Double Dragster Fiat - another miniscule update 9/02

[oldscool]

The body is Duplicolor GM medium blue metallic and the frame is MM Italian red laquer. Body is cleared with several coats of Future applied with a brush.

Edited September 2, 2012 by oldscool

[cobraman]

Color looks good. I just got this kit a week ago so I will be watching your build.

[rmvw guy]

Looks good, takes me back to my first one I painted metallic blue back in the 1960s. I've always loved this kit, can't wait to see more.

[oldscool]

Here's a mockup of the body and chassis.

Not sure about the scoop as it was poorly molded I sanded the sides completely flat to improve the fit.

[cobraman]

Is it just me or does that blower look too short for the engine ? I haven't started mine yet. Built one many , many years ago but don't remember noticing that the blower looked small.

[oldscool]

Is it just me or does that blower look too short for the engine ? I haven't started mine yet. Built one many , many years ago but don't remember noticing that the blower looked small.

It does look that way but it is comparable in size to other 6-71s in 1/25 scale. I think the mag is located too far back on the engine which leaves an empty space behind the blower.

Here's a pic of a real one:

[cobraman]

Thanks for the pic of the real engine. I see that that is the way it really is.

[oldscool]

Finally got some more work done. I relocated the mag and painted the seat. Also changed the slicks and scuffed the tires. I may do whitewalls on the front too.

[cobraman]

Looking good !

[Mooneyzs]

That chassis is looking great. nice and clean

[vintagedragfan]

cool Love da Fiats!

[oldscool]

Got some plug wires on her and as you can see, I need to touch up the chrome parts.

The original mounting hole for the mag will barely be visible with the body on.

Edited September 2, 2012 by oldscool