majel Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I don't usually post in progress pictures but i thought I'd give it a try. I'm working on the Revell 1/16th scale Mickey Thompson Grand Am funny car and i have the engine mostly complete. The A/N fittings are from Pro Tech and Top Studio, and the braided line is from Pro Tech also. The fuel lines into the blower hat and the intake manifold are .035 stainless welding wire with Pro Tech fittings. The plug writes are from the kit and the blower belt is black tape. The barrel valve and linkage are Pro Tech parts also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Sweeeeeeet!.... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Beautiful work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Keep up the good work, waiting for more updates! I can smell the nitro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 looks really good Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 I got quite a bit of work done lately. The engine is in the chassis and is almost complete, The seat and harness are both done, the harness was made using Pro Tech parts. I'm now working on the body, wheels, and finishing the chassis. I love these 1/16th funny cars, just wish they weren't so darn expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeDub Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 I picked mine up at Meijer when it first came out for $23.00.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 Wouldn't it be great to pick one up today for $23.00? Now you have to add a hundred dollar bill or more on to that $23.00!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 My bad.... That was about 20 years ago... Seems like yesterday.... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragalley Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Just finished mine. Chuck Boerner’s decals, many mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 Wow Tim that came out real nice! I'm using a set of Slixx decals that I bought at least 15 years ago. Unfortunately all but about four of the decals tore into multiple pieces, most of them in the water while still on the backing paper! Very frustrating!! The stars on the roof are all individual pieces and after letting everything set up for four days I wiped the model down and ten of the stars came off! So now I'm trying to find another set of decals so I can finish this up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Nice!... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss-Mopar Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Looks very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 Excellent job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 Not sure my brake line setup is 100% correct, but I did see a similar setup on a Hawaiian funny car. Used .025 stainless welding wire for the brake lines and the kit tee. Might not be exactly right but I think it looks better than the kit supplied brake hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 outstanding work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Amazing attention to detail! Really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 Thank you guys, I'm on the home stretch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sflam123 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 That turned out exceptional! Beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 As soon as I get the body finished and clear coated and install the parachute, cord, and mounting bracket I can call this one done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 That turned beautiful!.... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 It is extremely frustrating when your build goes backwards. I lost some stars on the roof because the decals were old and some didn't stick well. I thought I could get another set of Slixx decals and replace the missing stars but that set is out of production. I found a set on Ebay for $58, but that's ridiculous!! So I bought a set of Chuck Boerner decals and stripped the old decals off. Now I've got to repaint or massively touch up the blue on the body and try this again! Hopefully I have better luck the second time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 So after stripping off all the decals I realized the Chuck Boerner decals are much different from the Slixx decals I originally used. The Slixx decals assume using the rear glass, whereas Chuck's decals are correct for the actual car that ran without rear glass. So I filled in the rear window with sheet styrene and glazing putty and repainted the car. I've got the new decals installed along with the parachute and interior things so I'm ready for a coat of clear and finish it up. I was incredibly impressed with Chuck's decals, they go on great and are almost foolproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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