Revell Slingster buildup and kit review....

[tim boyd]

Stress Buster: Build Tutorial and Kit Review: Revell Slingster Dragster - WIP: Drag Racing Models - Model Cars Magazine Forum

A little (actually, a lot) late, but thought you might be interested anyway.....personally,  I wouldn't mind seeing Revell reissue this one, minor warts and all.....TIM 

[stavanzer]

I have one of these sitting in a box, unstarted. I opened it up and got "Christmas Tree Syndrome".

Just too many ways to build it! Too many Choices. About the time I'd settle on one version, I'd begin to second guess myself. I figured I'd just buy more and then build more, but that never happende.  Maybe some daY I'll drag it out and build it!

Thanks for the excellent review and thoughts, Tim!

[Dennis Lacy]

 I saw this snooping on your Fotki the other night. I really like the color scheme you chose. A few small things aside (that you picked up on) I think it's a pretty cool kit. Perfect for a fun, easy slump buster or a breather between heavier projects. 

I built one shortly after it came out with some mild kit-bashing. I used the blower assembly and drivebelt from the modern tool Revell '41 Willys gassers and Tony Nancy 22jr rear wheels, slicks and tapered fuel tank. I also used the rear axle shield from the Double Dragster to hide the poorly rendered quick change. Testors 1-coat "Deja-Blue" paint, Double Dragster decals and some basic wiring and plumbing.

 

 

[Mr. Metallic]

Like Dennis, i built mine shortly after it came out too. it is a fun, well engineered kit, that practically falls together.

[tim boyd]

12 hours ago, Dennis Lacy said:

 I saw this snooping on your Fotki the other night. I really like the color scheme you chose. A few small things aside (that you picked up on) I think it's a pretty cool kit. Perfect for a fun, easy slump buster or a breather between heavier projects. 

I built one shortly after it came out with some mild kit-bashing. I used the blower assembly and drivebelt from the modern tool Revell '41 Willys gassers and Tony Nancy 22jr rear wheels, slicks and tapered fuel tank. I also used the rear axle shield from the Double Dragster to hide the poorly rendered quick change. Testors 1-coat "Deja-Blue" paint, Double Dragster decals and some basic wiring and plumbing.

 

 

Dennis...those small changes you did make a world of difference (in my mind) in the accuracy of the completed model.  Well done!  And thanks for posting your images, too.  TIM  

[tim boyd]

31 minutes ago, Mr. Metallic said:

Like Dennis, i built mine shortly after it came out too. it is a fun, well engineered kit, that practically falls together.

Another tasty build, thanks for posting Craig.  And cool adaptation of what I think is the trailer in the Revell Kurtis Midget kit, including your tie down straps.    I presume your crank-mounted blower adaptation came from the AMT Double Dragster kit..or the Revell Orange Crate, or..???   

Best....TIM

Edited January 18, 2021 by tim boyd

[Mr. Metallic]

1 hour ago, tim boyd said:

Another tasty build, thanks for posting Craig.  And cool adaptation of what I think is the trailer in the Revell Kurtis Midget kit, including your tie down straps.    I presume your crank-mounted blower adaptation came from the AMT Double Dragster kit..or the Revell Orange Crate, or..???   

Best....TIM

I'm sorry, I don't remember. And thank you for the complimnents