DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 This one is being built on a shortened Super Boss Chassis. Power will be from a twin turbo 8v-92. The hood s from Spaulding. The quality is so so. I have had the Bobby Griffin version as well and both have issues with the grille fitting. The other issue is that it seems like there was so much mold release used that it is in the resin. I scrubbed the hood with Comet, sanded it very thoroughly with 400 sandpaper, scrubbed it once again with Comet very thoroughly, and still had trouble getting the paint to stick. Here is what I have so far. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 Making a little progress. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Cool idea build, looking forward to see that motor build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Pretty cool idea, i like the short look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Great sujject Brian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 24, 2022 Author Share Posted October 24, 2022 Thanks guys! Painted some flames on the hood today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Now that’s bad a$$, love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Flames look Fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Is that going to be like the big rigs that ran on NASCAR tracks?? Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 Thanks guys! 4 hours ago, Dave Van said: Is that going to be like the big rigs that ran on NASCAR tracks?? Nice work! Thanks Dave. This one is a straight liner, drag truck. It is inspired by the 63 Kenworth built by Wayne Talkington and the 68 Smoking Gun Kenworth, although it isn’t 100% exactly like either. I have plans to build a circle track truck, but it will be in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Nice work Brian! Did you use a template to paint the flames? The flames look perfect👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share Posted November 15, 2022 On 10/28/2022 at 7:19 AM, catpack68 said: Nice work Brian! Did you use a template to paint the flames? The flames look perfect👍 Thanks Scott! I used a mask from Lazy Modeler out of Australia. It was designed for the wide hood, so I modified it some. I have a little more progress; 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Looking great Brian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 1 hour ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Thanks Scott! I used a mask from Lazy Modeler out of Australia. It was designed for the wide hood, so I modified it some. I have a little more progress; Thanks for the info👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Digging this project. Looking great so far. Love the racing trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Brian, that is absolutely awesome!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Not much of a truck racing fan but the work you are doing is fantastic! Paint job is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) Fantastic work, really like the short race look..and it has a killer engine! Edited November 18, 2022 by gotnitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 This truck just rumbles with "Bad to the Bolts"! I love the white Detroit with the orangish logos - really makes it stand out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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