John Teresi

Wow......thank you all so much for such a nice response to this project........I am so honored to part of this MCM family........we have so many talented builders on this forum that love this hobby........I for one love to build and have fun with it......if I can put a smile on someone's face .......that sure does make my day........when I get such nice comments as these........it motivates me to go that extra little mile and put a little more detail on the next build.......if we all encourage each other and help each other we can feel good about what we do......... we can improve are skills and our next model can be better and better and so on....we can enjoy this great hobby even more.......once again ,thank you all so very very much for you kind support........I am truly humbled on this wonderful day

Hello......."Happy Fathers Day" to all the fathers.......thank you all so much for your kind comments and for following this build.......thank you Dave Ryberg: AKA "GoatGuy" , Art Laski, Bob: AKA "Peg leg Bob" , Charlie from "Pro Tech"......and thank you Dad for your kindness and for being such a great Dad,love you!.......finished pictures are posted........here is the link. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=59805 thanks for looking,

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Hello......."Happy Fathers Day" to all the fathers ..........this is a replica of my fathers, Teresi: "Dyno Drags"........it took 3 months to build this........THE FIRST 3 PHOTOS ARE OF THE REAL 1:1 TRUCK.......I would like to thank Dave Ryberg: AKA "GoatGuy" for his FANTASTIC art work he did for the decals on this project.......and thank you to Art Laski for printing out all the decal sheets for this project and Bob: AKA "Peg Leg Bob" for the vinyl Geico stickers for the tower........thank you Charlie from "Pro Tech" ........and last but not least my father who is a big inspiration and I am so grateful to have a father like him...........if you would like to see how I built this model please check out the link to the 'WorkBench"......thanks,for looking. http://www.modelcars...showtopic=55409

Austin......no,this is a partly scratch built and parts box replica of my fathers drag bike called the "Italiano"........that he raced at Lions drag strip in the 60`s....... thanks

Ira.........I have to tell you ......I am a huge drag racing fan......and this build is my favorite that you have ever done......I love it !!!!!!.........I have been trying to buy and own a build from some of my favorite builders.......just to own a piece of modeling history.......I would love to have this model.......I know this is rude to ask but,if you ever want to sell it.......please let me be the first to buy it......I could probably make one but,to own a model made by Ira would be AWESOME.......thanks.

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Tyrone......sure is a beauty........love it !!!!!!

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Hello......thank you all for your kind comments.......I did some work on the tower......I made a "Dyno" computer system, bench seat, a roll-up tarp, flood lights,and a rear door remote control.......also made some latches.......thanks for looking.

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Hello......thank you all for your kind comments........I finished the tailgate,got the electrical, license plate and the roller wheels on.......I also put on the running lights on the trailer......changed the yellow bulbs on the christmas tree......and did a little more weathering......thanks for looking.

Art......I knew this build would come out great.......everything you touch turns to magic....EXCELLENT build my friend......those outside shots are AWESOME man.

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Hello.......thank you all for your kind comments......I did some more work on the Cab/Sleeper........I attached the mirrors, hood straps, windshield wipers, antennas, running lights, and the fifth wheel......I will finish up the trailer tonight.......thanks for looking.

Clay......looks AWESOME man.........PERFECTION.

Bill........WONDERFUl..........ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!!!!

Roland........I use "Osh" brand flat black paint for the base color......then I give it a wash with "Folk Art" acrylic dark gray water based paint.......then I give a final wash with "Delta Ceramcoat" acrylic autum brown.......after it dries I give a mist coat of semi-gloss Krylon paint or Dull coat.......thanks.

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Jim......that is cool man.

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Hello.......thank you all so much for your kind comments........I attached all the components that go on top of the sleeper......scratch built storage bin,antenna`s,vent`s, ladder and air conditioner........also made some awning brackets......I will put on the mirrors and running lights tomorrow.......thanks for looking.