lowglow Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 Hi guyz Well after roaming around in this forum for some time now, I thought it was about time I made myself known. I have been involved in this hobby since I was 6 years old, although in recent years other hobbies, racing speedway, radio controlled aero modelling and more recently restoring an old boat have taken priority, but I have been yearning to get back to it. I thought I would post some pictures of a couple of kits that I built around 25 years ago. I built this one from the 1983 release of AMT 32 Ford Vicky, straight out of the box no extras although I have just ordered Detail masters flowerpot air cleaners and I have managed to find an old Accu-pro photo etched grille for this kit.I also will be adding some engine wiring and tidying a few other things up.
lowglow Posted June 6, 2014 Author Posted June 6, 2014 The following pics are of a very long term project I am working on. A SUPER MODIFYED New Zealand style. The model is based on the 'Monogram' Steve Butler Sprint Car kit, and has been modified to comply with the Super Modified regulations. The fuel injection unit has been removed and replaced with a manifold robbed from the parts box, and topped of with a 'Curbside Dioramics' Holley carb detailed with 'S&S specialties' Carb linkages and a few scratch built bits. The cooling system has been remodelled also to be more accurate as has the external oiling system. The body has been cut and bent from litho plate, a thin aluminium product used in the printing industry. The chassis has also been changed a bit to be more accurate, and will be fitted with a scratch built fuel tank to replace the sprintcar tailcone tank. The cockpit will be detailed with a 'Verlinden products' lever action harness and a scratch built brake system, and engine electrics. Engine detailing will be finished off with a 'Detail Master' wired distributor and a scratch built exhaust and mufflers This model will be part of a diorama of a pit scene, complete with the transporter, modelled from a modified 'AMT' Peterbuilt wrecker kit, and a 'Fujimi' Mechanic and tool kitset. When I get back into this build I will start a build thread on this forum. I also have two other projects on the go the Fujimi Honda civic SiR II kit, inspiration taken from my own 1to1 car and the AMT 66 Nova SS being built pro street style. Once I get my work bench tidyed off and find some spare time I will also start build threads on these also. I hope you enjoy these pics Chris
unclescott58 Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 Very nice. I especially like the '32 Ford. Scott
lowglow Posted June 6, 2014 Author Posted June 6, 2014 I think the 32 will really come to life when I have added the engine details. I will post some pictures when they are done
lowglow Posted June 6, 2014 Author Posted June 6, 2014 Just to give you the idea of what a modified looks like here in New Zealand these two photos were take at last seasons South Island Champs
1 bad55 stan Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 That modified looks awesome Chris,I love watching these winged wonders racing around .Your doing a wonderful job.
Helix Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 Nice work on all your builds Chris, love the Super modified
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now