sflam123 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 As a long time fan of Don Prudhomme, I've built about every model out there that is associated with his career. I was excited to hear that there was going to be a model of his Wedge dragster, but when it was released, the reviews were brutal to say the least. I looked at many posts both here and on other sites and finally decided it probably wasn't worth the cost and the time to turn the kit in to a decent model. Thankfully, my wife had other ideas and got me the kit for my 65th birthday and with the virus lockdown I started on it about a month ago. I decided to sand down the dreaded rivets (no completely, tried to leave just a "hint" of their presence) and scratch built the rear supports of the roll cage. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to visit the Don Garlics museum in Ocala, Florida a couple of years ago, where a partially restored version of the Prudhomme Wedge dragster resides and I had several pictures for reference. No, it is not perfect, and unfortunately, the kit is pretty poorly engineered, but overall, I am pretty pleased with the results. It turned out to be a pretty decent shelf model, and was fun to build. Thank you all for looking!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Very nice build Stephen. Is it possible to post a picture with engine cover raised or removed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sflam123 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 1 hour ago, bytownshaker said: Very nice build Stephen. Is it possible to post a picture with engine cover raised or removed? Yes. I'll try to get to that today (Sunday) or tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 It is a rough kit when in the box. You did wonders! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sflam123 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 7 hours ago, bytownshaker said: Very nice build Stephen. Is it possible to post a picture with engine cover raised or removed? Here are a couple body off pics per your request. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Very nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoncamaro Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Nice job! I need to re visit my build and put the long headers on and body filler pieces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sflam123 Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 19 hours ago, jasoncamaro said: Nice job! I need to re visit my build and put the long headers on and body filler pieces The only reason I built it with the long headers was because that is the way the real car is at the Garlics Museum. Since I had photos, it was easier for me to make sure I got it close to right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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