Hawk312 Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 I decided to whip this one together as it was sitting in my parents basement partially assembled for what seems like almost 2 decades, but it is actually closer to 15 years or so. My goal wasn't for complete accuracy. I wanted to replicate how I remembered funny cars when I was a kid and went to the local track with my dad, though this one is slightly before my time. Lots of modifications to this one. The kit wheels had to go, as they are awful. I used the front tires from the newer Mongoose kit as well as the frame. The rear tires are from a recent Revell funny car kit. I used Wayne`s guide for modifying these cars, which is an absolute must IMO. I also had to modify the drive shaft as it hits the bottom of the seat after the mods. As you can see, I terribly miscalculated the clearance needed for the windshield, and had to improvise. I could kick myself for cutting that thing up. Just basic detail was added to the engine, as my schedule is very tight right now and I wanted to get this and the Army car done quickly. I did the best I could trying to blend the red and the blue on the body using paint cans. The decals actually covered pretty well and are mostly opaque, though I had a hard time getting the large side decals to conform. I added a rear spoiler, as most of my reference pictures had something similar. I had to modify the opening for the blower, and improvised there with a pseudo flexible trim pad that I saw in alot of the reference pics I had. If I had it to do over again, I would have cut the buldge out completely, but I was in a hurry. Oh well. Here ya go. A few more pics:
Chris in Berwyn Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 Sweet! Great paint and engine detail!
majel Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 Man I wish mine had come out that good!! Very nice engine detail.
Chris in Berwyn Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 BTW, if these are quick builds, what does one of your slow or normal speed builds look like?
gasser59 Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 Its so shiny. Looks great. You made the right changes on this.
dragin70s Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 Hate to be redundant, so, just outstanding.
Daddyfink Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 Mighty nice for just whipping it together!
Hawk312 Posted November 11, 2014 Author Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) Thanks everyone! Almost forgot to mention, the tire decals were from the slixx sheet, and the wheels were chromed by LittleMotorCarCompany. Their chrome is much brighter and better IMO than the kit chrome. Edited November 12, 2014 by Hawk312
bob b Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 What did you make the extended rear spoiler out of? Been driving me nuts seems all of these cars have them. The ones I've tried to make are either too thick, too clunky. Does anyone have proper dimensions? Tricks? Thanks
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