Bernard Kron Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) The Scale Racing Lobby forum runs an annual Southern Fryed Drag Tour, a fantasy league style racing series where members enter their models and the moderators use a random draw system to drive the elimination style drag meets that run from early February until June. I’m in the midst of a two week thrash to get the notorious fictitious “Little Feather” Junior Fuel dragster, the scourge of Lions back in the mid 60’s, ready for this years’ tour. It’s based on the Kent Fuller dragster chassis in the Revell Tony Nancy Double Dragster kit. The engine bay was set back by simplifying the tube structure in front of the driver resulting in a shorter drive train. Below is a sequence showing the original Tony Nancy design (A), the modifications (B), and the final result (C). The Little Feather gets its name from its short wheelbase and amazingly low weight, 820 lbs. soaking wet. Running over 90% nitro on its 310 cu. in. all aluminum small block it pulled 410 horsepower. The block and heads are Revell Parts Pack items finished in Testors Metalizer Aluminum to simulate the all-aluminum construction. The injectors are from the Revell Slingster kit and the scattershield is fron the Tony Nancy kit, as are the rear wheels and tires, here finished in Testors Acryl Jet Exhaust to simulate a Dow 7 finish. To keep the weight down it runs a bare aluminum shorty body, here supplied by Altered States, with just a minimum of paint accents. I used Krylon Chrome paint to simulate polished aluminum. The [paint scheme is done with decals. I used white decal stock to eliminate the “silvering” that occurs when applying clear decal stock over bare metal style paint. Here are the graphics: With barely a week to go my bench is covered in subassemblies ready for the final thrash. The motor is partially assembled, the chassis complete with the cut down interior and rear end assembly installed, ready to receive the front suspension and drive train. Here’s a shot of some of the parts: Thanx for lookin’,B. Edited July 12, 2017 by Bernard Kron
GaryR Posted February 4, 2017 Posted February 4, 2017 Really looking forward to seeing this one! KEEP US POSTED PLEASE!
Misha Posted February 4, 2017 Posted February 4, 2017 That is a very cool project! I certainly identify with the push/rush to the deadline, be pulling for you Bernard! Cheers Misha
Bernard Kron Posted February 5, 2017 Author Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) Thanks guys! Moving right along. The motor’s nearly complete, with most of the wiring and plumbing in place. The chassis only needs the steering and radius rods to be done. Here’s a rolling chassis with the body and motor mocked up into place. You can really spot the early 60’s 108” wheelbase now that the motor is in place and it’s up on its wheels. The front wheels are finished in Tamiya Gold Leaf on the rims to simulate anodized aluminum lightweight pieces as often seen on these featherweight diggers. The distributor on the motor is a new item from Morgan Auto Detail, a Cirello (or prior to that Schiefer) “Frankenstein” magneto. The headers, wheels and tires are all from the Tony Nancy Double Dragster kit and the fuel pump is courtesy of Altered States Models. Thanx for Lookin’B. Edited July 12, 2017 by Bernard Kron
10thumbs Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 Bernard, again we can all be grateful for your readiness to indulge in factual details. Respect!You're doing nicely, I like.
Bernard Kron Posted February 8, 2017 Author Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) Thanks guys. Michael, you're too kind... All done! The injectors are Hilborn pieces from the Revell Slingster kit. The parachute from my parts box. Thanks to all who followed along! Here are the final "beauty pics". Thanx for lookin',B. Edited July 12, 2017 by Bernard Kron
MAGIC MUFFLER Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 Turned out really good! Enjoyed looking at this one.
Bernard Kron Posted February 11, 2017 Author Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) Thank you, guys. I 'm glad you like it! Edited February 11, 2017 by Bernard Kron
Randy D Posted February 11, 2017 Posted February 11, 2017 Hi Bernard, Wonderful result with this 'Little One'. All the work on the motor really stands out !!! Randy
Bernard Kron Posted February 11, 2017 Author Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) Hi Bernard, Wonderful result with this 'Little One'. All the work on the motor really stands out !!! Randy Thanks Randy. It's always good to hear from you. I hope to see some more "adventures in soldering" with the Maser Birdcage coming up! Edited February 11, 2017 by Bernard Kron
curt raitz Posted February 11, 2017 Posted February 11, 2017 very nice sir, i guess i need to send ya a couple of wire wheels, heh!was planning on running off a few, enhanced my jig a little...gotta test it out.
Bernard Kron Posted February 14, 2017 Author Posted February 14, 2017 Thanks! This was one of those fortunate projects where things generally went as well or, sometimes, even better, than I hoped for. I love the radical simplicity of Jr. Fuelers and this seemed to capture it.very nice sir, i guess i need to send ya a couple of wire wheels, heh!was planning on running off a few, enhanced my jig a little...gotta test it out.Thanks Curt. Yes, yes, yes. Your wire wheels add a quantum leap of realism that my diggers badly need. I sent you an e-mail with more about this...
dungeonracer Posted February 17, 2017 Posted February 17, 2017 Whoa!! Really like how that came out. Nice work!!
Bernard Kron Posted February 19, 2017 Author Posted February 19, 2017 Once again, thank you. It's always encouraging when a model comes across as intended.
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