W-409

That's nice build of nice subject. We can rarely seen these '61 Dodges built, especially in Ramchargers form. You did excellent job with the BMF on this one, paint and decals look very good too.

W-409's '57 Chrysler 300C:

Thanx Andy. It has been sitting well over an year just collecting dust, so I finally thought I would pull it back on the bench. I worked with the wheels and tires a bit. Nothing special in the front tires, just kit decals added on them. Rear tires have painted lug nuts on Beadlocks and some black wash too. My plan is to work on the chassis tomorrow, it shouldn't take too many days to get it on four wheels. I hope it starts coming together as nicely as my '64 Belvedere in NASCARS Section.

Something has happened in the Chassis-area. I put the front suspension together and found no fit issues. Same thing with the rear suspension, everything fits very nicely together. Well I haven't still installed the rear shocks, and I'm planning to make two extra shocks, to make it more accurate. Only thing what needed a bit work was to install those Plastic Performance Products tires and wheels, but of course that's not a suprise, since they don't really belong to this kit. Only a little filing was needed to get them fit nicely. Also I added the brake lines, still need to connect them to the Brake Master Cylinder once I get that one installed. Also started the interior work, installed the seat and seat belts. They are from the kit, mainly because I don't have red seat belt material. I'm trying to make them look a bit better once I get the roll cage installed (Tomorrow).

I had same kind of problem in my '67 Impala SS-build while ago. The original tires on that kit were way too small, but I wanted to use those Rallye Wheels from the kit. New tires I took from my partsbox, were too large, or I mean that the wheel was too small for them, the same problem you have. So I took a piece of normal paper, cut correct sized part and wrapped one time around the rubber tire. Then the wheel fitted very nicely, just paint the paper black. Works well and it's quite easy to do, too. And if one round is not enough, just add another one.

That's just correct engine choice for '62 Bel Air. Excellent looking Powerplant, detailing is fantastic. It looks like real thing to me. Nice paint job too, and Shiny of course. I like this one, you do great work.

I got to agree with those comments above, it's very cool looking Gasser! I've rarely seen these X-Frame Chevrolets being built as Gassers (Or actually any other kinds of Race Cars) and this one is very nice exception. Very nice paint job, unique, but still very cool. Nice engine too, even if it's a Hemi in Chevy. Nice stance too. Your rear fender openings on the body look nicely done too, very nice looking Impala! A little constructive criticism, these are small things, but worth trying. Grille would need a little black washing, so it doesn't look like a straight plate. Thin black paint works well for that. Other thing is that those front wheels are now fully chromed, I guess they are really painted with some color from the center. Would look more realistic that way. And the last thing-your plug wires are little thick to my taste, But they are better than no wires anyway. Not trying to nitpick, just giving some helpful advice I've heard over my Modeling Career. Overall it's very nice build.

ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW!!! You are doing fantastic job with this Wrecker Project. Your engine detailing is perfect all in all. The body is stunning too. I'm amazed, and going to pick my jaw pieces from the floor. Keep coming. It inspires me to get going again with the '64 Dodge 330 Hot Rod.

That's what it is all about I guess! I have learned many things too when I have got criticism of my builds. Otherwise I wouldn't have bought a Polishing kit, no Aftermarket ignition wires etc. I guess there's the same thing with many other Modelers too. Anyway, I really like what you are doing here. I can't find anything what is really wrong with it, the whole build looks excellent to me. Keep it going.

Yeah, hope to see your entry next year Jonathan! More entries, the better Race. Oh and I forgot the prizes too. Well luckily I don't have to worry about them, since mine is far away from other builds in here. Thanks for the kind words for my Chrysler, Jonathan.

Thanks, Ron! It has been a long time since I've posted anything in this thread. But here we go... I built this little Diorama as fast build, it took only few days to complete. Not my best efforts (even in 2010), but I had alot of fun while building it. Basic components are the project engine from AMT '66 Nova ProStreet with modified Cylinder Heads and some styrene. Then the most horrible model kit, I've ever built. Lamborghini Countach by Marui (or something like that). I built it in three or four days in summer cottage, managed to lost few parts and stuff like that. A fun build though. Especially the body parts didn't fit at all, the hood is glued open, because I didn't get it closed, headlights were almost impossible to glue open, doors don't fit etc.

