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While going through some boxes of old stuff I haven't looked at for years I came across these old photos from an old hobby of mine. A friend of mine and I designed and built this "Strega" for R.C. warbird racing. Didn't know I still had these photos. Thats me standing in front of Strega at the first Phoenix 500 race.
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A little bit different kind of drag-racing...STOL
STYRENE-SURFER replied to Ace-Garageguy's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Reno Live stream going on right now. They have shown some of the STOL races. -
They shoot horses, don't they?
STYRENE-SURFER replied to STYRENE-SURFER's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Here is what I'm going to settle with. Not perfect but calling job done. Now I can start working on that blower manifold, Hard to find any pictures of blown 427 wedge engines from the 1960's just loads of SOHC examples. -
AMT 1966 Ford Mustang Hood?
STYRENE-SURFER replied to STYRENE-SURFER's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Thanx Snake. Boss, It's going to have opening for a blown engine Well that is the plan anyway. (plan B. or C. lost count) ? -
Squadron Putty Formula Change?
STYRENE-SURFER replied to crowe-t's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Great information Ace. Thank you for posting those tips. Tamiya putty is great stuff, I did order some of there 2 part polyester filler from Japan a coulpe of years ago. It showed up a month or so later an was like dried up concrete in a tube?. -
Squadron Putty Formula Change?
STYRENE-SURFER replied to crowe-t's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Have tried using professional bondo type fillers but they tend to sort of roll off (not stick) when trying to feather things out. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong. -
Codi, I will be following your thread for sure. Got the same kit and trying to work out the best way to add some more chassis detail. I'm just crazy enough thinking perhaps Dremel out everything wrong and go from there.? You have a good start. ?
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They shoot horses, don't they?
STYRENE-SURFER replied to STYRENE-SURFER's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
J.C., I'm working on that " kicker bar" it's taking some careful filing out of the left wheel tub for clearance. For the manifold (induction) I'm now thinking of going with a blown engine using a scratch built manifold based on the 4 barrel cobra one. This looks more doable and will be patterned after this (I think vintage Ford unit). Modern ones use a spacer to allow room for a distributor tho don't think was the case back in the day. So will also have to create a timing gear cover like this with output for Mag/Distributor. I think I could modify S.C.R. 427 Wedge one for this, but there could be better starting points. I'm digging through my parts boxes for options. The Souza Bro's did run a blown 427 FE later on. That is after they stretched the wheelbase (steal bodied Funny Car). I have one or two pics of that one (they were still using ALGON) and the injector Hat is unique. -
AMT 1966 Ford Mustang Hood?
STYRENE-SURFER replied to STYRENE-SURFER's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Casey, I had forgotten about that thread. Thank you for reminding me, will go over it again. J.C. That is most likely the way I would attack it. Tho the 66' AMT Mustang body is probably a good deal narrower than the Falcon's. At least thats how things look from the pictures Ive seen here. Snake, I think this kit looks as if it would only be useful to me for the hood and body. Chassis looks like what I was afraid of.? I don't think I will spend money for one of these kits but will try to find just the hood from one. Thanx all for you're input, sorry for the late response. -
AMT 1966 Ford Mustang Hood?
STYRENE-SURFER replied to STYRENE-SURFER's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I was thinking that was the case. What I'm trying to do is get rid of the "Tear drop" hood on the funny car. Was hoping that these two kits shared enough similar dimensions that would enable me to create a A/FX car w/stock hood. As well as building a decent Hard Top version. -
Does anyone know if the 66' AMT Mustang Hardtop hood will fit the 1965 Super Boss Mustang-GT Funny Car kit? And also, does the hardtop have a chassis with molded in axels, suspension and exhaust? If so is there a 1/25th chassis that would be an good alternative or donor?
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They shoot horses, don't they?
