Revell 1/16 Don Garlits

[Hmann68]

Hi all. I’ve been slowly working on the Revell 1/16 Garlits rear engine dragster for several weeks but not able to have much time. But I’ve been on vacation the last week and have hit it hard. In the pics you’ll see the frame done, engine done and a test fit before running all the lines etc. So far it’s gone together with a minimum of fuss. I’m going totally box stock, as I did with my Tony Nancy rail last year. Back to work tomorrow 😝 so there won’t be a lot of progress til next weekend most likely. My blower belt is made from Gorilla black tape with some Tamiya flat black brushed on. I love how easy it is and it looks great 👍 

[ybsluos]

Christopher, your build looks fantastic!  This kit is towards the top of my list  of way too many projects and your build  is  giving me inspiration. Thanks for that and I can’t wait to see yours done. Looking good brother. - Mark

[Hmann68]

4 minutes ago, ybsluos said:

Christopher, your build looks fantastic!  This kit is towards the top of my list  of way too many projects and your build  is  giving me inspiration. Thanks for that and I can’t wait to see yours done. Looking good brother. - Mark

Thanks! I’m looking forward to it too. Fun kit! 

[dragcarz]

Hey Christopher, this is really a nice build, great details and execution! I’ve had this kit for several years now and your giving me inspiration to pull it out and build it. Thanks for posting! 

[Hmann68]

1 hour ago, dragcarz said:

Hey Christopher, this is really a nice build, great details and execution! I’ve had this kit for several years now and your giving me inspiration to pull it out and build it. Thanks for posting! 

Thanks for the kind words, these Revell 1/16 are great kits, so much fun. You’ll enjoy it. So far, the kit has given me very minimal issues 👍

[Hmann68]

A bit more progress this weekend. Got some paint on the panels a few days ago, and did some decal work yesterday. I will clear them in a couple days. I’ve been able to get quite a few odds and ends trimmed out and painted too over the last few days. 👍

[Brandon17]

Great job! Excellent work. Love seeing the progress you are making with this car. 

[Hmann68]

23 hours ago, Brandon17 said:

Great job! Excellent work. Love seeing the progress you are making with this car. 

Thanks 😊 

[Hmann68]

Well, I’ve made great progress this week and weekend. Everything is plumbed up and we’re up on wheels and tires! Super exciting when that happens. Not far to go now, but I probably won’t have a lot of time at the work bench during this week. Everything has gone pretty well to this point…..it’s making me nervous that a bomb is going to drop on it at the finish line lol 😂 

[Zen]

Looking good!

[Vettegasser]

Nice. Been piddling with mine. After I got to reading this thread. 

[Hmann68]

2 hours ago, Zen said:

Looking good!

 

14 minutes ago, Vettegasser said:

Nice. Been piddling with mine. After I got to reading this thread. 

Thanks guys….it’s been a long process but it’s getting really fun now that I’m close to finishing 

[Hmann68]

Well…I’ve been able to have time to finish this up! Panels on and some touch ups here and there and I’m declaring it finished! There’s always a couple things that we wish we’d have done differently but I’m happy with it for sure. Check out lots more pics in the Drag section! Thanks 😊