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They had a budget of only $4 Million to work with. Most of the scenes are made using Cackle Cars and Restored cars. Not too many of them where used. Most old footage, original, is footage that has been out there for quite some time. Nothing new. Almost all of it was shot at Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield. With some creative CGI or Props, they managed to recreate the starting line at LIons. This could have been edited way better and creatively to stretch out the dollars available. I have seen student films with almost zero budgets look better than this one. Real shame because it is a good story that should have been told better. Better acting would have also helped. It looks like an after school T.V. Special. If you are old like me, you know what I am talking about.

Went straight to a dumpster, should be the end of that sentence

Yes, it sure is and so is the Dodge! That is why I bought them both, the ugly kid factor! LOL! I think they are going to be my next type of collection, ugly cars!

It is more based on the T.V. Show 'Blue Thunder", which spun off the movie. But otherwise, it is the same chopper. Just needs a J.A.F.O.! LOL!

Those wheels make a huge difference for that kit! Nice job!

Very cool! A car that is dear and near to my heart! I am currently building my 1:1 and hopefully I will build another kit soon as well! And yes, the re-issue appears to be a re-pop of the original again. Wish they would have done the Mike Downs car instead. Oh well! How about a pic of your 1:1?

Score from the Keller Kit Show in Buena Park, CA

Great trade with DPNM, AKA Jim Sulivan. Great trader and would gladly trade with him again!

Oh, and are vendor tables still available and if they are, who do I throw money at?

I will be attending for the first time! It's about time I showed up!

Yes, Paint the stripes on

Reminds me of the Cox Pinto!

I was there and it was awesome! Too bad we went out in the second round. Tire shake ended our weekend. Oh well, that's racing!

Most large scale kits made today are based on vintage tooling, with some exceptions, and even then they get them wrong! With some slight updates here and there, wheels and decals mostly, they will be the same technology that was available at the time the molds where made. The aftermarket has come to the rescue to try and help us out to try and build cars that are more unique to a look or taste. The quality ranges from super nice to really poor, but, one must remember that most of these vendors are doing it on the side and not as a full time job and in most instances, they are the only game in town! With the advent of 3-D printing this might change and I hope some of them will be able to produce more wanted and hard to get items so that we may fix all the factory kits we have. And of course this will come at a price, as large scale is a rather niche market now that is mostly populated by guys like me, in our 40's. It is rare to see "Kids" even try to tackle something like this and I do not really expect them to considering how small the selection is in large scale kits. Yes, I would have rather had a brand new Dragster or Funny Car in 1/16th than the large new Mustang they did, They would have sold way more of them to us niche guys. Is there a future for it, yes, but it is shrinking

Sorry, but where do you see the "Powered By Ford" ?

Looking good! I built one for myself and it was a fun build. Looking forward to your progress!

I think I am!

I don't know why, but the first thought I had was that of a restaurant diorama! Something like a steak house or BBQ joint. Coming out the wall with an engine bay full of condiments! Just my crazy thoughts!

Yeah, especially from this one in the cutaway since it is set up for Drag Racing!

This would have sales appeal both here and over seas! It's a Sports/Race car!! This is more user friendly to motorsports fans vs. another american street car! Somebody please make a kit of it!!!

Fuel lines need to go under the car for the risk of fire. Most builders run their lines out in the open for ease of maintenance. The hoses coming off the valve covers are for venting fumes out of the engine and are caught in the vent tanks. Most use the chassis tubing as a long hose to the tanks. Most blown cars are remotely started just for the fact that turning over some of those blown motors are beyond the capability of most regular style starter and most blown classes dictate that you need the remoete, snout, starters. Batteries are carried just for operating most electronics and are usually just re-charged between rounds with a battery charger. Hope this helps

Very nice, Drew! I like it a lot, and you you know what a big NASCAR fan I am! LOL!

Very cool! Glad I still have mine in the garage! Both scales!!

R.I.P. Stroker

Thanks for sharing it with us and here is some info. Hope it helps!