B-Ram Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 It's time to start my next build. I have gotten the Monogram "The Slingster" customizing dragster. There are lots of good pictures of old rails to choose from. I have seen a picture of one of Don Garlits early rails that I like. I remember as a kid in Tampa Florida going behind Don's shop to see if we could find anything cool the he was throwing away. I plan building it with the blown Chrysler engine. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, please let me know. Bill
Erik548 Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 yes im with everyone, my vote is for 3BUT, its going to use little from the kit, even the frame is greatly different, if you plan on using the revell kit, i would vote for #2, it looks almost spot on
disabled modeler Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 I like them all...even the ones on the box art. Looks like a very cool kit.
Codi Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 I'm partial to the first one. Will be interesting to see what you finally decide. cheers
B-Ram Posted December 4, 2015 Author Posted December 4, 2015 Hi Guys,I haven't decided which to do, but I am leaning towards #1 or #2. I am not planning to duplicate the car, just build something towards a style. I don't think my skills are good enough to replicate a car. I do have a question for everyone. I am planning to put a blown Chrysler in it. Looking at pictures, I have seen several different colors for engine blocks. I have seen what appears to be black and I have seen a darker red. Is there a correct color for a early 60's Chrysler.Thanks, Bill
6bblbird Posted December 6, 2015 Posted December 6, 2015 (edited) Hi Guys, I haven't decided which to do, but I am leaning towards #1 or #2. I am not planning to duplicate the car, just build something towards a style. I don't think my skills are good enough to replicate a car. I do have a question for everyone. I am planning to put a blown Chrysler in it. Looking at pictures, I have seen several different colors for engine blocks. I have seen what appears to be black and I have seen a darker red. Is there a correct color for a early 60's Chrysler. Thanks, Bill Bill, there is no "correct" color for a race engine. Whatever color that the builder favored would be used. They could be spray painted with VHT from rattle cans or even brush painted with Rustoleum. Use any color you like. Black was (and still is) very popular. Find something that contrasts or compliments the frame and body work. The sky is the limit! I used flat red on this one to compliment the red frame and body work. WF Edited December 6, 2015 by 6bblbird
6bblbird Posted December 6, 2015 Posted December 6, 2015 (edited) Black on this one! Edited December 6, 2015 by 6bblbird
B-Ram Posted December 11, 2015 Author Posted December 11, 2015 Finally got started. Started putting the frame together. It was harder than I thought it would be to get everything aligned correctly. The rear end had to mounted as part of the frame. Bill
Speedfreak Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 Looks good so far Bill, that frame looks pretty straight, just take your time, that's what I have to do. I like the second photo, looks like that's where you're headed.
W-409 Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 This is an interesting project as I just bought the same kit. Frame is looking very good so far. Keep it coming.
B-Ram Posted December 17, 2015 Author Posted December 17, 2015 Little update. I painted the engine block Tamiya Navy Blue. The fit of the parts so far is very good. Bill
Tyler62990 Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 Oh I'm definitely following this one. I can't get enough of these old rails. Looking good so far!
Roadrunner Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 I think I built this kit when I was a kid. Nice.
B-Ram Posted January 11, 2016 Author Posted January 11, 2016 With the holiday things finally over, had some time to work on the rail. Bill
6bblbird Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) "Finally got started. Started putting the frame together. It was harder than I thought it would be to get everything aligned correctly. The rear end had to mounted as part of the frame. Bill" Actually, you can install the differential after the frame is "welded" together. What I did was to slice the end of one axle tube off at the point where it exits the mounting hole in the frame. Now that the diff is shorter on one side it can be slipped into the chassis! If you saved the piece that you removed, you can add it back on after the diff is installed in the frame or use a piece of styrene tubing. WF Edited January 13, 2016 by 6bblbird
B-Ram Posted January 15, 2016 Author Posted January 15, 2016 Not a lot left to do other than paint the body. I paint outside, so I am going to wait for warmer weather. I'm in Florida, so I like to have the temperature above 70 deg. Bill
B-Ram Posted February 5, 2016 Author Posted February 5, 2016 For the most part she is finished. Just need to add some plumbing and a few other things. Bill
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