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I don't mean to freak anybody out but I actually like the blue tube stuff. I use it all the time. My models haven't fell apart yet! Although I do admit I only got back into the hobby a couple years ago. So far so good. I even use it on some painted parts with no problems. It will eat the paint ( nice for weathering ). I have even glued wheels on with it. The nice thing about this is that the glue always stays a tad bit flexible. So if a wheel is not quite straight, you can bend it into shape without it snapping off. I still use my Zap a Gap ca when I need extra strength or quick drying. I say go ahead and try it on little things like steering linkages or things that you may not want to dry quickly. How strong does a blower scoop on top of an injection system or a valve stem really have to be?

Oldscool, yes the leafsprings were scratched. The whole front end was actually. Not that hard to do. Moparfan, I painted the bumpers aluminum because sometimes racers used aluminum to lighten the car up. Sometimes they would use fibreglass or acid dip the pumpers and then paint them silver as well.

Thanks Peter, thats very nice of you to notice and point out the work involved in that build. There is detail that doesn't even show in the pictures. All the suspension was scratchbuilt including hex styrene bolts, as well as all the throttle linkage etc. It all starts with research of course. I made sure the slicks were the right width for a circa 1967 drag car. The slicks back then didn't get as wide as they did in the 70's. And when vehicles were running without glass it was quite common to see some sort of cover over the interior that was not occupied. The ingenuity of the early racers just tickle me pink and I enjoy getting things as period as correct as I can. Here are a few WIP pics to show the hidden detail. After this picture was taken I also added steering linkages as well as a scratched steering box. Not included in this photo are the seat belts and scratched tach. The shocks , pulleys, headers, belt and fuel pump were also all made from scratch. Thanks again for the nice compliment.

Thanks alot guys. Dave I'm glad I made it to the top of your favorite 59 Camino builds. Is there some sort of award? SeveeRRacing, no need for windscreens in Altered class. Modelmartin, I'm not really mixing eras. They did add tubs when needed. And if your going to build a Gasser, you won't get away with the tricks I pulled. Thats what I like about Altereds and Match Race vehicles, you can just about get away with murder.

Looking good so far. Neat subject.

Thanks guys, glad you like. This is technically an Altered class vehicle. I don't think it would fit in Gasser class. Although I'm sure it could have been entered into some match races.

Something a little different. All scratchbuilt, no aftermarket parts. Hope you like.

Thank you for the comments guys. The kit is the Amt and I used the salt technique with acrylics and pastels. It all starts with the red oxide primer. There is alot of ways to weather models. I've used Sophisticated Finishes before as well with favorable results. It's all good and alot of fun! After I go back over it with some more acrylics and pastels, I'll post more pics. This was intended to be an old 50's drag car. I'm making a curbside out of it so hopefully it won't take too long.

I think your right. I also think that there was too much sporadic rust on the earlier version. Of course this is just another starting point. It won't look right until I add some washes and pastel.

I had this thing all painted up with rust and grime to boot. But... it didn't look quite right to me. So I took a chance on ruining what I had done and thrown some salt and paint on. I went with a darker blue (enamel instead of laquer ) hopeing some spots of lighter blue would come through. which it did. I still have to lighten up the upper surfaces a bit, sand the sheen away and add a little of this and that. I think it turned out okay. What to you all say? Better before or after?

Good job 3men2s. Foxer, That is how I do my rubber fuel lines. It is really hard to drill a hole into a very small nut. Sometimes you have to try to just glue the line to the nut.

I'm not usually into "what ifs" and new cars but a nice build is a nice build. Is that car as perfet looking in real life as in the pictures? It looks real. The paint is amazing . Beautiful colour I should say as well.

Thanks very much for all the kind comments guys. If you have an old glue bomb you want to do something with but don't want to restore , anybody can do the same. Other than all that rust I didn't do much to the rest of the car. Gave it to my cousin who spent a day recently helping me with my computer and he seems quite pleased with it. I think everyone should have at least one old half rotten car on their shelf. Don't you?

I agree, according to past builds this should be fun to watch. I personally would enjoy a build like this any day over a funny car. Old School and unusual. Can't beat that.

I wanted to do something with a build I did years ago and wasn't all that great. So I decided to stick strictly to pastels and acrylics. No extra detail. Just messing around.

A few changes from my last post. I decided to do the body over. Fortunately I was able to get one from another forum member. I wanted to get rid of all the trim on the body. You'll also notice I've stretched the front wheel openings to make room for the wheels that have been moved ahead on the frame. Here is a pic of the painted chassis. Interior is partly done. I'm using this low back bucket from the Amt 63 Impala.

Thanks for sharing. Real nitty gritty drag racing. I even saw an old Volvo! Wonder where the track was?

You are very good at weathering. I do like the seat . It looks like real vynal. Where did it come from? Did you make it?

Thats a great little old school sleeper. Love the colours.

I think you've done a great job on the metal work. I like the way it looks as is but gold would be a decent colour too. Nice stance as well.

Thats super cool, the whole thing! The manifold looks like real rust. Pastels I presume?

I have to agree, the weathering is perfect!!

Looks great!

Thats real nice and it does have the right look.

Wow , that is a real beauty. Love the pic with the steering wheel shadow on the seat. Evening produces great lighting doesn't it. These 40 Fords look super in black or dark blue. Hope mine turns out this good when I get around to it.