Straightliner59

Thank you, Pierre. I enjoy your work--a lot! Your finishes are fantastic, and your presentations impeccable! I agree that some wash and some dust can really add some realism to the finish. Thanks for checking in, my friend!

Exactly. I try to make every assembly its own model. That's how I ended up with a mag transformer that consists of around 30 pieces! Sometimes, I might get a little lazy, though.?

I take 'em off. They're way easier to treat for mold lines, sink marks, etc., when they're loose.

The biggest problem with the kit tires, as I recall, is that they're wrinkled so that one is always wrinkled the wrong direction. Just double checked. Yep.

Finally got around to some photos. I added the pan bolts, made from .030" Plastruct hex stock. I added bolts to the timing cover. Those are model RR hex "NBW" (Nut/Bolt/Washer) castings. While I was at the front cover, I gave the ribs a nice polish. I discovered that I have gotten ahead of myself--when I was "stripping" the kit block assembly of its molded-on oil pan, starter and oil filter, I decided that the oil filter was too skinny-looking for a 1/24th scale engine, ultimately scrapping the mounting assembly, because it was too small for the filter I plan to use (R&D Unique). I don't expect it to be at all difficult, it'll just take a little time. Once that's fixed, I should be able to fit the rear motor plate and cement it into place, followed by the bellhousing and transmission, and install the block assembly into the chassis. I'm sure I'll discover other details I'll want to add, or stuff that needs to be done, first, but, them's my current plans. Thanks for looking!

I think Carl's on the right track. AMT made a pack of four sets of M&H Racemaster Dragster "Super Tall And Wide" slicks that should be pretty close--as close as I can think of. They compare favorably to the slicks in the Snake and Mongoose double kit, I have. However, they aren't going to be cheap! The AMT tire packs rarely show up on Ebay, unless they're brand new releases. When they do, they're running about $30 and up.

That 510 and its companion 240Z are beautiful kits. My 510 is an Advent kit. I recently realized that I had acquired three of the 240Zs!! One is in an original box, just like the first one I had, about 50 years ago.

Thank you, David. Appreciate that! I should have some more engine photos in a bit, if I can finish up what I'm working on, tonight.

I really like what you're doing, here! Nice work on the steering box. I would agree with Bill--that Revell early hemi is easily the best one. It's in the Hemi Hydro, as well. This is one that's been hanging around my shop for a couple of decades, now.

Here's the basic block assembly, with the aforementioned exhaust ports from the Revell '67 Corvette mounted to the milled-off heads from the old Monogram '66 Malibu. I think it worked out, pretty nicely. Got the Lakewood bellhousing painted red (of course!). I've since added the bolts to the pan rails. I have the bolts prepped and painted, for the timing cover. I punched some tooling aluminum discs, for the freeze plugs. They'll look good, once the wash is applied to the engine. Thanks for looking!

I truly appreciate that, Trevor. Thank you! I started work on the engine, today, by milling the exhaust ports off the heads and cementing the ports from the Revell '67 Corvette, in their place. The ports from the Monogram '70 Chevelle (where I got my BB) were wonky-looking. I shot some primer on the assembly, and will see if I can get it cleaned up and drilled for headers and plugs, before bed. I think it's best to get the long-block assembled, finished and installed, before the interior panels and firewall.

Nice job on the wheels! It looks so right for the time period!

Your detailing looks great! This is really gonna be cool!

I'll be adding switches, either next, or soon, dependent on what I feel like doing, next!? I've just been working on little stuff, while I decide if I am done with the underside enough, to start installing interior panels.

I wish you all the best, in that regard!? That was exactly what I said about my Badman, going in! I do love '80s S/G cars, though! That engine looks beauty!

I use a tall plastic container I got from a dispensary. I cut a slot in the lid, and, presto!

Thanks, guys!

I've got to where I feel that way, about everything. I'm tired of being treated like the lowest common denominator. "Because some people suck, we'll just treat everyone like they suck!"

Thanks, DW. That would be a perfect place to use these! Here are some better photos. I got a couple of more things done. I Installed printed gauges to the back side of the dash, and punched some discs of clear sheet, to fit into the drilled holes for the gauges. Finally, I cut some very short lengths of 1/8" aluminum tube, for bezels for the gauges. I also added bolts to the driveshaft loop. Thanks for looking!

Man, that was a beautiful car!

It's hard to say. I don't sell much on Ebay (the last time was about seven years ago), but, sometimes a low opening price can get more than one party interested, and things can take off. I'd probably just wait and see what happens. May I ask what they're for?

Thank you, Paul. The driveshaft telescopes, once everything's permanently installed, that end will get pushed up to the transmission tail housing. I was playing around with my lathe, and wanted to see if I would be able to knurl the 1/16" tubing. It was finicky, so I became more determined! I didn't have any immediate use for it, so I just stuck it in the tranny. It will be a useful process, if I ever decide to build a hauler with spare gear, in it, or a car in a state of disassembly. Next time I pull it out, I'll take some photos of the tranny and the tailshaft. Thanks for your kind words, and your advice, because if I had been planning to leave it exposed, I would want to know that it wasn't correct!

Thanks, DW! I haven't finished the weathering on the driveshaft, yet. That will have to wait until its final installation, since it telescopes. Once the engine and trans are in, it'll snuggle right up to the tail of the tranny. That way, I can get it applied kind of evenly. Maybe I'll paint on some oily smears, on the ends! I knew I should have cut those exhaust pipes out! ?

I did a little "wash and dust" to the chassis. The rear section of the driveshaft is cemented to the third member. The front section will just slip into place, once the engine and trans are installed. I also painted the trans in two different Testors Metalizer sprays. I'll do a bit of detail painting and light weathering on it, as well. There is no other reason for me to do any of this, than I feel like I need to do it!? It's kind of ridiculous. But, it's a helluva lot of fun! Your comments are always welcomed. Thanks for looking!

Holy mackerel, Trevor! That's beautiful! You've reset the wiper bar, to be sure.