Donohue Javelin

[yellowsportwagon]

This is an original Johan kit that I wanted to improve upon yet not lose the whole character of the old kit. I did swap the body for a flared Flintstone resin body. I added inner fenders from a MPC 70 Cyclone. Fit like a glove!! Added missing roll bars an axle over rider shock and a correct seat. Used the old Johan shifter and fire bottle. Steering wheel from Brazil. Left the chassis as Johan made it but added a fuel cell and aluminum tube exhaust. Engine is original except for a resin dominator carb. Wheels from Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland and custom decals. I didn’t try to make it 100% just improved. It fought  me for a long time. But it’s now done as it will be.

[Bills72sj]

Wat cool! I did the Matador version like 45 years ago

[afx]

Very nice.

[Pierre Rivard]

Looks very very nice Tim. All the upgrades add up to a great replica of this beautiful racer.

[Claude Thibodeau]

Hi Tim!

Very nice, well assorted, and... RARE! Bravo!

CT

[Gramps46]

You certainly nailed the look.  Thanks for sharing the photos.

[Joe Nunes]

Nice model work!

Joe

[Peter Lombardo]

Very nice job.  I am suddenly into Trans Am race cars.  Well done.

[mark 23]

Excellent work!!!

 

[Bruce Scully]

A lot  real nice work in this , looks great.

[Dave Van]

Nice clean work!!! Owning a 1/1 scale Javelin I am bias!!

[yellowsportwagon]

  On 12/6/2022 at 10:26 PM, Dave Van said:

Nice clean work!!! Owning a 1/1 scale Javelin I am bias!!

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I need a dashboard for a Johan 71-74 Javelin. Can’t find one anywhere.

[1959scudetto]

Very impressive model, Tim  - the combination of the AMC muscle car with Penske's racing perfection created an awesome Trans_Am racer.

[Dave Van]

  On 12/6/2022 at 10:52 PM, yellowsportwagon said:

I need a dashboard for a Johan 71-74 Javelin. Can’t find one anywhere.

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I SHOULD have one from a kit I turned into a slot car......finding it among 3 buildings full of models......well if I ever do I remebr you need one. 

[Smilesperhour]

That's a beautiful model, very nice

[happy grumpy]

Very nice. A fitting tribute to a now rare kit. Thanks for sharing.

[Rich Chernosky]

Now that is cool.  I have that kit but it scares me.   Nice to know that it can be done...thanks for sharing.

[Scott8950]

Nice job

[Dave B]

That's a really cool build Tim, tks for posting.

Dave B

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[Toys4Don2]

Awesome looking AMC!!

[catpack68]

Very nice work Tim!?

[Phildaupho]

Great looking Trans-Am. I especially like your engine compartment. I have a 2nd Gen in my stash to build someday.

[Bainford]

Nice T/A Javelin, Tim. It's good to see these old kits built. Well done.

[TooOld]

Great job Tim , I love it !  Those Cyclone inner panels look great especially with the added bars !