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Whit Bazemore's Matco tools Funny car


SkylineFan
05-08-2008, 11:11 PM
With the Miller lite charger out of the way its time for some NITRO!!
Clay paved the way with hs Brute flopper so lets see if I can keep up. Thanks goes out to him for his advice on these things.

Just to catch you up, the Competition Resins body is completely finished. I used HOK Pavo purple base and Kandy Burple over that lightly applied to the front going heavy to the back. 2 sets of slixx decals were applied followed by 3 coats of clear and polish.

http://images20.fotki.com/v364/photos/3/335511/4385511/P1010102-vi.jpg

Instead of using the Wing ends in the Competition Resin body kit I used thin brass for better realism. They will be covered in CF decal on the inner parts.

http://images20.fotki.com/v367/photos/3/335511/4385511/P1010103-vi.jpg

Chassis was reproduced from the foot plate forward using .060 tubing and lengthened using advice from Clay to allow more room for the engine, timers etc. Paint is alclad steel with clear orange/black weathering and weld beads made with silver

http://images14.fotki.com/v371/photos/3/335511/4385513/P1010099-vi.jpg

Some scratchbuilt pieces here.

http://images14.fotki.com/v370/photos/3/335511/4385513/P1010101-vi.jpg

Front a arm detail using RB motion hardware

http://images20.fotki.com/v368/photos/3/335511/4385513/P1010097-vi.jpg


Wheels and tires are complete and accurate for this car. Fronts are Competition resin mags flipped backwards and covered in BMF with pegasus front drag tires and chrome trim rings. Rear slicks are Competition resin and wheels are pegasus weld racing.

http://images14.fotki.com/v371/photos/3/335511/4385522/P1010088-vi.jpg

Here is tonights progress. I have the car sitting on its own tires and wheels! I carefully set the ride height by gluing a piece of 5/16 aluminum tubing inside the body for the rear chassis hooks. This is the hinge the body will pivot on. The front was set adding plastic in the nose that hits the edge of the front frame. I sat the CR Kobelco blower and scoop on the engine. These need sanding to lower them a bit... More on that later...

http://images36.fotki.com/v1181/photos/3/335511/6213979/P1010002-vi.jpg
http://images36.fotki.com/v1181/photos/3/335511/6213979/P1010004-vi.jpg
http://images34.fotki.com/v1194/photos/3/335511/6213979/P1010005-vi.jpg

The Sheene Machine
05-09-2008, 07:13 AM
Hey Buddy - nice to see this one again....but should'nt it be in the WIP forum. It don't look finished to me!! :grinno:

andybmw7272
05-09-2008, 07:23 AM
Hey Buddy - nice to see this one again....but should'nt it be in the WIP forum. It don't look finished to me!!

Well, you see, with how fast Dave knocks out materpieces, it will only be in the wrong place for a few days and then it is finished!

The Sheene Machine
05-09-2008, 11:51 AM
Well, you see, with how fast Dave knocks out materpieces, it will only be in the wrong place for a few days and then it is finished!

:iceslolan :iceslolan
I really enjoyed Clay's flopper (:naughty: ), so this should be worth seeing...

SkylineFan
05-09-2008, 06:00 PM
:eek7: I think it was about 12 AM when I posted this thing last night.... LOL!!!

Hopefully a moderator will move it?

DaveT

tonioseven
05-09-2008, 11:53 PM
Done. :sunglasse

Big Kahuna
05-10-2008, 02:46 AM
Very nice Burple scheme.

NHRA Drag Racing is one of my favourite types of modelling subject. As is ANDRA (Aussie Drag Racing) in particular the Top Doorslammers. I really should try some of these myself. The access at our local drag strip is awesome for references.

I am sure this one will be awesome as well.

Adam Baker
05-10-2008, 09:13 AM
Oh, I was hoping you or Clay would do another dragster model.

I just loved the look of the ones that Clay did, and Im thinking that my first real extreme build is probably going to be a dragster of some sort, since I think it would be moderately easier to pull off than a Nascar model would be.

