R. Thorne

Thanks, Tony. They are nice kits, for sure. I don’t think I will have to do much of anything to the body to prepare it for paint (except cast and install the scoop).

This is a current type build, so headers would have been used for better performance, not to mention the sound of a present day stocker.

I modified a Compresins turbo 200-4r while working on the Winchester Corvette Stocker, then made a mold and cast a few for future builds like this one. It’s not perfect, but it will have to do, for now.

Thanks, Tony. I am calling this one done.

Thanks, Daniel.

One of my favorite magazines back in the day and I remember reading it concerning this car. Looks like you are well into this one.

It will be a few days, but, sure, be glad to let you know my opinion of it.

Started about 5 years ago building a facsimile of one of my favorite cars to watch at my local strip in Chandler, Indiana. This car was runner up to Joe Lunati at Indy in street eliminator in 1964. AMT “car culture” kit, period correct bellhousing/scattershield from double dragster kit, scratch built Traction Masters bars, wcfb Carter carbs, 4 speed from 69 Camaro kit, headers from 66 Nova kit, hood scoop from a nice gentleman on this forum (thanks again, Trevor), Tamiya rattle can paint, etc., etc. Scale 7” cheater slicks from amt “Surf Woody” (you get 4). Scratch built grill from styrene rod and “chromed” with Revell spray can (I like it). WIP site goes into more depth on these items. Comments, criticisms, suggestions, are always welcome. Oh, yes, an experiment in hand lettering (not very impressive) on the driver’s side and more conventional individual decals on the passenger side (liked those better).

Well, the question was relative to purchasing an electric drill. Simply gave him another use for an electric drill. I plan on using it for finishing some castings I have created and as a mini lathe .

As if you need something else to confuse you, I just purchased this.

Thanks, Ron and Trevor. I do appreciate your comments.

This will be a current style NHRA stock eliminator car and probably be black with the optional hood scoop. Something in the vein of Carroll Warling’s car. This will be an automatic car with a th200 as the current much more lenient rules allow. Headers will probably have to come from a Revell 68 Firebird kit unless someone has a suggestion? Comments, criticisms, and suggestions are always welcomed.

Put the top radiator hose on and tried some double sided tape to hold the hood and trunk on. Not enough trim on the trunk, so just put it on the outside. Results are not very impressive, but better than nothing and quick. Next model may use magnets. Calling it done. May take some pics later for the finished section. Comments, criticism, and suggestions are always welcome and encouraged.

It’s part of the game. Black is becoming my favorite color (with model cars, that is). Gotta get back on this one, soon.

Finally got the hood scoop painted and installed (thanks again, Trevor).

Lots of work and care put into these 2 models. Keep ‘em coming. By the way, the 62 with 2 fours (428 engine) like Norm Warling’s, would run in F/SA. With 3 deuces (389 engine), probably K/SA, like my friend Bob Michael’s. I use .005” clear styrene for those pesky side windows and sometimes hold them in with double back clear tape. Oh, and Steve’s car would be a 396-325h.p. Car.

Just wasn’t happy with the lettering, so tried some Gothic 1/8” and 1/4” stuff I had for another project. You have to trim it close as they are not unitized for each one (one big decal). Used this on the passenger side. I like it better. May just leave the driver’s side hand lettered to remind me of the difference.

Thanks, Ken. Still working on the hood scoop casting.

Thanks, Bob. It was a trying build, but, overall, I enjoyed it, and learned a few things not to do.

Thanks, guys.

Great advice from all these guys. Everyone is spot on.

Thanks, guys. After all my mistakes in painting this one, I was sure glad to finish it.

Well, it’s done. Had ordered some decals to try, but they were too small. Decided to hand letter it. Did the driver’s side only as I may come up with something better in the future. Not thrilled with the results, but a man’s got to know his limitations, as Clint would say. Whoops, forgot to cast & mold the hood scoop. Will do that tomorrow.

Decided to go all black. Went over whole car with 2500 then the white (polishing) sponge. The results after 30 minutes drying time. I’m happy and ready to move on.

Well, my first attempt at a two tone paint job was not a success. Tried to remove the blotch on the door with wd40, goo gone, and finally sanding. Realized it was not tape residue, but, black paint had bled in from, I guess, a poor masking job. Other spots were from tape residue and resisted my efforts with wd40 and goo gone. At this point, I am thinking some cleanup and an all black 56.