afx Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Guessing this is the replica car you are discussing? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Yes - that's the one I was talking about. As long as it's not being passed off as his original, I'm okay with that, but if a scale builder is trying to find examples of the authentic car, this one's not a good one to use as reference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordgodbob Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) On 3/17/2021 at 7:50 AM, Tom Geiger said: This build is not my cup of tea, but I will follow along and learn more about prostock cars. That’s how I’ve expanded my horizons, ya never know.. I’ve built two modified stockers! I’m amazed at the collective knowledge of obscure subjects that this board possesses! I agree, the level of knowledge on the cars we love is amazing. I do, however, find that to be a double edged sword at times. It makes for some amazing builds, full of details only a purist would recognize, and it also invites criticism disguised as “helping” from people who know more about a particular subject than you do. I quit posting about a build because I got some uninvited corrections that made me just not want to talk about it. this thread has been informative and helpful, without a doubt, but some I see have not been quite so encouraging. Edited March 18, 2021 by lordgodbob Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordgodbob Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) On 3/17/2021 at 7:50 AM, Tom Geiger said: This build is not my cup of tea, but I will follow along and learn more about prostock cars. That’s how I’ve expanded my horizons, ya never know.. I’ve built two modified stockers! I’m amazed at the collective knowledge of obscure subjects that this board double posted somehow, sorry! Edited March 18, 2021 by lordgodbob Double posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I'll do whatever I can to offer suggestions, but I have very few critical bones in my body, so I don't think I'll say anything that can be misconstrued as truly critical. What you've seen, so far, is pretty much what you'll get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordgodbob Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, futurattraction said: I'll do whatever I can to offer suggestions, but I have very few critical bones in my body, so I don't think I'll say anything that can be misconstrued as truly critical. What you've seen, so far, is pretty much what you'll get. Scott, just do you know, zero of what I was saying was directed at you! You’ve been nothing but helpful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Nope - I wasn't taking it that way, Tim. Not at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticfanatic Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 The best way to replicate as best and accurate as one can these vintage cars is to use vintage material showing the car at their time of use, restorations and "tribute cars" usually can not be used as a guideline for details because alterations or modifications. I never ever say my models are "exact" replicas of the actual cars they represent...some details and or specifications may be incorrect or not in "timeframe"...well that is ok with me to a point, but I do try my best to do as close as possible to the car real details and specifications, because I enjoy the challenge. The posted 1978 Glidden Fairmont in my opinion is not the real car, just look at the rear fender wheel opening and molded/stamped arch flare, the Glidden car did not have this and is clearly seen in pictures of the car...including the two posted by a gentleman showing the car fresh from paint and assembly and still not a single decal/sponsor added to the body yet...so from the beginning the car did not had this, you can also clearly see it in the magazine article. I very good friend of mine, who had quite a knowledge of these eras pro stock cars, told me that the real undefeated Fairmont was destroyed in a transport accident, but never fully confirmed...others say it was sold and converted to a "private pro stock car"..then stored for years ( seems it was painted in yellow and other colors)...then "rediscover" and "restored"...but I don't know what in the end is real or not. So your best bet is only to use visual info from the era, A LOT of photos of this car have come forward from people who took the photos in 1978 with personal cameras, some where even Bob G. friends and employees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Here a couple of pic's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 a few more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Great pics! I've never seen some of those, Edgar. Thanks for sharing those! Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordgodbob Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 Great pics! Very helpful.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 I was eyeballing this kit from FA a year ago. I still want it but will watch this build for some ideas of how to pull it off. BTW......very cool subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 It's sad that this great era of Pro Stock is over! Cars of all brands were so beautiful that it's hard to choose which one to reproduce... This one is no exception, I love the subject!!! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 That's what is great about modeling. We can recreate these great cars and many others , in scale for a tiny fraction of what restoring a 1:1 would cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Love this ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 23 hours ago, afx said: That's what is great about modeling. We can recreate these great cars and many others , in scale for a tiny fraction of what restoring a 1:1 would cost. You couldn't say more true JC and it should also cost a lot less than 25 times cheaper than building a real one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordgodbob Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 Can we talk for a minute about how awesome this engine from Futurattraction is?? I’ve done no weathering, no real detailing yet (other than wing bolts on one valve cover) and it looks amazing. If you are thinking of buying one, you can’t go wrong! starting to see some actual progress on this one, I have been so worried about mucking it up that I’m going very slowly... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Engine definitely looks great without details, can't wait to see more done on that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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