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Post by ira on Oct 20, 2011 9:37:36 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]ZZZ-28 Dragster!!! Deals Wheels Style!!![/glow] I started another Deal's Wheels Car, the ZZZ-28 Funster. Here are the body parts that were removed. I also sectioned the nose piece about 1/8".  I needed 5 main pieces of sheet plastic for the new extended body.  I started with the top piece. I measured, cut & fit untill I got the shape right. Then I glued it to the ZZZ-28 nose. Next I set the body and nose (with the added top piece of plastic) on a flat suface and I glued the other end of the top piece to the body.  Next I cut out the side pieces, fit them in place and glued them in.  Then I fit pieces of sheet plastic to fill the gap between the sections and glued them in place.  I also covered the inside seams with putty to add strength to the joints. |
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Post by RatRod on Oct 20, 2011 9:40:32 GMT -6
Ahhh, the marvels of plastic!!! Another cool idea Ira...... 
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Oct 20, 2011 12:18:20 GMT -6
Wow Thats looking awesome IRA
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Post by Dennis M on Oct 20, 2011 13:25:46 GMT -6
Looking good Ira.
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Post by ira on Oct 20, 2011 17:28:24 GMT -6
Ahhh, the marvels of plastic!!! Another cool idea Ira...... [glow=red,2,300]Thanks![/glow] I've been thinking about this one for awhile and finally started cutting up some plastic yesterday! |
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Post by badroadahead on Oct 20, 2011 18:32:22 GMT -6
Looks good Ira!
There's nothing like the smell of fresh cut plastic!
Dave
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Oct 20, 2011 20:47:24 GMT -6
Kool idea Ira!
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Post by ira on Oct 21, 2011 14:50:32 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Don, Dennis, Dave & Daniel!!![/glow]
Thanks for the kind words guys, glad you all like it!
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Post by mykturk on Oct 21, 2011 17:34:52 GMT -6
I's like a 'Toony Digger Cuda!
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Post by kettlekettle on Oct 22, 2011 19:35:30 GMT -6
very nice... I'll be watching this build.
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Post by ira on Oct 23, 2011 9:01:40 GMT -6
I's like a 'Toony Digger Cuda! It does kind of look like the Digger Cuda. I got the original idea from Jim Keeler's Dodge Fever #1 & #2 Dragsters from the 1960's. |
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Post by mykturk on Oct 23, 2011 9:52:42 GMT -6
I's like a 'Toony Digger Cuda! It does kind of look like the Digger Cuda. I got the original idea from Jim Keeler's Dodge Fever #1 & #2 Dragsters from the 1960's. I think it's fairly clear someone from AMT had the same idea when the Digger Cuda body was dreamed up. Keeler's work on D/F 1 & 2 was groundbreaking and inspiring for sure. Another of my childhood modeling heros. |
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Post by Starry Eyes on Oct 23, 2011 15:37:08 GMT -6
Another masterpiece in the makin Ira....I've got a spare MuscleBug engine that would look killer in a project like this... I'll be setting in the front row watching progress.. And making notes... Thanks for the inspiration , who knows I just my take a leap of faith and build something outside of the box...  |
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Post by ira on Oct 24, 2011 9:11:30 GMT -6
Another masterpiece in the making....I've got a spare MuscleBug engine that would look killer in a project like this... I'll be setting in the front row watching progress.. And making notes... Thanks for the inspiration , who knows I just my take a leap of faith and something outside of the box... [glow=red,2,300]Thanks Chuck![/glow] The Muscle Bug Dragster sounds like a GREAT Project! Go ahead and start measuring & cutting. It's only Plastic! I have 100's of kits I wil never have time to build. So I am going to go ahead & take parts from kits that I have been "saving" and I am cutting up some of those "Favorite" kits. I have about 6 projects that I started this year just for the fun of it! Why not give it a try? It might be Fun!!! |
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Post by ira on Oct 24, 2011 13:14:02 GMT -6
very nice... I'll be watching this build. Thanks! |
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Post by ira on Oct 26, 2011 9:00:10 GMT -6
Added height and increased the angle on the rear spoiler. I think this balances out the long nose a bit.  I cut a piece of strip plastic to size and then I flattened the top of the Z-28 Spoiler with a sanding board. I attached the add-on spoiler with Zap-A-Gap.  |
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Post by Wardster on Oct 27, 2011 0:03:02 GMT -6
Another 'toon masterpiece, coming up! (Yay!)
