Snake & Mongoose f/c & r/e dragster old builds from '73 - '90.......

[Rat_Pack]

Guys these are some very old builds of mine, not contest quality, but more static display stuff. I'll break them down:

1970 Snake f/c: is an original build from 1973/74 when I was 6 or 7. I had to replace some broken & missing pieces but the body is untouched from back then.

1970 Mongoose f/c: original build from 1970. Same as the Snake, had to do some repair work on the chassis and replace broken or missing pieces.

The 1971 f/c's were built long before resin kits were available and are mostly stock builds with slight modifications to resemble the rear cars.

1971 Snake f/c: is an original 1970 issue kit with the grill filled in with sheet styrene and a faux handpainted grill done. (The actual race car was the new Buttera narrowed/stretched body style but his "show" car was the 70 repainted in the 71 colors, though a little different in some aspects). The front wheels are from the Troublemaker El Camino f/c kit, with the injector hat from a Revell f/c kit. The lettering is a combination of decals and handpainting....

1971 Mongoose f/c: this started out as a Cop Out f/c with the front bumper removed and the spoiler molded into the lower grill area. I "adjusted" the body to fit the chassis so it would have a little more rake to it after removing the front bumper. The front wheels/tires are from one of the issues of Monogram's "Rampage" 69 Camaro, about the only thing useful from that kit. As with the Snake the lettering is a combination of decals and handpainting......

1972 Snake R/E dragster: this is the Revell Army kit just painted in his famous "Yellow Feather" markings from the 72 season. I know the front wing shouldn't be present on this car, but at the time I wasn't going for 100% accuracy. However, I have already built a new nose and correct wing to go on it. The Hot Wheels, the Snake log & lettering, Don Prudhomme, and Coca-Cola on the wing are all hangpainted.

1972 Mongoose R/E dragster: this is the Don Garlits r/e kit with some modifications. The front nose was changed to be more "pointed" than what was in the kit. Also all of the body panels were "rounded" off to keep from being so "squared" off as supplied in the kit. The rear wing is from the 74 Mongoose Revell kit as is the engine. I added the chrome strap around the cage, scratchbuilt the side canard wings, and used the rear wheels from the Troublemaker El Camino f/c kit. The lettering/logos is a combination of handpainting and decals. I have three pictures of this car with four different rear wing finishes: polished, white, and 2 blue. I did the blue version with the white lettering instead of the red "Coke its the real thing" logo. For some reason he had the Coke logos on the sides of the car twice also: white lettering plus the smaller red rectangular logo. The injector hat is covered with gold Bare Metal foil and that was a pain to do!

So I hope you enjoy these few pictures, not the best cars in the world, but they do make good display pieces............RatPack..............

Edited February 17, 2010 by Rat_Pack

[Dragline]

These are fantastic! All that hand lettering is really great as well.

I have a couple of these cars built as well and they were a blast and look great on the shelf.

They take me back.

Well done.

Bob

[mustangman]

These are fantastic! All that hand lettering is really great as well.

I have a couple of these cars built as well and they were a blast and look great on the shelf.

They take me back.

Well done.

Bob

Really nice builds,I still have a couple of those yet to build,thanks for sharing.Randy

[caine440]

Great collection!

All are outstanding but I love the work you did on the 71 cars.

[Old Buckaroo]

I cant believe it, those are some of the nicest Funny Car box builds I have seen. Makes me want to find one of those "Crying Emoticons" when comparing to my stuff Im building in my 40's. Superb skills and Fantastic Hand lettering. I have always been a fan of "old school" modeling.

Troy - I am looking forward to seeing more of your collection and learning from your skills.

Sean

[pharr7226]

I really like these builds. The hand painted lettering is very impressive and something I wish I could do.

[ricky12]

nice job on all of them they take me back about 30 + years

[1320wayne]

Very nice builds, all of them. I also have a large collection of Snake and Mongoose builds. Unfortunately they are currently unbuilt. I need to get started on them one day so they can look great side by side as yours do.

[Smart-Resins]

Terrific builds! would look great on trackburners! LOL. Jody

[Mooneyzs]

So Cool!!! Great looking models.

[John Teresi]

You did a hell of a job on these.......you should be very proud.....GREAT job!