Dragline

Striking color. Never saw one in real life this color. That took some sack to order it that way. Bob

Smart looking build there. Green is a great color for these machines. Bob

They all look good. I hope the New Year finds you building even more. Bob

I actually built more than I thought in 2009. I'm not as prolific as some, but perhaps more so than others. I guess when you can put all your builds on the coffee table [a rather small one at that] with room to spare you didn't set the world on fire. Most I posted, a couple are new. Hope your Christmas was wonderful and your New Year is even better. Clockwise from bottom left. Monogram 1970 Chevelle SS, Revell Gene Snow Charger [chassis is done but was not present], Rommel's Rod, Dave Deal Van, Gene Snow's Rambunctious Charger,Tom McEwen's Mongoose Duster, 1970 Super Bee, Hippie Hemi Dragster, Dyno Don's Mustang II [with original decals. Should have went with Slixx but these originals were 5.00 and they were mint. Unfortunately, they are very thick]. My Garlits project is in the center. It's nearly finished. Just the throttle, brake and fuel lines and a few small things and it's done There are more started [like most], that just didn't make the cut do to their unfinished appearance. I had fun and this site and all of you have inspired me to keep building and strive to better myself. For that I thank you all. Bob Frias AKA: Dragline

I use Duplicolor a lot and experience a bit of blushing usually. The clear coat will restore it. It has for me every time bob

Box Stock? What kit is this? I likey! Bob

Trumpeter need to find another line of work IMHO. EVERYTHING I have ever seen falls short. Viva Monogram/Revell!!!! Bob

Very nice indeed! Tribute? I'm not familiar with the name. Please explain if you would. TIA Bob

Wonderful work Harry! I need to get one of these I think. I'm watching this one. Bob

Another GREAT build Roger. What's next on the workbench? I have the Ramchargers AA/FD on the bench as well as buttoning up my Garlits car. Well done and inventive. Bob

Thanks to all the positive comments as well as the rest. I guess I transferred some of my current HOME stress into a post and blasted. For that I apologize to Harry and Mark. I just built a model car is all. As for 4 days? It was more like a week all told, although the assembly [and some of the fabrication] was 4 days. I'll keep my personal stress away from this board, as all of you have been nothing but nice to me all the while I've been here. As for the rivet counting? It was part of my stress, nothing more. Bob

We have 20" currently [4:25] in Baltimore City proper. I'm from Mass so it's no biggie for me, however....... I stay in because very few in this city know how to deal with such accululation. See you in Jan. Bob

RIDONCULOUS, in a good way. I love these kits but have never had the gumption to tackle them. My grit falls just short enough to build Tom daniels kits. Wish i had the sack to tackle one of these. This is a great build. Thanks for showing us what can be done with one. Bob

Well, there we all can help you Mike. While there are "currently" no funny cars available from any kit manufacturer Revell has some kits in the works that will be available shortly. There will be 1:25 scale replicas of 1970's [of all things] cars. The first batch [i say this with all the hope of a youngster] will be of a correctly modeled Roland Leong Hawaiian AA/FC and a correct Chi Town Hustler AA/FC. I believe the other car is a Tom McEwen reissue car. All from the masters of Drag Racing, Revell. These Polar Lights cars should be available via eBay. Of course if you eBay it, nearly every car is available for the right price. Glad to inspire you even a little bit. It's beyond the scope of my building to inspire, but if i did, then I am humbled by not only your words but the spirit of my build. Good luck, and please post your "in progress" and "finished" tasks here for all to see. Welcome to the forums also. Bob

Then we are good Harry. I get a little bent at times. I am enjoying myself and MY hobby. This is a place where I can share with LIKE MINDED individuals. If I wanted TOTAL accuracy I'd be a MILITARY modeler. For my purposes this is a place to share my ideas and passion for all things NHRA. I get to model TRUE replicas once a year or so. The rest of the time is a compromise of accuracy and a willingness to show others my vision of cars I love personally. I had fun with this build. Paint or panel lines are a minor issue that cloud a larger ideal. Bob

GEEZ LOOWEEZ, where do I start? I painted it with the colors at hand. Were I to build a 'SPOT ON" replica I guess a metal flake would be in order. I'm not a rivet counter like our dear OLD Harry, so I'll just have fun modeling and enjoying OUR hobby. Looks like Metal Flake, smells like Metal Flake. Musta been Metal Flake... I painted it RED, flawless RED. I built the car. I'm enjoying it. Thanks for playing. What! No comments on execution, build quality? Tough room....... Bob PS: When I go for accuracy, my Garlits build comes to mind. When you see it, you see it as it was. This was/is a quick build of a kit maker I'd never tackled before. I did well for a 1 week build. I had fun, you should as well. Bob

Thanks again Dave. I added a body up pic. Windows to go in soon. On to my Dyno Don and Iaconio projects. And my Garlits Swamp Rat 1-R car will be done soon as well. I gotta buy a shelf! The cars I have done are back in their boxes sitting on the shelf with unbuilt kits. I know! Dear Santa:................. Bob

Roger, your skills have arrived my friend. This is a fine looking car in ALL respects. Good to see another here on the board persuing modeling 1/4 mile at a time. The paint is very nice indeed. Well done Roger! Bob

THIS is the howl that makes me get all happy. More power than ALL the motors offered here combined. Bob

This is a cool ride. I hear this kit has become a bear to build over the years. How did this rate in terms of flash etc? Looks like you overcame them, just curious. Well built little filly. Bob

Completely outta hand, the way I like my Drag cars. Nice work on a never seen pro comp type car. Bob

All I have to do is button up the last 2 pieces of tin and this baby is done. This was a fun learning experience about these kits. Considering it was a 4 day build it came out pretty cool. Enjoy, and next time you'll see her will be in the showroom. I'm waiting for my Mums to finish a box of pasta so I can steal the acetate window in the box to replace the kit supplied ones. While they are OK they are a tad thick. Thanks Bob

I LOVE these kits. I built the New-Man 962 years ago. It's in my Dad's collection now. This came out SUPERB! I think I may take a break from Drag Racing subjects just long enough to build one for myself. Very nice indeed sir. Bob

This thing is really starting to tighten up Shane. I've been watching buddy. Cannot wait to see some paint on it. Are you going for the distress/weathring and all? Please say YES! Bob

Did some behind the scenes stuff on my Iaconio Pro Stock but felt like putzing around a little more with this tonight. This is my new favorite right now. Something about these kits has me buggered a bit. Enjoy! Added some fuel delivery and fittings. Hoping to wrap this up by mid next week. Bob