fordf-100 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Really cool! Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 This coming along nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 It's reminding me a little of the 50 cent 1/32-ish rubber band powered Hawk Bonneville cars of the early '60s. At least one of them used the clear canopy from their 1/48 F2H Banshee kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Snake45 said: It's reminding me a little of the 50 cent 1/32-ish rubber band powered Hawk Bonneville cars of the early '60s. At least one of them used the clear canopy from their 1/48 F2H Banshee kit. I've always loved Bonneville cars, and I built those Hawk kits when they first came out. I have a NOS Apache, don't know if I'll ever build it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 Cockpit opening located and cut, edges where putty is exposed between styrene layers sealed with liquid glue. Engine is done, and I just couldn't resist keeping all those parts chrome! I'll probably add some weathering and grime later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerN Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 (edited) Here's the real thing. That kit engine looks a little strange as the spark plugs go into the cylinder top sides, through the cooling cover. I'll try to dig out my unbuilt copy. Edited August 26, 2018 by GerN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 (edited) Yes, the engine does seem a bit strange. Twin turbos, Weber carbs, and what appears to hemi heads? It doesn't line up with anything ever used on any Pirahna that I can find. But if we pretend the heads were custom made, the rest of the components were all available in the 60's - so I'm considering it a reasonably believable LSR engine. Edited August 26, 2018 by Harpo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerN Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I should have mentioned this before: no fan belt. BTW, great work on the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, GerN said: I should have mentioned this before: no fan belt. BTW, great work on the body. Thank you! Ya, I thought about the fan belt, but I'm claiming it's under the shroud, or perhaps a custom gear drive... Edited August 27, 2018 by Harpo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 (edited) Interior panels formed from .020" Evergreen, installed, dash/seat/wheel installed and painted. I didn't spend much time here, as the interior is barely visible even with canopy removed. Edited August 31, 2018 by Harpo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Some good progress on this, I like where this is going. Good luck with the rest of the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Engine cover filled and fitted, scoop attached. Since it's in three pieces (lower body. interior/engine comp, upper body) this is turning into a real challenge deciding what order to assemble and paint it. I'd planned on assembling all then masking the engine compartment and interior openings before final putty and paint, then adding the engine and suspension. But since I've decided to include deep fender skirts, that may make the suspension/wheels/tires a challenge too. Also need to devise some way of securing the canopy. This one is taking more time to engineer than to build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 Roll bar (made from parts tree) installed, canopy retention system designed and fabricated. Sheet styrene "spring" engages roll bar, slides forward, two angled pins engage body to secure. Rear of canopy will be painted body color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Coming along nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Nice job on the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 This is excellent! Super reworking of an already unique car. The Piranha is a strange choice of car for a spy. Not exactly discreet, is it? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 Front and rear ends reshaped and filled, sides smoothed, profile is looking better. Still considering partial fill for wheel openings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Neat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Cool project, Gary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich_Will Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I remember reading your post when you first started and thinking “hmmm not feeling it.” I’m super glad I checked back. This. Is. Absolutely. Fantastic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Ich_Will said: I remember reading your post when you first started and thinking “hmmm not feeling it.” I’m super glad I checked back. This. Is. Absolutely. Fantastic!! Thank you, and thanks to all who have commented! It's interesting to hear this comment in particular, because there's been several times during this project that I've felt exactly the same way, just not feeling it. I went in with a rough concept of what I wanted to see, but no definite plans how to achieve it. I tried doing some drawings, but ended up just winging it. So far I'm happy with the way it's coming together! Edited September 12, 2018 by Harpo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 We need more land speed builds!!! Looks awesome, man I miss racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 Lots of progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Wowsers!!!!!!...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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