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Post by modelmaster1958 on Apr 27, 2007 21:59:18 GMT -6
This is a project that will take some time but i'm sure the end result will be a proud finish.  |
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Post by modelmaster1958 on Apr 27, 2007 22:00:04 GMT -6
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Post by Tim Nolan on Apr 28, 2007 5:54:22 GMT -6
Start hackin'!!!!!
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Post by modelmaster1958 on Apr 28, 2007 21:51:38 GMT -6
Here is an update guys.  |
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Post by A.J. on Apr 29, 2007 2:53:00 GMT -6
Wow, that's looking pretty wild! I'm definitely enjoying seeing this progress. Since it is 1/8th scale, what are you going to do for tires and wheels? I didn't ever see anything like that in 1/8th scale for a pro mod.
A.J.
PS: I just noticed something about the hood scoop. I don't know if you already had it in mind or not but it would look cool in the front if the scoop blended to the pointed nose of the hood rather than being a flat spot going across with the slight bit of point in front. I'd assume that you were going to take care of that with filler but wanted to point it out in the instance you weren't. Looks cool either way!
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Post by scurvy on Apr 29, 2007 10:54:57 GMT -6
I'm betting you could find a 1/10 R/C buggy/truck tire about the right size for the rear slicks... turn them inside-out to look like slicks rather than off-road tires.
So, you going to add extended, wedge-shaped "sills" to the rockers?
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Post by modelmaster1958 on Apr 29, 2007 13:24:10 GMT -6
Ready for the paint shop.  |
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Post by modelmaster1958 on Apr 29, 2007 13:26:33 GMT -6
Next photo will be of painted body.  |
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Post by rustybill1960 on Apr 30, 2007 20:25:46 GMT -6
 WHOA!!!!!! Sweet ass build! I just might have to try this scale. It looks like it could be alot easier to scratch parts,odds and ends' for this size, sweet..... dude I'm gonna keep an eye on this one.... swet dude really swet 
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Post by modelmaster1958 on Apr 30, 2007 23:28:42 GMT -6
Thanks guys.........Spent a lot on the paint for this one......I think was around $330.00
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Post by zeppy on May 1, 2007 0:14:55 GMT -6
l like where you are going with that l love drag cars and look forward to seeing in progess shots
just a couple of questions l would like to ask
what motor are you going to be using (blown /injected)
what chassis are you going to use
l ask this because l have a 1/16 that l have been thinking of starting and am have trouble finding parts looks likely will be scratch building a lot of the parts and thought you might be able help
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Post by modelmaster1958 on May 1, 2007 4:11:58 GMT -6
Thank you very much guys.I hope to have the model finished by Fall and posted for you to see finished.I will continue to post progress pictures for you all.
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Post by rickg on May 1, 2007 12:14:36 GMT -6
Hey Dana, I can easily See $330 in the Paint Budget, If your Going for Top Quality Automotive Products !!!...Like I Always Say...You Get What You Pay For.
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Post by scurvy on May 1, 2007 20:29:04 GMT -6
l ask this because l have a 1/16 that l have been thinking of starting and am have trouble finding parts looks likely will be scratch building a lot of the parts and thought you might be able help What are you looking for? I've got several 1/16 projects in the works - might be able to help you source some stuff. Perhaps we should move this to a new thread, though. |
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Post by modelmaster1958 on May 2, 2007 20:56:40 GMT -6
Well got the paint on today guys.I went a little cheaper because the other company i was going to get it from tried to rook me on the price.After telling me $330.00 for what i needed it suddenly took a jump to $420.00.I guess you know what i told them.I went with Centari Acrylic Enamel.Still pricey at $184.73 for the materials but worth every penny.I went with Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic.Chassis is next.I will cut the back off the original chassis and buil a square tube frame so i can shorten the rearend and tub it to accept the slicks.The interior will be metal as well as a steel roll cage.I'll put together a set of lightning rod shifters with the small round steel stock i purchased at the local hobby shop.Next is the motor which will sport a Hilborn fuel injection system with the real brass tubes.I am waiting now on my slicks ,spark plugs ,spark plug boots ,steel braided line ,line fittings ,and valve stems.The model leaves Friday to a buddy of mine Brian Chetti for the airbrush work.I have titled the Pro Mod "Satans Nightmare".Brian will airbrush to accomodate the name.Well guys until next time.
Modelmaster1958
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