3men2s Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 That looks super, ummmm ... 3men2s. An Under Glass would be cool for full disclosure. P.S. how did you make it here so long without your real name in your posts?? my name comes from a little legue basketball team when I was about 12 and the name of the team was "los tremendos" or the tremendous and the name on our jerseys had the 3men2s 3 tres men 2 dos..........3men2s.... and that is the story of my codename. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 The Dragster shops are working overtime. The frame is almost ready for paint and the Vicky coup doors are being welded shut with Archer weld bead "decals". I can't wait to see how these look in paint!. Lots of detail painting in the works on all the parts. The carpet monster regurgitated the two parts that were missing! The headers are the biggest question now. I wanted to make some zoomies, but as time is running short I may just shorten and drill out the kit headers that are in the photo. The magneto is wired and ready and believe I have the method of fabrication for the rubber fuel line ends worked out using hex and round rod with brass metalizer paint. It's probably about time to glue some of the engine and blower together for some test fitting before the frame is set in weld metal and lacquer! I can hear the banging, and the radio blasting to Jymmy Hendrix see ya at LIONS, My car is in the trailer and leaving west palm beach tonight. andf making some stops along the way, at local tracks to do some exibition runs for some cash for the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 How did you know my tuning secret?? .. if the engine doesn't vibrate with Jimmy set at 12, then it won't under 700 horsepower!! Cool derivation on your name, but I was referring to the forum requirement to post your real name in your signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 How did you know my tuning secret?? .. if the engine doesn't vibrate with Jimmy set at 12, then it won't under 700 horsepower!! Cool derivation on your name, but I was referring to the forum requirement to post your real name in your signature. BRO I HAD NO IDEA ABOUT THAT....OK WILL FIX THAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) Got the frame cut today. My friend’s suggestions worked great and are remarkably subtle. I removed the stock axle mounting brackets and installed new ones of styrene sheet. The axle location is now immediately below where it was before, about one axle housing width lower. I then cut about two razor saw thicknesses out of the top tube at the firewall junction and carefully bent the frame to rejoin them. Although you have to look hard to see any differences when comparing the two frames the chassis is now tucked up neatly inside the body with a nice amount of roll bar showing. Here’s a comparison of the stock Ramchargers frame and the modified one. The red outline in the bottom image is the modified frame laid over the stock one: Here’s a shot of the Tony Nancy kit body mounted on the modified frame with the CLF engine, rear tire and front end images pasted in with Photoshop: Now on to chassis assembly and bodywork. Thanx for lookin’, B. Edited November 18, 2009 by gbk1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noname Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Good job 3men2s. Foxer, That is how I do my rubber fuel lines. It is really hard to drill a hole into a very small nut. Sometimes you have to try to just glue the line to the nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 We have plastic! The build is gradually exiting the virtual world. I’ve got the chassis and backend painted and assembled and most of the interior bits installed. I found an old set of resin Ardun heads in my stash (from another supplier and rougher than RepMin stuff) and began building up a RepMin block. Glad I did because setting and installing the rear end correctly was impossible without it. The block took a fair amount of cutting and trimming to fit. I also discovered that I needed to construct a small fairing in front of the body shell to cover the firewall and footwell area. I did that in sheet aluminum. It’s smaller than the 1:1 and not quite so visible. Next step is to fool around with the front suspension and continue work on the Ardun. I also need to shorten the rear axle some to get the rear wheels and slicks from the Tony Nancy kit to set in closer to the frame. Tons of scratch building and kitbashing on this build. The MPC Ramchargers FED kit might be slightly underscale. Everything from other 1/25 kits all seem to be just a tiny bit large… Here are some pics. The first one is the now traditional Photoshop mockup, this time consisting only of a front wheel and roll hoop pasted in to the actual, real body, engine and chassis! So far the stance and overall look are holding up pretty well. The other two shots are just to prove I am truly entering the world of plastic once and for all… Thanx for lookin’ B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 You are pulling away from me on the strip! ..