Andrew McD

This is exactly the information I've been looking for. Clear, concise and makes complete sense even to somebody with my limited experience. This tutorial provides a procedure that gives me the confidence to attempt to Z a frame. With some careful layout and cutting , (ah yes that's the rub ?) this appears to be a fairly simple way of doing something that some of us can be prone to over complicating. Thanks for taking the time to create this tutorial!

Love this period of drag racing when the SS and FX "wars" were going full tilt. You've done a marvelous job of recreating the cars from this period. The engine work is extraordinary!

I recently finished a completely box stock version of this model; what you have done simply blows me away!

Thanks for this little tutorial. A great technique I might never have thought of but will no doubt need to make use of!

Engine and body looking good! Definitely like those wheels and tires.

Thanks Tony........there are some available on e-bay at crazy prices.☹️

I'm traveling across the country and have the good fortune of visiting the Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum in Knoxville, Iowa tomorrow. This got me to wondering what the best sprint car models out there might be. With or without wings, it's all good with me.

Your end result is a totally believable rendition. When you look at the model you know all the warts and details that didn't quite work the way you might have liked. When I see the photos I see the bigger picture, the complete unit without knowledge of the details that you might not be happy with. We are all our own worst critics! Nice job on a tough kit.

Thank you Ron. Thank you Bill, and I appreciate the link.

I just picked up the Revell Special Edition '49 Mercury Custom Coupe today. Does anybody know what the engine is? I don't recognize it apart from being an OHV V8. Thanks, Andrew

Thanks Bob. The paint is looking good, laid down nice and smooth!

Bob, I really like the natural look of your plug wires. What is your source of wire? I recently used "wire-wrap" wire and feel it has an entirely too rigid look to it. Those "big ole meats" look great; what's the source for them? I particularly like the tread pattern they have. I really enjoy your sense of hot rod style. Keep up the great work. Andrew

Early on in this thread you spoke on more than one occasion of ”grinding” as part of the modification process. I assume grinding is referring to removing plastic and I am curious as to what sort of tool you use? As so many others have said, I too find your model building skills astonishing and inspiring. Thanks for sharing your process with neophytes such as myself.

Channeled rocks! Love the mocked up stance.

Beautiful build and very enjoyable presentation of your work! You've inspired me to purchase and build the roadster!

The interior of these machines is positively frightening but I have no doubt you will do something fascinating with it.?. I will enjoy following your progress!

Very nice build. Chrome and paint look great but the under the hood detail work really sets this one apart!

Another excellent build from your bench Bob! I do enjoy your vision of classic American hot rods!

One sweet looking hot rod! I’m just stating the obvious and repeating what so many others have said when I say the paint color and finish look terrific!

Fascinating! Very creative. Looking forward to seeing where you go with this.

Love seeing a great build that truly represents a Gas Class dragster. I haven’t been to a SEGA meet but have fond memories of seeing a lot of great gassers run at Cecil County Dragway in Maryland when I was in high school back in the ‘60s.

I am not familiar with the problems this model has but your clean build certainly seems to have overcome them. I have to agree with all the comments on the creative good looking paint job. Looks like you nailed another one even if it did have you pulling your hair out!

Looking forward to seeing where you go with this one. I seem to recall I have it in my stash. If not then I soon will.?

Your choice of colors really gives the car a unique look. Love the interior! I've got one of these in primer at the moment and seeing your work is giving me a new perspective on how I might build mine.

Thank you to everybody for their comments. The contributors to this site have helped immensely with the generosity of information and inspiration to be found here!