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I was wondering if there are any manufacturers who make 1/24 motors or/ and parts? I know at times 1/25 bits will do the job. Such as larger 1/25 scale tires. But I think a lot of engine parts and suspension pieces will look out of scale going from 1/25-1/24. Most of the things I see lean toward 1/25. So if you want to convert a 1/24 compact car for example to a V8, is there options besides buying another 1/24 kit for the engine and drive train? Thanks

Nice! I look forward to more.

Okay I see one of the packages has in very small point the size of the wire in the corner. I buy the silver stuff. It was like $5 a package but will last a long time.

You also need to check your respirator to make sure the fit is good and sealed. The instructions should mention covering the exhalation holes with your hands. There should be a suction cause when you breath. Also, even acrylics need a mask when spraying. The airborne solids can still be an issue. Any chemical has some health issues even if it seems tame. Oh and don't eat paint!

Some of the wire you get in the craft stores basically just say "#2" for example or "22 gauge" which I don't get. But thanks for the tip with the caliper, Art. That may explain my issue. And I will also check out the chart. Thanks again.

No, can't be worn. This caliper has hardly any miles on it. I tried my analog calipers and I get the same thing. Of course you can get a slight difference of about .01 mm if you squeeze the caliper harder as the wire is soft. But the difference from one area to another is a bit more than that. I'm thinking the wire is not consistent in diameter. Or maybe it is slightly flat in some areas where I measure.

Quick question. When I measure the wire with my caliper I get different reading. I wonder if I am making it tighten more one measurement to the other, or if the wire is not consistent in size? Anybody experience this and know the answer or remedy? Never mind I just figured out that the wire is not consistent. Or at least it appears this way. I held the caliper in the same spot and took the same measurement over again and it was within .01 each time. Then I moved along the wire and got different measurements. Ya learn something new everyday.

Thanks guys. I picked up some wire for making bracelets today. One is around .5 mm which is handy for fuel line. The other is .6 -.7 mm which I think may work for coil springs. But I didn't see anything that is . 25 for brake lines. Nothing stiff and flexible that is. Just thread type material that won't hold a bend. I think the .5 mm wire may work for brake lines even though it is technically too big. I looks small in person. But then again it may look odd having fuel and brake lines the same size.

Thanks guys. I've used spark plug wire for fuel lines before and it seems that this is about right. Fuel lines can be different sizes of course but 1/2" seems to be about right (or there about). Brake lines (I Googled it) are usually 3/16 to 1/4". So if you were going to run brake lines along the chassis of a 1/25 car it looks like around .25mm would be about right. Seems small to me but... I couldn't crawl under my car but I could get a measurement of the spring diameter and this was 5/8". So I'm thinking .6mm craft wire would work well.

I was wondering if anybody knew what diameter/gauge craft wire I would need for replicating fuel lines and brake lines. Also, has anybody ever figured out what would be the proper size wire to use for making 1/25 scale coil springs. I was in Micheal's today but I really wasn't sure what to get. Any help would be good, thanks.

Cool! Thanks for that Len.

I have noticed on the Young American aa/fuel dragster kit that one front wheel is different than the other. The spokes are partially filled in. Does anybody know the idea behind this? Was this common? Also, I see from another thread that the Herb Deeks PE wire wheels are a little small for these tires. Does anybody know of any aftermarket wire wheels that would work?

That is a cool mostly period correct car. And it is nice to see someone putting this much detail into an older style Gasser. This guy is very lucky. Not only is he getting a replica of his car but a super detailed one at that.

Thanks for that. The rivets are the best I've seen in this scale.

Awesome engine. Whole thing is great.

That interior looks great. Nothing better than metal to replicate metal. I was wondering how you do the rivets. They look real and scale correct.

These Tempest Bodies (coupe and wagon) are among my all time favorite 60s drag cars. They all look good regardless of paint.

Thanks Tim, this was the review I had found. I knew it was yours but thought I should let you put it out there yourself. These kit reviews are very helpful. It allows us to better decide how to spend our hard earned cash. I am going to check out the rest of your reviews. Thanks again.

Thanks guys. I Googled "Amt 36 Ford review" and found a nice inbox review at Scale auto. I have never been a fan of the 36 Ford but the box art really grabs me.

Has anybody got this kit? Any pictures? I was wondering what the detail was like ( I know it's an older molding) and if it comes with a decal sheet similar to the new 37 Chevy kit. Thanks in advance.

Thanks guys for the info. This thread could have the unnecessary posts deleted and be used as a scale dragster reference I think. Very helpful. Tim thanks for your addition and I will definitely have a look at your Fotki. Nice builds. The Ramchargers would be at the top of my list. Unfortunately it would be hard to get one on Ebay for less than $50 between the prices and shipping. Thanks again Bernard. Good to know about the Don Garlits as it is likely much easier to pick up or order from a local hobby shop. I recently purchased the Young Americans kit and will keep an eye out for the Garlits,...or any of the previously mentioned candidate kits.

Thanks for your suggestions guys. I was hoping maybe some of you guys new of a few close up and detailed restorations. I know Cacklefest has some good stuff but the pictures are a little small to see the detail good. Dragsters are new to me. I have a couple of great books on Super Stock and Gassers by Larry Davis that have been invaluable to me. When I was stumped I would ask 6bble Bird (he still around?) as he was also a rich source of information. He was always more than happy to answer questions. I'll keep looking for dragster info/reference pics.Thanks

Well I went to my local hobby shop yesterday and there was the Young Americans dragster kit there for $19.99 so I grabbed that. I really like Apexespeed's Old Master thread. I love that dragster. I have a couple of questions. First is the Goodyear slicks in this Young American kit good for mid 60's? I wonder when they started making this style this size? My second question is, can someone please point me to some good mid 60s restoration reference links. I saw some good ones on Cacklefest but the pictures are rather small. Third, I built this engine a while ago and was wondering what years it would fit into. I'm afraid the valve covers are later 60s style 426 Hemi after Market pieces but am not sure. And I'm guessing usually this blower scoop may not have been used on these style engines? I think this engine came from a Bantam Altered kit. I was hoping to use this engine for a mid 60s dragster. Or I would even go for a later 60s dragster if I had to so I could use this engine. Then I would need some later 60s reference photos I guess. Thanks a lot for any help guys.

Oops you were posting while I was typing. No problem hijacking the thread. I'm sure I am not the only one that will benefit from your take on these kits. Maybe the Ivo kit and aftermarket shorty body is a good solution. I'm not worried about the later Hemi motors as I would prefer something more out of the ordinary. It also looks like the Ivo tires are too wide for the mid-late 60s time period. So the shorty body will fit most frames? Having said that, those Ramchargers/Jawbreaker low slung frames are pretty mean looking. Mean is good. No, I wouldn't mess with the Tony Nancy Double Dragster kit. I like them nice and short. I love the late 50s-early 60s rails. I was just looking for something a little longer and a tad later to add to my collection such as the Ramcharges etc.

Thanks again Bernard. I forgot about the Ramchargers kit. that would be a good one. Or the Jawbreaker and get an AF small simple body. I dig the above green (both are nice) dragster. It has the right look and a real nice fuel injection set up. If you have anything more to add please do. And thanks for the time you took to point these kits out.