Shunter
05-11-2008, 07:13 AM
Looking good Dave. Nice seeing the bare bones before anything is added to that chassis.

cameraboy5
05-11-2008, 09:02 AM
You

cameraboy5
05-11-2008, 09:05 AM
You and Clay Kemp always give me so much motivation and incentive to create detailed but clean builds. Thanks
I'll be looking forward to watch this one develope as i try to finish one of my own projects. [pics soon to come]
Thanks
Scott

SkylineFan
05-11-2008, 08:04 PM
Thanks guys... I got some good progress going this weekend.

Front suspension and brake detail is complete. Front rotors are from the Machined Aluminum Specialties FC PE set. I robbed the calipers from a Tamiya Rally kit. They are a little big but look fine to me. All the brake lines are protech .018 braided line with small bead crimp collars in silver for fittings.

http://images35.fotki.com/v1173/photos/3/335511/4385513/P1010006-vi.jpg
http://images33.fotki.com/v1189/photos/3/335511/4385513/P1010007-vi.jpg

Another part I accomplished is the rear wheelie bar. This was made with 5/16 aluminum tubing, PE bits, a plastic piece of solid tubing for the wheel and RB motion Heim joints and hardware.

http://images35.fotki.com/v1169/photos/3/335511/4385513/P1010010-vi.jpg
http://images34.fotki.com/v1193/photos/3/335511/4385513/P1010011-vi.jpg

I had bought a Competition Resins front nose prop to hold the nose in the air to display the detailed chassis. I decided to make a new one fron 5/16 aluminum tubing and .062 solder along with thin aluminum for the ends.

http://images33.fotki.com/v1190/photos/3/335511/4385513/P1010012-vi.jpg

Progress on the engine. The Kobelco bagged Supercharger is from Competition resins. Front Pulleys are from Scale Repros Plus. The idler pulley brackets are from the MAS PE FC set along with the injector plate on top of the charger. The Injector lines and gold fittings are from the craft isle at Michaels. I really want to do something different for the belt. I like the Cogged belts from MAS but I feel they are a bit thick. I may have no choice but to use one, we will see!!

http://images33.fotki.com/v1190/photos/3/335511/6224474/P1010008-vi.jpg
http://images34.fotki.com/v1193/photos/3/335511/6224474/P1010009-vi.jpg

Here are a few shots of the naked chassis with the engine sitting in place. There is a hint of how detailed this chassis will be.

http://images33.fotki.com/v1188/photos/3/335511/4385513/P1010013-vi.jpg
http://images35.fotki.com/v1172/photos/3/335511/4385513/P1010014-vi.jpg

Body on the chassis photos. I think the front hood prop is a definite improvement over the CR one!

http://images34.fotki.com/v1191/photos/3/335511/6213979/P1010016-vi.jpg

Rear shot. You can see that cool looking wheelie bar!

http://images24.fotki.com/v863/photos/3/335511/6213979/P1010017-vi.jpg

Nice side shot to view the stance I have achieved. Once the rear wings are installed it will look massive! Clay likes to call the Stratus body a giant slipper!! I tend to agree.... ;D

http://images34.fotki.com/v1196/photos/3/335511/6213979/P1010018-vi.jpg

There is something cool about seeing that Metal plate through the window.... ;D

http://images28.fotki.com/v964/photos/3/335511/6213979/P1010019-vi.jpg

924_CarreraGTS
05-12-2008, 09:39 PM
WOW. Excellent work, as always.

Alex

sportracer02
05-13-2008, 01:01 AM
WOW. Excellent work, as always.

Alex


dito, fantastic work

SkylineFan
05-14-2008, 11:34 PM
Thanks guys!!! The last few nites I have been working on the rear wing components.Covering them in SMS CF and dupont clear. Tonight I installed them and am pleased with the results.....Using thin metal instead of the CR Resin pieces adds to the realism I believe..... They were a bit finicky to get just right but finally cooperated. I sealed them in where they join the body with testors window maker and a few heavy coats of future.

http://images27.fotki.com/v1023/photos/3/335511/6213979/P1010020-vi.jpg
http://images36.fotki.com/v1174/photos/3/335511/6213979/P1010021-vi.jpg
http://images36.fotki.com/v1174/photos/3/335511/6213979/P1010022-vi.jpg
http://images110.fotki.com/v1112/photos/3/335511/6213979/P1010023-vi.jpg

Big Kahuna
05-15-2008, 03:57 AM
This is looking fantastic.