STYRENE-SURFER replied to STYRENE-SURFER's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Belive me I tried on that ALGON manifold. (total fail) LOL. I'm just going to go with what is available in resin. That is O.K. buy me, but not correct for the "Souza Bros. car". Sometimes you just have to make changes. Now it's just a MATCH RACER. It's not that hard for me to change my mind at this point because there was many things that needed to be addressed. Freemont Decals were sized incorrectly so would have to be re-done. Front and rear wheels (close but no cigar) Yah, I'm picky! Oh well, I'm going to plan "C" Ha Ha! Oh, and trying to be less picky! Who wants to see a 427 CID SOHC ? Yah, I shouldn't have said that.? -
Ace, I have some of that stock on hand. Unfortunately it is cut kind of rough and covered with burrs. It's also hard to glue it up in a straight line pattern. I did attempt this manifold but I have to admit, it has got the best of me. Just some small (too small) pieces that refused to align with my wishes. Nothing photo worthy. Going to have a personal "think tank" on my Mustang (match racing)drag car project. (this long and meandering thread.) There are other issues to deal with, like Decals for it being sized incorrectly as well as hard to find front/rear wheels. Those are enough to most likely change the outcome. I have some ideas for a plausible period correct drag car, as well as a manifold change w/long injectors that I think would make the whole thing present better. So it goes, (Plan "C")???
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I have little experience with resin cast anything. They are there own thing with there advantages (if done well.) One thing I had a nice experience with was the ability to warm and mould a custom interior into a scratch built tub using Replicas & Miniatures parts. I wonder if it would be feasible to make (resin rods) for exhaust or whatever. Much easier to shape than regular styrene.
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Just a message for us Idaho modelers. A local store here has just moved into an improved space not far from his old store. His store is mostly concerned with railroad hobby stuff but has a full shelf of Evergreen styrene as well as tru-color paint (haven't tried it yet). If you reside here in the city of trees, check it out. https://g.co/kgs/bnHRSm
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How high will it go?
STYRENE-SURFER replied to Brutalform's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I'm not embarrassed to say I have paid up to $300 for a kit I really wanted. Those types of kits are not coming back so I have just a few of them, and NOT a basement full like some. If I was a Chrysler fan (not), and needed this or just plain liked it? I'd say go for It! Just tell everyone else you got it for cheep ? and eat Ramen for a couple weeks.LOL! -
Thanx Steve, there is a lot more details that will need to be added. Laying things out on paper, using the sizes of Styrene I can source. It looks like .100" Diameter tubes on the manifold ( tho they are split and create a sort of "Y" shape) spaced by .080 apart kinda comes close. There needs to be room for a Vertex Magneto ahead of that nearest intake, as well as other details. .100 = 2.5", so the stacks would need to be a smidgen smaller. That is if I'm thinking correctly. From the guy who puts styrene in the micro. LOL?
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Did a little test to see how two pieces of Evergreen half round with Lilliput sculpted between them would turn out. This was just done quickly and spritzed with Aluminum Plate from rattle can. not buffed. It's a simpler shape than what is needed for this manifold, just a test to see how it would work. Looking at the picture I provided at the top of this thread, are there any guesses what diameter those injector stacks are? They sure look rather small to me, They appear smaller than the exhaust on the car I am building . Perhaps 2" ? Thinking of using the 6" hollow tube injector stacks for Buick Nail Head engines from S.C.R. cut down in length. Can't see any specifics on diameter size on his website tho, anybody know?
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OOPS...Dale Jr's plane crash...
STYRENE-SURFER replied to Ace-Garageguy's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
blancolirio has some interesting videos, first discovered him when the 737Max debacle started. He has an interesting way of explaining things not just aviation. -
Yah, good point. I do have to build out a sort of triangle shape at the top of the manifold to meet up with the valve covers. That is tricky, Going to start out with .040x.040 stick, sanded into a triangle. then glued up so it is flush with the valve covers. Hard to explain, but you know, wish Evergreen made true triangle stock.