Claude Thibodeau Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Hi! I build one salt car per year, and here's the sixth member of my Flat Earth Society: SALZ WAGEN. I had a leftover Allison V12, a Hasegawa VW van body, Mpc's 72 Chevy PU custom rollingstock, so, here we go: scratchbuilt chassis, suspensions, wheel houses, roll cage, electric system, etc. The body was sectionned and tilted in the front, with various streamlining mods. I'd like to thank fellow modeler MUNCIE, well know on this forum. Seeing my enthusiasm for the salt, he bought and sent me the SCTA current rule book for the salt. I therefore like to think that this contraption would pass inspection. Thanks Muncie! Gratefull that you allowed me to improve my knowledge of salt cars! Now, on to next year's car... What will it be? Long live the salt! CT 10 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clipper57 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 beautiful build . just insane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Just over the top! Cannot be topped. Beautiful to see the colors and shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Well thought out and well executed. Some outstanding craftsmanship and creativity. Now...who are you going to get to drive it 200mph. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo2me Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Another winner from your wild and crazy imagination. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Great detail and paint. Really nice build. Kind of an Earth-bound Space Shuttle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 pretty much box stock eh, all kidding aside that is too cool-how many hours and what kits were involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Hi Claude, There is a lot of creativity and excellent craftsmanship on the salt - you've taken it to another level. I like it ... a lot! Thanks my friend for the shout out and the gentle shove. I guess I need to put some of that knowledge to use and finish something, I have an AMT Studebaker and I know how to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 What a weapon!! That's a brilliant build Claude. Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mittagskind Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Superb built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Impressive streamline for the salt flats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger U Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 What a cool model. Great detailing and such clean workmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 COOL!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 15 hours ago, clipper57 said: beautiful build . just insane Thank you George! My wife also thinks that my sanity is diminishing by the day. Oh well... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Holy cow!!! That's an amazing build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colmer Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Another winner!! Sectioning the body rather than chopping the top really makes the look of the car. And of course the motor-vation is a great way to fill up the inside. LSR cars are probably my favorite racers and this is really a hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 WOW! very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 17 hours ago, rrb124@sbcglobal.net said: Just over the top! Cannot be topped. Beautiful to see the colors and shape. Thank you Robert! I used the brilliant orange to have better contrast on the salt flats... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Cooler than cool ! You never disappoint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 So cool and so original. Wow. Fantastic build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 21 hours ago, Rich Chernosky said: Well thought out and well executed. Some outstanding craftsmanship and creativity. Now...who are you going to get to drive it 200mph. ?? Thank you Rich! I was thinking George Poteet, of Speed Demon's fame. With the speeds at which he is used to drive, it would be a walk in the park for Mr. Poteet to cruise that brick to 200 MPH. One cam always dream, eh? CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 On 6/28/2023 at 8:37 PM, Lobo2me said: Another winner from your wild and crazy imagination. Well done! Thank you Steve! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted July 1, 2023 Author Share Posted July 1, 2023 On 6/28/2023 at 10:13 PM, Rattlecan Dan said: Great detail and paint. Really nice build. Kind of an Earth-bound Space Shuttle. Thank you Donato! I like the analogy. CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted July 1, 2023 Author Share Posted July 1, 2023 On 6/28/2023 at 11:09 PM, bondo bill said: pretty much box stock eh, all kidding aside that is too cool-how many hours and what kits were involved Hi Bill! I'd say about 100 hours. The Allison engine comes from AMT's Allison in Wonderland 68 TBird kit, and the rolling stock from MPC's 72 C10 pick-up kit. The body shell from Hasegawa's VW van. All the rest is scratchbuilt. Hours of fun with styrene... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Well just superb in design and execution Claude! Very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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