Actually Snap Kit is not must have either. I built AMT '60 Starliner as my first model car when I was six years old. Dad just kept telling me what I had to do with all of those parts. Maybe somekind of Revell's Basic Builder-type of kit would be good, like the Classic Chevrolets.

Thanks for the kind comments, Guys! Those wheels are just like they came from the bag, only painted. That's why they're so nice and once painted they really look good. Spark Plug Boots are actually molded in Valve Covers, I just painted them Semigloss black. Then I drilled holes to the center of those boots and that's how it looks. For the distributor, I drilled one hole which was big enough to fit all eight wires in, glued the wires there and that's it. Simple, but looks good enough, I think. Hope this helps. Gas Tank is painted, the base is Revell silver and then I painted those brackets with Revell's black. Also installed the fuel line from Carburetor to Fuel Pump. It's made from Detail Master's Braided Line.

That kit isn't really hard to find, I guess eBay is full of them and I guess many Hobby Shops do have those kits on their stashes. I will make a little test fit today and possibly take few pics of it. I don't know about that kind of wheels & Tires, since I've never built any model with Pro Touring style wheels and tires... Someone else knows more about that.

That's good point too! Maybe the Muscle Car Mash would be my favorite from these.

I'm with Nick on this one. Pre '79 would be good. Bit different style vehicles maybe than this time, so it's not the same game twice, and it's quite large category which means lots of different kinds of builds. Cannonball Euro would be great idea, But I wonder how many racers there would be? Mostly we build American Cars in here. I would be in for sure with my Austin Healey. Muscle Car Mash sounds excellent. I would be in there too. I guess there would be many racers with their favorite Muscle Cars. Cannonball 2000. Good idea, but would there be any other cars than new Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers? I might be in if that's chosen, but could those cars have older parts than 2000? Unlimited is good too, many different kinds of racers. Just thinking aloud. I hope we get nice race next year doesn't matter which subject is chosen. I guess I'm in anyway.

If you're going to build it as Drag Racer with wide rear slicks, then The easiest way would be to buy Revell '55 or '57 Pro Sportsman Chevy, there you would get all you need. A chassis with huge wheel tubs and rear slicks, narrow rear axle with four links, wheelie bars, Racing wheels, nice Racing engine with Tunnel Ram intake and Dominators, etc. It's really nice kit, I haven't tried the chassis to that Challenger body, though so I don't know if it fits nicely or not, but even if the chassis would need narrowing or any other things, I guess it's the easiest way to do it. I have these both kits anyway, I can do a test fit... Another way is of course to saw that chassis into two pieces just before the rear axle crossover-place. Then build new rear frame from Brass as I did for my '64 Falcon or from plastic. Then just scratchbuild the floor to the rear-end and new wheel tubs from aluminium or something. Then just connect the part you made to the original chassis. Of course one way is to scratchbuild everything, but that's really extreme scratchbuilding, absolutely the hardest way.

Thanks Joe! Your '57 Chevy Pro Mod looks fantastic, that one gives alot of inspiration to keep going with these Sportsman class cars too. I should have an update later today. I will be working with the interior and chassis, stay tuned.

Yeah, moving on to the engine, my favorite part in Model Building! Your powerplant looks fantastic so far, nice details on it. Can't wait to see more.

You can see there's still need for a few touchups on the engine parts too.

An update. I painted the chassis and body with Maston red spray paint. They turned out Okay, there is need for polish and that kind of basic stuff, but I think it can be saved. The shade of that red is really good for my taste. Also I got the interior floor painted gloss white. Some engine work has been done too, carburetor installed and painted with thinned Humbroll's Clear Orange. Next coming some more detailing, stay tuned.

Well that's beautiful, as your builds always are. Nice job with the body modifications on it, and I like the look with bit smaller tires. I've always thought red and silver fit very well together, this one proves that I'm true. You sure don't build much Box Stock, these are much more fun to follow. Another nice and fun build finished, can't wait to see next ones.

Stunning work as always from your bench. Nice paint job on it, and that engine looks excellent. What did you use for weathering? I'm using The Detailer, but it is bit too shiny in some point.... Otherwise it's fantastic stuff. Your Mustang looks excellent, can't say anything negative about it.

Thanks, Bill! It means alot when coming such a Talented builder as you.

That looks very good! Your engine details look very nice, and it's true-Detailing is not as horrible as it feels first. And it makes the model look much better.