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Your work so far looks Great Roger.

Really nice builds Paul.

Not to worry Andy. You can get HOK paint in 6 oz. spray cans from Black Gold. Here is a link to the Candy page of their site. http://shop.blackgoldweb.com/product.sc?productId=24&categoryId=3

It's HOK Candy Red over a silver base.

Yeah, this is quite a good looking kit but I'm waiting for the 55 Chrysler. When could we expect to see something on that one?

Awesome work Rommell. It's really starting to take on an identity all it's own.

And here are a few more of Daryl's builds.

Here is my version of the most modern variation of the Little Red Wagon. I am actually getting ready to remove the body and strip it for repaint because I forgot to remove the windshield center post and cut off the tops of the doors, which weren't there on the real thing.

I have to agree with Dave as I have tried the Martha Stewart line and it works great. Of course, no matter which type of flocking you use a lot of how it looks is how you apply it as well.

First, you mean Daryl's work, not mine. And yes, I plan on being at Modelpalooza but It will most likely be just on Saturday and as a spectator rather than a participant in the show.

Excellent progress so far Bart. For some reason you don't see too many pro mod trucks on the workbench. From time to time they pop up though. One of my earlier builds that I did back in 1998 was this pro mod style Dodge Ram dually. It's was rather crude based on my current skill sets but was still fun to do. I did a scratchbuilt chassis (again was rather crude) along with plenty of detail. Unfortunately this is one of only two shots I have of the build (it has since been dismantled) and the other is no clearer than this one. I still have the body and have looked at it in recent months to possibly do something new with it. And this is a body that I started working on a couple of years ago for TEM but have never gotten around to finishing it.

Here are some more from Daryl's workbench.

I know we're showing off drag stuff but I thought I would show a few of these shots since we're talking about it. This is Daryl's garage diorama that I believe Dave is referring to. He created it and then used it to photograph many of his drag builds. Awesome detail.

And a few more from Daryl's workbench.

John, great stuff, as usual. I really love the Dutchman car. And that first one almost looks like something straight out of the Munsters drag special. O.K., so I'm starting to run low on completed builds to post here so I thought I'd try something different to keep the contributions going. My good friend, Daryl, AKA Mistertwister, to some who may already know him from other forums, is a drag racing fiend and a fine builder as well. He's been a bit low key over the past few months with minimal building going on so he hasn't been showing anything new from his workbench. Since I have a huge photo album devoted solely to his builds I figured I would show some of them off here for your viewing pleasure. So, without further waiting, here we go.

Everyone has some great ideas or "wants" that would like to see available in aftermarket. I think as far bodies go, between what I do for Chris at TEM and what Flashpoint has released, the market is pretty well covered, especially when you consider the volume that are available and what will be available in months to come. Of course there are all of the talented builders out there creating their own one-off bodies as well. Hood scoops as well are pretty well covered. It's the underneath the body panels that need attention. I know that working with and being friends with Chris for a number of years now, his ideas of what he would like to produce and the time it takes to actually make it happen are worlds apart. At one time his grand plan was to have a customer be able to order a completely aftermarket pro mod, from stem to stern. Not really feasible so you take it one step at a time. I know that he has plenty of irons in the fire as far as detail parts go, but as has already been mentioned, his health as of late has not been the greatest. He is a stubborn old coot and I'm sure he will overcome and get back on track real soon. Some items that are in the works are real slicks (already cast a few sets but is working out all the bugs), multiple wheel sets that will be cast in resin so they will be more affordable than machined wheels but will be up to the builder to make them as realistic as possible, more engine accessories like different blower choices, transmission options ( I can't remember all of the different ones at this time but there were at least three that I recall) and small engine detail parts. I also know that he is still working on at least two new rear end selections and a complete nitrous kit that will include bottles, solenoids, brackets, gauges and line, along with whatever else the kit needs. Also, so this doesn't sound like a TEM promotional post, I can also say that just today I received a couple of new photo etch sets from Dirtmodeler.com that include a front suspension set with brackets for the front strut mounts as well as motor plates and a complete 4-link rear suspension kit with enough brackets to do two complete suspensions. You just have to come up with your own struts and rod ends as well as rear end center section. Both of these kits were right around $5 or so. They were both designed and created by Clay Kemp so you know they are accurate. Charlie at Protech definately makes some of the best detail parts and I believe that he has, bar none, the best resin 4 barrell carbs. available. There is an area that we could use more detailed parts. I agree with Dave regarding the single 4 intakes and not enough viable options in kit form to complete that task. I think if we give it time, and bug enough folks, then what is needed for more detailed and accurate builds will continue to grow.

Bart, first let me say, awesome job on what you've done so far. The chassis work looks great. As far as the tire question goes. The best solution that I know of would possibly to use a set of rear slicks from an Action or Racing Champions diecast pro stock car. They are not technically the perfect size for 10.5 class cars but compared to everything else available they come pretty close. I have included a couple of pictures for you to gauge for yourself.

Here are a couple more funny cars.

Here's a few older Pro Stocks.

Yeah, I picked up on a few small errors made in the little picture comments. I also like the fact that the picture of the staging lanes with the S and M Superbird pretty much puts to rest any statements that I have ever heard regarding whether or not that car saw any real track time or was simply for PR purposes.

Haven't been to the Big Go in a few years but out of all of my experiences going to national events nothing compares. This event is almost a must to be there for at least a few days just to see all that it offers. We used to camp out at the campground across from the track. I don't rightly remember the name but I thought it was something like Conklins or something like that. The SS Shootout is a must and not even just for Mopar maniacs. Walking the pits is a chore with how many cars are on site. And the special events are a treat as well. I only wished that I had attended the year they did the Sox and Martin tribute. For all that go, enjoy and take lots of pics.. And don't forget to share.

Picked this up today and it is full of great photos and stories. The vintage photos are great for research material and discovering little unknown details. Like, I thought it was interesting that Prudhomme and Mcewen had a 71 340 Cuda and 72 Roadrunner, respectively, as tow vehicles at Pomona in 72. Must have been because they were in So. California and close to home.

This could be just the motivation I need to finally start on my Al Unser Charger 500. Put me down. Will post start pics. shortly.

Do you have any images or information on the decals that you are referring to? I believe that once Scotty switched to the Stude the paint scheme was referred to as the "Nitro Mater", which had some cool hood graphics and a puzzle piece pattern down the sides, unless of course this one came later and you're strictly talking about a plain red paint scheme with Onsat on the sides. Bad Habit Motorsports did a set of decals for the Nitro Mater scheme back when it first appearred but when they went out of business any chance of finding these decals went away.

And a few more.