Straightliner59 Posted July 20, 2020 I finally spent a little time with my camera, adjusting settings, so that I can shoot better photos of my models. I have posted photos of this model, before, but, these photos are far superior to my earlier efforts! As I have time, I will likely re-shoot my entire collection. Anyway... If this is the first time you've seen this, its story can be found in the WIP thread, here: Chassis is MPC Ramchargers' dragster. Engine is the display engine from AMT's '66 Nova. The entire fuel system is scratchbuit, as well as the magneto. Headers are soldered brass strip and tubing. Almost everything in the cockpit is scratchbuilt. The body was made from hardware store aluminum flashing. It was annealed, and hammered to shape. The body was built using and article from a 1968(?) Hot Rod Magazine, in which Tom Hanna describes his method of building a "shorty" dragster body. I hope you enjoy these new photos...I am pretty happy with them! Thanks for looking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snake45 Posted July 20, 2020 That's one of the most realistic looking models of any kind I've ever seen. Well done and model on! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoDak1 Posted July 21, 2020 Gorgeous! The heat shrink roll bar padding is brilliant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
majel Posted July 21, 2020 That is a very cool dragster! Extremely well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Straightliner59 Posted July 21, 2020 15 hours ago, Snake45 said: That's one of the most realistic looking models of any kind I've ever seen. Well done and model on! Thank you, Snake. I appreciate that! I have to model on, because, like you--it's what I do! 5 hours ago, PappyD340 said: OUTSTANDING! Thank you, Larry! Thanks for looking! 4 hours ago, SoDak1 said: Gorgeous! The heat shrink roll bar padding is brilliant Thanks, Jeffrey. It worked out pretty well! I first tried to wrap it with tape. No success, there!grin 54 minutes ago, majel said: That is a very cool dragster! Extremely well done. Thanks, Jim! Those little fuelers were very cool! Thanks for your comments, everyone! They are appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slusher Posted July 21, 2020 Fantastic looking dragster! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuces ll Posted July 22, 2020 Oh, yeah!... ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glen Powers Posted July 22, 2020 Dan, outstanding workmanship on this build! Talk about setting the bar higher. BTW I still miss the SLM days. Glen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Straightliner59 Posted July 22, 2020 23 hours ago, slusher said: Fantastic looking dragster! Thanks, Carl! 12 hours ago, Deuces ll said: Oh, yeah!... ?? Cool! Thanks, Guido! 22 minutes ago, Glen Powers said: Dan, outstanding workmanship on this build! Talk about setting the bar higher. BTW I still miss the SLM days. Glen Thank you, Glen. You probably saw photos of this, back when I first started on it. That was a great bunch of guys! Well...most of the time! ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragcarz Posted July 26, 2020 Wow amazing build here, I always wanted to own a Jr. Fuel dragster, I was very disappointed to learn Nitro Junior Fuel cars are not allowed anymore, only alcohol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Straightliner59 Posted July 26, 2020 1 hour ago, dragcarz said: Wow amazing build here, I always wanted to own a Jr. Fuel dragster, I was very disappointed to learn Nitro Junior Fuel cars are not allowed anymore, only alcohol. It seems to me that a series featuring actual, junior fuelers could be an attraction. Alcohol needs support, I would think. Thank you, Roger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanMuscleFan Posted July 30, 2020 Glad you decided to picture your models Daniel, a real treat for the eyes, the engine and body are fantastic! I knew aluminum flashing was a good material for body panels (I never tried it though) but your photos speak for themselves... Well done again my friend!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott8950 Posted July 31, 2020 That is definitely the best dragster build I've seen yet. You absolutely nailed it! Great job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Straightliner59 Posted July 31, 2020 5 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Glad you decided to picture your models Daniel, a real treat for the eyes, the engine and body are fantastic! I knew aluminum flashing was a good material for body panels (I never tried it though) but your photos speak for themselves... Well done again my friend!!! Thanks, Francis. I appreciate you having a look, and commenting. Much appreciated! It took me a while to get my settings dialed-in, and, there may be a bit more, to do, toward that, but, these are much better than my earlier efforts! I love that flashing! I use it all the time! That and tooling aluminum. Not sure what I would do, without either! 58 minutes ago, Scott8950 said: That is definitely the best dragster build I've seen yet. You absolutely nailed it! Great job Thank you, Scott! I very much appreciate it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADmodelDOCTOR Posted September 13, 2020 Is there a way I could get a set of those sb chevy Enderle fuel injectors. my Dad ran that setup on e/gas 55 Chevy in late 60s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
