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  1. Straightliner59
    I built the debris screen for the radiator from brass rod very thin strip, for the mounting tabs. Dr. Microtools mesh is tied to the frame with superfine armature wire. Model RR rivets represent the fastener heads. This old race car needs a coolant catch can. I made and printed decals to make a '70s vintage Coke can. I'm probably not done with either the design of the actual can, or of the label. Both clearly need a little refinement...
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    Great to see you back at the knobs, Tim! It's looking fantastic!
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    Thank you, Andy. I really like the treatments you've given these photos! They're very cool!
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    Thanks, my friend! It feels like I'm closing in on this one! I built a screen for the front of the radiator, to protect it from flying debris!? Still planning/designing the wing mount hardware...
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    JC, as always, your work is exemplary! These are also very cool cars.
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    You're welcome. It's been my favorite flat black for forty years, or so! Humbrol makes excellent paint.
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    Thanks, man! That's what I was aiming for!
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    Dash is installed, gauges are hooked up. The clear mono line is for the mechanical oil pressure gauge, the copper is the thermocouple for the temp gauge. I also connected the mag kill. I installed the wheel, as well. As always, comments, questions and critiques are welcome. Thanks for looking!
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    Thank you, Bob. I'm glad I've gotten at least semi-competent at making my own decals!
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    Cooling system installed and plumbed. The dash is mostly installed. I should be able to get that done, after work, tomorrow. Once it and the wheel are installed, I'll start work on the wing, and its hardware. Comments are always welcome. Thanks for lookin'!
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    Thank you, Francis. I got the radiator installed, last night. I should be able to get started installing the dash, in a session, or so.
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    The best part about it, is that a straight front axle is a very nice place to start with scratchbuilding. It's a pretty straightforward project.
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    Like Casey said, your greatest tool is research! Fortunately, that's easy, nowadays!
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    Thanks, sir! Love that smell of racing gas!
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    Mine arrived, yesterday. Thoroughly enjoying it!
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    Humbrol #33.
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    That, my friend, is for certain! I feel like I captured the essence of what the car would be--as you once so aptly said--this is impressionism. I like the freedom that comes with building fictional vehicles, but, truly appreciate that expression to fit within the constraints of technical and mechanical reality. I use the 24 Hour build mostly as a challenge to myself to choose those details that cannot be omitted (valve stems, headlights, etc.) and those which have the most visual impact for the project at hand, and to get them accomplished in a timely manner. It really has been a lot of fun! Thank you for your kind words and encouragements! Thanks, A.J. They're cool, for sure! Thanks, Perry. I was thinking of putting small letters above the open window saying "Deposit Time Slips Here".?
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    Thank you, very much, Philippe! I really like it, too! Turns out that further research taught me that A) According to 1975 rules, Stock class racers had to be '65, or newer. That led me to discover B ) The car belongs instead, in Super Stock. According to SS rules, anything with a weight/horsepower rating of 18.00 or higher, with an automatic transmission is classified SS/RA. So...I replaced the original class markings with proper ones. I added a couple of more contingency decals that might have been "iffy" for a Stock class racer, and printed a pair of vintage NHRA Division V "High And Mighty" decals for the rear side windows. It really, and truly is finished, now!
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    That's cool, Jesse! I'm looking forward to snagging a Moebius Chevy II. One of my favorite cars, for sure! Hope all's well, with you.
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    Except for a return spring and the main throttle link, the engine is done! Headers won't be installed until the end. Since these photos were shot, I installed the plug wires. As always, your comments, critiques and questions are appreciated. Thanks for looking!
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    You probably should have left it alone, at that point. Micro Sol, for sure, will cause some decals to wrinkle before they settle down. You're not the first guy to get freaked out by that reaction!? These kinds of setbacks can really twist the nuts, and are surely frustrating. Learning from them makes us better modelers, though. I really like what you're doing, and have done with this kit. It's a fun kit to build. You're doing a fine job with it, Paul!
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    My latest, correctly re-classified in SS/RA. In '75, the cutoff for Stock was '65. In SS, anything with a "magic rating" above 18.00, based on NHRA's formula and an automatic trans was SS/RA, so...here we are. I also printed old school NHRA Division V decals for the side rear windows. I am really happy with this one!
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    If I was home, I could share some photos of the results. I won't be off work until later, tonight.
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    I think they make it in .005" and .010". The .010" works well. It thins slightly as it's stretched.
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    If you have or get some clear sheet, you can mount the kit's windshield to some sort of base, and heat-form the sheet over it. I use this method for virtually every windshield I do. It's much clearer, and thinner. It looks much better!
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