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Post by ira on Aug 30, 2014 16:50:28 GMT -6
MOON BEAST!The Moon Beast will be an Open Wheel, 2000 HP Exhibition Drag Racing Monster! The main Body & Chassis parts for the Moon Beast come from Monograms Baja Beast.  The 12 Cylinder Allison Airplane Engine is from an AMT Parts Pack. It is chrome plated now, but not for long...  The name Moon Beast was inspired by the Slixx Moooneyes Decals I just got on Ebay.  More Coming... 
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Post by ira on Aug 31, 2014 7:36:30 GMT -6
First Thing!I soaked the Chrome Engine Parts in Purple Power. In a few hours the Chrome was gone. Next I sprayed on a couple of coats of DupliColor Grey Filler/Primer.  Then I glued the Engine Halves together.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Aug 31, 2014 7:49:03 GMT -6
Body Lines!I decided to do a Simple Section on the Body. I started by applying 1 inch wide tape around the Body, running along the Body's Center Line.  I drew the lines along the bottom of the tape. Then I removed the tape.  I also want to reduce the width of the Body by about 1 inch. So I applied tape right down the center of the Body.  I drew a line on each side of the tape. Then I removed the tape.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Aug 31, 2014 16:09:50 GMT -6
First Cuts!I cut the Spoiler and lower front end off in one piece. I used a Razor saw to make the cuts.  Next I cut out the front and rear ends. Then I cut the section out of the roof.  I cut the bottom sides off next.  More Coming...
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Post by erwin on Aug 31, 2014 18:14:24 GMT -6
I'm likin' where this is going!
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Post by ira on Sept 1, 2014 8:40:22 GMT -6
Skinny Van!Here is the Moon Beast Body glued together. I used Zap-A-Gap the glue the Body Pieces.  I did a little sanding after the glue dried. Front View.  Rear View.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Sept 1, 2014 14:46:06 GMT -6
I'm likin' where this is going! |
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Post by ira on Sept 2, 2014 10:04:57 GMT -6
Frame Mods!Looks like I am going to need to remove some excess plastic from the Frame to fit the New Body.  I used a Cut-Off Wheel to remove most of the plastic.  I ended removing the rest of the excess plastic with an X-acto Knife and a Sanding Block.  Top View.  More Coming...
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Post by Bert on Sept 5, 2014 8:54:05 GMT -6
Great idea and work so far, I'm taking notes.
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Post by ira on Sept 6, 2014 10:33:29 GMT -6
Big Beast Engine!Here is the Engine that comes with the Baja Beast. I cut off the Transmission/Rear End with a razor saw.  Then I cut these 2 pieces off the Allison Transmission.  Here is the Allison Transmission with the Baja Beast Rear End attached.  Here is the Allison Engine with the New set up in place.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Sept 6, 2014 14:39:50 GMT -6
Great idea and work so far, I'm taking notes. Hope you enjoy it... |
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Post by ira on Sept 7, 2014 8:44:41 GMT -6
Chassis Mods!I marked the Chassis for cutting open the Engine Hole for the New Big Allison Engine.  Then I cut it out.  Here is the Allison Engine in place. That is Big! Hmmmm, doesn't leave much room for the Driver...  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Sept 7, 2014 8:53:30 GMT -6
New Frame Rails!I cut 2 lengths of plastic strip to fit in the rear Frame Rails. Here is one in place.  Next I cut 2 more lengths of plastic strip for the front Frame Rails. Here is one in place.  Here is the top of the Chassis with the strips in place.  Chassis Underside with New Frame Rails.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Sept 7, 2014 12:03:07 GMT -6
More Frame Mods...I cut off the last of the rear wheel wells with a cut-off wheel.  Then I cut off the raised section in the front.  Here is the underside after a lot of block sanding and clean up.  I made a new floorboard from sheet plastic and glued it in place.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Sept 8, 2014 16:21:29 GMT -6
Tight Fit!Even with the rear wheels moved back there is still not much room for a driver...  Prime Time!I decided to cover the Yellow Plastic Body & Frame with DupliColor Grey Filler/Primer.  We Need More Room! So, I cut almost a half inch from middle of the Allison Transmission. It's a Fantasy Transmission that I made up just for the Beast. It should look pretty convincing when it's finished.  Now there is enough room for the Drivers legs. The seat is from the Vette Pro Stock and the Driver is a Tamiya Rally Driver.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Sept 9, 2014 7:22:47 GMT -6
Rear Pan!I removed an inch from the Rear Pan to match the Body.  Then I marked the Body where it will be cut for the New Pan.  I cut along the Marked Lines with a Cut-Off Wheel.  Next I glued the Rear Pan in Place.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Sept 10, 2014 8:59:17 GMT -6
Front End!Here is the piece that I cut off the Front End. I decided not to use the Spoiler and only use about 3/16 of the Front End.  Here it is glued in place and sanded a bit.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Sept 10, 2014 18:34:04 GMT -6
Smooth Sides!I removed the Wheel Flares with Sanding Disk in a Dremel Tool. Then I used a Sanding Stick to flatten the wheel areas down.  I cut pieces of sheet plastic to fit in the Wheel Cut Outs and glued them in place.  Next I added a small plastic strip to each side right under the front wheel openings.  More Coming...
