Tom Geiger Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 This was my entry in the 24 hour build last month. I pretty much wrapped it up by 5am (I had until noon) minus some details I knew would take some time. Howard had warned me that the exhaust was an issue, so I didn't even try during the build. I also didn't like the fake foot push bar, so I left that off as well. The blower top had a really bad sink mark, so I figured I could do that later as well. I gave it a nasty gasser look, and again, didn't get to the rust part until later. Front chassis view. I actually started with the sponsor decals on the firewall to hide a couple of holes. Came out well and I like it since that was just a blank panel. The blue wires were used because I had the prewired distributor in my hoard. I did build the kit headers (plate plus 4 individual pipes to glue together on each side) but they didn't fit at all. So I hit the parts box and came up with this pair, which I sanded and bent up a bit to fit. Forget that they were RED and bled through a few times. Not perfect but they're on there! Rear view of chassis, I used some photo etched gauges because I thought it would be quicker than trying to detail what was molded onto the firewall. It wound up being a draw, time wise, but I like it. The kit had no seat belts and I think it would be too much trouble to do it correctly now. I did find a good blower top that actually mated fairly well with the kit bottom piece. I sanded the new assembly to shape and BMFed it since I am out of Alclad. Rear view uses the back bumper from the '53 Ford pickup kit in place of the hokey foot thingie that came in the kit. Much, much better in my book! Right side shows more rust and damage. That's always the fun part for me. Not bad for the speed at which it was built! I did learn a lot on that 24 hr build and I noticed that my building has sped up a bit with the new sense of organization it gave me. And it was fun to build with guys across North America! And for those who haven't figured it out by now, "Miss LED" is just a jumble of the kit "Miss DEAL" decal. I did a little logo for the 24 Hour Build that is on the back of the car! So I'll always remember that day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I really like your final result. It's an attention-getter, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 That is so cool, I love it, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) This came out great!!! Edited March 4, 2013 by Porscheman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 You do realize that a funny car body is a one-piece fiberglass replica, not made up of sheetmetal panels like a "real" car body... so there would be no rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Twister Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Super job for a 24 hour build....Great pics as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 You do realize that a funny car body is a one-piece fiberglass replica, not made up of sheetmetal panels like a "real" car body... so there would be no rust. Of course I know it's a fiberglass body. It's a theme car. Note that the primed fender is just edged with paint. They mold dents into fiberglass and put faux rust on rat rods and such. And that's not real rust, it's chalk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini trucker Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 (edited) Dig the build man, I get the concept Edited March 5, 2013 by mini trucker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 kool build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 You do realize that a funny car body is a one-piece fiberglass replica, not made up of sheetmetal panels like a "real" car body... so there would be no rust. You do realize this is a model with a styrene body... so, again, no rust... Love how this came out, Tom. This one is my favorite of all the models I've seen built from this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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