Dragline Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Got this kit a couple of weeks ago HOT off the press. I had a week to spare so I plunged in. I want to thank R2 for continuing such a bang up job on these molds. This was such a joy to build and flash free. I never built this new so I was not certain what to expect but this is high water stuff here. I could go on but i digress. Duplicolor gloss white over their filler primer. I opened the trunk, wired the plugs, hooked up the battery and there is a photo etched seat belt in there. I made a safety net according to the manual but I used seat belt material and wooden ship rigging instead of a book of matches. I have some weathering to do but i used the R&MofM drag car tire painting set for the GoodYear logo's. I then sanded them down a tad. They look good and the weathering [Vallejo powders] should finish it off nicely. I stripped and re-shot the bumpers in Alclad. I made the hood hold down as per the reference photos but have to make the bungee cord. There's more but the pics speak. I shot this on my phone so go easy on me. Bob Edited February 25, 2016 by Dragline
afx Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Nice work Bob. Besides the body is there any difference between this and the Warren Stewart Dart kit? Edited January 30, 2016 by afx
Dragline Posted January 30, 2016 Author Posted January 30, 2016 I'll have to check on that JC. As for that i am not certain as I never built the Stewart kit but it sure looks identical.. What I do know is this.What is here was very nice. The kit went together like a breeze. Now i'm a Vet so some folks may find this kit tough. But the decals went nice and accepted solvent for the door jambs easily. I'll post better pics eventually but this is a positively Wonderful kit. it doesn't fall together mind you. But it's one of the greats of our era.For a 2 week after work build it went together well and I have to tie up the exhaust [tough] and a few detail items box stockers won't encounter. But i'm pleased and ordered 2 more for the shelf. I may not get to them but I wanted a couple of extras in case decal options came about.A winner in my eyes............... Bob
Dave Van Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 All four kits shown share a chassis and engine. The bodies are slightly different to make them Plymouth or Dodges.
Old Coyote Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 Great looking build sir ......... beautiful work
Daddyfink Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 I just picked this one up and I am happy to see how nice it can be done! Nice job!
ChrisR Posted February 2, 2016 Posted February 2, 2016 Looks great!I have the older kit without the decals. I bought aftermarket decals from someone on eBay but got ripped off. Never got the decals even after he promised a replacement.
Truck parts Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 Great looking build, I need to start mine
louie Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 That is freaking awesome. What a Great job you did on it, if only I had a 10th of your craftsmanship, I'd be good. Your decals are absolutely perfect. I could go on and on about how impressed I am with your build. Thank you. Jeff
Dragline Posted February 16, 2016 Author Posted February 16, 2016 A few better pics. I did some weathering and the exhaust is installed.
Dragline Posted February 17, 2016 Author Posted February 17, 2016 Looks pretty rough and tumble. Like it can take a punch and give one.
Dragline Posted February 17, 2016 Author Posted February 17, 2016 There was a guy on the forums. Complained the front wheels on the Petty car stuck out too far. I was thinking..... Hmmmmm, it's a dirt track car.. I let it go. But after researching them it's a way of life. The offset track is what they need to get the thing around the bend. Perhaps someone could enlighten us all???? Bob
'70 Grande Posted February 17, 2016 Posted February 17, 2016 Bob,That was me who posted a few months ago that I felt like the front tires on the Petty car stuck-out too far from underneath the front fenders. I realize that the front track-width on most all of the dirt track cars of this era was pretty wide, (I spent a lot of time at my local dirt track watching even these Chrysler Kit Cars throw some dirt back in the early/mid-1970's), but I'll still be modifying my build to narrow-down that front track-width and pull those front tires underneath the fenders more; to my eyes, it just looks better that way.
'70 Grande Posted February 17, 2016 Posted February 17, 2016 I forgot to add to my previous post; this build of yours looks really good, especially after you weathered her up a little bit.
Dragline Posted February 17, 2016 Author Posted February 17, 2016 Thanks, I like to learn why things are the way they are.
Jantrix Posted February 17, 2016 Posted February 17, 2016 Can anyone tell me about the engine? A 355 Mopar? Is that just a bored & stroked 340? And how good is the engine detail? I've always thought the AMT Duster 340 looked a little small. Would this be a nice replacement?
Dragline Posted February 17, 2016 Author Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) Engine detail is OK. The carb is part of the intake and the header flanges part of the heads. No distributor and minimal engraving. It can be made to look good if doctored up. The way it sits in this car is perfect for the detail it has. Edited February 29, 2016 by Dragline
'70 Grande Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 Jantrix,If you feel like the AMT/Ertl Plymouth Duster's 340 engine is too small overall, then I'm afraid you'll be disappointed with the 355 engine from this Cushman kit, too. I have read several forum posts and some kit reviews that state that this 355 engine is on the small-side, too. My best suggestion for you; take a good look at Bob's 4th picture in his very first post here. My thoughts; I'd hafta agree, this 355 engine looks a tad small to my eye, too. (But I'll still be building this kit because the subject matter is just so good!)
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