1320wayne

Sorry for my ignorance. I'm not the most technically advanced drag racing guru out there but common sense told me that if it loooked like a distributer then it must be a distributer. Please excuse my mis-information. Sometimes, simply trying to help opens you up to criticism and/or correction. Thanks for the clarification and teaching me something new.

Depending on the era that you are talking about, it would clearly be a distributer. Magnetos didn't come in to widespread use until the early 80's. Here is some photographic proof and good research. This last one is as late as 1979.

Excellent work Tyrone, as usual.

Technically speaking, Mark is correct in the aspect that a lot of builders sometimes try to do scratchbuilding work that is maybe way over their heads or they simply don't have enough research material to get the job done correctly. That being said I can say that luckily none of our models ever have to worry about passing tech inspection so whatever you come up with, as long as you are happy with it that's all that matters. When I decided to branch out into making my own chassis, or enhancing an existing one, my first attempt was not the most accurate. The picture below is what I came up with for my Jeg's pro mod that I built a few years back. The tubing was too large in diameter and the layout wasn't the most accurate. But, I was happy with the results and went on from there. Last year, when I decided to go this route again, I decided to build a completely scratchbuilt chassis for my Daytona pro mod. I used as much reference as I could find on the web as well as using images from some of Thumper's chassis builds. What I came up with was a much better representation of what the actual chassis should look like. Is it perfect? Maybe not. But again, I'm happy with it. If this isn't the route that you want to go then simply come up with any one of the kits mentioned above to acheive what you want. Also, here is a link to some albums that I put together of some of Thumper's work, to possibly give you some ideas of how to do the scratchbuilt chassis from the ground up. http://public.fotki.com/1320wayne/friends-and-family-/rob-quimbys-builds/ http://public.fotki.com/1320wayne/friends-and-family-/rob-quimbys-builds/chassis-tutorial/

Superb build. Amazing finish.

Coming along nicely Tyrone. Can't wait to see the color.

Good looking clean build.

Pretty slick looking.

I don't know if anyone else has posted any information about this yet but here it is. It would appear that the kits are finally ready for purchase. http://www.modelroundup.com/category-s/41.htm

Awesome work John. The level of detailing is superb. I wonder what you will do next to try and top this one?

You can acquire a set of the wrinkle wall slicks from the Snake/Mongoose double funny car kit as they are the perfect size for the Johan model or you can go to Comp Resins and order a set of vintage wrinkle wall slicks, which will also work well.

Here are the pictures from the IPMS show in Jacksonville, FL. The group from Jax puts on a great show every year with plenty of categories for the car guys. http://public.fotki.com/1320wayne/model_shows/2011-shows/jaxcon-2011/

Hey Rob, it was nice seeing you again yesterday and also meeting Jim for the first time. I know of the builds you are speaking about and even though the builder is a qualified builder you are right about the fact that he has issues within some of his builds that will prevent him from being a first place finisher most times. And, this isn't the only show that he brings this same fleet of models to year after year. I've seen him in Atlanta for the past three years and get to see them all over again at that show. It's his own choice to continuously bring the same pieces year after year but he should not get angry with anyone if his models don't place where he thinks they should. And unfortunately, I don't think it would matter if anyone mustered the courage to go to this person and flat out tell him to start bringing new models because I don't think he would listen. Regardless, it was another good show put on by the IPMS group in Jacksonville. I took 445 pictures so it might take a couple of days to get them all posted. Keep track in the contest section for an update on the contest album. Also, your weathered trailer was really cool. Now you need something to hook it up to.

Awesome work John. I would say it's to be expected but this one is just so far over the top in what needs to be done. You definately challenged yourself on this one............and knocked it out of the park.

That would be the NNL in Atlanta every November.

Good looking build. You don't see too many of these built with those decals. Great job!

Superb work John. Can't wait to see more.

Yeah Dave, I'm still looking at adding some weathering.

My stash. Older pictures so it probably doesn't show the true numbers anymore. More inside another room.

Well, this is finished, for the most part. I'm sure that I will still find some small details that need to be done but otherwise here it is. The basic kit is the MPC Thunder Struck kit based on a 78 Dodge puller truck. The kit suspension has been lifted to make room for the Satco Swamper tires. The front bumper is scratchbuilt from styrene. The exhaust is scratchbuilt from aluminum tubing and parts box mufflers. The engine is a Ross Gibson 440 Magnum with added detailing. The graphics are all handmade using imagery found on the internet and transferred to decal film. The tool box in the bed is a resin piece.

Excellent job. The clear coat really makes this one pop.

The hood was swapped out. The original one that comes in this kit has the molded in hood scoop that just doesn't look right for a stock appearing build. So, regardless of the hood, it's still a 78.

Yeah, all of that is planned. I'm not done yet and still have a few little details left to do other than what I posted above. I actually have a second grill that I am working right now at opening up the grill.

Well, I set this one aside to get some othjer projects knocked out and I am now back to work on it. It is almost complete. I added hood hinges so the hood will stay propped open, the engine has been installed and other pieces added like heater hoses and radiator hose. The driveshafts have all been added although I still have some slight weathering to do underneath to make everything stand out better. I also decided to add a brush guard up front. It came from the parts box and is currently in the process of being painted. The little nub on the roof is the pin for the antenna base to be installed to. The only major work left is to add the master cylinder under the hood and create an exhaust, and some detail painting and then this one is done.