The following pics are of a very long term project I am working on. A SUPER MODIFYED New Zealand style.
The model is based on the 'Monogram' Steve Butler Sprint Car kit, and has been modified to comply with the Super Modified regulations.
The fuel injection unit has been removed and replaced with a manifold robbed from the parts box, and topped of with a 'Curbside Dioramics' Holley carb detailed with 'S&S specialties' Carb linkages and a few scratch built bits. The cooling system has been remodelled also to be more accurate as has the external oiling system.
The body has been cut and bent from litho plate, a thin aluminium product used in the printing industry.
The chassis has also been changed a bit to be more accurate, and will be fitted with a scratch built fuel tank to replace the sprintcar tailcone tank.
The cockpit will be detailed with a 'Verlinden products' lever action harness and a scratch built brake system, and engine electrics.
Engine detailing will be finished off with a 'Detail Master' wired distributor and a scratch built exhaust and mufflers
This model will be part of a diorama of a pit scene, complete with the transporter, modelled from a modified 'AMT' Peterbuilt wrecker kit, and a 'Fujimi' Mechanic and tool kitset.
When I get back into this build I will start a build thread on this forum.
I also have two other projects on the go the Fujimi Honda civic SiR II kit, inspiration taken from my own 1to1 car and the AMT 66 Nova SS being built pro street style.
Once I get my work bench tidyed off and find some spare time I will also start build threads on these also.
I hope you enjoy these pics
Chris