Mooneyzs

Alright all... I was able to get back to the workbench tonight for a little bit. I had family intown this past weekend so wasn't able to get to this build til now. Anway spend a couple hours working on sanding and filing the joints on the headers. I am much closer to being done with them. Happy with them but I think they need to be sanded and filed just a little more. I shot a quick light coat of primer on them to see how they were looking and noticed a few pin holes that I will need to fill and fix. Anyway here are a couple pics for you to check out. Thanks for looking.... Here is the front side of the header flange after sanding and filing the solder joint down: The back side of the header flange joint:

Hey Harold.... I am not sure what you normally paint your models with.... spray can, air brush...etc. Any way I would recommend that if you are wanting the right yellow for your project is to check out an auto body supply store. I am not sure how many people know but you can get them to pump enamels into spray cans. They are a single stage paint just like your typical testors and Tamiya type paints. You would be suprised that they are about $10 to $14 a can and it is your basic 12oz size can. you have many more colors to choose from than what you see at a hobby store or auto parts store (checker, napa, autozone...etc) Now if you are shooting with an air brush... you can get paint mixed from a touch up bottle size, 1/2 pint, pint, quart, gallon... I personally go this route and use PPG and House of Kolor on all of my builds. I find that I like spraying with base coat/clear coats much better. it is a little investment to get your reducers, clear and hardner but I find I get better results with them. this is just my personal opinion since I have had great luck with them.

Thats great to hear they are gonna do another model swap meet on the 8th. do you know what time it startes?? I may just have to drive out there to see what people have. I know that Brad (Gasser59) told me about one he went to a couple months back or so. I will have to see if Brad is going to be going and maybe bring my finny car to show him. I am one that gets kits from time to time off ebay. sometimes its the only way I am able to get something that I am looking for that isn't in production anymore.

This is a really nice build. It is looking great so far.and like what you are doing to it. Can't wait to see more pics of your progress. Keep up the great work.

Virgil... Great job on this build. It is awesome. I really need to pic up your book on weathering models. Keep up the great work.

Nice work....Looks great!!

John... Looking great. it is sure coming together. Nice work man. Always enjoy your builds.

Rom... great work on those fire bottles buddy. they are looking great!! Nice choice in using a sharpie markier for the bottle.

Hey Bart!! Great work on the progress you are making. You did some great work on the 4 Link mounts. They are beautiful and turned out great. I can totally relate with you on all of the hours it took to make. You definitely have to have patience when you do stuff like this. The hard work paid off on this. I did the same thing when it came to building my headers for my funny car. and your right your finger tips get the best of it. Keep up the great work.

Steve... Great job on this so far man. That Engine is looking great!! The work on the butterflies is awesome. Did you make them working ones?? Can't wait to see more of this build.

Wayne this is a totally cool Project and it looks great. Very cool paint scheme on it.

Charlie.....great job on the paint and decal work, it's gorgeous. This is coming together very nice bud. I look forward to seeing more.

Jim that is the same number I came up by dividing 115 by 16....115/16= 7.1875

Virgil... Your work always amazes me. I love following your builds. and man do they look great. Keep up the great work.

Very Cool ideas to do fiberglass. I like what everyone has done. may have to try it sometime.

Derrick.... Awesome work my friend on the Shotgun Injector. Love how you modifed it. This is looking great. Glad to see you are getting more done to this. Can't wait for more updated pics.

Happy Birthday Brad! Hope you have had a great day and you were able to get some bench time in.

John Great job on this. It turned out Gorgeous. Paint work is beautiful as always. This kit turned out very nice. Its clean and looks great. I always enjoy your builds.

Very Cool John!! Your progress is looking great.

Shane I was going to look when I got home. Glad to hear that you were able to locate some.

Thanks Randy, you are welcome! Thanks for following along.

Tyrone that is just beautiful. You nailed it with the look and paint. It's awesome. Love your work.

Niko... Thanks man!! when I was looking at the kit headers I knew I had to do something different for them because they weren't gonna cut it . Wasn't able to get to this build last night. maybe will get to so a little more tonight if not hopefully tomorrow.

Hey Everyone I want to thank you all for Kind words that you all have said about the headers, It means alot. I will give you guys a heads up since I have been keeping track of this full build and so far to date I have 167.75 hours into this build. I know it may make you go with those hours. I am not sure if I am halfway done or not but am excited to get to start the engine here soon. I will probably be goin back and forth on the Engine and driver compartment details. This build has been a blast and enjoying sharing it with everyone. So stay tuned and appreciate that you are following along.

Hey Wayne..... No worries, I totally understand. Thought I would ask. I am going to the Arizona Nationals next month and will be going both Saturday for qualifying and Sunday for Eliminations. So I will try to see what I can find there. I may also try contacting a more well known race team like you said and see if they could send some detailed shots. Thanks for that suggestion, I appreciate it.