W-409 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 (edited) I haven't ever built Pro Modifieds, but I've been dreaming and planning to do one... And it's NOT this one, so there might be other one coming also... Today I got this '66 Ford Mustang Glue Bomb. Previous owner has started to build this one with Pro Sportsman Chevy Chassis. It's built very nicely, Mustang dashboard and door panels fit very nicely to place, roll cage fits nicely too. Also the wheelbase looks pretty good... Well, there's a lot to do, of course but because the basis was this good, I decided to make this for Pro Modified category. In Pro Modified, I think every engine variations, from Supercharged 526 Hemi to TwinTurbo and huge engine with NOS. Well, this will be with TwinTurbo set up, even if I said that I'm not going to build TwinTurbo car for a moment, because of the TwinTurboed Sleeper Chevelle: http://www.modelcars...showtopic=55959 With the Chevelle, there are a lot of clearance issues, because it's Sleeper, and it has to look like it. But this one is different, it hasn't to look original. Of course there will be clearance issues with this one too, I guess but not that big ones. Today I've been planning what to do with this, and for the engine I found one from Revell Pro Sportsman kits. It will have valve covers by Competition Resins, and pretty much scratchbuilt TwinTurbo set up. Okay, enough talking, here are the pictures.First here is the basis. This is everything what came with the Glue Bomb. This is great basis, the body is in very good shape, too and nothing has been painted, or at least everything is stripped off from the paint.Two Closeup shots of the body:Here is the modified Pro Sportsman Chassis. It has Mustang Door Panels, which is great. Edited October 16, 2013 by W-409 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Here is the interior with Roll Cage: Here is the interior and frame test fitted together, and mocked up with the body. Fits nicely, and this is how the engine bay looks: Overall, it looks like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 The Basis For The Engine: And the valve covers. That's all for now, thanks for looking. I will keep you updated when I get something more done, but I think I have lots of motivation to get it rolling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltwincustoms Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Niko looks like a fun little project you got going their. So are you sticking with the Pro Mod theme and extending the wheelbase as well? Lbuddy like you have pretty much everything needed to get you started. Hit up our buddy Tyrone for tips on converting your chassis and you will be set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Looks like a nice little project Niko, can't wait to see what you do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Looks like a cool project Niko... I built one of these about 5/6 years ago... here's a pic... any questions just ask Niko... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 take your time Niko, I'm sure you will do a great job with this one buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedsModeling Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I like the turbo idea again. It's a good break from blowers and a different challenge. Keep it coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Twister Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Anxious to see where you go with this Niko...Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Niko... this is gonna be another great build man. looking forward to seeing progress on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Looking forward to progress too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Thanks for the comments everyone! Bart: I know I'm fan of "Home made, metal bodied DoorSlammers", and that's why I'm not making bigger body modifications for this one. I will convert hood and fenders to one bigger "fiberglass" part, like Flip Nose, but otherwise I'll keep the body Stock. Maybe it's bit unusual, but the way I like it. Here's one example: http://kuvia.1g.fi/kuvat/Tapahtumat+2012/FHRA/DefaFinals/Lauantai/MOP_9997.jpg Tyrone's Mustang looks awesome, as always! I'll shoot you a PM when I'm in trouble. Right now everything seems clear to me, but it will not take long time before I don't know what to do. Not much progress yet, I've started making the Turbochargers and intake manifold. Still bit more work needed, and then I can post an update. High school is slowing me down all the time, but I try to keep on workin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 niko, i can't wait to see what you do with this build. these cars have a bit of a sweet spot in my heart. keep up the fantastic work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 High School ? I think I remember what that was........................back in the 70's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyno Davo Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Niko, it's a Ford mate, you can't go wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Thanks For The Comments Fellas! Progress has been very slow, now I have a bunch of exams in the school, starting from Friday. But I managed to do some work today with the intake manifold, it's pretty much done. Needs some sanding and little finishing, but the basic "look" is done. I built the manifold from 1 millimeter thick styrene sheet and styrene tubing. Right now I think that it would have been much easier to do it from brass. I don't know if I'm building another one in the future, which would be better than this. Let's see if I can make this look better with paint and some finishing. Some pictures. Not the best quality, because I managed to break my camera some how (Again!). These are taken with my Video Camera, which doesn't take as good "Still pictures" as my normal camera does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Niko......you are doing a fabulous job........your best work yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baddgass Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Nice!!! really cool, and i don't like fords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I don't see any reason to remake the manifold Niko. It looks fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackandwhite Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 manifold looks good to me. well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 yea , go with it Niko, it looks just fine to me, you are stepping up your game! nice job buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Thanks for the kind comments, everyone! They're really appreciated. The problem with the manifold is that those flat parts on the sides, what are bolted to the cylinder heads, are made from styrene and they're not quite smooth. The problem is hard to see from picture, but it is really visible in real life. I'm going to make new ones from brass or a bit thicker styrene. Good thing is, that I don't have to take the whole manifold apart... So it shouldn't be too hard. Little update too, I started making the Flip Nose (or one piece fiberglass front end, what's a correct name for it in english?). I cut the front end with that very handy saw by Trumpeter, it does very nice and smooth cut and it doesn't take so much plastic with it, when sawing. Here are some pictures, I'll work on the throttle body tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Looks really good. I'll have to get one of those Trumpeter saws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outragis Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 yes it does, and I need one also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 Thanks guys! That saw is very handy-worth buying if you see one. Little update, I reworked a bit of that intake, it looks much better and fits nicely to the engine. I also built new throttle body from styrene. This is the second try, first one turned out horrible. This is not so great either, I might redo it but let's see how it looks when painted. Just wanted to post little update, so you can see that I'm building instead of eating chocolate. ' Also managed to get the camera working again-or at least I can take few pics with it, zoom isn't working and other little things, but mainly it works Okay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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