Straightliner59

Work has been in progress, on this project, but computer issues have kept me from posting. I take photos, but have no way to get them online, until I sort out my connectivity problems... I decided to take a few with the phone, and see how that goes. This isn't primer, it's the paint color, as can be seen on the dash panel. The interior is done, unless I decide to add one final idea. I like this Grey, with the wheels! It should look good with the polished aluminum bumpers, as well. Because of the side-dump exhaust, I have no need for the tailpipe outlets. I am converting those to B/U lamps using turned-down clear sprue (I don't have any clear rod--I will have to note that). I will make the front turn indicators, in the same manner, using amber sprue. All four bezels will be of aluminum tube. It's coming along! As always, questions, comments and critiques are welcomed. Thanks for looking!

Of course, they weren't--but, they certainly could have been! I need to get a computer back, online. It's much easier to surf around and keep up than this phone!

Oh, please! I'm sure I saw these same photos in a Jeg's catalog! Beautiful work, my friend!

He has some great stories, that'll crack you up, too!

That/those make a huge difference! Looks great! Nice work, Mark.

This stuff kind of sounds like it may be similar to GS Hypo Cement, which can be used for watch crystals. I have been using it for certain jobs, for a few years, now, and I like it. Sounds like I may give this stuff a try, anyway!

We did some figuring over the old Sizzler once, and determined it to be about 1:22.5. The Long John is likely about the same. I built a Slingshot as the Cook and Bedwell dragster. I'd say it's closer to 1/24, but, likely on the big side.

I just looked. It appears to have the Hemi, in it. Miss Deal can be had on Ebay, for around $30, maybe a tad less. That's a beautiful engine.

Miss Deal is my go-to. Atlantis just released it, under another name, but, I don't know whether the Hemi's in it, or not. It's the same as the parts pack 392.

A little touchup, and, that's done! The spokes for the steering wheel are Detail Master. I found the wheel in a parts box. Turn signal stalk is a section of an insect pin with a knob made from UV-activated resin, painted Humbrol satin white. Since I took these, I added a cover plate for the old shifter opening. It don't guess it all looks too shabby! Thanks for looking!

I love that book! His "River Horse" is excellent, too.

The beauty is a beast! I just love this kind of fabrication.

I am awestruck, my friend! To any of us who've attempted millwork, the amount of effort and planning you put into this, is apparent. Bravo!

Agreed. That's what I thought, the first time I tried it!

I've been working on the dash details. The light switch, cowl vent lever (under dash), and shifter are all pins whose heads were turned-down on the lathe. I added a key switch, a switch for main power (clear red), and one for the electronic fuel pump (clear yellow). Those were made with nichrome wire, with "knobs" made with UV cured resin, painted with clear red and yellow paints. I installed a panel to cover the removed radio. The dash, itself, is Humbrol HI 5 Grey, cut with lacquer thinner, and shot through my Badger 100G-IL. It will match the body color. I printed the speedometer on glossy photo paper, and cut it out using hole punches and scissors. The other gauges are ancient offerings from LTD Enterprises. I need to punch out the lenses, and add bezels. That should complete the dash. Your comments are always welcomed and appreciated. Thanks for looking!

No apology necessary, my friend! I am looking forward to this! A Cosworth on nitro. Sounds tasty!

Yeah! This is super-cool!

Dr. Microtools? I think it was red.

In NHRA Top Fuel the record speed for the quarter mile was/is by Tony Schumacher at 337.58 MPH, set at Brainerd in (I believe) 2005. I was there! I used to have a photo of the scoreboard I took.

Honestly, I thought I'd use it much more frequently than I do. It mostly sits. Something I bought that I had no idea, how glad I'd be to have it, is a tool called a ring clamp. I use it every few building sessions, at least.

David, yours looks better than the box art model, by a long shot! I've been pondering what one might look like with a Packard boat tail grafted on.

D'oh! I just started grabbing photos from my 2C folder, not even paying attention. Glad to be of assistance with the 2A!😄

To make rod ends, I use a 1/16" pin punch, on an anvil. I light rap with a hammer flattens the end, which can then be drilled. That's how I made the eyes for these tennis balls. They're smaller than anything I've seen manufactured.

Trevor's correct. That's exactly what I do with my tires, and that's a perfect place to do it!

I love this kind of project. Most of what I build has something inspired by another race car, or something I've seen on another race car. I also enjoy the challenge, and research to be as certain as I can that graphics, contingency decals, and equipment, etc. are correct for the era I'm modeling. Gotta' have a back story!🙂 Nice work!