Atlantis Fireball dragster

[fordf-100]

This is the reissue of the old Monogram kit, this is a very simple kit but I had a lot of fun building it! I used the Californian decals that came with it in an attempt to do a loosely based replica. I only changed a few parts from what came in the kit, the wheels and tires with some white wall stickers I had on the rears, I just thought they looked good! I added some interior parts because that was really plain, basically a seat and steering wheel, the kit engine is just two halves and a couple other parts. I thought it came out pretty decent! Let me know what you guys think!

[ColonelKrypton]

Very nice.

It is a simple kit and I have been tempted; every time I poke around the local hobby store and see one on the shelf in fact.  I may just have to grab one for a quick build.

cheers, Graham

 

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

I built this last yer and it was a blast. I had a difficult time though with painting the plastic wheels and tires. Thanks for this post.

[ChrisR]

Very nice!

[fordf-100]

12 hours ago, ColonelKrypton said:

Very nice.

It is a simple kit and I have been tempted; every time I poke around the local hobby store and see one on the shelf in fact.  I may just have to grab one for a quick build.

cheers, Graham

 

Its a pretty fun kit and with some extra work could really be a good looking model, you should definitely get one!

[fordf-100]

5 hours ago, rrb124@sbcglobal.net said:

I built this last yer and it was a blast. I had a difficult time though with painting the plastic wheels and tires. Thanks for this post.

I agree, I started to paint the tires but it was too much work so I just went and grabbed some parts box wheels and tires!

[Yeah Nah]

Nice nostalgic feel to this Phillip. Excellent job!

[TonyK]

That's a sharp looking dragster. Sometimes those simple kits are a nice break from the usual and you can have fun adding a few touches to make it better as you did.

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

4 hours ago, fordf-100 said:

I agree, I started to paint the tires but it was too much work so I just went and grabbed some parts box wheels and tires!

I should have done that.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Refreshingly clean and simple. Nice job.

[Zippi]

NIce looking old school drag car.

[bogger44]

Thanks for posting this, mine's been calling my name from the stash.  Your added pieces really are a nice touch to this simple kit.  Well done!

[Nitro330]

Very cool Phillip!  I really like these old school kits.  Sure, they're simple, but they are fun and make a cool shelf model when done. 

[fordf-100]

Thanks guys for all the comments!

[Scott8950]

Nice job Phil..

[fordf-100]

Thanks for all the comments guys!

[OldTrucker]

Cool old rail! Remember, the real thing was just as simple in those days!

[MADmodelDOCTOR]

Look's good!

[Speedpro]

Cool little digger! 

[slusher]

Super nice!

[ewetwo]

Looks pretty sharp.