Reuhkapelti2 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) There is a group of car builders in Finland, who took part of the 2017 Drag Week in USA. They shipped the twin turbo -67 Plymouth Vip across the Atlantic Ocean so they could join the famous race. I've been building this project for two weeks now and here is the result so far. I'm trying to build this model as close as I can to look like the 1:1 Flying Finns Vip. I started with Jo-han four door Plymouth Fury Police pursuit car. I cut off the roof and made a new one, also eliminated the rear doors and made the remaining doors a bit longer. The engine bay is practically all scratch built, only the engine block is picked from my scrap box. Also the U-haul trailer is scratch built of Evergreen plastics. Lots of work ahead but that's the way I like! Edited January 16, 2019 by Reuhkapelti2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmodelbuilder Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Lots of work there! Looking good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhkapelti2 Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 Some progress here also. This is gonna be painted in metallic blue with black vinyl top. Made some changes to the rear to look more like the Vip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivesuns Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 This is probably my least favorite year of the fury, but you done made it look great. I look forward to seeing the finished model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Nice job on the roof. One thing though, the sedans, like the original kit was, have a higher roof than the hardtops and convertibles. If it looks "off" to you comparing it to the real car, that's why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
511 nova Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Wow that engine is outstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhkapelti2 Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Vip got painted with the original 1:1 twin turbo Vip metal blue paint. No clear coat yet, letting the paint to dry. The roof will be black. Also I moved the turbo chargers more straight position and got the new exhaust headers done and joined with the turbos. I made the rear side windows a bit longer and moved the rear window a bit lower before painting. Also made the roof a bit longer. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvymtl Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I am in awe sitting here looking at this cant wait to see more Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhkapelti2 Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Thanks everyone! Some more parts found their way under the hood. No much room left anymore but I'm gonna squeez something in there still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 pack Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Wow that is awesome work. Do you have more pictures of the trailer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhkapelti2 Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 (edited) Thanks 426 pack. The trailer is waiting aside for development. I took the wheels off as it was standing a bit too high. Need to reposition them. Here you can see the doors and locks. Also my VIP got some clear coat and then the roof went black as promised. The roll cage is now shiny black and the shifter in place. The big fire extinqusher sits behind the seats. Stay tuned, there is more to come! Edited January 22, 2019 by Reuhkapelti2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhkapelti2 Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 The trailer got some paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhkapelti2 Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 The trailer got new tail lights and the tow bar. My VIP got the spark plug wires and some electronic instruments inside the glove box, that hangs open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhkapelti2 Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) Almost done. Wheelie bars and some decals missing. Also I messed up the a-pillar with Molotow chrome, need to take care of that. Edited February 1, 2019 by Reuhkapelti2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Very cool, I really like the roof swap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 awesome build.. that car is impressive to watch!!! you definitely nailed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhkapelti2 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Thank you so much! Now this beast is ready and can be seen under glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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