pontiac.maniac Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 I'm not sure if there's a resin kit or if there's a pro stock kit that exists with this 577 cubic inch big block out there. Not yielding much luck with Google searches. If you have one let me know or any help pointing me in the right direction. Thanks Adam    Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 26 minutes ago, pontiac.maniac said: I'm not sure if there's a resin kit or if there's a pro stock kit that exists with this 577 cubic inch big block out there. Not yielding much luck with Google searches. If you have one let me know or any help pointing me in the right direction. Thanks Adam    do you have a 3d printer? if you do theres a designer on cults called mcs design or mattys custom scale that does a number of drag engines. there a few other designs too but i haven't tried their prints so cant recommend them (I'm not saying they are bad designs, just that i haven't tried them to know) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiac.maniac Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 2 hours ago, stitchdup said: do you have a 3d printer? if you do theres a designer on cults called mcs design or mattys custom scale that does a number of drag engines. there a few other designs too but i haven't tried their prints so cant recommend them (I'm not saying they are bad designs, just that i haven't tried them to know) Stitchdup, I don't own a 3d printer and to be completely honest here, I'm not sure what cults is. I'm learning a lot each day about the hobby. I've never scratch built any parts or pieces or used aftermarket offerings. It's a whole new world to me than when I was building models as a teenager. Thanks for the info! I'll Google around and try to educate myself with the offerings thus far. Cheers, Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Couldn't you just us the 429 Pro stock engine from any of the Monogram pro stock kits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 You could also check with Texas 3D Customs ( TX3DCUSTOMS.com). They do some excellent work and have a fair selection of engines available. I have purchased four engines from them. The owner is also a member of this forum. He is excellent to work with and their turn around is quick, I highly recommend them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiac.maniac Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 19 minutes ago, Zen said: Couldn't you just us the 429 Pro stock engine from any of the Monogram pro stock kits? I'm trying to recreate a pro stock car. I was considering the 429. My only question to it though... Trying to build it as accurately as possible. Did Jack Roush use the 429 platform and stroke it to 577 cubic inches? Been trying to research how the 577 is built. Thanks for the heads up! Cheers, Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiac.maniac Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 19 minutes ago, TarheelRick said: You could also check with Texas 3D Customs ( TX3DCUSTOMS.com). They do some excellent work and have a fair selection of engines available. I have purchased four engines from them. The owner is also a member of this forum. He is excellent to work with and their turn around is quick, I highly recommend them. Thanks for the info and will definitely check into his work and website! Cheers, Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 9 hours ago, pontiac.maniac said: Thanks for the info and will definitely check into his work and website! Cheers, Adam I have bought several engines and transmissions from Texas 3D Customs.  He’s very meticulous and it shows. The parts are very smooth and very detailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 13 hours ago, pontiac.maniac said: I'm trying to recreate a pro stock car. I was considering the 429. My only question to it though... Trying to build it as accurately as possible. Did Jack Roush use the 429 platform and stroke it to 577 cubic inches? Been trying to research how the 577 is built. Thanks for the heads up! Cheers, Adam The Revell 55 Fairlane pro mod has the most modern Ford drag engine available in a kit. If you want to try 3d printed parts there is a 600 on Shapeways, you can have it supercharged or with a tunnel ram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiac.maniac Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 Thanks everyone for all the help. Sorry if it was a simple one for you guys. I didn't know what all there was in kits and after market. I'm pointed in the right direction now. Cheers, Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 No problem, I love helping folks find the parts for the things they want to build. I feel like new people are more likely to stick with the hobby if they can build what excites them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 On 3/16/2023 at 10:08 AM, pontiac.maniac said: I'm trying to recreate a pro stock car. I was considering the 429. My only question to it though... Trying to build it as accurately as possible. Did Jack Roush use the 429 platform and stroke it to 577 cubic inches? Been trying to research how the 577 is built. Thanks for the heads up! Cheers, Adam Are you going for a mountain motor pro stock car like back in the IHRA days? I think visually the 500 ci (429) would be the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiac.maniac Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Zen said: Are you going for a mountain motor pro stock car like back in the IHRA days? I think visually the 500 ci (429) would be the same? Yes sir that's what I'm attempting to recreate. It's taking some research and knowledge from other people to figure out what all it's gonna take to get started. Here's what I'm after.