Mongoose '57 Chevy

[rmvw guy]

Finished today, my first attempt at a Funnycar. Fun build I started last March and put it hold for a while. I wanted more detail but, got distracted doing research on it and desided finally to just finish it up before the end of 2013. Maybe the next one will get a little more detail, I don't know. Enjoy and Happy Holiday.

[rmvw guy]

Entire build thread: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=72726&hl= I am currently haveing trouble posting more pictures from Photobucket, will try later. I have wasted over 1 1/2 hours here.

[rmvw guy]

I am not allowed? What is this? Two hours wasted!!! I will try again later to post more pictures. ??????? Trouble, Sorry.

[rmvw guy]

[rmvw guy]

[rmvw guy]

Posting problems still, hold on.

[rmvw guy]

Thanks for being patient. ( Why do I feel like I'm talking to myself?)My little man is happy. Thanks for looking.

[Dragracer]

Looks pretty good Ron, hope to see more of your builds!

[rmvw guy]

Looks pretty good Ron, hope to see more of your builds!

Thanks Richard, I was beginning to wonder if anyone could see this besides me. This was one of the hardest posts I have ever made. You will see more, stay tuned.

[wrecker388]

Cool. Especially after what it used to look like.

[rmvw guy]

Cool. Especially after what it used to look like.

Thanks Riley, I was wondering if anyone would look at the WIP, it dates back to March 23. This was a pretty long build time for me although, I do have some that have been on the back burner for years but, that's for another thread. I'm beginning to think not very many people look at the drag race forum or maybe my model is just not up to the skill level here. Not very many comments here but, they are all appreaciated by me. Thanks.

[slusher]

Super nice build Ron, I like it a lot. I have had research just give me more questions and confuse me...

[rmvw guy]

Super nice build Ron, I like it a lot. I have had research just give me more questions and confuse me...

Thanks Carl, Yeah, I'm always confused. lol

[Shardik]

Kind of ironic to find this one again. I just picked one of these up in a trade with Jordan191, for some Aerotech pieces.

This really came out nice, especially considering the mess you started with. The short shot repair is completely invisible on the finished product. Nice save!

By the way, where do you get your figures from? I seem to have trouble finding generic figures in 1:24/25 scale, other than slutty vixens and barrio bashers.

Edited December 21, 2013 by Shardik

[rmvw guy]

Thanks Johann, The figures came from Hobby Lobby. Another guy posted this tip on here not too long ago. They were in the section where the other small figures are like cowboys, Vikings and Army men. They come in a tube with 3 women and three men all dressed the same. Cost was around $7 and some change with 40% coupon. They would look cool with logos on their shirts painted to match team or club. They are just the right size to my eye. Good luck with your '57, it's a fun kit to build.

[Jordan 191]

Yes, this is a very nice build! Having just handled this kit, I appreciate the amount of masking, painting, and tricky decal work it includes.

[brett]

Hey Ron, glad to see you got this one finished, your repair work is great, wouldnt guess you'd had to repair if I didnt know. In general the drag forum is really good but does seem to have some off days, dont get discouraged by it, cause there's nothing wrong with your work. Its also really slow compared to the under glass and workbench forum because of the sheer no. of people through there.

[rmvw guy]

Thanks Brett, I appriciate you comments as this is my first experiance on this forum. I have always been impressed with the lengths the drag race guys go for detail. I've always loved dragracing from the beginning but, really want to get it right when I start adding small detail. This is a good place to learn. Thanks also to Adam for your comment.