Dragline

I'm fairly certain it will. I did a Bernstein Bud King AA/FC years ago and the white portion of the nose slowly yellowed after about 2 years on the shelf. It's still in my dad's collection. When I get up that way I'm going to take a look at how it's doing. He has about 40 of my drag cars from the 80's/90's. Upon looking at this build, I think the beltline is a tad high. Perhaps about 1/4' lower would have been a bit better. Bob

Matt, I'm pretty sure this will yellow in years to come. I'm in serious doubt that Testors changed their formula one iota. I use Tamiya Bright Red for the red portions. Oh, BTW. I sent you the Alclad II. Have you gotten it yet? Since I don't own an airbrush [eventually] I am stuck with spray cans. I think I've got it down to a science and I get pretty good results from trial and LOTS of error. If I did own an airbrush I would have clear coated it with Tamiya arylic clear. That stuff doesn't yellow over time. As for the Iaconio car. Well, the decals tore so I chucked em. If I can get another set I'll cut them up and paint the silver and black portions and use the letering and sponsor stuff. THAT should work I think. The Tamiya Chrome Yellow I sprayed it with came out really nice and it's not going anywhere. I'll keep looking for the decals and eventually I'll find a good set to use. Tonight I'm spraying the chassis Tamiya Semi black and getting to work on the motor. I'm doing full fuel, throttle and ignition on this one. Also, How does one use a Sharpie to do window trim? I'm still a tad fuzzy on the whole thing. Any tip will be helpful. Perhaps I'll do a search after lunch. Bob

I'll be watching this one. The potential is just awesome. BUILD IT. Bob

This is a SUPERB build JS. How is it I didn't say something already????? My Bad.. It's clear you made almost all of the detail pieces, and they come off as perfect. Most of the detail IS NOT AVAILABLE AS PE OR RESIN... Harry is right. THIS IS MODELING. I'll add. AT ITS FINEST. Bravo Brother! Bob F

This is only PART of your collection? Geez Looweez....... Gorgeous all. Bob

Thanks Shane. Now for 2 coats of my fave Testors 1814 clear. VOILA!!! It pops. Forgot to snap one of the hood, but it looks pretty good as well. A week or so of drying then rub it out with Novus. Finish it off with Meguires. Paints are. Duplicolor grey primer. Testors Model Master Classic White Laquer, with Tamiya Bright red. Followed by Testors 1814 Glossy Clear enamel. And they all work in harmony. Amazing that it works. Bob

Yeah, I'll ne at the next meeting Dave. I'd like to see some of your Drag builds. I'll bring a few you haven't seen too. Clear coated the body a little while ago. It did come out very nice. I'll post pix and you all can tell me what you think. Bob

To answer your question Dave. I used the old decals and they worked well. The blue/white sperator stripes were not as opaque as I'd hoped but they laid down nicely. My Iaconio build is stalled because of the billboards tearing and basically giving me fits. Are those available aftermarket? Bob

Thanks for the snorkle leads Ron and Ben. I'll look at what they offer. I really would like this to be complete. The pictures are kind to the paint, although it does look pretty good from here....LOL Next time I'm going with SLIXX, just to be sure... Bob Here's a peek at my next project, even though I have a few that need finishing. You know how it is. When the bug hits ya!

Built with the Fire Fighter reissue. I bought original decals of the MPC kit off eBay thinking they'd be better than the SLIXX ones. WRONG!!!!! They were soooooo thick. My gosh...... The blue didn't meet in the back. But I perservered. The side billboards were a nightmare. It still sits to high on the front. But I'll button that down though it still won't be totally correct. This was a quick build of sorts. Plug wires, shoulder harness and tach wire only. Tamiya Chrome Yellow over Duplicolor white primer. It needs a chute and the hood finished [still looking for a correct snorkel. Any leads?] Glad to have it in my stable. I'm on a Pro Stock kick lately RIP Don Nicholson. Bob

Garsh...... Those are as helpful as I could hope for. That is the car I am building of course. Model master Clasic White last night. I have the [Tamiya Bright red] red applied tonight. It came out sweet!! Soooo, I am about to decal it and those shots will make a difference in the way I build it. Every little bit counts. You guys are the greatest. My Thanks Bob

Or maybe "The Lemon Squeeze?" Bob

I like it a lot. This car seems to take to a LOT of different colors. First I've seen in yellow but it works. Of course the "cherry" in Cherry Bomb is no longer there. Please name it. Bob

I have plenty of exterior shots. I need a couple of engine/interior shots though. I Googled of course. Seems unlikely there are any out there. Anyone? Bob PS: I turned this thread into my WIP.

The old mans truck is cool Terry. I have my old mans 72 ULH. I keep it as cool as it always was. Bob

Here is my daily driver my 2000 Chevy Cavalier SS. The SS was strictly an appearance package developed by JBA Chevrolet in Glen Burnie MD. But, being a mechanic and all around hot rodder I added a few tweaks. Mainly a cat back with free flow, larger TB, and a chip as well as better brakes and wheels and tires and stiffeners front and back. It scoots and get looks. It's got killer tunes of course. Bob

Guys, have a look at Dave's AA/FA in the Bog Boys section and be prepared to be WOWED. Big scale definitely has its advantages. EPIC STUFF!!!! I may just end up building at least one of these big cars. I just need to pony up the dough. I'm floored. Bob

Well Dave, let me be the first to say HOLEY MOLEY DUDE!!!!! Everything looks so spot on and realistic. Your skills are welcomed here for certain. I saved the pix to gawk at from time to time. Epic build brother..... Bob

This is gorgeous. I got one last week. Inspiring builds both. Bob

This is shaping up nicely Shane. Well done on the injectors as well.. Finish er up man........... Bob

Impressive indeed sir. That decal scheme looks to be a nightmare.... Paint some red, some silver it looks like. Very, very nice. Bob

I learned something here. I have a bottle of this and tried it on tires and it was awful. BUT, using it as a flattening agent [it's true use] is what I'll now do. Thanks guys Bob

Holy Moly Charlie. I lived all around that city, but mostly the west end. My last residence was on Cottage St. The corner of Cottage and Smith St. That town has a lot of problems. No work, I could go on and on. Good for you on getting outta there. The "fawn" color? I was just going to go to the Hobby store and hope it was sitting there. Hmmmm, you got me wondering now. I'll come up with something. Bob

Here we have Dragline's workbench on a Saturday... Lindbergh 1966 Chevelle SS in the offing. Ooooh, looks like a metallic blue of some sort.... Interior to be a "Fawn" color. This is my kitchen table. I live alone [mostly] so I take my meals in either the living room in front of my 50" Samsung, or at Mums or my girls. I spray my stuff at Mums in her basement. I set it up pretty sweet and she doesn't mind the occasional fume or two. And yes, I am this neat usually. Chaos and me have never mixed. It works for some though. Bob

I'm liking this one... Keep it going and tell us who's car it will be... TOP FUEL... where the money and the glory LIVES! Bob