Rocking Rodney Rat

I grew up in Boston, we used to assault the city from my friends sister's place in Nyack. Went to many a show at CBGB back then. Last time I went to CB's was Rollins Band in the mid '90s. That was pretty intense. We might be old, but we saw all of the cool bands.... -RRR

If you need some inspiration: https://public.fotki.com/jferren/mooneyes-dragster/ Ditch the str8 axle in the kit for the Revell Tony Nancy 22 JR. drop tube axle. The AMT SBC parts pack has a more accurate set of headers. Happy modeling with this awesome kit. Thanks to Atlantis!!! -RRR

Living in Greenpoint, are you a Fleshtones fan? -RRR

If the industry is in such great shape, then why can't the countries 8th largest metropolitan, with over 6 million souls, support one decently stocked hobby shop? I drive 30 minutes away to buy Tamiya paints (gotta look at the color to decide sometimes) and when I talk to the owner about expanding product lines (Evergreen plastic (gotta look at the size ya want sometimes), Atlantis, for instance) and I get a blank stare (language barrier, perhaps?) and a shake of the head... Whatever...I'm going back to the bench and buying on line when I prefer to support a local reseller. Rant over.... -RRR

I wonder if it will ever be found. Too bad Chopper wasn't able to finish it..... -RRR

I built four different versions when the first time it came out, but I guess another can't hurt.... -RRR

Two words: CUP HOLDERS!!!! -RRR

I guess I'll have to chop the roof myself now ? -RRR

Well, that escalated quickly! ? -RRR

I use Easy Off oven cleaner in the yellow can. Works especially well on chrome. It stinks, will take your skin off, but that's half of the fun! Gloves, respirator? Bah!!!! -RRR

Easily done. AMT is reissuing the Sandkat sand dragster. It's based on the Piranha chassis. The AMT '53 Studebaker is readily available (with the Mr. Speed decals): https://www.ebay.com/itm/115084727308?epid=1330536174&hash=item1acb95940c:g:-U4AAOSwLT1hiD7c it seems they're getting expensive, tho.... -RRR

I just stumbled on this one. Lots of kool work going on here. The frame needs a little more 'Z' then you'll have it!!! ? -RRR

Good to see another one!! -RRR

Congrats, Grasshopper ('Kung FU' TV series reference)!!!! -RRR

Two coats of primer. Two coats of color. Two coats of clear. No polishing (Too much work. I'm lazy) Throw it together and toss it on the shelf. What's next? -RRR

Plenty of those bodies available on FleaBay...it's just money... -RRR

I love the chop...LOL?...-RRR

Sorry I wasn't able to make it! -RRR

AWESOME!!! I love everything about this! Well built iconic kits on a strip! I hope you keep adding on to it, a tower and stands... -RRR

Yes, indeed. This is the AMT parts pack, in case you're looking for one. -RRR

Here's the original SBC parts pack #C1101. It has the block hugger headers... Here's the '63 Corvette #C1107 SBC with the "Mooneyes exhaust pipes" as the package says, but notice it has no Potvin front mounted blower. The later version of #C1101 (which is what's in the box now and still available (on FleaBay, etc) has the side sweep pipes in place of the block huggers but the pipes are shorter (and in my opinion way too small and short to faithfully replicate the Mooneyes Dragster). Grab the headers from the AMT SBC parts pack (issued as part of the 'Competition Parts Pack' with the Allison engine, T bucket body and other parts) for a more accurate representation of the headers on the 1:1 car. The end of our history lesson for today, class dismissed.... -RRR

Thanks, ADL, I appreciate the comment!

Thanks for all of the kind words, yes so little time...what's next??? -RRR

Looking good, ADL.... -RRR

This one is under glass over here: -RRR