Drag Model Collection (Revisited)

[AZ Boy]

Thanks Chris & Mitch. Mitch, those are Detail Master combination fittings that have been separated. I use solder or pliable wire to make the angled fittings. It's easy to separate the fittings. Just roll the fitting on your workbench with an exacto blade and they come apart easily.

[AZ Boy]

Here are some updated pics of my Radici & Wise build. Progress has been VERY slow.

[Mooneyzs]

Awesome progress Aaron. Man this chassis is beautiful and full of detail you have added. What color is that on the chassis. I am digging it. Keep up the great work and I look forward to more.

[MitchP]

great ideas Aaron. Every little thing helps an amateur like me come a step closer to getting "similar" results with less cost. I like Ron from RB Motion, but I haven't tried any fitment yet with Teds braided wire. I want detail, but not at a cash strapping cost. My 1st two builds came from silver painted hobby twine (.025) for fuel line and I painted the fittings red/blue LOL! I haven't looked at DM's offererings yet, but it sounds like you just buy an entire combo fitting (the red/blue part), then prep if resin, cut and manuver however you need with solder or wire. I dig it. I can never go as detailed as you are with the P.E. rear brake parts, etc., but that's not my goal. I'm really just doing this for my own enjoyment and not for contests, but work like yours is like looking at a Nat'l Geographic. It's a work of beauty by blessed hands.

Keep building bro. You inspire the rest of us! Don't laugh, but here's some pics of my 2nd build engine build with some additional detailing attempts, I don't know why, but even Photoshop can't compensate for my crummy Casio camera. I pray for a tax return of some kind.... Thanks for looking, Aaron!

[AZ Boy]

Hey, thanks again Chris and Mitch! Chris, the color is just Tamiya Metallic Blue for the chassis. Of course, I buried it in clear coat because I knew how much handling it was going to need while completing it! Mitch, that's a fine build you've got there. I too, scratchbuild a lot of things that can be purchased by aftermarket suppliers because of the costs involved. I don't build for contests anymore, so a lot of pieces I use can be purchased from inexpensive outlets like fabric stores, craft stores, etc.. They're cheap, and they're good enough for me.

[AZ Boy]

Hey, thanks again Chris and Mitch! Chris, the color is just Tamiya Metallic Blue for the chassis. Of course, I buried it in clear coat because I knew how much handling it was going to need while completing it! Mitch, that's a fine build you've got there. I too, scratchbuild a lot of things that can be purchased from aftermarket suppliers because of the costs involved. I don't build for contests anymore, so a lot of pieces I use can be purchased from inexpensive outlets like fabric stores, craft stores, etc.. They're cheap, and they're good enough for me.

Edited October 10, 2013 by AZ Boy

[MitchP]

I've learned a lot from this build and I'm ready to finally clear it (the body LOL), put it together and let it go. I've been so hard on myself after seeing yours I've added decals, etc.; now it's nothing like it was originally intended to be - fun. It's time to move on the the T-bird with some fresh ideas work on technique of a clean build, not necessarily all fancy and detailed. Peace bro!

[Terminator-Fox]

I'm awestruck. Vintage funny cars are some of my favorite race cars and I'm currently building a Blue Max Mustang. I wish it looked half as good as your models.