It just looks so right ... you have a fantastic eye for this stuff, Ira!
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Post by Mysterion on Oct 27, 2011 6:43:46 GMT -6
What a great idea. Keep it coming.
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Post by ira on Oct 28, 2011 10:31:37 GMT -6
Another 'toon masterpiece, coming up! (Yay!) It just looks so right ... you have a fantastic eye for this stuff, Ira! Thanks Ward! Glad you like it! |
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Post by ira on Oct 28, 2011 10:32:39 GMT -6
What a great idea. Keep it coming. Thanks! More photos coming! |
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Post by ira on Nov 7, 2011 9:52:50 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]PARTS!!![/glow] I've collected most of the extra parts I need for this build...  * SKULL decals from Slixx set the theme! * Front Wheels & Tires From Stinger Dragster. * Dual Superchargers from AMT's 62 Corvette. *Dropped Front Axle from the Pie Wagon. *Skull from Revell's Evil Iron.  The Skull will be modified Deal's Wheels Style. [glow=red,2,300]He is the New Driver!!![/glow] |
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Post by ira on Nov 13, 2011 20:59:07 GMT -6
I cut out a section in the hood to house the Twin Superchargers. Then I backed it with sheet plastic.  I didn't care for the Supercharger Scoops that came with the Corvette, so I replaced them with Shotgun Scoops from AMT Challenger kits.  |
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Post by ira on Nov 13, 2011 23:36:01 GMT -6
I made a Belly Pan for the front of ZZZ-28 from sheet plastic & glued it in place.  I cut a grove for the front axle with a cut-off wheel in the Dremel Tool, then I filed it down smooth.  |
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Post by ira on Nov 14, 2011 10:22:37 GMT -6
I made a little progress on the ZZZ-28 this weekend! I started setting up the Headers and a way of mounting them. First I cut eight 1" lengths of plastic tubing and cleaned them up. Then I set each set of the 4 pipes up 1/8" back on each one. Next glue was applied.  I measured and figured where the Headers should exit the body and I cut a slot on each side.  I cut away part of the Belly pan to make room for the Headers. Then I fit a piece of sheet plastic to fit between the body sides, along the slot for the Headers.  Here are the Headers in position. Looks like a good fit!  Here is a photo of the Headers in place.  |
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Post by surfjunke on Nov 20, 2011 21:21:09 GMT -6
That is coming out great! What a cool idea & Very creative! I Like it!
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Post by ira on Nov 21, 2011 9:55:19 GMT -6
That is coming out great! What a cool idea & Very creative! I Like it! Thanks! Glad you like it! |
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Post by Dennis M on Nov 22, 2011 9:36:48 GMT -6
Super Job.
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Post by ira on Nov 22, 2011 12:38:38 GMT -6
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Post by ira on Nov 23, 2011 9:11:37 GMT -6
I made some progress with the SKULL Driver! He had 2 fingers up in a peace sign. I cut the middle finger and carved it to fit in the fist. Now the driver is giving the Number One sign.  I made a back for the SKULL and did some jaw surgery to close the mouth a bit. I also added plastic strips to build up the jaw bone.  |
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Post by Wardster on Nov 23, 2011 13:39:21 GMT -6
Question for ya, Ira: How big are those eye sockets? (And/or the entire skull, itself?) Any chance of getting an image of that modded skull with, say, a common coin near it for comparison? (Thinking about possible future eye lights, is why I'm asking.)
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