Dragline

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

Don't know how this one got past me! Very nice build. These PL kits are a challenge. You passed with FLYING colors. Bob

All beauties Ron. It's great seeing you at the MAMA meetings and talking to you. You are a good guy and a friend modeler. 2009 was a good year for you modeling wise from what I can see buddy. Keep it up. Bob

I dry fit the motor this evening and finished off the injection. Looks cool. I'm starting to dig this kit. Added a few odds n ends. Should have made a safety belt instead of using the kit supplied but no biggie. Thanks for looking. Bob

Khart, you are right on the money! It's Dupli-Color touch up. You know, the smaller cans. The color name escapes me at the moment, but it's a foreign car color. The local Auto Parts store had a sale and I picked up a bunch for 3.00 ea. I too am waiting for the Revell Hawaiian, I'm pretty sure it's going to be a LOT better than the PL kit. Not that these are slouches by any means. I think if they had put more time into the instructions and fit of some of the parts they'd be considered true classics. As they stand they are good sources of Logghe chassis as well as complete kits but I'll wager more than a few never made it to completion by some uninitiated modelers. Some of the parts are a little crude considering these are "modern" kits. Bob

Thanks Dave. The decals were beautiful to work with. The complex side scallops went down nice with a little Solvaset. They snuggled down nicely. This is my first experience with Slixx and it was a pleasure. The injector hat in the kit is OK for the period but the box top [and other sources] show the one I put on there. Plus I had one hanging around so that didn't hurt. I made progress last night so I'll post some pix later today. Bob

I'm at a loss for words. If he doesn't like it I can find room here somewhere. Bob

Roger, this kit will feel no different going together than the Baker Charger I'm certain of it. These kits are not for the faint of heart. They require lots of test fitting and sizing things up before you attempt assembly. The good news is the plastic is very nice and takes paint well. I hand painted the chassis with Tamiya red out of the jar and it took well. The chrome strips easily as well. But the instructions are vague at best so making sure things fit first is paramount. You have the skills, get crackin! Bob

While I'm waiting for my replacement dash for the Frank Iaconio car I figured I'd tackle a quick project. Never built ANY Polar Lights kit and I must say there are some issues with these. But test fitting has paid off handsomely I must admit. Replaced the kit bug catcher with a correct one. Got one of my patented masking tape supercharger belts on there as well. I guess the supplied one could work, but I didn't bother. I'll wire and hook up the fuel soon. Nothing toooo detailed. These are really nice kits once you get past the terrible instructions and occasional poor fitting part. Bob

This is an entry for what? Bob

That looks KILLER Charlie! It's the little things that make these old cars come to life and you nailed em all. Well done. Bob

I built Dave Deal's Bug Bomb with my Dad circa 1973. Wish I still had the model. Still got the Dad though. Bob

With 40Gb of music on my machine I usually make playlists. Lately it's been Overkill. But the Newest Lamb Of God was in my car for 2 months solid. Sometimes I get on a Zep or Beatles kick though. Bob

CRICKEY, all of that stuff is beautiful J. Well done for 09. I hope to do as well for 2010. Bob F

Classic case of creating a market where none existed, or needed to exist. People with money an no brains buy this stuff. I cannot wait till their will is read. Lawyer: "Bobby, you get the crystal covered model car" Bobby: "Groan" Bob F