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Oh. I love this one so much! Very clean, super paint, and great photography too! Street Roadsters are not too common in the drag race model world. Here is one that I built a couple of years ago: WF

Being a track announcer does have its perks! Luckily, my track (E-Town) and my job are still there. WF

Sitting in the stands and watching fuel cars is absolutely awesome but standing between two of them as they launch is almost impossible to describe and I've done it a few times. Most scary is to be on the starting line when two jet cars leave! Scared the heck out of me. I literally thought that I was gonna die! I love pretty much everything about drag racing, from brackets to the pros, but I do agree that actually doing it is most fun. WF

You didn't read Chris' intro, did you?

Wow! John, if your models were classed as home runs (and they are), you would be Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Mickey Mantle all rolled into one! WF

Regarding the molded in panel lines. Yes, it was quite common to have panel lines on Funny Car bodies. When a mold was made from an existing car body (rental car?), the panels lines were often left in the plug. Door lines very noticeable on both the Maz car and the Lime Fire For the longest time. I thought that the Lime Fire had a steel body because of the prominent panel lines, door handles, and stock trim pieces when in fact, it had a one piece glass body. WF

Heres one that is a WIP. Not a Gasser, but close. WF

You didn't make any errors. The axle is too narrow on every one of these kits! You have to fiddle with these. If you make the axle wider, you get the tire away from the traction bars, but you run the risk of the tires rubbing the body! Like I said, you have to fiddle with it! No problem with this one. The body is "fat" On this one, I spaced the wheels out, but they come real close to the body. Not noticeable with the body up! WF

You did a very nice job on your Ramcharger car. Good detail on the parachute shroud and cable. I was very fortunate to have been at NY National the day that Leroy Goldstein ran that first 6 second run. I built my Challenger with the Rockville Centre Dodge livery that was on the car that weekend. Hope you don't mind if I post a pic. WF

Nice job, looks great! I have also built an AWB from the Polar Lights kit. Looking for a match race? WF

The front wheels came from Altered States . They come with tires but they were unusable. I had to "stretch" some vinyl tires by boiling them! I dipped them in boiling water while they were installed on a dowel equal to the diameter of the rims. After their "dip" I hit them with cold water. WF

Can't see much of the underside but a great pic nonetheless. WF

According to the 1967 NHRA rulebook: "Exhaust system must be equal to factory equipment per h.p. claimed. Dual exhaust pipes, with mufflers are permitted. Headers are also accepted, but exhaust must be routed through mufflers and tail pipes. All mufflers must be production type and installed in the stock location with tail pipes extending at least to the rear axle. The main body of any replacement muffler must be at least 19" in length. Open by-passes may be used, but must be installed in front of the muffler and installed in such a manner as to direct exhaust away from the strip, tires, and car body. Outlets for open exhaust cannot exceed 3.5" in diameter. A maximum of two (2) outlets per car permitted. No flexible pipe permitted on any car in competition." A lot of words but I hope that it answers your question! I'm fairly certain that in 1968 an exhaust system was not required. Walter

Great workmanship, looks like everything was done right! I love it! Walter Frey

Superb! My kind of race car! Walter Frey

O.K., For "period correct", we need to know "what period?" In other words give us the year(s) that this car existed. WF

That is a great looking....ummm...... don't wanna offend anybody.........'25 T! (yeah, thats it). From someone who knows chopped '25 Ts! Walter Frey

That is actually a great looking Altered! I came really close to buying one of those at the last NNL East. After seeing yours, I'm kicking myself for not getting one! There is always next year! Walter Frey

Great looking gasser! Good use of color. Walter Frey

Thanks for posting the pics. Love that car! Always good to see it again. Walter Frey

I certainly hope that none of those tribbles* were hurt in the filming of that 'cuda! Seriously, though, very nice, clean build. Walt Frey * yes that was a Star Trek reference.

I started on one of those yesterday. I forgot how finicky they can be. You did a superb job on yours! Walter

First of all, thanks for the pics! I believe, that if you have the passion for the subject, you will build a great model. You do, and you did! Welcome aboard! Walter Frey

Nice! All of those extra details, like the hood pins, tire valves, parachute cable, and hood scoop make it extra special Walter Frey

Both of those Willys are great! I have one of those kits. Now I have to drag it out. You've inspired me to build the truck version!