I'd love to do one of these.

quadzero
05-15-2008, 09:34 PM
Fantastic subject matter, pure elegance in modeling. I agree with you about your hood prop being an improvement, with a model this well done, the old one would be out of place.

The Sheene Machine
05-17-2008, 04:11 AM
Oozing quality already Dave. Very nice.

SkylineFan
05-18-2008, 11:34 PM
Thanks again guys.....

I think I solved my belt issue.... I used a piece of electrical tape cut to the correct width with a piece of business card taped to it painted black. I took a sharp razor blade and cut grooves in the business card. Its subtle, hard to see in the photos, but the cogs are there!

http://images35.fotki.com/v1162/photos/3/335511/6224474/P1010026-vi.jpg
http://images36.fotki.com/v1175/photos/3/335511/6224474/P1010027-vi.jpg

Next up I began detailing the engine assembly... its no where near done but getting there. SMS Carbon twill decal was applied to the scoop and it was cleared with dupont.Once applied I added the upper fuel lines to the scoop. The magnetos are scale repros plus prewired with some tubing added to the bases to beef them up and make them taller. The entire orange fuel pump in the front of the engine was made from scratch using various plastic tubing.

http://images35.fotki.com/v1198/photos/3/335511/6224474/P1010032-vi.jpg
http://images36.fotki.com/v1160/photos/3/335511/6224474/P1010033-vi.jpg

Here is the engine mocked in the car.... That CF scoop makes the engine look massive now!

http://images34.fotki.com/v1194/photos/3/335511/6224474/P1010034-vi.jpg
http://images35.fotki.com/v1198/photos/3/335511/6224474/P1010035-vi.jpg

Here is the body check of the scoop fitment. I will need to carefully remove a bit of the opening to allow for the throttle linkage hardware to clear, but for the most part a good fit!!

http://images36.fotki.com/v1180/photos/3/335511/6213979/P1010036-vi.jpg

I also completed the rest of the support rods on the rear fins. With exception to the glass the body is done.

http://images33.fotki.com/v1190/photos/3/335511/6213979/P1010037-vi.jpg
http://images36.fotki.com/v1178/photos/3/335511/6213979/P1010038-vi.jpg
http://images36.fotki.com/v1152/photos/3/335511/6213979/P1010039-vi.jpg

Shunter
05-19-2008, 02:11 AM
Nice!!!!

The Sheene Machine
05-19-2008, 06:44 AM
Wow, that thing looks badass with the scoop on. :iceslolan Nice job on the #11....:wink:

gionc
05-19-2008, 10:58 AM
Oh well.... fantastic!

jaykay640
05-19-2008, 03:52 PM
Wow! This is completely not my type of subject but all the stuff you've done looks awesome!

Adam Baker
05-19-2008, 09:31 PM
Oh man, just gorgeous.

So how nerve racking is it to add those photoetch braces over the painted/decaled/cleared body?

andybmw7272
05-19-2008, 10:30 PM
Yes, that engine kicks butt.
I have been staring at it for 10 minutes or so now.
Very nicely engineered.
Everything fits perfectly; nothing looks out of place.
Andy

white97ex
05-26-2008, 02:08 PM
Your builds never cease to amaze me Dave. Makes me want to jump in and finish my Superman Rail. I want to do a funny car next. they seem to always have the most eye catching paint schemes.

SkylineFan
06-24-2008, 11:36 PM
Small update on the Mac car!

Fuel cell is done and installed. The cell itself is a Competition resin piece that was modified to modern specs. Then it was painted TS-14 black. I made the fuel caps from polished slices of aluminum rod and PE parts. The bracing is embossing metal, crimp beads and #2 DM hardline. Not much done but it does busy up the front of the chassis....

http://images39.fotki.com/v1233/photos/3/335511/4385513/P1010043-vi.jpg
http://images38.fotki.com/v1222/photos/3/335511/4385513/P1010044-vi.jpg

Shunter
07-02-2008, 05:17 AM
How are things going with this one Dave? Any more progress or enjoying your summer over there?

robrex
07-02-2008, 07:49 PM
Wow! This is mighty impressive!

