Tom Mcewen 72 Hot wheels dragster updated 9/22

[jasoncamaro]

My latest project I decided to put the Piranha funny car on hold as I want to add alot of detail to it and want to get a few more simple builds done first and after seeing the build of between Clay John and Chris I decided to build this. So far I have cleaned up the chassis and glued the engine block and heads together and striped all the chrome thanks for looking 

Edited September 22, 2018 by jasoncamaro

[Crizila]

Keep Truckin!  

[jchrisf]

I'll be checking in on this one.  I bought it too and am going to start mine soon.

[jasoncamaro]

Small update I got 90 percent of the engine parts cleaned up and ready for some primer and paint. I will be starting the painting process tomorrow thanks for looking

[dragmodels44]

Looking good. Any Snake & Mongoose is a great addition!

[jasoncamaro]

I've got a bit of an update I have pretty much got the engine all done and the spark plug leads done the magneto is from Morgan Automotive Detail. The gold on the blower and injector hat is Tamiya clear yellow over alclad polished aluminium. I have also been working on the chassis and wing I've started to modify the wing struts bracing  to resemble the actual car and I'm going to cut the push bar off the chassis thanks for looking. 

[Deuces]

Nice blown HEMI.... Go man, go!!!!!! 

[JerseeJerry55]

On 8/29/2018 at 4:10 AM, jasoncamaro said:

My latest project I decided to put the Piranha funny car on hold as I want to add alot of detail to it and want to get a few more simple builds done first and after seeing the build of between Clay John and Chris I decided to build this. So far I have cleaned up the chassis and glued the engine block and heads together and striped all the chrome thanks for looking 

Jason,

Very nice job thus far. I have this kit along with the Don Prudhomme "Yellow Feather" kit that are on my to do list. A couple of quick questions if I may. Are you using the kit supplied tires or aftermarket? The fronts leave a lot to be desired and am attempting to source them aftermarket. The rears may be as changed well but unsure at this point. Also what brand blue did you use for this project? Thanks and looking forward to your progress on the kit.

[jasoncamaro]

1 hour ago, JerseeJerry55 said:

Jason,

Very nice job thus far. I have this kit along with the Don Prudhomme "Yellow Feather" kit that are on my to do list. A couple of quick questions if I may. Are you using the kit supplied tires or aftermarket? The fronts leave a lot to be desired and am attempting to source them aftermarket. The rears may be as changed well but unsure at this point. Also what brand blue did you use for this project? Thanks and looking forward to your progress on the kit.

I'm going to use the supplied tyres I don't think the fronts will look to bad when painted in Tamiya's rubber black paint and I think I will try and copy what Clay Kemp did with his slicks if you have a look at the thread that Clay, Chris and John are building all three versions of this kit . 

I haven't not decided what blue to use yet a was going to decant Tamiya spray can but I have seen that house of kolor tru blue pearl is ment to be a good match and I have some that. Hope this helps you 

Edited September 24, 2018 by jasoncamaro

[jasoncamaro]

Hi Guys another small update. After deciding that the body around the cockpit didn't resemble the actual car I attempted to modify the body but I decided that it was far to much work so I decided to cut up the body and combine it with another Mongoose kit that I have in my stash anyway here's my photos

[Crizila]

On ‎9‎/‎22‎/‎2018 at 12:18 AM, jasoncamaro said:

I've got a bit of an update I have pretty much got the engine all done and the spark plug leads done the magneto is from Morgan Automotive Detail. The gold on the blower and injector hat is Tamiya clear yellow over alclad polished aluminium. I have also been working on the chassis and wing I've started to modify the wing struts bracing  to resemble the actual car and I'm going to cut the push bar off the chassis thanks for looking. 

Beautiful engine work.  Heres mine

[jasoncamaro]

Thanks Crizilla your car came out great what paint did you use? 

Edited October 2, 2018 by jasoncamaro

[Crizila]

Testers #1109 Arctic Blue Metallic.  

[jasoncamaro]

Thanks Crizzila