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiac.maniac Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Fat Brian said: No problem, I love helping folks find the parts for the things they want to build. I feel like new people are more likely to stick with the hobby if they can build what excites them. I really appreciate your help Fat Brian. This will be a really cool build! Wanting to do it some justice. I chose it because I love pro stock and found it amazing what Ronnie Sox accomplished in the 81 season with this car. It's going to be a challenge! Cheers,Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Adam yes that is a boss 429 engine. outside they are the same no mater what cubic inch, same as with all engines. Yiur just have to match the intake and carbs now. Very cool car you are making a model of BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 I have that exact engine sitting in a parts box. Needs a transmission though. It is fram a Monogram kit from 1980-1984. (that's when I bought the donor kit) I remember nothing about what kit is was or anything else. Adam, Are you interested? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 hour ago, stavanzer said: I have that exact engine sitting in a parts box. Needs a transmission though. It is fram a Monogram kit from 1980-1984. (that's when I bought the donor kit) I remember nothing about what kit is was or anything else. Adam, Are you interested? Those engines were in the Thunderbird pro stock kits 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 I have some very old Monogram T-Bird parts in my stash. Must be where they came from. Thanks, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiac.maniac Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 8 hours ago, stavanzer said: I have that exact engine sitting in a parts box. Needs a transmission though. It is fram a Monogram kit from 1980-1984. (that's when I bought the donor kit) I remember nothing about what kit is was or anything else. Adam, Are you interested? Alan, I would be interested but not sure what you would like in trade. Let me know what you come up with! Thank you Cheers,Adam  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiac.maniac Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) 15 hours ago, 1930fordpickup said: Adam yes that is a boss 429 engine. outside they are the same no mater what cubic inch, same as with all engines. Yiur just have to match the intake and carbs now. Very cool car you are making a model of BTW. Andy, that's what I've figured out with research. I was thinking maybe being 577 cubic inch it may be a larger engine,but,it's all internal stroking that makes the 429 a 577. I feel it's a very cool car as well! I'm drawn to the car by itself,then there's the facts of it was driven by Ronnie Sox and won the championship that season,was powered by the cat in the hat Jack Roush and owned by Dean Thompson! It's a piece of history. Cheers,Adam Edited March 18, 2023 by pontiac.maniac Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 4 hours ago, pontiac.maniac said: Alan, I would be interested but not sure what you would like in trade. Let me know what you come up with! Thank you Cheers,Adam  PM me your addy. I'll send it to you. Be next Friday before I can mail it, however. It's not perfect, it has been painted, but it has the correct Tunnel Ram Intake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 For most of the parts needed I would start with a Monogram Tbird pro stock kit and the red Monogram Cobra kit sine they are the same scale. Would probably need to adjust the wheelbase to fit the Mustang body. Good luck ......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiac.maniac Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Zen said: For most of the parts needed I would start with a Monogram Tbird pro stock kit and the red Monogram Cobra kit sine they are the same scale. Would probably need to adjust the wheelbase to fit the Mustang body. Good luck ......... Thanks, Zenon. How much of a difference is there between 1:24 and 1:25 scale models. Say if both were Mustangs but on in 1:24 scale and one in 1:25 scale? Have been considering the Thunderbird models as well as you have mentioned. Cheers,Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 1/25 will be slightly smaller than 1/24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 50 minutes ago, Zen said: For most of the parts needed I would start with a Monogram Tbird pro stock kit and the red Monogram Cobra kit sine they are the same scale. Would probably need to adjust the wheelbase to fit the Mustang body. Good luck ......... I agree. Modifying an existing chassis(tbird) would be a lot easier than trying to scratchbuild one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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