SeanyG
07-04-2008, 02:16 AM
you think by now I would be used to the quality of your builds... nope! Still blow me away everytime. Some of the best builds I have ever seen and you still keep knoocking them out.
Although I'm not a fan of these cars you can't help to be impressed, just simply stunning work Dave, everytime!

SkylineFan
08-10-2008, 08:58 PM
Thanks guys.....

I really want to have this one done for Atlanta so I decided to get back to it.

Following several reference pictures I scratchbuilt the rear computer box, oil tank, and added a Detailmaster fire extinguisher cut down to look like the one in the reference photo painted with TS-44 brilliant blue. I also plumbed the brakes and added sensor lines coming from the Computer box.

http://images39.fotki.com/v1291/photos/3/335511/4385513/P1010011-vi.jpg
http://images36.fotki.com/v1296/photos/3/335511/4385513/P1010013-vi.jpg

I also worked on the cockpit. Modifying the seat, adding seatbelts and impact decals from Clay. Once the seat was in place I added the rest of the head bars as well as the steering box and bar.

http://images39.fotki.com/v1283/photos/3/335511/4385513/P1010012-vi.jpg

With the slicks installed.....

http://images37.fotki.com/v1256/photos/3/335511/4385513/P1010014-vi.jpg
http://images41.fotki.com/v1246/photos/3/335511/4385513/P1010015-vi.jpg

If you look closely you can see the clutch dust line capped with a pro tech breather....

http://images108.fotki.com/v1298/photos/3/335511/4385513/P1010016-vi.jpg

Thanks for looking!

Dave T

Shunter
08-11-2008, 02:57 AM
Looking great Dave.....nice to see some work happening again.

jaykay640
08-11-2008, 06:46 AM
Not my kind of racecar but looking great as all of your builds!

gulfclk
08-11-2008, 03:42 PM
Why is this only a 4 star built?????????? I voted 5!

Shovel
08-11-2008, 04:38 PM
:iagree: I absolutely agree :iagree:

Big Kahuna
08-12-2008, 09:20 AM
5 Stars to the Maestro!

farbod
08-12-2008, 09:23 AM
nice job

SkylineFan
08-17-2008, 09:15 PM
Thanks guys... BIG update!!

Cockpit area is done. Lots of reference research for the results here. The Steering box is scratch built. Model car garage used for the gas pedal and clutch. MAS PE for the brake lever. Pro tech wire used for the radio.

http://images41.fotki.com/v1266/photos/3/335511/4385513/P1010001-vi.jpg

The helmet side cushions were cf'ed on the outside with foam on the inside topped off with MCG PE dzus fasteners...

http://images37.fotki.com/v1237/photos/3/335511/4385513/P1010002-vi.jpg

And here is the engine..... its done for the most part. An abundant array of Pro tech braided line, Hex fittings, Craft crimp tubes, MAS, MCG, you name it!!!! ;D The hemi decals on the metal wire covers were made by Mr Kemp......

http://images41.fotki.com/v1267/photos/3/335511/6224474/P1010003-vi.jpg
http://images40.fotki.com/v1261/photos/3/335511/6224474/P1010004-vi.jpg
http://images36.fotki.com/v1296/photos/3/335511/6224474/P1010005-vi.jpg
http://images40.fotki.com/v1261/photos/3/335511/6224474/P1010006-vi.jpg

here is the motor sitting in its home... just a test fit!! Things are starting to look busy!!!!

http://images36.fotki.com/v1156/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010007-vi.jpg
http://images38.fotki.com/v1279/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010008-vi.jpg
http://images36.fotki.com/v1156/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010010-vi.jpg
http://images41.fotki.com/v1299/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010010-vi.jpg

DaveT

robrex
08-17-2008, 09:23 PM
Wow! that looks fantastic

sportracer02
08-18-2008, 12:15 AM
What an engine! G R E A T !!

Adam Baker
08-18-2008, 06:29 PM
Man, I want to build a dragster and do it up like that, hahaha. Lookin gorgeous man.

Shunter
08-19-2008, 01:34 AM
Looks great Dave, looking forward to seeing the body dropped onto the chassis.

nipponts
08-19-2008, 07:48 AM
Great build.

SkylineFan
08-19-2008, 01:42 PM
Thanks guys... I am still plugging away......

