AZ Boy Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 (edited) Hi all. Got this one done a week ago. Saw this version of the Hawaiian at U.S.30 Dragstrip in Indiana as a kid. Enjoy Edited January 29, 2010 by AZ Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Aaron, Nice build and great detail work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Pentecost Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Hi all. Got this one done a week ago. Saw this version of the Hawaiian at U.S.30 Dragstrip in Indiana as a kid. Enjoy Aaron, I take it you got your clearcoat problem taken care of! At least it doesn't show in these photos. Thanks again, to you and all the others for a TERRIFIC 1st AZ NNL. It was a good show, good quality, too. TimP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragin70s Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Very nice. These are the posts I wait for, great insiration for my projects. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Excellent work, Aaron. Your builds are always superbly done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave D Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 First class build there ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Boy Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 Thanks guys... Tim - The clearcoat was still somewhat of a problem over the white, but after taking your suggestion about dry sanding, it was much better than it was at the NNL. A decent shelf model, but not much for competing at shows. Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Pentecost Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Thanks guys... Tim - The clearcoat was still somewhat of a problem over the white, but after taking your suggestion about dry sanding, it was much better than it was at the NNL. A decent shelf model, but not much for competing at shows. Aaron Hey, I still think it looks great for what you did and the goals ya had in mind when you built this! Not too shabby at all. TimP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Nice Build. Curious as to the chassis. Can you give some details on it? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Well done. The detail is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I started on one of those yesterday. I forgot how finicky they can be. You did a superb job on yours! Walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Boy Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 Mike, The chassis is straight from the Revell kit. I only had these two photos to go from. The body-up shot is the only one I've ever seen of this car's chassis. The burnout shot is more accurate for the look I was going for. This is the version of the Hawaiian I saw as a kid (carbon-dating myself here!). I did some small alterations to the chassis to achieve the look from the photo. Thanks again for the kind comments everyone. Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuelishSpectator Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Aaron, Simply Awesome. I like your style in your builds. I seem to miss you at the AZ NNL show? I did not see any of your builds there. Fuelish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supmod Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 very nice build on this by the way is this 1/25th or 1/16th? keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris coffey Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Hey Aaron- do you remember if 240 Gordie Bonin drove this car, or was it another shoe?? I happen to know Gordie very well!! He was the insperation behind the recent return of his "bubble-up" pacemaker firebird F/C that Ron Hodgson owns and Terry Capps drives. And another question, where on earth did you get the decals to do that car, are they Slixx?? BTW- FAN-FREAKIN-TABULOLUS build!!!! your model is the reason why i love vintage drag racing so much!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Boy Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 Muchos thanks, Guys! Keith - It's 1/25th scale. I'd love to get my hands on the 1/16th Hawaiian. I know they're on ebay, but I've had too many bad experiences with that. Chris - This version has Bobby Rowe driving. He followed Butch Maas who drove the original 71 'Mini' Charger (and won the 71 Winternationals). The decals are from Slixx. They allow you to choose between the Butch Maas and Bobby Rowe version. Just be careful using Tamiya clear over the white decals. I would love to make the Bubble-Up Firebird. Some day....... John - Dude!...We talked at the NNL!!! I was at the registration desk. I brought this car along with my Mr.Norm's Challenger and the Pisano & Matsubara Vega. Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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