Rain For Rent TF

[MoparMark]

Just finished my first large scale build. I've always wanted to do this build seeing this race all the time when I was a kid. It's based on  Revell Prudhomme ARMY dragster. The only scratch stuff is the front axel,( they notoriously break), the wire wheels from I believe Micro Nitro. I built a Dannekas blower and made a new axel fairing connected to a one piece vacuform chassis skin. And I made the decals for this as well. Thanks for lookin, Mark

[10thumbs]

Looks fantastic mark, well done.  What scale is it?

Could you please show a few closeups of the rear of the motor and axle setup?

[Old Coyote]

Beautiful build of an iconic dragster ........... great work 

[blackbeard]

x2

[Daddyfink]

I saw this piece at the LLC NNL and it is even more stunning in person! Great build.

[cobraman]

Very nice !

[Fun_E_Car]

Beautiful Build. Loved that car.

--Dave

[noname]

Awesome engine.  Whole thing is great.

[GaryR]

COOL! VERY ,VERY NICE!!

[Mooneyzs]

Mark.... Wow!! This is a very Impressive build.  I love seeing other 1/16th scale drag builds on this forum. This build is a work of Art and a very clean build. Nice job on everything thing. I would love to see more close up shots of this as well and even some with the body off. You got any in progress pics of it as well?? Thanks for sharing with us.

[nitro norman]

Awesome model ! I see so many so-called replicas that are not even close to the real car. You did it right. I wish Revell would rerelease more of the 1/16 scale dragsters and funny cars. Detailing them is a lot easier on my 59 year old eyes. Again, great job.

[John Teresi]

Mark......Glad to see a 1/16 Scale model from you......Don`t get me wrong your 1/24 Scale Drag models are truly a work of art too......this is just so over the top ......I saw this in person a few months ago.....and it is just AWESOME!!!!!......can`t wait to see your next 1/16

[iBorg]

What printer are you using? They're a great compliment to a great build.

[MoparMark]

Thanks for all the wonderful responses, I was asked to put up some WIP pics and some more of the rear drive train .These are what I could find. If anyone wants to know whats wrapped around the engine in a couple of shots It,s wax Parafilm sold my Micro Mark, It helps protect the chrome bits without leaving a film or rubbing the chrome off . Oh and the printer I am using to make my decals is a Canon iP7220 inkjet printer

 

 

 

Edited September 26, 2016 by MoparMark

[iBorg]

A few thoughts:

The vac-u-form body with the lines for the body separations vs cut apart (I'm guessing they're not cut) is one of the best builds I've seen to recreate such a body. Most dragster builds, the body just looks too clunky. The chassis and engine, the total rear of the car looks real. I hope if you build another car like this, you try to do a WIP. It would be a great teaching device. 

I hope you'll tell us more about the vac-u-formed body and the process. This is so much better than what I've come to expect. Have you tried it in 1/25? 

The decals are outstanding. I saw this printer and thought about getting one. What is your solution for white? White paper? I really thought the were printed on an ALPS. A tutorial on using it (Amazon shows it for $80) could help out a lot of us would be printers who keep on hoping for the next generation Alps to be released. I expect that three days after Johan resumes full production.

 

[Mooneyzs]

Mark... Thank you so much for sharing some of the work in progress pics. This build is such a Beauty.  I really like the idea of the Wax Parafilm  from Micro Marks. I just may have to pic some of that stuff up and give it a try. I like how you have protected the engine while work on other components with it. Also... Those Decals are just amazing. I would love to be able to print my own decals and learn how to do the Art work for them.

Do you have plans to build another 1/16th Scale Build?? If so any ideas on what it will be?

[slusher]

Impressive model.

[Dragline]

Outfrigginstanding!

[Dogfish_7]

What they said!

Edited September 26, 2016 by Dogfish_7

[D. Battista]

Pretty Cool.....!     Awesome work...!

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Wow!

 

[High octane]

Awesome build!

[gasser59]

Just found this and I'm in utter amazement. This is one of the best 1/16th scale dragsters I've ever seen built. You, sir, are a true master of your craft and would love to see a WIP on your next build. Outstanding stuff!!

[blackbeard]

GREAT LOOKING BUILD AND A GREAT WIPE PICTURES DO YOU HAVE ANY CLOSE UPS  

ON THE FRONT AXLE

[dragcarz]

WOW, Very nice!!!!!