1973 Penske Racing Mark Donohue AMC Matador off of the $29.95 3D print option

[Gramps46]

As others have noted your attention to research and detail is outstanding. I appreciate your sharing this with us.

[TooOld]

I've been watching your progress from the beginning and your work is outstanding !

[Rattlecan Dan]

Some very intense modelling here. Never got to see much of this livery in action. Always dug the RWB paint. Your doing an excellent job. Thanks for sharing.

[swede70]

Greetings and a short return to form here...

With a spare body in hand and some chassis parts also available in duplicate, here I'm attempting to work up some Holman & Moody stub frame stiffening structure built atop late AMT Thunderbird NASCAR parts.  Removing the rendered hood from the all-of-a-piece body plus bumpers and grille wasn't fun but proves possible again.  At least the risk of damage to the rest of the model is minimized for cobbling together this engineering hack of sorts; i.e. if things go seriously amiss, this effort reengage the project will vanish in the middle of the night!  

Quickly revising some earlier work and photographs of the same, here the firewall top has been filled in and finished with greater care.  The removable stress/cross brace hasn't been final fit and simply rests unglued atop matters waiting if you will for further application on my part.   

The Holman & Moody upper shock mounting points/eyelets come next, while the shape of the tubes in this area are pretty much dictated the stub frame shape/configuration situated directly below.  The driver's side will be a bit of a cheat given material is missing and/or offset here, although in some fashion I'll manage.  

And just resting quietly to one side exists the project otherwise untouched, anticipating what I hope will prove well-sorted implants.  Kind thanks...

 

Mike K./Swede70

Edited August 24, 2024 by swede70
Revised photos and text

[spkgibsonfirebird]

Looking great so far. 

[Mark C.]

With the attractive Matador body and the red/white/blue AMC paint job, this has always been one of my favourite NASCARs.  I always was disappointed that there was never a kit made of it, but you are making it happen.  Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to more updates!

[Rescued customs]

Bad ass build love it 

[pulln4dejr]

I had the same idea on the “29.99” eBay special, was planning on using a MPC chassis and toolbar. Had it painted and sitting on my workbench, knocked it off….. shattered into pieces, grudgingly picked them up, tossed it in the trash! May be inspired to try again after seeing your build!