Badman C/A (ca. 1975)

[David G.]

Once again, some of these pics look like someone's shop photos of a real car!

Love it!

=D-

[Straightliner59]

21 hours ago, David G. said:

Once again, some of these pics look like someone's shop photos of a real car!

Love it!

=D-

That is much appreciated, David! I ran out of time to get photos, but the interior's now finished. I just want to make another test-fit with the interior panels/body interface. It seems to have been fine, then, but, you know how these things go! Thanks for your kind words, sir.

[Straightliner59]

Here's the completed interior, with the body--it drops right on, with only a slight alignment, to get it home! I like using wine bottle foil for the harness straps, because it can be posed, which, I think, creates a more realistic look. After I shot these, I remembered to set the top of the dash in place. It had no effect on the fit, either. I guess up next will be installing the plug wires, so that I can install the steering column. Then, on to the fuel system...

I know there's a lot more to do, before I get to the body, but, I do feel like I'm getting there! Comments and questions are always appreciated. Thanks for looking!

[TopherMcGinnis]

I Absolutely LOVE this build!

[Pierre Rivard]

Daniel, could you make this dragster a convertible please? We can't see the lovely interior anymore.

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[Straightliner59]

22 hours ago, TopherMcGinnis said:

I Absolutely LOVE this build!

Thank you, Topher! It's been a lot of fun...so far!?

21 hours ago, Pierre Rivard said:

Daniel, could you make this dragster a convertible please? We can't see the lovely interior anymore.

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Thanks so kindly, my friend! I'm sure it will show up a few more times, before it gets covered up.? 

The side panels are now cemented in place! I slit a length of heat-shrink, for the padding on the door bar. I slid the wheel into position, although it's a fair amount ahead of where it will be, finally. I also set the dash top in place. I guess it's about time to find some plug wire! Thanks for your comments. Thanks for looking!

[David G.]

Such a wonderfully detailed interior, it's a shame to have to cover it by putting a body on it.

Great work Daniel, I can't wait to see what you do with the body.

David G.

[Straightliner59]

17 hours ago, David G. said:

Such a wonderfully detailed interior, it's a shame to have to cover it by putting a body on it.

Great work Daniel, I can't wait to see what you do with the body.

David G.

Well, I appreciate that, David. I'm happy with the way it turned out! I'm looking forward to having the paint and decals on it, too--I tried something new, with my decals. It's a technique I first experimented with on the Nostalgia Fueler. I refined it a little, and used some gold leaf, as well. I think it'll look pretty cool! Thanks for your ongoing support, my friend!

[David G.]

6 hours ago, Straightliner59 said:

Well, I appreciate that, David. I'm happy with the way it turned out! I'm looking forward to having the paint and decals on it, too--I tried something new, with my decals. It's a technique I first experimented with on the Nostalgia Fueler. I refined it a little, and used some gold leaf, as well. I think it'll look pretty cool! Thanks for your ongoing support, my friend!

Oh yeah, "The Shin-Kicker" I'd forgotten about that!

Cool!

=D-

[Straightliner59]

I decided that I needed to do something with that sharp leading edge of the dash top. I thought about different colors (red, grey, black), and decided on red, to go with the other little accents. I found a suitably-diametered, insulated wire, and clamped it into my bench vise. I then laid a flexible steel straightedge down the middle of the gap between the jaws, and slit the insulation with a scalpel. That allowed me to cut a reasonably straight line. I then slid it into place, and superglued it. 

I then decided that the top of the dash shouldn't be shiny aluminum, because that could cause glare that would interfere with visibility of the christmas tree. I cut a small section of black sign vinyl to cover that. Finally, I gently re-formed the dash top to better fit the top of the dash panel. I'm pretty happy with it! I need to build a tachometer, as well. I'm leaning toward a Moon tach, because it'll be somewhat unique. More on that, later!

Also, I cut plug wires. I used some old MSC orange plug wire, and some grey insulation, to make the boots. I dipped the wire in Vallejo Dark Grey Wash, to tone it down, some. I'll get those installed, before too long. Thanks to everyone for your comments. They're always appreciated. Thanks for looking!

[David G.]

