GoatGuy

I have parts from RB Motion for the wheelie bar, levers from futurattraction, and hose clamps. Here you can see the bracket added to the rearend for the parachute lines, and detail added to the brake lever before final painting and attaching.

Thanks John. The paint is Model Master Grabber Orange lacquer.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/studio_782/7270820462/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/studio_782/7464270910/ The brake calipers from Strada that I filed down, painted, and attached to washers from the hardware store that were a great match for the solid rotors used on the '89 cars. Not sure why the image doesn't show up. Just the link. Thanks for looking.

A few more........ http://www.flickr.co...782/7270838006/ http://www.flickr.co...782/7270821666/ http://www.flickr.co...782/7270840684/ I already had the frame painted and then added to the rear part of it after seeing the Sentry Olds car in person. I took a piece of 2x8, drilled a hole in it for the axle to rest in, and added the frame. You can also see the drain plug in the puke tank. Also a pic of the fuel tank with the hold-down strap made from a soda can.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/studio_782/7359206176/I started this build at least a year ago, starting with a Bruce Larson Sentry Olds kit. It is a fictitous build of what Wild Willie might have driven in 1989. My inspiration started with an article in Drag Racing USA Oct '73. There is an article in there about Willie's Charger funny car. I emailed the photographer that took the pics and he said he did not have any more color photos of the car. Just what was in the magazine. I do not have the experience or talent that many of you have, so I'm learning as I go and especially learning from this forum of people like John Teresi, Romell, Tyrone, Rickart, Comp 1839, Clay Kemp, etc. This is a WIP. I know, I know, I failed to fill in the door line before painting. Thanks for looking.

John is working from photos that I took of the real car. There are pics posted in the 1:1 section. John- are you sure you didn't just sneak into Bruce's barn and take photos of his wheelie bars? Ha. I was wrong. The pics I posted are here in the Drag Racing Models forum.

More, more.................looks great.

Terrific work Charlie. The lighting in your photos really shows the gloss.

That's a great video Scott. I could watch it over and over.

Looks great John. The 1:1 car will be at the GM Natls in Carlisle, PA tomorrow and Saturday where Bruce will start it 2 or 3 times a day for the CackleFest. Keep up the awesome work John.

Fantastic. Your Dad's going to love it. I am honored that I could have a small part in your masterwork. Dave

........yes, what Comp said.

again, WOW.

Hey Dave, any progress lately? Would love to see it.

Where do you guys find the info/reference for all the details on how the 1:1 Pro Mods are built? I assume some of you have access to the real cars under construction?

Stupendous, amazing...........all of our words can't express what we see you have done. Sorry Romell, I already gave him my address. Ha. Imagine the UPS man showing up at your door with this piece of art boxed up for you !!!

Lookin' good. One of my favorite 1:1 cars.

Looking really good. I'll follow this build as I hope to finish the Warren Johnson Superman PS that I started eons ago.

Amazing detail and weathering. Only an artist could capture what you have done. My hat is off to you, John.

Incredible work John, just incredible.

Looking great John. The vinyl Geico Motorcycle came out real nice, as did Art's decals. I appreciate the kind words. Dave

This build is a really good idea. Nice combination.

John, it's hard to tell the difference.

Dave this looks great. Can't wait to see more. About the paint- love the color, but did I understand you to say that you put one coat of clear over the enamel to speed things along? Doesn't the clear dry faster than the enamel and cause problems? Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but I want to learn as much as I can.........

Looking great John. It all looks great. When are you going to start online classes for us?