Zippi Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 (edited) Got the 51 Henry J Gasser completed. For me, this was one tough cookie. From the rear end, the doors, and the tilt front end it had it's fitment issues all the way through. I'm glad it's done and for what I had to work with I think it came out pretty good. The engine is out of the Revell 1929 Ford Roadster kit. It was primed with Tamiya primer, Tamiya TS-56 Brilliant orange for the top coat, and TS-13 Clear. It was slightly wet sanded then polished. WIP: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/168904-1951-henry-j-gasser/ Edited March 11, 2022 by Zippi 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Love this drag machine. Color, stance and everything is home run. Shouldn't have to fight poor fitment but you did and a winner! Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 11 minutes ago, rrb124@sbcglobal.net said: Love this drag machine. Color, stance and everything is home run. Shouldn't have to fight poor fitment but you did and a winner! Thanks for posting. Thanks man. I do appreciate the feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M W Elky Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Looking real good I really like the aluminum plates on the floor. The small block Chevy looks like a good fit.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 40 minutes ago, M W Elky said: Looking real good I really like the aluminum plates on the floor. The small block Chevy looks like a good fit.👍 Thanks. The engine fit really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Very good work on this car Bob. That engine fit in there like a glove!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 21 minutes ago, mustang1989 said: Very good work on this car Bob. That engine fit in there like a glove!! Thanks man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Well my Friend, you did an absolute great job on the little guy. All aspects of it are right on!! Two thumbs up for that one👌👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 15 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Well my Friend, you did an absolute great job on the little guy. All aspects of it are right on!! Two thumbs up for that one👌👌 Thanks Buddy. I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Looks great Bob. You got the hood to close very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skymnky721 Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Groovy version,,I had the same fit issues w/mine also. Nice colors on yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 21 minutes ago, cobraman said: Looks great Bob. You got the hood to close very good. Thanks Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 19 minutes ago, skymnky721 said: Groovy version,,I had the same fit issues w/mine also. Nice colors on yours. Thanks Scott. Yeah, the fit is not all that great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skymnky721 Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Zippi said: Thanks Scott. Yeah, the fit is not all that great. Looks great from here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 9 minutes ago, skymnky721 said: Looks great from here! Thanks. I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Looks great Bob. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 5 minutes ago, bluestringer said: Looks great Bob. Nice work. Thanks James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew McD Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Excellent execution of a very cool subject. Any problems you may have had seem to have been solved as everything looks perfect! Details such as the floor treatment, wheelie bars, ignition wiring, and tire markings really make this scale model car outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 22 minutes ago, Andrew McD said: Excellent execution of a very cool subject. Any problems you may have had seem to have been solved as everything looks perfect! Details such as the floor treatment, wheelie bars, ignition wiring, and tire markings really make this scale model car outstanding. Thanks Andrew. I appreciate the feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Yours turned out very nice. Would you consider the color a close match to Orbit Orange as used on 70 GTOs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Gorgeous Henry-J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 5 hours ago, Bills72sj said: Yours turned out very nice. Would you consider the color a close match to Orbit Orange as used on 70 GTOs? Thanks Bill. Looking at the two cars side by side the colors do look close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Very good looking model. I'm in the middle of building one and heard about the fit issues so expecting some before I'm done. Your finished model helps others know it can turn out nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 11 hours ago, Zippi said: Thanks Andrew. I appreciate the feedback. Thanks Tony. It's a pretty kewl looking kit but boy oh boy does it have some issues. The big headaches are the rear end, doors, and the tilt front end. Of course, the engine needs to be replaced as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geemoney Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 incredible!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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