Scottnkat Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 This is my copy of Wendell Scott's 1969 Torino. I was going to build a copy of my own 1:1 car, but the kit was missing the chassis, so I decided to improvise. I started by sanding down all the trim off the body and added the fuel filler. I then lengthened an old NASCAR chassis that I got from a friend, and scratched the rear firewall from sheet styrene. The 427 engine was made from parts from multiple sources. I modified the rollcage from the old chassis to fit and added a couple of missing bars. I modified the kit wheels and seat so I could use them with the old chassis. I modified a spare rear end to fit and built a driveshaft from styrene rod. I added seatbelts made from ribbon and styrene, and I added hood pins made from needles, wire, and sequins for the scratch plates, as well as the rear window straps from sheet styrene. Anyway, on to the pictures: As always comments or suggestions are welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmdm4 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I would suggest you keep building vintage stockers! This one looks real nice. Did you do any wiring on the engine, with everything else you've done I figured maybe some engine detail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rel14 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 great job,, ya got to love Wendell. His history is a awesome thing to read about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGNUM4342 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Another nice vintage racer Scott. Keep them coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Beautiful build! My favorite era of Nascar racers! You're #34 number decals are nice and opaque on that Bright Red body; what set of decals did you use, and did you have to double-them to get that opaqueness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphoto Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 very cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvymtl Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Awesome have always been a fan of the true stock cars and this one is really really good looking thanks for sharing MIchael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Nice Torino! Perfect paint job and excellent detailing, too. I really like the tire textes, very clean job with them. Great decals on it, too. I like these Vintage NASCARS, and actually I'm going to start building one of this year's Torinos soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Great job! I'm liking all the attention being given to the older era stockers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) Thank you, everyone. I'm happy with how it turned out. Mark, I didn't detail the engine compartment at all - the engine is made of at least three engines since I didn't have any complete 427s Mark, I used the Powerslide decals - they are not doubled up at all - they are really great. The hood decals were made by me as the sheet didn't have these ones on it Niko, I used a white gel pen to paint the white Goodyear text on the tires Edited March 22, 2013 by Scottnkat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zahadum Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Very nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Nice! Wendell Scott was an unsung hero of Grand National racing. I've got a decal sheet to do his Mercury Cyclone on of these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Excellent build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Kortman Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Wonderful build, of a fantastic journeyman racer who should be in the NASCAR HoF! Nice Job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadhawg Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Nice build of a great subject! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Thanks, everyone, for the comments. I appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroguy Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 good job! what color red did you use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 I used Rustoleum Sunrise red. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Excellent Job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Nice looking build , nice detail work , gotta love the older nascars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Thank you, everyone. I am pleased with how it came out, and I appreciate the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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