ratnasty Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Here is my new project mocked up . I don't like Revell chassis so I used a MPC Nitro Bird and cut it down to length . I also rearched the front axle and I'm going to have to use smaller diameter front tires to get the nose down . Here are somes pics and I'll start on the decals next week , I don't know if these decals will be for sale I think I want to keep them for myself only Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Those would be nice in 1/16th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Is this the foundation for the Satellite that MPC released? If not, this is one Muldowney car I don't remember seeing before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Those would be nice in 1/16th! I was thinking the same thing...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratnasty Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 The chassis is the longer chassis like the Mustang , it came in the Omni , Corvette , and the Firebird's . The car I'm doing was only raced 3 times that I know of and the pics above are the only ones I have ever seen of the car Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Mike Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Nice Chuck. Can't wait to see it finished. Mike Mopar To Ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Real nice start, keep those pictures coming.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcen Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 any way you would part with a set of those decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Great job so far,and I would like to know if you are going to sell the decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERNON Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Hello Chuck......Any plans on selling the decals? Vernon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwildpunk Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Oh man another build I have to watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchP Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Chuck - if you say the chassis of choice for this build would be similar to the "Mustang", do you mean one of the Revell 1/25 scale Mustangs like the recently released (6 months maybe) HOT ROD or Kalitta car? I almost owned the real Road Runner version of this body style when I was still in H.S. The car was either a 383/440 and had been modded in places. It was primered and sitting on a big Chevy used car lot in Fairfax Va. I think it even had a 6pt roll bar installed if I remember. My folks took one look and said forget it. I had previously owned a '68 RR I got from a cousin for $250. It needed engine work and the Cragars were rusted. I sanded the wheels and shot the spokes with heat wrinkle black used for valve covers. Everyone wanted those wheels! It was a 440 4bbl, Hurst 4sp and 4:11 gears that made it a light to light demon. Man it burned oil from the valve seals lol. Sweet looking mockup. If you're not going for that totally 1:1 look, try the Pegasus front funny car rims/tires. They're drop dead knock-offs from today's F/C front rims. If you don't already have decals, try SLIXX or Firebird Designs for custom work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchP Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 BTW, if you look at image #7, you can clearly see what looks to be Connie K. watching Shirley make her pass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwrass Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Chuck, I am new to the site. I tried your link and it said it is closed down. Are you doing business under a new name? I have been looking for a satellite body can you recommend anyone? Great looking Build!!!!! Jwrass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Boy Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) James, you can get a Satellite body from Southern Motorsports Hobbies. Look under Decals and Resins > SMH Resin > page 11. It's at the top of the page and goes for $30.00. Edited May 21, 2014 by AZ Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwrass Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 AZ, Thank you so much for the information. Looks like my wallet is going to be a bit lighter!!! Again thanks. Jimmy "Rass" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 This is going to be a cool build. I have always wanted to build on of her cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwrass Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Chuck, I got my body, thanks for the tip!!!! Are you going to use the paint scheme as shown on your pictures? Are you going to use decals? I can't find any like that scheme. I have been doing 1:1 Custom Painting for some 35+ years and I have already looked at color chips and have a good handle on what and how it was applied. I own a small sign shop with vinyl cutters and printers. I plan on taking reference material scaling it to 1:25, do a tape out on the body make a Vector image and cut masking material to do the graphics in paint. if you already have those measurements I will cut you masks in exchange. I don't want to be a copy cat but of all the funnies she drove I always liked that paint scheme the best. Let me know your thoughts! jwrass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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