papajohn97 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 This is my attempt at "Dyno" Don Nicholson's successful 1962 Chevy Bel Air 409 Super Stock drag car built from AMT's 1/25 kit (the "Northwind" edition) and some old Fred Cady decals that I was able to locate (and that still worked great!). Other than a temperamental hood fit this kits assembled very nicely. I used Fireball Resin Carter AFB Carbs and a Detail Master distributor/ plug wire kit otherwise built OOB. I used Keith Marks decals for the various emblems but unfortunately lost the emblem on the front of the hood (no luck finding it after my daily workshop sweep ...). It's been fun building these early/ mid '60's super stockers, this is my 19th done over the last three years. I'd like to complete an even 20 and am thinking of building Dyno's '65 Comet A/FX to round out my collection. Cheers, John 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Very nice, neat and clean model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutalform Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 (edited) Super Stocks are my favorite cars to build. This is the nicest build I’ve seen of this car. I like how you incorporated both exhaust systems. Very nice job. Edited August 11, 2021 by Brutalform Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Great looking build.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I like the early super stock cars too, your model came out well, I like the stance and the Fireball carbs compliment your engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Great looking Super Stock. Nice looking engine detail. Nice job. What color are the carbs painted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Super nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 A fantastic looking replica from a great era of drag racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Very nice John, overall great build and those AFB's from Fireball look fantastic.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papajohn97 Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 Thanks guys for the kind words. The carbs were airbrushed using Alclad aluminum over gloss black lacquer base and then a very light airbrush spray of Alclad gold (brass) over the aluminum to give it a warm cast aluminum look. These Fireball resin carbs are so much better than anything I’ve ever seen injection molded. If you haven’t used resin parts before, I recommend investing in a good quality razor saw (Excel or similar brand) to cut the resin base off of the bottom of the cast carb. If you leave .02”-.03” of base on the bottom of the carb, you can easily remove it by sanding the base off using 150 - 220 grit sandpaper while gripping the carb (they are not as fragile as they look). After priming and painting the finished carbs, they can then be bonded into the manifold using epoxy or CA adhesive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Beautiful attention to detail on your build. You already answered my questions about the carbs that you used. You had mentioned an issue with the hood fitting. Just an idea on any future builds of this model, it was common to put a stack of washers between the hood hinges and the hood so that it would sit up enough to catch some of the air build up in front of the windshield at the top end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksnow Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Great looking car. Love those old race cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Very nice. At first, I thought it was his real car. Great job!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Outstanding work! Nice detailing, especially on the engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrobarry Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 I`m usually critical of some early super stock models in terms of stance. You sir have NAILED it! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skymnky721 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 (edited) Amazing stuff!,,thought it was the 1:1 for minute. Those were the good ol days of Drag racing Edited September 12, 2021 by skymnky721 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Great looking Chevy and very cleanly built!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 One of the best versions I've seen built , very well done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Nicely Done! Everything looks spot-on as far as detail and finish. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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