Phildaupho Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) I just completed the AMT Parnelli Jones 1963 Indy 500 winning Agajanian Willard Battery Special Watson Roadster that was nicknamed Old Calhoun. I posted previously On The Workbench photos underhttp://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=90890&hl= I built this model for a friend who already had the box autographed by Parnelli Jones and now can get Parnelli to sign the model at the Pacific Northwest Historic Car Races on the July Fourth weekend where Parnelli is the guest of honor. - The model was painted with Tamiya Pearl White and Metallic Blue - Had to make up a template to paint the blue. Kit decals for red scallops not long enough so used red vinyl which still needs some work. - Decals are definitely showing their age. The carrier had yellowed and was milky. - It was a fun and interesting project and I am glad I got a chance to build this model.Hosted on FotkiHosted on FotkiHosted on Fotki Edited July 16, 2014 by Phildaupho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopaws Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 What a great looking model of my favorite era and one of my favorite drivers. Great work. Got to see Parnelli run at Winchester Speedway, Winchester, IN when I was 10 or 11. That would be 45 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Great job! I've been wanting to build one of those for a long time so I should go view your workbench thread. That's one of the last great "manly man" race cars before the mid engine Lotus and its dainty kin took over completely a couple of years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwrass Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Phil, I saw this on the workbench!!!! Awesome finished build, Parnelli is a hoot!!!! You will have a great time and he will appreciate the build. He, Foyt, Ward, Mario, JR etc came up in a era that a driver or drivers lost their lives at tracks all over the county on a weekly basis. In my book these guys are lucky to be alive and all had their share of injuries. They did it for the love of the sport not the $$$$$$$$$ The last of the Gladiators and Racing Hero's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Awesome build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Absoulutely beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Beautiful build , real nice work on this , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Beautiful. I remember listening upstairs to the 500 on a little AM readio and after Len Sutton (local, drove for Vollstedt, also local), Parnelli was my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Nice build Phil ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Beautiful , beautiful , beautiful !! I love the Watson roadsters . . . great job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 wow !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt raitz Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 very nice model not an easy kit to build thanx for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Spectacular. Love those old roadsters and champ cars . . . the 'uprights.' Truly an era of manly men and beautiful racing beasts. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 very nice model not an easy kit to build thanx for sharing For sure! Really nice work. I've got one but the decals fell apart so it's on the "someday" pile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Like Curt says, not an easy kit but yours looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt raitz Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 For sure! Really nice work. I've got one but the decals fell apart so it's on the "someday" pile. check out IndyCal decals, they have a good assortment of decals for the old Watson Roadsters http://www.indycals.net/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 That looks fantastic! Bet you hate to give it back. Now I want one. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 I got Parnelli Jones to sign my model at the Pacific Northwest Historic Road Races near Seattle where he was the honored guest. He even said I got the blue pretty close and he should know because he actually was reacquainted and lapped Old Calhoun only a few weeks previous at the Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Congrats Phil on building a great replica, plus meeting PJ and having him autograph the model! Cheers Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 I late to the party on this one. A great looking model. And cool that you got Parnelli Jones to sign it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 I missed this nine years ago. WAY cooler than cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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