1320wayne Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) Been a long time since I posted anything completed or in-progress. 4 1/2 years on the road driving a truck puts a serious damper on your ability to work on model projects. Now, I am back home for good and can get back to some serious projects and play catch up with some old ones. This is a new project. Its a 1/25 scale Super Comp Dragster. Been wanting to get more into the sportsman ranks for building and this one seemed like the perfect starting point. I started by shortening a modern top fuel body from a Revell kit and getting it more to the S/C length. Still working out the plans for engine combination and other details but I've been able to get the basic look started. I made some graphics on my PC and layed them out onto decal film. Started adding the graphics to see how it could/would look. Pretty happy so far but it's still in the early stages of the build. The engine is something that I pulled out of the parts box so I could see where the scoop would land. It's not what will be showing up eventually. Edited June 17, 2018 by 1320wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Wayne... Very cool, I am totally digging this. I love the looks of a Super Comp Dragster. Looking forward to seeing more of this. You are off to a great start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metaldrumm Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Yea i agree with mooneyzs, i really like what im seeing,keep posting updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine440 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Nice to see you back.The dragster is looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Twister Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I know this will be a great build Wayne.....Love the graphics. I'm anxious for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 Here's one more update. Finished the decals on one side including the scoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Wayne......Looks Great!!!!.........Killer Graphics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffdeoranut Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 what software did you use to make the graphics? those look great bty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) Your graphics are really cool, Wayne. Great progress so far! Edited June 28, 2017 by futurattraction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Looking great so far!!!!!! Can't wait for more!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 what software did you use to make the graphics? those look great bty!!I'd love to give you a pretty technical response but it's just not that complex. I have not invested in any expensive program. My technique for creating these homemade graphics is pretty basic, and limited. I find the type of graphics that I'm looking for online, transfer them to a word document where I can make adjustments to the size of the image, and then print them out onto decal film, either clear backed or white backed. I use a basic inkjet printer so I'm not able to print white, which is why I would have to use white backed decal film in some cases. If your image has white in it it will have to be printed on white paper but then you have to trim the image right to the very edge. That limits me as to what I can reproduce or determines what the overall paint job would have to be to use certain images. It's fun though, especially when the final result comes out looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaracing Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Looks awesome Wayne. How much did you cut to make the S/C body? It looks perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 Looks awesome Wayne. How much did you cut to make the S/C body? It looks perfect.If you scroll back up to the first pic I placed a regular top fuel body next to my build to compare. I don't have an exact measurement, it's pretty much just eyeball engineering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffdeoranut Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I'd love to give you a pretty technical response but it's just not that complex. I have not invested in any expensive program. My technique for creating these homemade graphics is pretty basic, and limited. I find the type of graphics that I'm looking for online, transfer them to a word document where I can make adjustments to the size of the image, and then print them out onto decal film, either clear backed or white backed. I use a basic inkjet printer so I'm not able to print white, which is why I would have to use white backed decal film in some cases. If your image has white in it it will have to be printed on white paper but then you have to trim the image right to the very edge. That limits me as to what I can reproduce or determines what the overall paint job would have to be to use certain images. It's fun though, especially when the final result comes out looking good. that's basically what I do...am considering getting software and was curious...yours look fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Good to see you back at it brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo64nova Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Nice job on the body Wayne, where did the front wheels come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Wayne......Looks Great!!!!.........Killer Graphics I agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Hi Wayne,Long time no see. Very glad you are back at it. This project is super cool. I love it when someone who knows darg racing builds an awesome car like this.Cheers, Andy Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Damm,pretty sick car you've got there.Love the graphics,and all the sponsor decals.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) Nice job on the body Wayne, where did the front wheels come from?Those wheels come in the last Top Fuel kits that Revell released. The Bud and Army cars. Edited July 1, 2017 by 1320wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo64nova Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Those wheels come in the last Top Fuel kits that Revell released. The Bud and Army cars.Thanks Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Welcome back Wayne and I see you've come back with a seriously bad @ss build. Love the progress so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 Some small updates. Got some work done on the motor/trans. setup. Finally found a use for these anodized purple valve covers. Selected the tires and wheels for the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Looks great Wayne, and glad to see you back at the bench.CharliePro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 How about a new update on this one. I had to put this one away a short time ago after the clear coat didn't cooperate. So, I pulled it back out and decided to fix the problem by going in a different direction. New paint scheme with new graphics. I also got started on paint and assembly. Chassis is the pearl blue that I did the original paint scheme in along with the front wheels. I also started assembling the front and rear suspension and getting the tires and wheels attached for good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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