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Post by 70spop on Sept 10, 2014 20:20:55 GMT -6
With the combination of the narrowing and lower body removal, it looks like you unchopped the top, lol!
Brian
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Post by ira on Sept 11, 2014 12:27:05 GMT -6
With the combination of the narrowing and lower body removal, it looks like you unchopped the top, lol! Brian It is funny how all of the proportions change when you start cutting the bodies up. I was going to chop the top but there wasn't enough room for the Drivers Head... |
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Post by 70spop on Sept 11, 2014 13:42:23 GMT -6
You could add the clear canopy from a Stinger dragster and then add a headrest/teardrop behind that. Then paint the windshield glass black or silver to look like eyes on the body.
Brian
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Post by ira on Sept 14, 2014 21:08:24 GMT -6
You could add the clear canopy from a Stinger dragster and then add a headrest/teardrop behind that. Then paint the windshield glass black or silver to look like eyes on the body. Brian Thanks for the suggestion Brian... |
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Post by ira on Sept 15, 2014 8:19:01 GMT -6
Side Strips!I decided to add a Strip of Plastic on the inside edge of the Beast Body as shown. These Strips will give me enough plastic so that I can to round off the bottom edges of the Body.  Here are both Strips in place.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Sept 15, 2014 16:50:34 GMT -6
BiG Wide Slicks in the Back and Skinny's up Front!I found these Slicks in an AMT Dragster kit and the front tires are from the AMT Double Dragster Kit. I used a Sanding Board to sand the seam off the Tires.  The Rear Wheels for the Slicks included a couple of Moon Discs and I'm using the Double Dragster Spoke Wheels up front.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Sept 20, 2014 12:37:51 GMT -6
Less Roll Pan!The Roll Pan is a little too big for the Beast...  I cut the excess Roll Pan off with a Cut-Off Wheel and Sanding Sticks.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Sept 21, 2014 8:56:42 GMT -6
Sanding...I got most of the Sanding done on the Body.  I'm going to work on the Chassis and Engine for awhile. I've been thinking about Chopping the Top, but I'll have to wait until the Chassis and Engine are Mocked-Up to see if there is enough room for Chopping...  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Sept 25, 2014 8:12:32 GMT -6
A Cage For The Beast!Before I started the Roll Cage, I added 4 lengths of Square Tubing to extend the Motor Mounts.  I made the first section of the Cage from Bendable Plastic Rod. I measured , Bent and Glued it in place.  I made the 2 Support Bars from Plastic Tubing and glued them in place as shown.  I made the little front section from Bendable Plastic Rod. Measured , Bent and Glued it in place.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Sept 25, 2014 12:27:38 GMT -6
More Bars!Next, I cut 2 lengths of Tubing and glued them between the Roll Bars.  Then I added 2 more on the Front.  After trimming the mounts from the bottom of the Seat, looks like we have enough room for the Driver.  We have plenty of room for the Engine too. Good News! There is enough room to do a Very Serious Top Chop later...  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Sept 27, 2014 15:02:35 GMT -6
Chopping The Top!After finishing the Roll Cage I found that I could remove about 3/16 of an inch from the Top. I used 3/16" masking tape as a Template for the 2 Cut Lines. I drew the lines with a Sharpie.  I cut out the areas between the lines with a Cut-Off Wheel.  I Sanded the Cut Edges smooth on a Sheet of 120 Grade Sandpaper. I simply Sanded the edges on a the Sandpaper on a flat surface.  I glued the body halves together with Zap-A-Gap, Green Label.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Oct 1, 2014 7:56:06 GMT -6
Cut The Front!The front of the Beast looked too wide after the Top Chop. So I marked it for some Cutting.  I cut out the slot with a Cut-Off Wheel.  Glued it back together with Zap-A-Gap. That's more like it...  More Coming...
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