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Post by ira on Oct 31, 2009 14:23:51 GMT -6
This is the first Revell 16th scale Funny Car that I have built. It is a very nice kit, Good details and an easy fit on most all of the parts. Just need to add the Cockpit Side panels & a few more details and the chassis is done. The Front Wheels & Scoop with Injectors are from Competition Resins. The rear wheels are from the Tony Nancy Dragster. The only problem I found was some of the tires in these kits self destruct... so I am looking for resin tire replacements.  I am working on 2 bodies for this chassis. The first is inspired by the old AMT VW Funny Car kit called Bugaboo and the second body is a 34 Ford Coupe. Both of the bodies will be narrowed, shortened, chopped and the front ends will be scratch built. Body photos next month!  |
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Post by dbash2006 on Oct 31, 2009 15:12:36 GMT -6
it will be interesting to see the Bug A Boo on that Awsome chasis!!! great workmanship on that one Ira!!!
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Post by RatRod on Oct 31, 2009 17:00:19 GMT -6
Very nice and clean Ira!!! What will you use for the body?
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Post by ira on Oct 31, 2009 17:36:09 GMT -6
Very nice and clean Ira!!! What will you use for the body? [glow=red,2,300]Thanks![/glow] I am using a 16th scale VW with a Rolls Royce front end by Revell/Monogram. (The Rolls front end will be replaced.) The 34 Ford Coupe body is from Revell. I got both of these builders from Ebay. |
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Post by snakeplissken81 on Nov 2, 2009 7:16:16 GMT -6
wow! Nice work.
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Post by Bert on Nov 2, 2009 9:20:09 GMT -6
Nice start Ira. This is going to be a great build. I can't decide which body I'll like better. I guess I'll wait 'til next month.
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Post by gfgcollects on Nov 3, 2009 10:19:32 GMT -6
A great big Bug-a-Boo... ;D That will be cool. Awesome chassis there Ira, your stuff is always impressive.
Gerry G
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Post by ira on Nov 6, 2009 14:13:45 GMT -6
I changed the name of this project to the Red Hot Chili Peppers! I finished the chassis and I am ready to start modifying the bodies to fit the chassis.  More body modification photos coming soon! |
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Nov 6, 2009 17:34:06 GMT -6
SWEET
This is looking Nice.
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Post by Joe Stoy on Nov 8, 2009 23:26:00 GMT -6
Ira
that is really coming along, cant waint till the body goes on it.
Joe
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Post by ira on Nov 12, 2009 9:48:51 GMT -6
Thanks for the kind words Don & Joe.
I have chopped, shortened, narrowed & sectioned the VW body. Photos coming soon!
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Post by ira on Nov 12, 2009 14:59:20 GMT -6
Here is a photo showing a little progress on the VW Chili Pepper. I Chopped the top, Shortened the body, Reduced the width of the body, Sectioned it, Radiused the rear wheel wells, and cut down the rear lip of the body. I still need to fabricate the long "Bugaboo Style" front end on the VW body, then I will start on the 34 Ford Chili Pepper Body. Comments or Questions Welcome...  |
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Post by ramone on Nov 12, 2009 15:29:10 GMT -6
That looks killer Ira!!!! love your creations!!!
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Post by mykturk on Nov 12, 2009 17:34:48 GMT -6
That looks killer Ira!!!! love your creations!!! Ditto!!! |
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Nov 12, 2009 17:49:11 GMT -6
Here is a photo showing a little progress on the VW Chili Pepper. I Chopped the top, Shortened the body, Reduced the width of the body, Sectioned it, Radiused the rear wheel wells, and cut down the rear lip of the body. I still need to fabricate the long "Bugaboo Style" front end on the VW body, then I will start on the 34 Ford Chili Pepper Body. Comments or Questions Welcome...
whew! I'm exhausted just reading the description! |
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Post by davekapp on Nov 12, 2009 18:06:18 GMT -6
That scoop looks alot like Frankie's Flivver! Nice building, amigo.