###### Hemi's against a SMB. That's looking good.. is the body painted already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808 Nitro Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Looking good also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Thanx guys. .. is the body painted already? No, that's the kit plastic in the Revell Tony Nancy double dragster kit. It's supposed to represent the body color of the Dragster in the set. It's totally unacceptable with all kinds of funky swirl marks in it. I hope to get some paint on the body this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noname Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Looking good so far. Neat subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) A small update while much detail painting is going on and the engine boys are in assembly mode... The frame is also in white primer waiting for some Sunoco Yellow paint. The doors were welded up with Archer Weld Bead decals. These are resin weld beads on decal paper and they apply just like decals. These are the 2nd smallest size ... about a 3/4" weld. I used some of the larder sized on the other door to see how they look and will probably leave them on for some variation. They were a little stiff at the rounded body molding under the windows but I knife cut and some setting solution will hopefully fix that. I'm pretty happy with the way these look under paint. Edited November 25, 2009 by Foxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I like this project and the weld beads. They would be useful on rat rod top chops. oldscool - night stalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Irwin Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I just found this thread, there's a LOT of good inspiration here guys, fine work! There's not enough time left for me to get involved but I'll be watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noname Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Those weld lines look real nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 (edited) A small update while much detail painting is going on and the engine boys are in assembly mode... The frame is also in white primer waiting for some Sunoco Yellow paint. The doors were welded up with Archer Weld Bead decals. These are resin weld beads on decal paper and they apply just like decals. ... I'm pretty happy with the way these look under paint. Nice work on the body. Glad to get some more specifics on the Archer decals from both you and Curt Raitz. They really add an extra dimension. In the case of the welds I can't imagine any other way to get it done. I'm away from the workbench until the 14th so I'll have to hustle to make the deadline with my build. But it looks like there'll be at least one competition rail at the finish line for this one! Edited December 8, 2009 by gbk1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Three weeks left .. this could be my FIRST completion this year! But, I always have fun, finish or not ... that's the objective! The frame is painted and I've been engine assembling and doing fuel wires ... that's what what all the tiny pieces are. All the fuel connections are cut from various rod. The body might get painted tomorrow, or the next day, depending how I feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Nice work at the rear of the frame. And the textures and colors on the engine are very cool. Hope you get 'er done for '09! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 (edited) NO BROTHER, YOU NEED TO FINISH, DON'T STOP. DEAD LINE DECEMBER 31, MIDNIGHT...... SO FAR THIS PROJECTS ARE DONE 70elcamino and his "Miss Deal" F/C old hermit and his AA/FUEL DRAGSTER Curt Raitz abd the famous "Little Red Wagon" 3men2s and his 72 Vega Funny CAR. noname and his 66 FX Chevy. WE NEED 3 MORE TO DO A LADDER AND DO A ELIMINATION STYLE CONTEST. FIRST 3 DAYS THE VOTES YOU GET ARE TO PUT YOU IN THE LADDER. NEXT 3 DAYS 1 ROUND, NEXT 3 DAYS SEMI FINALS, THEN FOR A WEEK THE FINAL 2. AND IT WILL BE CROWN THE LION'S CHAMPION. Edited December 14, 2009 by 3men2s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 Thanks, I built it a couple years ago. I also built one for the original owner, Jack Ditmars. I saw this car run quite often when I lived in Illinois. I will try to post some other pictures if I can get the attachment routene sorted out. Steve Prideaux EXELENT MODEL MY MAN. CAN WE SEE MORE OF YOUR WORK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noname Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Mine is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Looks absolutly terrific!! Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 man. this is what LIONS was all about. THANK YOU. One more for the dance....2 and a half weeks to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Mine is done. That looks fantastic! ..just like a local shop would run.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 NO BROTHER, YOU NEED TO FINISH, DON'T STOP. DEAD LINE DECEMBER 31, MIDNIGHT...... no way I'm stopping!!! ehhehe body paint and decal sheet test print... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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