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How in the world did you cut that body? If I attempted that, I'd only have a collection of pieces.

Fast forward is your friend. If you close your eyes, it doesn't look half bad. Of course, it doesn't look half good.

There's more craftsmanship in your jig than most finished models. I can learn a lot looking at your in progress shots.

I've built a few brass chassis and have to say the challenge of getting the two sides congruent has defeated me more than once. What an idea with fantastic results to prove the quality of the concept. I will save this idea as one of must tries. Curious question concerning the rotary table.....did Sherline do that to a table you already owned or modify their typical production? It seems so obvious, you have to question why they're doing it the way they're currently doing it.

I'll try to answer what I can. I don't remember many blown 409's in this era. A fan......if ran was a rarity although it would be doable. What you may find in Google searches are "retro rods" recreating a combination I don't remember competing in the sixties. Blown motors in this era (64-66) were small block Chevys, Olds (very popular), 392 Hemis. Fords were pretty much not in the picture. The 409 was a carbed motor more often found in stockers than in upper classes of drag racing. Of course this was an era of experimentation as drag racing truly was in its infancy. By '66, BBCs were becoming more common but were far from common. Blown Chrysler wedges might be in the gas class. Late model hemis were just barely being used in the top classes. Take your window to '68 and Hemis and BBCs were much more common in the gasser ranks. Legal gassers had to have a stock production frame in '64. By '66, I believe replica frames were allowed if they were made of square or rectangular tubing. Most were built of rectangular tubing. Round tubing was not legal for an NHRA legal gasser in this time period......I don't know if or when NHRA accepted round tubing. One other thing to remember AHRA and circuits were alternatives to the Wally show. I think that front wheel wells were optional although I'm pretty sure rear wheel wells were required. Oh yes remember headlights. I hope this helps.

I'd love to get Tim Boyd's or Art Anderson's take. If I remember correctly one of AMT's poorest sellers was the Thomas Flyer. The poorest selling series more than likely was the Aurora Racing Scenes cars. Please note I said poorest selling and not poorest kits.....those were great kits with unfortunately high retail prices.

I've built the RX-7.....one of Monogram's best tools of this era. Having both stock and race options is wonderful.

If anyone finds any of the Bullhorn T's, I'd really like a couple for my stash.......I can either pay for them and shipping or work out a trade.

I'd love to have a video of the class you attended with Professor Dave. A lot of us could learn a lot.

I got one a couple of days ago....the light is a great aid. May be the best tool I've bought in several years. My only complaint is why didn't I think of it.

Mike for a "slacker" that is probably the best build of that motor I've seen. It is not an easy engine to get to look real. Your does a very good job at that.

I checked the one in Huntington, WV. They had 1/8 Canary T's and Exterminator dragsters. Almost got them and thought what a huge box to store. They did have the L700/40 combos, AMT 62 Corvette, 66 Olds 442 and Raminators. I couldn't find anything worth storing.

I think it comes down to what the items are. If it involved something I could buy at the local hobby shop, the answer would be unlikely. Any savings in trading would be ate up in postage. If what you have to offer is unusual in the United States or expensive enough to warrant the shipping, I think it might be worth your while. The problem isn't your location but rather the shipping charges. I know I used to trade with folks from Canada all the time until shipping rates went up. At one time, I could ship to Canada for within a dollar of shipping in the United States. Now the costs are at least 50% more. It makes trading more difficult to financially justify unless its an item I really want.

I'm not sure my hands could ever work that small. This keeps amazing me.

A few thoughts: The vac-u-form body with the lines for the body separations vs cut apart (I'm guessing they're not cut) is one of the best builds I've seen to recreate such a body. Most dragster builds, the body just looks too clunky. The chassis and engine, the total rear of the car looks real. I hope if you build another car like this, you try to do a WIP. It would be a great teaching device. I hope you'll tell us more about the vac-u-formed body and the process. This is so much better than what I've come to expect. Have you tried it in 1/25? The decals are outstanding. I saw this printer and thought about getting one. What is your solution for white? White paper? I really thought the were printed on an ALPS. A tutorial on using it (Amazon shows it for $80) could help out a lot of us would be printers who keep on hoping for the next generation Alps to be released. I expect that three days after Johan resumes full production.

What printer are you using? They're a great compliment to a great build.

Tremendous build! The scratch built chassis looks so much better than AMT's. Most of the funnys of this era had gone from the front axle with fuel tank behind to the furl tank in front. The body looks tremendous. You captured the gel coat metal flake quite well. There's so many greats here.....I can't list them. Tremendous.

I stumbled upon this build......glad I did! This is magazine feature material. HINT, HINT!

Interesting......AMT Mustang and what chassis or is that the Monogram? If its the Mono, what hood? Finally where is the engine from? This will be a fun one to watch.

And the bar keeps getting raised. Amazing!

I am VERY impressed with both your creativity as well as your execution. I'm going to have to look for one of these kits.

An ambitious undertaking. Your progress so far looks like you're up for the challenge.

Curious question.....is there any savings buying from HLJ after shipping? Mike

I'll really think the engine needs showcased and an altered is a great choice. Please show the making of the 12 spokes. That could be very helpful to other builders.

The Trojan Horse that most remember was the '71 Mustang (the really dark candy blue one). This car came after and ran in the mid 70's after that car.