Warren Johnson 93 Olds Pro Stock

Nitro330 · 2025-08-08T23:52:33Z

I've had these decals for many years and this is a project that I finally pushed myself to do. Just finished this week. I was always a WJ fan and wanted to make sure I did it justice. Started with the Revell "Chill Factor" generic olds pro stock (Didn't want to use my WJ version). Wasn't sure how much detail I was going to do with it because these kits are not the best. So I just started and figured it out as I went along. Did the interior first and spent a bit of time getting the mold lines sanded on the cage. Also, cut out the transmission tunnel and built a new one to accomodate a Lenco air pod transmission from VCG Resins. Added the airlines and re-did the shifter as well as adding interior electronics, belts and an aftermarket tach. Now that its done, you can hardly see any of it! LOL.

Re-did all of the springs in the chassis with actual springs. Cut off the front clip before I had any idea how I was going to make it hold back on. Ended up using mini magnets that I built into the frame and inside fendors as well as aluminum rod and tube at the bottom to line it up. Also cut out the trunk lid and used photoetch Dzus plates from FutureAttraction to support it. Scratch built the parachute brace, spoiler braces, wheelie wheels and added a chute from Pro Tech. Rear tires are 3D printed (don't remember where they are from) and are much more accurate looking than the kit tires. Wheels were scavenged from a Glidden pro stock Thunderbird kit and re-chromed with Revell Chrom spray.

On the engine I used valve covers from Competition Resins and scratch built the intake, remote oil filter plate and dry sump oil tank. Wired and plumbed to a decent detail. Since this thing called "work" seems to get in the way of my model building all the time, it took me a while to do, but I am happy with the results.