bogger44 Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) I finished this one up about two weeks ago, but just got around to taking some pics of it today. These really are fun little kits to build. Even though they're so basic and simple, you can still build them into a pretty cool looking unit. That being said, I did change up a few things to spruce it up a bit. I swapped in some Cragars from the Revell '67 Charger, tires and slicks came from the parts box. The valve covers are from the AMT '66 Galaxie, and I added some collectors to the headers that also came from the parts box. Bodywise, I did file down the screw posts on the radiator support, removed the body side trim, and removed the wing windows as I had seen pics of the real car both with and without them. Paint is Testors One Coat Star Spangled Blue lacquer. I'm really happy with how this little bugger turned out. On to the pics.... Edited January 22, 2017 by bogger44
madhorseman Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 Looks Great!!That wheel swap works so well!!!
Snake45 Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 Very nice indeed! You did a great job removing the side trim, a task I'm not looking forward to when I do mine. Well done!
Terminator-Fox Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 Looks great! I wish those kits were more detailed, especially with the price they command.
Chuck Most Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 Love it! I'd actually care about drag racing if the cars still looked like this.
Sixties Sam Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 Beautiful build! Very clean, great color, nicely done!Sam
RancheroSteve Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 Excellent & very clean job! Your improvements really paid off, too.
bogger44 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Posted January 24, 2017 Thanks a lot for your comments guys, glad you like it.Very nice indeed! You did a great job removing the side trim, a task I'm not looking forward to when I do mine. Well done!Thanks Snake. Actually it wasn't too bad removing the trim. The leading edges of the front fenders were a little tricky though, with the tight spaces within those three body lines.Love it! I'd actually care about drag racing if the cars still looked like this.I agree, though I still try to watch some now and then.
GaryR Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 I think your valve covers are backwards, ( side to side). Nice build.
MAGIC MUFFLER Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 What a great build! Always wondered what these looked like put together. Now we know!
bogger44 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Posted January 24, 2017 I think your valve covers are backwards, ( side to side). Nice build. Oh man, good eyes, I didn't even realize it. Can't believe I did that Lol. Since there's not much in the way, I might have to see if I can get them swapped around....
gtx6970 Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 I think your valve covers are backwards, ( side to side). Nice build. good picture. Looks like Sneaky Pete Robinsons car
GaryR Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 good picture. Looks like Sneaky Pete Robinsons car It's Lou Baney's Super Snake driven by Don Prudhomme! Robinsons motor was actually quite different, even though they were both Ford SOHC's.
W-409 Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 This looks great! Definitely one of the better builds I've seen from this kit. You got the overall look right and I like that paint job and flawless BMF work too. Congrats on turning a bit simple kit into a real stunner.
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