The dash padding just looks right. That's one of the things I love about this hobby, repurposing mundane household items for uses like this.

Cool!  

=D-

[dwc43]

That interior looks great. Can't wait to see the tach.

[Straightliner59]

On 11/10/2024 at 5:37 AM, David G. said:

The dash padding just looks right. That's one of the things I love about this hobby, repurposing mundane household items for uses like this.

Cool!  

=D-

Thanks, David! I was just happy when I figured out how to split it in a straight line! ?

[Straightliner59]

15 hours ago, dwc43 said:

That interior looks great. Can't wait to see the tach.

Thanks, DW. It's in progress, currently! I have to design some decals, for it.

[Straightliner59]

Tachometer parts. I'm still working on the graphics (face, etc.). I plan/hope ? to file the upper part of the aluminum faceplate to be thinner, still. That plate will also get the adjusting screw. Still a bunch more work that nobody will ever notice, but it's fun! Thanks for looking!

[David G.]

Wow Daniel!

I'm uh... what is it the Brits say?

Gob smacked!  ? 

That's some crazy detail, I can't wait to see how it plays out.

David G.

[Straightliner59]

On 11/13/2024 at 5:33 AM, David G. said:

Wow Daniel!

I'm uh... what is it the Brits say?

Gob smacked!  ? 

That's some crazy detail, I can't wait to see how it plays out.

David G.

Well, here you go, David! And, thank you! I've been working on it a couple of days, now. Not 100% with the face, but, I guess I'll live with it, since it won't be highly visible, anyway. I used a thin strip of orange sign vinyl, to make the redline needle. The adjustment knob goes through the lens and metal face and into the body of the tach. I made the stars and stripes, and the face on my cheap Canon printer. I wanted to do the face in black, but that wasn't printing, so I opted for dark blue. Next, I'll make the stand, and drill the dash top for that and the wiring. I may try to use a punch, or a bit of tubing to see if I can get the aluminum cap on the rear to conform a bit better. Otherwise, I'm pretty dang happy with it. Sorry the photos are blurry--this ain't very big! Comments are always welcomed. Thanks for looking!

Edited November 17, 2024 by Straightliner59

[David G.]

That tachometer is just amazing Daniel!

I don't know what to say other than that, I'm running out of adjectives.  

David G.

[Straightliner59]

On 11/7/2024 at 5:48 AM, TopherMcGinnis said:

I Absolutely LOVE this build!

Thanks,  Topher. We're now friends on FB. Just a warning-- I might cuss a bit, or a lot, on my own page!?

[TopherMcGinnis]

No worries here. Hope you like Charger and wiper motor pictures ?

[Straightliner59]

4 hours ago, TopherMcGinnis said:

No worries here. Hope you like Charger and wiper motor pictures ?

No worries here, then, either!?

[Straightliner59]

18 hours ago, David G. said:

That tachometer is just amazing Daniel!

I don't know what to say other than that, I'm running out of adjectives.  

David G.

Thanks, David! I'm hoping to get it mounted, in the next day, or so. 

[AmericanMuscleFan]

All the work in the cabin is simply incredible Daniel, certainly one of your most detailed so far in my opinion.

I'm back on my project for the new modeling season and your achievements are very inspiring and motivating.

You have not been idle during the summer my friend and I am taking good notes of your progress, I will come back to stock up on ideas ! ?

[Straightliner59]

4 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said:

All the work in the cabin is simply incredible Daniel, certainly one of your most detailed so far in my opinion.

I'm back on my project for the new modeling season and your achievements are very inspiring and motivating.

You have not been idle during the summer my friend and I am taking good notes of your progress, I will come back to stock up on ideas ! ?

I am happy to see you back, Francis! Thank you for your kind words. I am pretty happy with the interior! Once I get that tach mounted, I think it'll be done. I think I am going to machine an aluminum base, to mount it. It's so tiny, I haven't had much luck, soldering it, because there's no good way to hold it or mount it. Off to the mill, it'll go! Thanks for stopping by!

[Straightliner59]

I think this worked out, fairly well! I wish the black ink was working. I think the face would have looked better. Just a couple of details to add, now! Thanks for looking!