1320wayne Posted June 1, 2011 Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) Here is one that I started a short time ago. It has been spread all over the workbench as I have been finishing other projects that were also taking up space but I now have the time to devote solely to this one. I'm using the new Revell 68 Hemi Dart kit with a few changes to update the car to modern day Super Stock standards. This is the car I'm doing, using the decals available from Slixx. I started by mocking up the body on the chassis and splicing together a resin tubbed rear chassis section for the larger rear slicks. The front wheels are Pro Track aluminum slot car wheels. I cut away the resin tubs and made new arches with styrene. I also cut the trunk open as it will be hinged to access the trunk detail that will be added. Next came the decal work. Slixx always makes superb decals and these were no exception. They take a little bit of time to add but the final outcome is well worth it. Edited November 14, 2011 by 1320wayne
1320wayne Posted June 1, 2011 Author Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) Next came some work on the interior. The roll cage needed to be updated so I started with the basic hoop available in the kit and then added styrene tubing for new sections, including running the cage into the trunk area. The chassis is also being updated to modern standards as the rear leaf springs won't work. These cars all primarily use four link rear suspensions. I added some additional chassis bracing and the start of the four link brackets. This is where I am currently at but with everything else out of the way I can now get some major progress done on this one. Edited June 1, 2011 by 1320wayne
MADmodelDOCTOR Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 Awesome update work going on there, Wayne. I don't think the flames could look any better! I know you'll keep it going. later
BigEd Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 Love them old Darts...actually any Chrysler. Great lookin' build Wayne.
AZ Boy Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 That's looking real good Wayne. Looks like a definite winner from my vantage point. Keep the updates comin'..! Aaron
John Teresi Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 Wanye.........I have seen this car on the Slixx decals site.......I thought it was a great looking car and Slixx did a great job on the decals.......but,I have to say you are doing an AWESOME job on this build man......VERY VERY cool.
Dragracer Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 The Dart is excellent Wayne!, the black paint is super & the flames look real nice on it.
crazyjim Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 It's black. It's shiny. It's flamed. And it looks so good, Wayne. Hope you'll be taking lots of detailed pics of the 4 link suspension (so I can try and copy). Gotta keep watching this build.
Mooneyzs Posted June 3, 2011 Posted June 3, 2011 Wayne... Very Nice start on this build. It is looking great. Looking forward to following this build. I picked up the same set of decals from slixx for my '68 Dart
Sixx Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 I dont want to butt-in on Waynes awesome build, he's doing a full build, mine was done for a slot car. Those decals kicked my rearend!!!! But they turned out good. Sixx
Danno Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 Wayne, Derrick ... Beautiful builds, both! Any tips for getting those decals down on the Dart? Thanks for your help.
Steve Prideaux Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 Wayne, This another outstanding build !!! Please Keep us posted. I really like the chassis work. What wheels and tires are you using? Thanks for posting. Steve Prideaux
1320wayne Posted June 5, 2011 Author Posted June 5, 2011 Wayne, This another outstanding build !!! Please Keep us posted. I really like the chassis work. What wheels and tires are you using? Thanks for posting. Steve Prideaux Thanks Steve. The front tires and wheels are unmarked Goodyear Frontrunners from one of the later Top Sportsman kits that came with no sidewall markings and the wheels are machined alumninum pieces from Pro Track, makers of slot car wheels. The rear tires and wheels came from an EBAY purchase and I believe came from a Racing Champions pro stock kit. The tires come with the Goodyear Tampo printed.
1320wayne Posted June 5, 2011 Author Posted June 5, 2011 Wayne, Derrick ... Beautiful builds, both! Any tips for getting those decals down on the Dart? Thanks for your help. Patience and lots of setting solution. I did each side panel on seperate days so they had plenty of time to set up. As well, I did the hood first and then a day or two later followed up with the hood scoop decal. I wanted it done sooner but knew if I raced to get it done something was going to go wrong.
Sixx Posted June 6, 2011 Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) Patience and lots of setting solution. What Wayne said...plus a few choice cuss words!!!!!!! LOL!!! Sixx Edited June 6, 2011 by Sixx
1320wayne Posted June 8, 2011 Author Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) So here is some progress. I needed a set of modern looking valve coveres for the Hemi so I took a set of Hemi valve covers from a diecast funny car (a little large) and cut them down to size to fit perfectly on the kit based Hemi engine. And added some paint. And then I went about more work on the rear suspension. The four links are done and attached. I still have minor details left to add such as bolt head details along with the springs and wheelie bars but the basic construction for the rear end is done. Edited June 8, 2011 by 1320wayne
Dragracer Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 The valve covers came out nice Wayne, really, the WHOLE car is coming out great!
6bblbird Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 Wayne, I hate to be a nit picker but........the valve covers that you have prepped and painted are incorrect for your build. Those look to be from modern Pro Stock Hemi. The spark plug tubes should be evenly spaced and not siamesed in the center as yours are. The modern Pro Stock Hemi and the 426 based Super Stock Hemi are two totally different animals with no interchangeable parts. WF
BigEdsGarage Posted June 9, 2011 Posted June 9, 2011 Awesome job on his build. Those decals look great, I wasn't aware they were making them.
1320wayne Posted June 9, 2011 Author Posted June 9, 2011 Wayne, I hate to be a nit picker but........the valve covers that you have prepped and painted are incorrect for your build. Those look to be from modern Pro Stock Hemi. The spark plug tubes should be evenly spaced and not siamesed in the center as yours are. The modern Pro Stock Hemi and the 426 based Super Stock Hemi are two totally different animals with no interchangeable parts. WF Thanks Walter. I was unaware of the difference. It won't be too difficult to fix and move on.
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