Safire6 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I like all the little details you added, like the foam padded roll cage and braided chute cord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Coming along nicely. It’s gonna be nice looking when finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Williams Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Hi Charlie, this is an exceptionally clean build, wonderful work! It appears as if everything is there and where it should be. QUESTION: The seat belt hardware, is this your product? They look perfect! Mike.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 Thanks guys for your kind comments. Charlie Pro Tech 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 15 hours ago, Mike Williams said: Hi Charlie, this is an exceptionally clean build, wonderful work! It appears as if everything is there and where it should be. QUESTION: The seat belt hardware, is this your product? They look perfect! Mike.. Thanks Mike, yes that's our Cam style 5 pt. harness that I converted the buckle to a vintage 4 pt. style I have a how-to on my site under "Modeling Tips" Mike I really admire your work, not many can create the pieces of art you produce. I will have to catch up on your latest. Maybe someday we can touch base on the phone. Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 I got the wheels/tires done. I've added our Valve Stems and made lug nuts out of our .025 Hex Fittings and Evergreen rod. I have both how-to listed on our website under Modeling Tips. Thanks for looking. Charlie Pro Tech 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Williams Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Sensational! I tried once adding valve stems to a rear mag wheel, just no cap on them, a poor attempt, plus they can't be seen. These look great, with cap! How was the "dimple" done, where the stem exits the wheel rim? Looks like magic, and utterly real. QUESTION: Now the tire. I use the AMT "Tall Dragster" slicks, also a 11.75 x 16 tire, which is actually fairly close in scale. I like the soft rubber material, makes it easy to bloat the tire around the wheel. The tire you show, appears to have the more realistic rounded tire edge at the pavement surface area, also that the tire has a domed appearance, not completely flat on the track surface. Are these your tires? I like. Mike.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansb57 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 I whished somebody made that injector hat in 1/16. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 21 hours ago, Mike Williams said: Sensational! I tried once adding valve stems to a rear mag wheel, just no cap on them, a poor attempt, plus they can't be seen. These look great, with cap! How was the "dimple" done, where the stem exits the wheel rim? Looks like magic, and utterly real. QUESTION: Now the tire. I use the AMT "Tall Dragster" slicks, also a 11.75 x 16 tire, which is actually fairly close in scale. I like the soft rubber material, makes it easy to bloat the tire around the wheel. The tire you show, appears to have the more realistic rounded tire edge at the pavement surface area, also that the tire has a domed appearance, not completely flat on the track surface. Are these your tires? I like. Mike.. Hi Mike, The Valve Stems are machined aluminum and one of our products (PTMC 72). The tires are kit tires out of another front engine dragster kit "The Young American". Thanks! Charlie Pro Tech 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 It's looking good, Charlie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Tremendous amount of work in the build and exceptional quality, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon17 Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Hi Charlie Have you ever made any more progress on this magnificent build? I have the kit in my stash and seeing yours is wanting me to get mine started. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 I bought a couple from the last release by mpc... it's also the first model I built back in 1971... I had just turned 11 and fresh off the boat from N.S.W. Australia....🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 (edited) Been very busy with the business but here are final pictures of the build. Charlie Pro Tech Edited December 30, 2021 by Pro Tech 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dan Cooper Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Excellent looking build. So clean and sharp Inspirational stuff, thank you for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Perfect!....🙂👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon17 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Amazing Charlie. Thank you for posting some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 That's one good looking Dragster man. The engine detail looks really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Turned out great, Charlie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Your work is crazy clean. Lovely build of Big's FE. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 Thanks everyone, appreciate the kind comments 🙂 Charlie Pro Tech Model Parts LLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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