plasticprime Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Herman ran this baby on the drag strip in the episode “Hot Rod Herman,” so I’m placing this under Drag Cars. (That was the episode that also introduced Grandpa’s garage-built DRAG-U-LA.) I had some issues with this kit, as simple as it is – mostly fit issues, but the ride height also seemed off, so I used adjustment shims for the rear wheels. The main body was polished slightly and then brush coated with Future (sorry, I mean “Pledge Floor Care Tile & Vinyl Floor Finish with Future Shine”). The interior red is Tamiya TS-49. Interior details were brush painted with Tamiya acrylics. I blacked out the ends of the various exhaust stacks, used a black wash on the chrome wheels, and scratch built a back for the upper most “crow’s nest” seat. Other modifications are called out in the photo sheet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 I dig it! I always like that kit, but I understand what you mean about the fitment. Seems that some of my fond memories of these kits, mostly due to subject matter, is a bit rosy, but with a different experience as an adult builder. They can still make great looking shelf pieces tho, as is the case here with yours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Extremely well done.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 That's cool ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Very cool indeed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Yeah.....I remember that episode where Herman ran it down the track. Brings back some memories. Nicely done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Nicely done! I just wrapped up one of these recently, and "some issues" is a very polite way of putting it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Well built… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Great build. Doesn't look simple to me at all. With the multitude of colors and what looks to be a number of very small parts requiring a fair amount of detail to look correct you did a great job. I have thought about purchasing this kit but have thus far decided against it cause I'm not confident I could detail it well enough to make look it right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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