Doctordarryl Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 The model is finally finished. I have to work on the display but here are some pictures of the finished model. I used the chassis from the Revell Mickey Thompson Attempt One dragster (a nice Dragmaster chassis that requires some modification to give a semi-accurate Mooneyes model). The fire wall was covered with Bare Metal Foil Aluminum. The head rest was made by gluing scribed styrene sheet to printer's aluminum sheet and cutting/bending to shape. The set belts were from Colorado Decals with Scale Auto Details Simpson logos. Gussets were added to the roll bars. The side panels were modified by removing the upper parts that extended behind the slicks. All kit chrome was stripped with Purple Power cleaner and redone with Alclad II Chrome over Model Master Black. I used a Revell 283 Parts Pack engine. AMT Parts Pack slicks. The headers were from a Blueprinter 283 engine parts pack (just re-released by AMT). The Vertex magneto was scratch built from K&S aluminum tubing with a cap from Morgan Auto Details. The rear four window Halibrand wheels were from the AMT 33 Willys Coupe kit. The front wheels were from Machined Aluminum Specialties. Front tires were from the parts box. The Moon tank was from Detail Master (the old style shorter tank). I scratch built the marine hydraulic throttle with linkage from Machined Aluminum Specialties. Decals were from Scale Auto Details (SAD0115) and are selling on e-bay or through me. The decal set includes new art work with correct Mooneyes, hose and clamp decals, and a decal for the magneto cap. The paint is two wet coats of airbrushed Tamiya TS-16 Yellow. After applying the decals, I airbrushed two wet coats of Tamiya TS-13 Clear (glad it is back!!!!). No polishing or rub out needed. The screw heads were PE items from Model Car Garage (a set they no longer produce). I am working on an article covering this model build for a well known model car magazine. Enjoy.
peekay Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 I don't know anything about dragsters but this looks great to me.
bbowser Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Nice, a real blast from the past. Great model.
D. Battista Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Nice, a real blast from the past. Great model. Very Cool...! Nice Job...!
Misha Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Congrats on a beautiful build! Been following your work on this one and it's great to see all the correct details on this iconic rail. It's a beaut! Thanks for showing how it ought to be done. Cheers Misha
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Fine model of an important historic car.
Speedfreak Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Very nice, the time and detail you put in this shows.
unclescott58 Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 I love those old dragsters. Very nice. Scott
jbwelda Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 that turned out great! lots of nice detailing going on there. jb
Grumpa Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 Very nice Darryl! Just the right amount of detailing for an early rail! Love the front wheels!
funhouse1 Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 Fantastic! Great subject and excellent execution. There is one accessory you forgot however...
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