Dragfreak

Very nice, I still haven't seen the movie, I need to one of these days.

I couldn't agree with you more, 4 kids with enough basic knowledge of a measly small engine to compete is a really sad sight. The amount of welders and welding fab kids was very low too. I'm sure you're correct that throughout the states there is a large decline in hands on skills fields of work. My auto class is extremely small further proving that more and more kids just aren't interested in the trade lines of work. Thank you Larry!

Thanks! It's a great competition and a lot of fun to compete in, I believe that Lincoln sponsers the top three placers, it's pretty cool!

I don't know how many of you have ever heard of SkillsUSA. Skills is a competition with about 23/24 different competitions to compete in. You start out by going to your state competition where you compete against other high school kids from all over your state. My auto teacher sent me to compete in Power Equipment Technology which basically is just small engine stuff. I was told I'd be using a traditional Briggs 5 horse engine and once I showed up I was shown the "new" engine which is a L70AE diesel generator engine which I had never seen before. the competition only had four competitors good enough to compete so they had four stations: a scenario and you had to perform a write up, take a diesel/ethanol knowledge test, find 6 part numbers out of the service manual, and find out the issues with a sabotaged engine. Everything was pretty easy, on the run stand I looked over the engine before starting it and found the nut for the positive battery cable to the starter was loose, the air cleaner was missing, and the rocker arms were loose producing a tick while running. Long story short competing as a freshman against two juniors from another school and a senior from my school. AT the awards ceremony I beat the two juniors coming in a close second to the senior from my school who is a 3 time state winner and 3 time national competitor. I had a great time and I was also awarded a snap on tool set valued at about $125. I'm looking foreword to next year where hopefully I'll take first and go to the national competition where I'd compete against the best kid from every state.

Thanks Stan! Thank you James, since I finished the build I went back and foiled the door handles, I just now saw your comment.

Thank you Russell Thank you David, I appreciate it!

This 3D printing technology is some pretty cool stuff!

Incredible paint work, one of the most realistic weathering jobs I've ever seen.

Your work is absolutely stunning, I hope one day to get as skilled as you.

Very cool, something I never would have thought about doing!

Beautiful job Tyrone, your work never ceases to amaze me.

very nice

Absolutely gorgeous build, I love vega's

Don't you just love the feeling of finishing a long build, as you put everything back together for the last time and then just sitting back looking at it. Very nice Niko, all the hard work you put into it was well worth it!

Very fine detailing Niko.

Very nice work on the 572, I unfortunately have had problems with my order and fitment quality from that kit.

Thank you!

You're 100% right, and I totally agree with you I'm not sure why I did but I guess I was shooting for a quick not much detail build, the stuff I used probably comes out to a -8 AN size braided hose or possibly -10 AN

An absolutely gorgeous build!

Looks really good! did you serve?

I want to say thanks to everybody who likes it, even if it is just a quick not too detailed slump buster. Thank you, do you mean the fuel rail or the braided line?

Hahaha! thanks Al I appreciate it, hopefully this gets me inspired to get some models started.

The rear tires are from the revell willys gasser kit if I remember right, they're the M&Hrace masters turned around Thank you! I love feedback!

After the cuda I was in a slump of not having a desire to build, my girlfriend bought me this so I opened it up and got inspired, mostly box stock, some parts box wheels, scratch built shifter handle and knob, 8 point cage and a after market dominator and scratch built fuel line components. Painted Testors OCL Revving Red with some clear and quick buff, not much to look at and really not a good build in my opinion but it looks alright on the shelf and one less kit in the stash. All comments and criticism welcomed.

I haven't ever heard of what the movies called or anything about it but nice scratch building and great work!