Hondo Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 Looks great so far, Doug. A real historic style FED. I like your progress.......
ApexSpeed Posted May 8, 2014 Author Posted May 8, 2014 Hi guys, the build is still on my work surface, waiting to be picked back up again. Between working 60-80 hours a week since February and just recently fighting through pneumonia, there has been very little time to devote to things like this. Not to mention that with the spring finally treating us well, I haven't been inclined to lock myself in a cold, windowless basement. Things will pick up again eventually, but for now, the project is a bit mummified.
Marc Weller Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) Here's my favorite version of the Old Master. I built this 10 or 15 years ago using the Tony Nancy 1/16th scale FED by Revell and the 392 from the Aurora Racing Scenes series. Bruce Wheeler and Al Friedman were my heroes when I was a youngster and I spent a large portion of my adolescence hanging out at the speed shop where they worked. The model was on display at the NHRA Motorsports Museum for a number of years, along with my modest collection of Wheeler Dealer memorabilia. I even lettered my pickup as a tribute to that shop Edited May 8, 2014 by Marc Weller
GoatGuy Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 Those kind of references from the owner and photog make a huge difference. Looking forward to more.
NHRA715 Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 I remember this car, I was working for Speedmasters Racing Engines in Van Nuys ( across the street from the GM assembly plant on Van Nuys Blvd ). back in the mid 60's. We also had a Top Fuel Dragster & a Jr fuel car same vintage as the Pink cars. fact: Ed Pink moved into the Speedmasters building after they went bust in 1969, I talked to Ed's wife last year at the shop, it still looks like it did when I worked their 50 years ago... both of these cars are on my build list so I will be watching. thanks John
gasser59 Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Any more updates on this "Old Master"? One of my favorite FED and I'd really like to see this progressing.
FASTBACK340 Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 Yes, we'd all like updates. I know it's summer and staying indoors building bites, but it IS a sweet project. I myself have a few drag car ideas festering in my head. Give me inspiration!
Mooneyzs Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 Any updates on this build? This is a great looking FED.
ApexSpeed Posted July 26, 2014 Author Posted July 26, 2014 No new progress on this build, guys. I'm after the brutal winter we had here in the Midwest, I'm taking every opportunity to be outdoors golfing, shooting, riding bikes or spending time with the kids. Hiding in the cold basement is for the cold season. I probably won't be pushing this one out again until the fall. It won't be shelved indefinitely, you can count on it.
dragstrip plastic Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 when you go back to building , this decal should be done, paint is pink PEARL, you have to be standing next to it to see it...
Daddyfink Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 Fremont Racing Specialties, mmmhhh, same as Joe Curtis?
ApexSpeed Posted October 18, 2015 Author Posted October 18, 2015 when you go back to building , this decal should be done,paint is pink PEARL, you have to be standing next to it to see it... So are those decals ready yet? Project is back on the table. More soon...
Mooneyzs Posted October 18, 2015 Posted October 18, 2015 Glad to hear that this build is back on the bench... Dragstrip Plastic... are these decals going to be available in 1/16th scale as well?? I would love to one in 1/16th scale
Len Woodruff Posted October 18, 2015 Posted October 18, 2015 Nice. I love the front engine dragsters.
gasser59 Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 Nice. I love the front engine dragsters.Me too Len, me too.
10thumbs Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 Me too Len, me too.Again, cool rides.My next project will be a FED.
sheena Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 This is just amazing to me. I'm not speechless often but....
Greg Pugh Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 Very cool project! Looking forward to seeing more!
ApexSpeed Posted November 5, 2015 Author Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) So, this project is finally getting back on the table. It seems to get interfered with by major life changes, but hopefully that slows down a bit and this can keep rolling. To that end, I started on the front wheels. I can't stand the way that kit front wire wheels look, because they aren't scale at all, and make the model look like a toy. It's one of the major week links in most dragster kits and the most difficult to fix. I found these very pretty, very detailed and very expensive dragster front wire wheels from Ted’s Modeling Marketplace. They are made by Machined Aluminum Specialists and consist of lathe-turned hoops and hub, photoetched wire centers and rubber tires. The center hub needs a touch of handwork to clean up. The wire centers get trimmed form their tree, then delicately bent to form the dish of the wheel. The trick is getting everything centered up and glued, without making a mess, and keeping it all lined up properly. It's a bit tricky, and would be nice if there was a fixture to assemble them with, but it can be done with patience. If they weren't so expensive, I would stock up on more of them for future builds. Sure are pretty, though. Edited November 5, 2015 by ApexSpeed
High octane Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 I heard that Norm Veber of Replicas & Miniatures of Maryland offers a nice set of wire wheels & tires also.
10thumbs Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 Looking god Doug! Nick, he doesn't have any at this time, maybe in January.
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