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  1. Mike D
    Thank you! I think he would have too.
  2. Mike D
    Thanks Zippi! It was a challenging project.
  3. Mike D
    I think so too. I sure do miss that guy.
  4. Mike D
    I started to build a tribute to my friend Donn Yost who we lost a few years ago. This follows his Cobra Gasser closely, but I wanted to make a few changes to the suspension so it followed what a60’s era gasser would have. I added a dropped front straight axle and replaced the independent rear suspension with a coil-over solid rear end. I think the Old Man would have approved.
  5. Mike D
    Thank you for your interest in my work. Here are a few pics during the build.
  6. Mike D
    Thank you. I learned a lot about conceived limitations. Patience and planning are key to breaking through.
  7. Mike D
    Thanks.
  8. Mike D
    Thanks. The plate took a little figuring out so it worked and stayed in any position.
  9. Mike D
    Nice work. Sinister...
  10. Mike D
    Thanks for your kind words. It was a fun build, especially the pull-down plate.
  11. Mike D
    Wow! Thank you so much.
  12. Mike D
    Thanks David! It was a fun build with a few firsts for me. Thanks for looking...
  13. Mike D
    Thanks Francis. I appreciate you looking and supportive comment.
  14. Mike D
    Hi Francis, Sorry for the late reply, but I find the forum hard to navigate so I don't visit often. I plan on using the body, interior and chassis from the MPC 75 Dart Sport kit. It's not the same as Carlton's car, but I don't get to tied up in all of the things you do mainly because I don't have the skill required to address them. I think the Hemi will come from the AMT Super Bee kit and everything else will be aftermarket or scratch built. I'm still in the process of gathering everything I need and will post something once I have a plan of attack. I'll be following your project and picking up tips and techniques from it. Thanks for reaching out! Mike
  15. Mike D
    I built this Revell kit as a typical muscle car that could be found on the streets in the 70's. I added a lot of detail to make it look realistic, even adding a working pull-down license plate with the gas filler neck and gas cap, which was common back then. Door locks, tire valve stems, drive shaft balance weights and a lot of work in the engine bay, on the engine and chassis. The paint is Model Masters Dark Green Metallic enamel with their enamel High Gloss clear. I made mistakes but pleased with the end result.
  16. Mike D
    Looking forward to following your project.
  17. Mike D
    I’m starting a similar project, Don Carlton’s Rod Shop Demon. It will be a blend of his Pro Stock/Match Racer. Will be following your project closely.
  18. Mike D
    Thanks. You have a keen eye noticing the balance weights on the driveshaft. Not many pick up on that detail.
  19. Mike D
    Thanks everyone for all of the positive comments. They are greatly appreciated.
  20. Mike D
    Thanks so much. Your comment is greatly appreciated.
  21. Mike D
    Thank you for your kind words. The spark plug boots and the tire valve stems are from Norm at Miniatures of Maryland.
  22. Mike D
    Nice work!
  23. Mike D
    Thanks Tim. I appreciate your kind words.
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  25. Mike D
    Ok. Thanks.
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