ModWrench

In my rush to try and beat the entry deadline for this Facebook site build-off, I bollixed up a few things. I was required to post only one photo to qualify for the build-off, so I cobbled the thing together and shot these pics and made the entry cutoff. Disappointed and frustrated, I walked away from it and the model has been sitting on my bench for a couple of weeks. I will get back at it in short order when I get in the right frame of mind to finish it.

Snake Prudhomme Monza - cleaned up all the mold lines on the body and stripped the chrome.

Made good headway this weekend on my build-off car. Got the big block buttoned up, ran some plumbing in the chassis, tires mounted up, body parts all painted two-tone and started to lay down some graphics. Still lots to do, but will definitely make the March 29 entry deadline!

Finally got some time and painted the chassis and a bunch of parts. Putting the engine together now while paint is drying.

Thanks Jim. I started a new thread under "WIP - Other Racing" and added some new pics there. Will add to that build thread as I make progress.

Scratch built a top wing and added the mounting spuds on top of the cage. This car ran a small wing offset to the left. I got it pretty close to the reference shots I have. Also got body panels and a dash made from sheet styrene.

Building a replica of the '79 Syracuse Supernationals race-winning car driven by PA icon Smokey Snellbaker. There will be lots of scratch building on this one to make it look like the car from 1979 as-run at the race that year. Started by laying out the Evergreen rod and drew up plans to create a Lloyd sprint car chassis. Used the bottom rails from an old Monogram frame and scratch built the cage and lowered the top frame rails to accommodate the big block Chevy engine that this car ran.

That is a cool looking roadster. Really like that flathead - will have to do a little research on that Jiggler race motor! FYI, the link to the build folder didn't work for me, but I clicked on the Fotki site in your signature block and accessed it hat way.

Sorry Marc that I missed your question when you posted in December. I had some serious family medical emergencies to handle that surfaced after I started this Triumph. Pretty much derailed my build activity for 2023 as my focus was elsewhere. I'm trying to jump back in and get started again, and this bike is high on the list. One I get something worthy to post, I'll add to this build tread. Perhaps when I decide to tackle the real wheel, I will document the process with some detailed photos so you and others can see my approach.

This build has been on my "wish list" for a long time, so the opportunity to participate in a winged sprint car group build-off seemed like the perfect time to get after it!! Going to build a replica of the '79 Syracuse Supernationals winning car driven by PA icon Smokey Snellbaker. I attended races at the New York State Fairgrounds one-mile track for a number of years and loved watching the sprints and modifieds from my vantage point standing on the cinder track in Turn 1! There will be lots of scratch building on this one to make it look like the car from 1979 as-run at the race that year. Started by laying out the Evergreen rod and drew up plans to create a Lloyd sprint car chassis. Used the bottom rails from an old Monogram frame and scratch built the cage and lowered the top frame rails to accommodate the big block Chevy engine that this car ran. Still need to add mounting hardware for the top wing and a few minor items in the drivers compartment to complete the chassis, but it's close to being done. Next up will be building the top wing and the body parts. I have a Lloyd style hood from Big Donkey Resin that will provide a realistic engine cover.

Try Southern Motorsport Hobbies site. They have the born-on date decals, although you may have to combine a couple sets to replicate the Daytona winning car (was 2004 that Jr. won, correct?) Here's a link to a 2005 decal set: https://stores.smhracing.com/8-budweiser-born-on-date-2005-chevrolet-dale-earnhardt-jr/

Wasn't necessarily looking for a new dog, but when I laid eyes on this guy it sealed the deal. Plus my wife was onboard with a short-hair, smaller dog (my last dog was a 90 pound shepherd/collie mix that shed quite a bit). Winston has been a great addition to the family. Plus he's got a ton of energy, so I am out walking every day and hiking again on the weekends, which has been good for the old expanding waistline!

As I understand it, this is not a re-pop of an older trailer kit. It's all new tooling that Wes and his team designed then had the new molds cut earlier this year. The plastic injection is done by the same company that produces his modified kits (and the Salvino's NASCAR kits). I believe they are out in the western part of the USA.

"Some people have no idea what they're doing, and a lot of them are really good at it" - George Carlin "Have you ever just looked at someone and knew the wheel was turnin’….but the hamster was dead?" - Me