Limeyglue Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 I've just started this Atlantis yellow fever Fiat. I have widened the rear wheels to fit the slicks from a Revell 68 Dart kit and also got some 3d printed twelve spokes from 3d scale parts. Put the basic chassis together along with the front and rear axles. Thanks for looking Lee 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 (edited) Edited December 27, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Nice start. Have one in my stash to build will be fo)owing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 WOW nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sflam123 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Very nice!! Should be fun to watch! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Looking pretty sharp. I'm diggin the Sedan Delivery in the background. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Rad! Looks super tuff with the bigger slicks and skinny 12-spokes. What are your impressions of putting the chassis together? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Really nice work. The chassis, especially, looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted December 29, 2022 Author Share Posted December 29, 2022 23 hours ago, Dennis Lacy said: Rad! Looks super tuff with the bigger slicks and skinny 12-spokes. What are your impressions of putting the chassis together? A bit fiddley the joints are not great lots of test fitting. The mounting holes for the ladder bars are huge so I had to double check they were all in line and then I filled the gaps and sanded smooth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Man, makes me really want one, now! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Y'all do know the basic kit is repops of ancient Revell parts-pack tooling from the early 1960s, right? The frame itself is on the left, below. Fiat body kit source, below center 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Yes, I do know this. But, all those parts in one box with fresh tires and decals, I'm in. Just have to ditch the engines, as both engines in the kit are not suitable. The Ford Motor was seldom used. (Very, Very Seldom) and the other is just as bad. And Neither is the Hemi called out on the decals. Major Fail on the part of Atlantis, but fixable. I'll be dropping in a 283 Chevy, which was used quite often in the little Fiats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted December 30, 2022 Author Share Posted December 30, 2022 4 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Y'all do know the basic kit is repops of ancient Revell parts-pack tooling from the early 1960s, right? The frame itself is on the left, below. Fiat body kit source, below center You do know not everyone can get these? They are not available in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Love it! Watching this and also waiting for the Hpiguy to do his build video of it someday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 13 hours ago, Limeyglue said: You do know not everyone can get these? They are not available in the UK My point is that the tooling dates from the early 1960s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 15 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said: My point is that the tooling dates from the early 1960s. Sure wish they would repop these parts packs. They are getting hard to find and quite expensive when you do find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, TarheelRick said: Sure wish they would repop these parts packs. They are getting hard to find and quite expensive when you do find them. That's exactly what these Atlantis kits are...repops of several original parts-pack sprues in a single box, for significantly less money than even one original these days. Edited December 30, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 I guess there are mostly available from on-line dealers. Have never seen one out in the public domain. Of course, I am relegated to Hobby Lobby and Michael's as my "hobby shops". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 On 12/30/2022 at 7:57 AM, TarheelRick said: I guess there are mostly available from on-line dealers. Have never seen one out in the public domain. Of course, I am relegated to Hobby Lobby and Michael's as my "hobby shops". Hobby Lobby does carry some of the Atlantis ships and aircraft, but for some reason they haven't carried any of the automotive stuff. 😑 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 On 12/29/2022 at 2:50 PM, Ace-Garageguy said: Y'all do know the basic kit is repops of ancient Revell parts-pack tooling from the early 1960s, right? If you're interest in the olde Revell Parts Packs, check them out here: https://public.fotki.com/jferren/revell-parts-packs/ some of the few things that I do 'collect'.... RRR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 5 hours ago, Rocking Rodney Rat said: If you're interest in the olde Revell Parts Packs, check them out here: https://public.fotki.com/jferren/revell-parts-packs/ some of the few things that I do 'collect'.... RRR Yup, I was "collecting" them too, back when the popular wisdom said we'd never see them again...right up until just before the repops were intro'd from the same tooling. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Nice start on this, I just cracked open mine this evening and will be dropping the hemi from the Miss deal stude in. This will be my first dragster build so I’m really excited to see how it will turn out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 Update. Took some time off from this as it was doing my head in! A few bits scratch built such as the rear shocks and mounts and made some mounts for the belly pan which will be permanently mounted to the frame and then the body mounted to that so it can still be removed. Also made some pedal mounts as the kit has no pedals! I have now got the chassis painted and mostly complete still some engine work to do and then onto the bodywork. Thanks for looking Lee 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 that looks great , shifting that little beasty while driving with one hand is going to be a chore , not for the faint of heart ! 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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