rv1963 Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) Time for a new build, The Revell Hemi Dart. I started with the basic engine assemble, engines halves, front cover and intake manifold. I will add and make lots of detail changes, I have already added a dip stick filler tube and drilled holes for the rad hoses and scratch built distributor. I also stripped the chrome from the rocker covers and painted them flat black, holes were drilled for the plug wires and I removed the breathers as I will make my own from scratch. The engine is painted hemi orange the trans is aluminum and the bell housing is steel. All comments welcome. Edited January 30, 2015 by rv1963
Homemade Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Looks awesome so far man. I built that model a few months ago but the little brother got ahold of it. Its a very fun model
rv1963 Posted January 30, 2015 Author Posted January 30, 2015 Thanks Austin, kids and models don't always mix, lol.
Homemade Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 When are some more updates coming?? im anxious. lol
rv1963 Posted February 1, 2015 Author Posted February 1, 2015 Time for an update. Got lots of engine work done, I also need to fix some stuff like repainting the carbs they look really bad. I still have to paint and install the headers, fuel line, fuel filters, brackets for the velocity stacks and maybe some carb linkage if I can fit it in. The pics could be better the flash is making many parts look a lot more shiny than they are. All comments welcome.
oldscool Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Your hood won't shut all the way with that tall distributor on there.(ask me how I know) I'm not downing your work as that engine looks really good.
rv1963 Posted February 1, 2015 Author Posted February 1, 2015 Thanks for the heads up.I will check to see if it fits, if not no big deal I can cut and move the motor mounts a few scale inches. Not a big deal.
rv1963 Posted February 1, 2015 Author Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) Once again thanks for the heads up Gerald on the fit issue with my motor mods.I checked to see if it would fit, so far no way to tell as the motor does not even fit the mounts with or without my mods, I will let you know how I fix the issue. Edited February 1, 2015 by rv1963
nasutoc1 Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 nice build,did one and used decals from lucas[ red light bandit]
booboo60 Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 looks good, I always use Flats,,maybe Ill try gloss
MeatMan Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Very nice detail Robert. Nice start. I have that kit on the shelf for a Summer build.
rv1963 Posted February 3, 2015 Author Posted February 3, 2015 Thanks guys, just about fixed the engine problem fitting under the hood.
rv1963 Posted February 5, 2015 Author Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) Time for an update. I fixed the problem with the engine fitting under the hood, just had to make a few tweaks. The engine is pretty much finished, I added the headers, fuel filter and lines, carb linkage and return springs, tach drive cable. I could add more details but I don't want to make the engine look to busy. All comments welcome. Edited February 5, 2015 by rv1963
gtx6970 Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) Looking pretty good so far. Are you looking to replicate an particular individual car Edited February 5, 2015 by gtx6970
rv1963 Posted February 5, 2015 Author Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) Thanks Bill, I am just going for the orange car on the box. Edited February 5, 2015 by rv1963
booboo60 Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 Really nice detal!Robert, what are the fuel filters from? Looks good
rv1963 Posted February 6, 2015 Author Posted February 6, 2015 Thanks Alan, I machined the fuel filters from acrylic stock on my lathe.
booboo60 Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 Oh boy! I woud have too widdle one with my buck knife! Lol
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