Chris in Berwyn Posted October 28, 2010 Posted October 28, 2010 My concept for this build was for an Altered that could have been on display on the auto show circuit in the early/mid '60s (thus the fully chromed engine.) This build has an AMT Parts Pack body, AMT/Stevens Parts Pack Pontiac engine (with the scoop from the Revell Parts Pack Pontiac), a Bantam Blast chassis, and wheels and tires from various sources. Decals are ink-jet, the paint is Testors One Coat blue, with One Coat wetlook clear. Chris 2
W-409 Posted October 28, 2010 Posted October 28, 2010 That's very nice looking Fuel Altered! Great job with this, good detailing on the engine and perfect wheel and tire choice! But only one thing: I think, that engine doesn't look very good because, it's hole chromed. I mean there is only chromed parts. That looks unreal in a drag car. I f this would be a show car, then OK. But very good job all the way!
Foxer Posted October 28, 2010 Posted October 28, 2010 Looking good! I like the idea of a chromed drag engine. Hint: get the lane opposite the sun so gleam off chrome blinds the other driver!
6bblbird Posted October 29, 2010 Posted October 29, 2010 That's very nice looking Fuel Altered! Great job with this, good detailing on the engine and perfect wheel and tire choice! But only one thing: I think, that engine doesn't look very good because, it's hole chromed. I mean there is only chromed parts. That looks unreal in a drag car. I f this would be a show car, then OK. But very good job all the way! You didn't read Chris' intro, did you?
Smart-Resins Posted October 29, 2010 Posted October 29, 2010 Gadzooks that looks great! I love it. actually, the chrome issue, theres only maybe three items that may not have been chrome in real life anyways and thats the ports, the scoop and the zoomies. But, I have seen them on the track anyways, so I find fault with w-409's statement anyways! Esp. when this is a concept car and as Chris had said, as if it was a show car that ran at the track. There were many of them in the day! How about the munsters coach or casket for beginners. Many of the wheel standers like the Jolly Roger(?) coach etc. So I do view that is very realistic and a supurb looking job! Way to go!
Terry Sumner Posted October 29, 2010 Posted October 29, 2010 Looks good. Only issue I have is with the fuel line. It goes from the fuel tank directly to the top of the blower. I assume to the distribution block. But that line should at least be coming from the fuel pump???
Chris in Berwyn Posted October 29, 2010 Author Posted October 29, 2010 (edited) But that line should at least be coming from the fuel pump??? I have been told - and it could be bad info - that some early drag cars used pressurized fuel tanks, and that is the assumption I used for this build. I got that info when I was building my Miss Deal. The engine in that kit, unlike a typical race hemi has no provision for the fuel pump sticking out the front of the block. I was told that you could build up suitable pressure for a run just using a bike-type pump. I have found a reference for using a hand pump for building up fuel tank pressure in this link. http://www.roadsters.com/coupe/ Scroll almost all the way to the bottom, or search on that page for "hand fuel pump" and you will find the reference. I will do some more searching for references later. Chris Edited October 29, 2010 by Chris in Wilmington
Jim Kampmann Posted October 29, 2010 Posted October 29, 2010 Chris, I love the overall impact of your model; looks very cool! Now I have a use for that parts pack body! Thanks for sharing the model and the photos. Jim Kampmann
W-409 Posted October 30, 2010 Posted October 30, 2010 (edited) You didn't read Chris' intro, did you? Yes, of course. But that engine isn't looking right to my eye still. I read those every time, when I see a new topic or just new other stuff... That's not a misteke from Chris, I didn't mean that if you understand it like that. Not a mistake. Edited October 30, 2010 by W-409
John Teresi Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 Chris......very nice my friend........color`s great.
mysterj1 Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 Beautiful! Fuel altereds were my favorites. Definitely eye candy.
Burnout Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 Chromed or not - it's a fine looking model - and for me that's what counts. (accuracy is over rated) I've got to look into this Testors one-coat wet-look stuff. Nice job!
rckymtn3 Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 I remember seeing those Show cars at the Cow Palace....always wondered why I never saw them on the track (of course, now I know), but it certainly fed my hunger for drag racing between seasons....
milkman Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 WOW, nice paint and execution. I remember altereds just like that at Autorama in the 60's. And yes, they were chromed to the max.
Zippi Posted July 24, 2024 Posted July 24, 2024 Love these Altered Drag Cars. Great looking build Chris.
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