Dragline

Gorgeousity... Everything is right about this build. I have to get one now. See what ya did????!!! Bob

Bruno, that is a SUPERB kit in all ways. Probably L-Bergs best ever. Recommended highly. Bob

Beautiful Stingray there. Those MCG PE sets are a dream eh? Bob

Got the white, decals and one coat of clewar on her today. This dry heat is perfect for painting projects like this so I'm getting it done while I can. It needs another coat of clear before I buff it out but it sure did come out pretty cool. This pic was shot with the flash. I never use the flash so I though it was a throw away but it really is bright. Back to the chassis. Bob

Staight up boulevard bomber. I can hear Frampton or Van Halen on the radio. I was raised by rockers so no disco here. Schweet! Bob

Got some paint on her and did some additional work to the chassis. I bought a 5 way Detail Master harness off Norm Veber at the MAMA meeting today. This thing is schweet! Good thing I made the slot wider at the shoulder point. Shot the body in 97 degree heat with Tamiya bright red. It's already dry but I'll wait over night befre I mask the white portion. I have the decals cut out tight to the edge for a clean edge when I mask it. The white I'm using is Testors Model Master Classic White. A laquer that I have used over Tamiya with good results in the past so no worries there. Still struggling with the port injection but I have it 1/2 done and it looks good. I had to make a bracket for the idler pully since it was like a kit alternator, just floating out in space. Stole some blower restraints from my Inagural AA/FC kit. Got the chutes done and mounted on their plate as well. Also mounted the extinguishers. Robbing the decals from the other kit for those as well. Thanks to Dave Zinn for bringing some red spark plug wire to the meeting. Saved my vittles broski. Thanks Making progress even after todays MAMA meeting which was Awesome. Thanks for looking. Bob

High praise indeed J. The thing is. Doing one side is not to much of a problem. It's getting the other side to match that's the tricky part. The port injection is giving me fits but I'm slowly winning that battle. I painted the body red today. I'll post pics of that later. God Bless Tamiya spray cans! Bob

Super tight build, and my fave color for a Boss. NICE Bob

I build for realism most of the time. Functional? I build 1/25 so not really. comp1839, I can smell the Nitro through my monitor on your stuff dude. Bob

I am truly feeling the love on this build.. But it is tougher than some may think. The PORT injection lines are FAR tougher than any may think, and they are what are giving me fits tonight. Builds like this may seem simple after seeing them executed, but they are truly tough for those who aim to execute them. Once I have completed the port injection I will post pictures. As it stands it's taken me 2 days to get the lines straight, and another day to make the fuel block correct. I begin to undestand the BIG builds in doing this, and in my own way, contribute somehow to how BIG builds are accomplished. One build at a time..... Bob

She has mine and many here. Many more will chime in I'm certain. After all these years, love runs very deep. I feel for you bro. I wish her a speedy recovery, and no lasting effects, EVER. Enjoy those around you ALWAYS, they leave one day. You WILL leave them one day. Bob

NICE, The Bud King LIVES! Detailed more than your others Coyote. Good on ya. Bob

Yeah, I'll be there Dave. Been a while since I've been to a MAMA meeting. I got the wire at a localish craft shop Shane. My Mums always goes there for her knitting stuff and I happen to remember they had wire. Yeah Shane, keep your BMX gear. Perhaps you can make a whole bike? If not, be prepared to spend a lot on replacing the rest though. That stuff is now MUY expensivo. Bob.

If my 20th model came out that nice I'd be proud. I agree with Mark and the other guys. Keep going and we'll all be in trouble on the tables. Bob

That Industril sized bottle should outrun the cops. Nice build. Musta been tough to get that decal to sit on that flat black.... Bob

Nice color choice. They say genuis' pick the color green. So what's your excuse? LOLOLOL NICE CHEBBY BUDDY. Bob

The skate got cancelled due to rain tonight so I worked on the other side and started fabbing up the port distribution block and barrel valve. Yep, we garage skate Dave. usually downtown Baltimore Parking Garages. We just had a big article in the Washington Post. Check it out here http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/12/AR2010071204464.html My brother Scott is the bald guy narrating it and driving the "tow" vehicle. I missed that skate so I'm not in it. I've written for mags and skate books so it really was his turn to shine about his over 30 years of Skateboarding. Skateboarding has been a part of my life for 37 years now. If I miss a skate I feel like I've cheated myself somehow. LOL Bob

Looking VERY good Broski. I love an old school rail. Tame those wires a bit though.... Bob

Picked up some craft wire today and got to work on the hat injection lines. I got one side done and was so stoked I wanted to share it. Getting ready to go garage skating tonight so I won't finish these, but tomorrow I'll be on em for sure. Thanks for looking. Bob

Off to a good start here. Get R Done! Bob

She sher is purty Shane, I will be watching closely. I like the idea of using tube for the chassis for a better look. Motor? The Willy Borsch would be perfect I think..... resin hat? Looks like a 392... Looks like hardline injection too. Pressure from my Bud King build now transfered to you. LOL Bob

Looks cool, what chassis? Bob

We have another nice SWC coupe here. I gotta get mine outta the box someday. Bob

That's the kind of car you pilot, not drive. Smoooooth. Bob

Yes you did Dave! I cannot live without em. Replica's and Miniatures of Mayland has em Envious8420 The set is photo etched and does the front/rear on Monogram and Revell Drag tires and also the little tiny ones that Revell had for a short period for top fuel cars. Thanks Dave. Bob