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Post by barten on Nov 13, 2009 5:10:38 GMT -6
Ira very nice . . .. Can you post progress shots of building the nose section for the bugaboo. and are you going to reshape the back wheel wells to fit the wheel dia.?
As usual. . . . GREAT STUFF!
GB
barten
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Post by bozobutt on Nov 14, 2009 4:28:56 GMT -6
What happens Ira is the wall thickness if the slick is too thin to support the weight of the car on the mag wheel rim. By slightly overpacking the slick with toilet paper the slick won't collapse as bad, from the weight over time. They will squat a little after a few years but not too bad. I also recommend building the front steering fused solid .....If you don't, it will sag too over time.
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Post by ira on Nov 14, 2009 14:07:18 GMT -6
Ira very nice . . .. Can you post progress shots of building the nose section for the bugaboo. and are you going to reshape the back wheel wells to fit the wheel dia.? As usual. . . . GREAT STUFF! GB barten Thanks Barten! Yes the rear wheel wells have been radiused and I will post photos while the front end is coming together. |
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Post by ira on Nov 14, 2009 14:11:37 GMT -6
What happens Ira is the wall thickness if the slick is too thin to support the weight of the car on the mag wheel rim. By slightly overpacking the slick with toilet paper the slick won't collapse as bad, from the weight over time. They will squat a little after a few years but not too bad. I also recommend building the front steering fused solid .....If you don't, it will sag too over time. Thanks for your comments. Yes, I stuffed the rear slicks with cotton balls and the fronts with surgical hose. The big problem I found with the tires was that they had deterierated in the box before assembly. (I did fuse the front steering too.) |
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Post by davea on Nov 14, 2009 17:49:53 GMT -6
Very cool, Ira!
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Post by ira on Nov 17, 2009 11:52:05 GMT -6
I made a cardboard template of the front end. This is not an exact template, it is just a rough idea of how the front end will be. Next step is to cut out a plastic piece for the top section of the front end and start cutting & shaping it to fit. Then I will make the side pieces.  |
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Nov 17, 2009 14:07:24 GMT -6
Boy that looks like a alot of work , but in the end it's going to be SWEET !
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Post by Brandon on Nov 17, 2009 17:13:32 GMT -6
Very nice! That's going to be awesome when It's done!
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Post by fredmellini on Nov 17, 2009 19:34:13 GMT -6
This is just a wicked looking build!!!! Can't wait to see this one finished!!!
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Post by johnverkerk on Nov 17, 2009 19:52:30 GMT -6
Here is a photo showing a little progress on the VW Chili Pepper. I Chopped the top, Shortened the body, Reduced the width of the body, Sectioned it, Radiused the rear wheel wells, and cut down the rear lip of the body. I still need to fabricate the long "Bugaboo Style" front end on the VW body, then I will start on the 34 Ford Chili Pepper Body. Comments or Questions Welcome... Look forward to it's completition!!! |
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Post by ira on Nov 18, 2009 18:37:34 GMT -6
Thanks for the kind words guys, glad you all like it!!!
More updates coming soon!
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Post by davea on Nov 18, 2009 19:41:56 GMT -6
Can't wait for paint!
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Post by ira on Nov 27, 2009 19:30:23 GMT -6
Here is the latest progress on the new Chili Pepper Front End. This shape has been fabricated with 3 pieces of sheet plastic. First the top section was cut to size, bent to fit and glued in place. Next the side pieces were traced from the top piece and cut to shape and glued in place.  This photo shows the addition of the VW Style raised molding on the "Hood". It was made from a piece of thin sheet plastic, cut in a streched "W" shape and glued in place. Now the edges will be shaped with file boards and sandpaper.  Next I will be working on the window openings and adding new side window posts. |
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Post by metalburner on Nov 27, 2009 19:55:17 GMT -6
awesome build!!!!!!!!!!!
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