Straightliner59 Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 (edited) I just discovered that we can edit our titles, again! That error in my original one was bugging the snot out of me! What a nice little kit! I had started this as my entry into this year's 24 hour build over on FB. Obviously, I didn't make the deadline. My first car was a '63 Chevy II four door sedan, white with a blue interior. As soon as this kit was announced, I knew that this was exactly what I wanted to do with it. I replaced the windows with K&S clear stock. Scratched up the slapper bars, and headers. I made a mold, and cast the wheels. Front tires are from a Monogram Pro Stock kit, slicks are AMT parts pack. I used the kit's decals for the badging. It was a bit of a challenge to get it as close as I did! I redid the headlights, making new reflector pans from tooling aluminum and a doming block. Conrad's Engine Service decal was designed and printed, here. Other decals are from various aftermarket sheets. I want to print another pair of decals, but will have to wait for a new ink cartridge. So, there you have it--a basic NHRA super stockstation wagon! Comments are welcome. Thanks for looking! Edited March 31, 2022 by Straightliner59 4 1
Glen Powers Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 Dan it's definitely got the look of that era, good job. Glen
Straightliner59 Posted February 10, 2022 Author Posted February 10, 2022 Just now, Glen Powers said: Dan it's definitely got the look of that era, good job. Glen Thank you, Glen. I appreciate that! I was digging out every car magazine I could find, from '74-'76, looking for the little stuff!
Snake45 Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 Very most excellent hella way cool! You're making me want to get mine finished! Well done and model on!
1972coronet Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 Super sharp 70's racer ! I can just hear that open-headers SBC rumbling with a doesn't-like-idle-speed cam !
Straightliner59 Posted February 11, 2022 Author Posted February 11, 2022 15 hours ago, Hmann68 said: Super cool! ? Thank you, Chris 10 hours ago, bigdrag1 said: Super build Dan, as always !! Thank you, so much, John! 10 hours ago, Gary Chastain said: What a great build I appreciate that, Gary. 7 hours ago, Snake45 said: Very most excellent hella way cool! You're making me want to get mine finished! Well done and model on! Thank you, my friend! Well, get on it! We can't have too many Chevy IIs around here.? I had a blast building this thing! 7 hours ago, 1972coronet said: Super sharp 70's racer ! I can just hear that open-headers SBC rumbling with a doesn't-like-idle-speed cam ! Thanks, John. This one's got the six-banger pop! I still want to print a couple of more decals, for it. One of them will proudly proclaim "194 Cu. In." 1
Scott8950 Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 You did a great job capturing the era! Very nicely done .
TarheelRick Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 My favorite era of drag racing. You have done a masterful job with this build. Really enjoy everything about it. I have a resin '62 Falcon Sedan Delivery, will have to get it on wheels and throw down a grudge match. 1
bisc63 Posted February 12, 2022 Posted February 12, 2022 VERY nice looking build. It has a very authentic and real appearance. Well done.
Straightliner59 Posted February 12, 2022 Author Posted February 12, 2022 19 hours ago, Scott8950 said: You did a great job capturing the era! Very nicely done . Thank you, Scott. I appreciate that! I try very hard to make sure that everything is right, for the era I am building. In some ways, it can be a bit trickier to build an "impression", rather than a replica. 19 hours ago, afx said: Nice work Daniel. Thanks, JC. 15 hours ago, TarheelRick said: My favorite era of drag racing. You have done a masterful job with this build. Really enjoy everything about it. I have a resin '62 Falcon Sedan Delivery, will have to get it on wheels and throw down a grudge match. I often find myself "building in 1975"! It was when I first started into drag racing, cars and models. Clearly, it made an impression on me! Yes, get that thing built and let's run 'em! Thanks for your comment! 5 hours ago, slusher said: Nicely done… Thank you, Carl. It was a really fun project! 3 hours ago, bisc63 said: VERY nice looking build. It has a very authentic and real appearance. Well done. Thanks, Rusty. It's appreciated!
Straightliner59 Posted February 20, 2022 Author Posted February 20, 2022 On 2/12/2022 at 5:32 AM, PappyD340 said: Very nice! Thanks, Larry. I got a new pair of printer cartridges and finished the decals. "Pandora's Box" is finally, completely finished! 1
grodudulle77 Posted February 28, 2022 Posted February 28, 2022 I really like the look, very nice build !! ??
Straightliner59 Posted March 1, 2022 Author Posted March 1, 2022 4 hours ago, grodudulle77 said: I really like the look, very nice build !! ?? Thank you, very much, Philippe! I really like it, too! Turns out that further research taught me that A) According to 1975 rules, Stock class racers had to be '65, or newer. That led me to discover B ) The car belongs instead, in Super Stock. According to SS rules, anything with a weight/horsepower rating of 18.00 or higher, with an automatic transmission is classified SS/RA. So...I replaced the original class markings with proper ones. I added a couple of more contingency decals that might have been "iffy" for a Stock class racer, and printed a pair of vintage NHRA Division V "High And Mighty" decals for the rear side windows. It really, and truly is finished, now! 1
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 1, 2022 Posted March 1, 2022 It's not easy to invest in a 24-hour build when you're a detail freak like you Daniel ! ? Maybe you didn't meet the deadline but the final result obviously didn't suffer..... This is a beautiful, well assembled vintage drag car that you can be proud of. A little entertainment that can only be good to escape a little from a more complex project...? Bravo my friend !!! ?
gbtr6 Posted March 1, 2022 Posted March 1, 2022 That is beyond cool. I really like the rolled down window. I have to try that. Of all the details, I pick that. Well done. Perry
Straightliner59 Posted March 1, 2022 Author Posted March 1, 2022 3 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: It's not easy to invest in a 24-hour build when you're a detail freak like you Daniel ! ? Maybe you didn't meet the deadline but the final result obviously didn't suffer..... This is a beautiful, well assembled vintage drag car that you can be proud of. A little entertainment that can only be good to escape a little from a more complex project...? Bravo my friend !!! ? That, my friend, is for certain! I feel like I captured the essence of what the car would be--as you once so aptly said--this is impressionism. I like the freedom that comes with building fictional vehicles, but, truly appreciate that expression to fit within the constraints of technical and mechanical reality. I use the 24 Hour build mostly as a challenge to myself to choose those details that cannot be omitted (valve stems, headlights, etc.) and those which have the most visual impact for the project at hand, and to get them accomplished in a timely manner. It really has been a lot of fun! Thank you for your kind words and encouragements! 3 hours ago, 4mula1fan said: Super nice! My Dad had a 63 as a company car. Thanks, A.J. They're cool, for sure! 3 hours ago, gbtr6 said: That is beyond cool. I really like the rolled down window. I have to try that. Of all the details, I pick that. Well done. Perry Thanks, Perry. I was thinking of putting small letters above the open window saying "Deposit Time Slips Here".?
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