Straightliner59 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Built from an old Monogram Slingshot dragster I bought as a bag of glue-bombed, broken parts for a buck; I was happy to have it, because the reissue hadn't been done, yet. This is one of only two replicas I have ever built, the other being Dick Kraft's "The Bug". It had always been pretty apparent, to me, that this kit was a representation of the Cook and Bedwell dragster. The manifold is scratched from plastic stock. The headers are made from different diameters of tubing, and were "plated" the old-fashioned way. After shooting them with satin black Krylon, I rubbed graphite powder into them. The finish has held up, very well, and, looking at them closely, there is no discernible grain/flake to it. Jack Smith made the decals, for me. I have never been able to ascertain the color of the real car. The reproduction looks to be too light-colored, to me. I went with some Dupli-Color blue that looked close to one color photo I saw of the car, as it raced. It looked darker in most of the B&W images, as well, so, I went with that. Hope you enjoy! Questions, comments and critiques are always welcome! Thanks for looking! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Very well done, looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Thanks, Guys. It looks a lot better than it did, when I brought it home, all those years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 That's a beautiful build sir..... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Looks great as I finished one of those last(?) year I believe and it was a fun build. The Cook & Bedwell is an interesting dragster if you read about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragin70s Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 That is very nicely done. Love the repro's of lesser seen cars like that, and that's fun to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Absolutely beautiful. Nothing like vintage drag cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Awesome! Engine looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Looks like it's seen its share of races, very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 15 hours ago, Deuces ll said: That's a beautiful build sir..... ?? Thanks, Guido! 14 hours ago, High octane said: Looks great as I finished one of those last(?) year I believe and it was a fun build. The Cook & Bedwell is an interesting dragster if you read about it. Thank you, Nick. It was first to go 180, and that helped lead to the fuel ban, if I recall, correctly. 11 hours ago, dragin70s said: That is very nicely done. Love the repro's of lesser seen cars like that, and that's fun to see. Thanks for your kind words, sir. I appreciate the obscure stuff, too. I only know of one other replica of this dragster. It was built by a guy in England, named Barry Price(?). His collection, and it's extensive, is housed in the NHRA museum. 3 hours ago, Scott8950 said: Absolutely beautiful. Nothing like vintage drag cars! 3 hours ago, Hmann68 said: Awesome! Engine looks great! 2 hours ago, majel said: Looks like it's seen its share of races, very well done! Jim, Christopher and Scott--thanks for your comments,and for having a look! I have a few more to shoot, still, so please check them out, as I post them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Yes on Feb. 3rd 1957 the Cook & Bedwell dragster made back to back runs of 160 mph + and 24 hours after that the NHRA bnned the use of nitro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 27 minutes ago, High octane said: Yes on Feb. 3rd 1957 the Cook & Bedwell dragster made back to back runs of 160 mph + and 24 hours after that the NHRA bnned the use of nitro. Ah, yes! It's been a while since I read "High Performance". It's easily the most comprehensive history of fuel racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrobarry Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 SPOT ON!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Well Daniel I must say that "a bag of glue-bombed, broken parts for a buck" has never looks better than this my friend! Furthermore it got a HEMI so how could I not love it...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 5 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Well Daniel I must say that "a bag of glue-bombed, broken parts for a buck" has never looks better than this my friend! Furthermore it got a HEMI so how could I not love it...? Thank you, Francis! Yes, it looks much better, now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 9 hours ago, Nitrobarry said: SPOT ON!!!!! Thanks, Barry! Glad you like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Oh yeah. Very fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 Just now, Ace-Garageguy said: Oh yeah. Very fine. Thank you, Bill. Appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricki Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 On 7/27/2020 at 4:03 AM, Straightliner59 said: ....... This is one of only two replicas I have ever built, the other being Dick Kraft's "The Bug". Terrific job on that old dragster Daniel. Now how about letting us see that BUG you mentioned I've been collecting parts for one of my own, and would love to see how you built yours. Also waiting for Raymond (Flat32) to assemble his 3D printed BUG - but I don't possess his talents so will stick with styrene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 Thank you, Mike! I only have four photos of The Bug, and they are from the late "other" magazine. Here they are, nonetheless! The model is in Don Garlits' museum, where it's been, since 1992. I have one of Ray's. It is gorgeous! I want to put it together, but, I am afraid that will lead me down a rabbit hole of detailing! It's too nice, not to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricki Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Thanx for these Daniel - I agree "Very Impressive". How ever did you get the front tractor tires lettered? I've been to Garlits shrine several times since the 80s - I'll be sure to check out your work if I ever get down there again. So Ray has released some parts - I'll check that out too . The 16" K-H's have been a problem to source for me, and Raymond has nailed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, ricki said: How ever did you get the front tractor tires lettered? I used individual letters from a Microscale model RR sheet. Yeah, that was fun! Ray's wheels are beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricki Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 You are the man Daniel. Perhaps I could have done half as good a job 40 years ago! Some may not realize those front tires are 35mph rated "Wards Riverside DeLuxe" tractor tires, and Dick ran 120mph on them, with only goggles and not even a T-shirt! Quite a character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M W Elky Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 A great creative build I love it. the color, interior, and hemi with that carb cover looks spot on. These early dragsters are fun to piece together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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