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I am completely blown away by the focus and detail that some of you have on here.  It is amazing to me that you can take that much time and effort to build these amazing models.  If I can't finish a model in a month and have it be "close enough" it goes in the closet until who knows when and what even happens to it.  Great work on an incredible build.

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Awesome work Roger!? Seeing the WIP and the finished model makes me want to get started on some of the early 70s pro stock projects I plan to build.

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Heck yeah Roger.  That's a looker for sure.  Just a killer paint job and I love the engine detail. 

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22 hours ago, Altered Ego said:

I am completely blown away by the focus and detail that some of you have on here.  It is amazing to me that you can take that much time and effort to build these amazing models.  If I can't finish a model in a month and have it be "close enough" it goes in the closet until who knows when and what even happens to it.  Great work on an incredible build.

Thanks Jeff, I rushed it in the end, I should have just waited and corrected the issues I was having, a year is a long time, and I came close to putting it back in the box more than once, so your not alone. 

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17 hours ago, catpack68 said:

Awesome work Roger!? Seeing the WIP and the finished model makes me want to get started on some of the early 70s pro stock projects I plan to build.

Thanks Scott! Hey just do it, get started on those old pro stocks, they were so cool back then! 

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13 hours ago, dri said:

Very Nice build. Saw your model on Throttle Power's Youtube channel.

Thanks Rory, Tim always does an amazing job covering events, if your not already following Throttle Power, you should!  I’m not sure if you could hear the dialogue but I really wanted to take something new to the show, but this is the only Kit I have worked on all year. You really need your model to stand out when your competing with over 800 models and I wanted a base for my build. My daughter and I kicked around some ideas and I didn’t have time to do the base, so she volunteered and it came out great. It was her first time working with gold leaf and hand lettering, I really appreciate her help !

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14 hours ago, Zippi said:

Heck yeah Roger.  That's a looker for sure.  Just a killer paint job and I love the engine detail. 

Thanks Bob! I wish I could run it by the garage and show it to ya!

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1 hour ago, dragcarz said:

Thanks Bob! I wish I could run it by the garage and show it to ya!

You are welcome.  Well, if your ever in my neck of the woods again bring it with ya.  Miss ya Buddy.  

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Hi Roger, as I said to you before, it looks great!  I know you had a bunch of issues at the end trying to get it ready for Acme, but it is still really cool!  Like you, I had a bunch of issues with my Gold Rush build at the end because I wanted it done for a show.  You're definitely not alone!  Maybe we can be more patient with the next one.  LOL.

Also, a big shout out to your daughter, the base looks great, especially under the lights at the show!

Can't wait to see your next project.

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Nice work. Sorry to hear about the final issues with final assembly. I've had it happen to me a few times. Unfortunately hindsight is 20-20. It can be frustrating but you now know not to do that again.

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On 10/29/2024 at 6:48 AM, Vettegasser said:

Saw this in cartersville at the acme show. Pics don’t do it justice. This thing is friggin awesome 

Thanks Jimmy!

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On 10/29/2024 at 10:48 AM, David Imrie said:

Give us a breakdown on the parts that you used to create this masterpiece.

David, it’s pretty much all listed in work in progress, but simply it’s an original  MPC 71 Demon body and hood,AMT 71 Duster chassis and interior, with lots of modifications.

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On 10/29/2024 at 6:43 PM, Nitro330 said:

Hi Roger, as I said to you before, it looks great!  I know you had a bunch of issues at the end trying to get it ready for Acme, but it is still really cool!  Like you, I had a bunch of issues with my Gold Rush build at the end because I wanted it done for a show.  You're definitely not alone!  Maybe we can be more patient with the next one.  LOL.

Also, a big shout out to your daughter, the base looks great, especially under the lights at the show!

Can't wait to see your next project.

Thanks Terry! 

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21 hours ago, bobthehobbyguy said:

Nice work. Sorry to hear about the final issues with final assembly. I've had it happen to me a few times. Unfortunately hindsight is 20-20. It can be frustrating but you now know not to do that again.

Thanks Bob, I learned a lesson.

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Dragcarz, Outstanding job..The stance is on point and the engine bay is nicely detailed..Paint is outstanding..I like the big meats also..I was wondering, What kit did you use to back-half the kit? It looks like made especially for your build.

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15 hours ago, Maurice Henderson said:

Dragcarz, Outstanding job..The stance is on point and the engine bay is nicely detailed..Paint is outstanding..I like the big meats also..I was wondering, What kit did you use to back-half the kit? It looks like made especially for your build.

Thank you! I tried to replicate what they actually did on the real car back in 72. I used the AMT 71 Duster Kit, I removed the rear frame rails with the backside of  an XActo knife, narrowed it, glued it back to the floor pan, and scratch built the floor and tubs. I also scratch built front spindles to get the front end lower. 

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