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I'm watching this one Ron. I got to see this close up and it's gonna be a beaut. Paint color will be critical. I'm certain you'll stay period with it. Stay at that bench Ron!! Bob

That looks great. Your builds are always getting better. Quite a stable of horses you have there. All vintage too. NICE........ Bob F

Sorry Ben but I don't have pictures of the Snake. I live in Baltimore and my Dad is in Massachusetts so unless I go up there it may be a while before I can snap a pic of it. It came out sorta the same, although I detailed it a bit more with fuel, chute and other lines. Bob F

I learned to appreciate the Rotary when a Puerto Rican fella I hired began working at the Auto Zone I ran. He took me for a ride in his hopped up 81 Accord with a Rotary in it and I was impressed. All the same, unless they are sub 10.5 cars, they wouldn't touch the Vega. That, and let's face it, the buzzing is not attractive. This is about the SBC purrrrrr after all. Not that import ######. Bob F Still driving, and fixing AMERICAN!!!!!!!

Sorry for the photography. I need a place to paint and photograph it seems. Had this in Drag Racing models as a WIP, but now it's done. My foiling continues to improve. No pics of the body down since it doesn't want to go all the way down. Not sure why, but it looks better like this anyway. Enjoy

In the mid 80's I owned my ONLY Hot Rod which was a 71 vega with a 383 stroker in it. Tubbed and all that... Every weekend I'd start it up to go cruise and my neihboors would just groan. I waited till it was all warmed up and maybe chuck a rev or two. I'd never lay a holeshot where I lived though. But at the corner where I'd turn to hit the highway, I'd always always bang at least two gears. The car got too notorious and I had to get rid of it, but for 3 years I was almost king of the street wherever I went. The car was on eBay a few months ago. Now it has a blower. It was too hairy with the Jetted down Dominator on it. I cannot imagine what it's like now. It had a pretty rad cam in it and a hopped up T-10 4 speed. I don't think I could have run an auto the way it was. But at about 4,500 RPM it purred like a kitten and if I blipped the throttle those MT Sportsmans would go up in a blaze of glory. God I miss that car. I'll find a pic at my Mums and post it sometime. The SBC and you. Making HP for over 60 years. Bob F

I agree with TxRat, your cleanliness improves every time you post something. This is on par with a great many here. Great subject, great execution. You are much improved. Bob F PS: I would recommend the Novis sytem for cleaning up kit glass. It also works great on clear coats as well.

Ah Hah!! Our first TJ-T...... Very nice indeed. Looks like the vintage kit to my eyes, but they were never very good eyes. Bob F

Well, you collect and build them... Thanks TxRat.... You are one whose opion matters a great deal to me. I treasure all opinion, but like me, you're a drag guy at your core. Get help Ben..... LOLOLOL Bob F Little update pic here: Got the front grill done. rear is also done.

You are a sick man Ben, and need help! My God, that's a lot of models! Should you live to be 150 you could not build them all. I have a Mongoose rear engine kit like you have there but the Snake eludes me. I bid on them and get sniped all the time. Your truck collection is to be admired. I have never seen so many truck models all in one place. Impressive. Bob F

That is looking very sweet indeed Curt but it need to be wheels up buddy.... Build a little stand for it.. Wait, doesn't it come with one? Bob F

THAT is purty!! This kit is one I overlooked for some reason. I have to rectify that. Well chosen colors and aftermarket goodies. Bob F

Thanks Ben. Those slicks are from any Revell Top Fuel or Funny Car kit from the late 80's till today. Ample sanding with 80 grit makes em look like that. I will be able to polish this out during the weekend. I'm a big Snake/Mongoose fan so these were a no brainer. I think they may be the most popular cars in the history of drag racing. I built these dragsters last year with so so aftermarket decals. They are in my Dad's collection now. Bob F

I believe the only way to get them is buying the double kit. I think there was someone making the "Coca Cola" decals that were missing though. The kits are not expensive on eBay. I know you have the Cop Out though. Bob F

This is a wonderfully detailed and executed build Shane..... I understand your feelings about it not being what YOU want though. The builder/artist is usually never happy with their creation. They have a vision of what they want. They execute, and a true artist almost always falls short of what they envision. For the rest of us Phillistines, it's usually far and away from what we can do. Never more true than here brother. Quality from top to bottom. Bob F

This is truly beautiful... I'm totally stealing the color and wheel ideas for the one I just bought. Your work is so clean and realistic. BMF work is top notch. Root Beer brown with envy... LOL Bob F

I've been on a roll building. My current "laid off" status has allowed me some 1 on 1 time with styrene and i have been busy. I normally build 2-3 cars a year, but right now I am on pace to build a dozen easy. I see steady work on the horizon so I am taking this time to build a few items that have languished on the shelf far too long. This here is the Mongoose Plymouth Duster AA/FC from the reissue Snake/Mongoose double kit of some years ago. I had built the Snake when I first got it all that time ago and it's currently in my fathers private collection, but this one was in the back of the closet in that BIG box. Since I had some Italin Red left over from a previous build I thought what the hey???? Nothing fancy here as far as detail goes, just a colorful build that might not be totally accurate but has "eyeball" appeal. Frame is Tamiya French blue and I swapped out the kits [wrong], non handed wrinkle wall Mickey Thompson slicks for a set of current AA/FC Goodyears. I had some So Real tire decals so I slapped them on there instead of painting the letters. Then I promptly handled them and pulled them partly off the wheels before I could dull coat them [Doh, Bob!!!]. Some plug wires for a little visual spark and that's about it. Clear coat is drying and with some careful painting should look great after a buff N polish with my Novis kit. Too bad about the Coca Cola decals being missing from this kit. Their omission leaves a bare patch on the rear quarters but maybe down the road I can pick them up and slap em on over the clear coat. All that's really left is the fuel and oil tanks which are currently drying after a dip in the dechroming tank and LOTS of sanding and filling. Up next... MPC reissue Blue Max Mustang AA/FC Bob F

There are 3 great car chases, the rest are runners up. 1: The French Connection 2: Bullit 3: The Blues Brothers. IMHO Bob F

Every bit fantastic, and every bit in place. I have absolutely NO conception of what it takes to make cars look like that. I know I have neither the conpunction, nor the talent. Good on ya mate. Bob F

I would have to say for me it was Russ Shwenckler [spelling?], Juha Airo and SAE in the late 80's through 90's that got me fueled back then. Today, it's this site and all the great people who populate it. Bob "Suck Up" Frias

Where is my Frampton Comes Alive 8-Track!!!????? Old'scool..... Cool paint.. Bob F

Yes, they are sticking out a tad Harry. Going for cool, not correct.. LOL Bob

Thanks to all you guys.. The running lights for the front are now with foil. I'll paint em later. As for the rear running lights?? Not much i can do since I lost the PE ones. They came out so nice to......Rats. I'll get the tires lettered and THEN it will be good. Baldwin Motion Camaro is on the workbench. I have one in Muscle Car review. They didn't all come with those gaff [to me] stripes so i'm going to replicate the one in the book. Besides, masking those stripes off would not be pleasant. Then there are the pinstripes that surround the white areas...Blechhhh... Back to the workbench. Bob

That thing is very BadA$$ Peter.. The pix are strong as well as the execution. I'd buy this if it were in resin.... Too lazy to actually do what you did there.... Fully realised. Bob F

I cannot find those BLOODY gel pens Dave..... I've been to Michaels, Jo Anns, Office Max et all... it's making me crazy. If you have a line on one please grab it for me. I'll be bringing it and some other WIP's to MaMa at the next meeting. Thanks Bob