some Cragars from the Revell '67 Charger, tires and slicks came from the parts box. The valve covers are from the AMT '66 Galaxie, and I added some collectors to the headers that also came from the parts box. Bodywise, I did file down the screw posts on the radiator support, removed the body side trim, and removed the wing windows as I had seen pics of the real car both with and without them. Paint is Testors One Coat Star Spangled Blue lacquer. I'm really happy with how this little bugger turned out. On to the pics.... Edited January 22, 2017 by bogger44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Very nice rendition of that kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mredjr Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Well done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhorseman Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Looks Great!!That wheel swap works so well!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metaldrumm Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Very nice basic clean build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Very nice indeed! You did a great job removing the side trim, a task I'm not looking forward to when I do mine. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator-Fox Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Looks great! I wish those kits were more detailed, especially with the price they command. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Love it! I'd actually care about drag racing if the cars still looked like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Beautiful build! Very clean, great color, nicely done!Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Excellent & very clean job! Your improvements really paid off, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Very Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Thanks a lot for your comments guys, glad you like it.Very nice indeed! You did a great job removing the side trim, a task I'm not looking forward to when I do mine. Well done!Thanks Snake. Actually it wasn't too bad removing the trim. The leading edges of the front fenders were a little tricky though, with the tight spaces within those three body lines.Love it! I'd actually care about drag racing if the cars still looked like this.I agree, though I still try to watch some now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryR Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I think your valve covers are backwards, ( side to side). Nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGIC MUFFLER Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 What a great build! Always wondered what these looked like put together. Now we know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 I think your valve covers are backwards, ( side to side). Nice build. Oh man, good eyes, I didn't even realize it. Can't believe I did that Lol. Since there's not much in the way, I might have to see if I can get them swapped around.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canso65 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Nice job Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Good lookin' model..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Beautiful AWB build Tony!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I think your valve covers are backwards, ( side to side). Nice build. good picture. Looks like Sneaky Pete Robinsons car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 Thanks again guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryR Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 good picture. Looks like Sneaky Pete Robinsons car It's Lou Baney's Super Snake driven by Don Prudhomme! Robinsons motor was actually quite different, even though they were both Ford SOHC's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I agree with what everyone said. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 This looks great! Definitely one of the better builds I've seen from this kit. You got the overall look right and I like that paint job and flawless BMF work too. Congrats on turning a bit simple kit into a real stunner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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