Engine is in for good...

http://images41.fotki.com/v1299/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010015-vi.jpg

One of the trickier aspects is also complete. Once I installed the engine I made the main fuel lines from Solder, tapped them with a few fuel valves and hooked everything up.....

http://images41.fotki.com/v1267/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010013-vi.jpg
http://images40.fotki.com/v1261/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010014-vi.jpg

Also CAREFULLY filed away the scoop outlet on the body so the body sits down on the chassis perfect. I will paint the bare resin areas black and add a CF lip around the whole opening.

http://images38.fotki.com/v1273/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010016-vi.jpg

Here are a few CHassis/body up and down pics......

http://images40.fotki.com/v1260/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010017-vi.jpg
http://images41.fotki.com/v1266/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010018-vi.jpg
http://images39.fotki.com/v1289/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010019-vi.jpg

More to come soon!!!

DaveT

Big Kahuna
08-19-2008, 05:35 PM
Again, this is looking awesome! :cool:

jaykay640
08-19-2008, 06:12 PM
Absolutely awesome i'd say! Excellent!!!

white97ex
08-25-2008, 12:28 PM
You do amazing work. The fuel pump on the front of the engine, is that a scratch built piece?

360spider
08-28-2008, 08:04 PM
Looks outstanding Dave. Terrific detail work and knowledge of the subject. Simply superb.
Couple of things, if I may. Some of the fittings look a bit out of scale, but not that big of a deal. Second thing is my personal pet peeve, but I think you are putting too much clear on the body.
Keep at it!

Robi J
08-29-2008, 06:16 AM
Simply fantastic !

R :)

SkylineFan
09-01-2008, 10:09 PM
Looks outstanding Dave. Terrific detail work and knowledge of the subject. Simply superb.
Couple of things, if I may. Some of the fittings look a bit out of scale, but not that big of a deal. Second thing is my personal pet peeve, but I think you are putting too much clear on the body.
Keep at it!

The "Crimp tubes" are probably what you are referring to, some are mated to .035 pro tech line and some are mated to .045. I believe the .035 line is a little thin and gives the appearance of out of scale thickness but the crimp tubes are the only thing out there to represent the Keith black or new style pressed fitting. The paint however is NOT too thick..... If you had the pleasure to see this car in person you would see it is miles deep.

Thanks guys.... getting closer and closer on this one!

all fuel lines are connected and the timer box has been covered in CF decal and mounted...

http://images39.fotki.com/v1288/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010038-vi.jpg

Side PE panels were painted semi flat black and attatched. Then decals applied.

http://images39.fotki.com/v1282/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010039-vi.jpg
http://images38.fotki.com/v1274/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010040-vi.jpg

I also made a new tin for the scoop when the body is down. Windows are all thats left! In case some are wondering, the scoop hump was made from a soup spoon! An idea Clay was kicking around and like alot of them.... it works!!

http://images38.fotki.com/v1276/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010041-vi.jpg
http://images40.fotki.com/v1301/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010042-vi.jpg

Stay tuned!

DaveT

SkylineFan
09-01-2008, 10:11 PM
Looks outstanding Dave. Terrific detail work and knowledge of the subject. Simply superb.
Couple of things, if I may. Some of the fittings look a bit out of scale, but not that big of a deal. Second thing is my personal pet peeve, but I think you are putting too much clear on the body.
Keep at it!

Alex,

The "Crimp tubes" are probably what you are referring to, some are mated to .035 pro tech line and some are mated to .045. I believe the .035 line is a little thin and gives the appearance of out of scale thickness but the crimp tubes are the only thing out there to represent the Keith black or new style pressed fitting. The paint however is NOT too thick..... If you had the pleasure to see this car in person you would see it is miles deep.

Thanks guys.... getting closer and closer on this one!

all fuel lines are connected and the timer box has been covered in CF decal and mounted...

http://images39.fotki.com/v1288/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010038-vi.jpg

Side PE panels were painted semi flat black and attatched. Then decals applied.

http://images39.fotki.com/v1282/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010039-vi.jpg
http://images38.fotki.com/v1274/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010040-vi.jpg

I also made a new tin for the scoop when the body is down. Windows are all thats left! In case some are wondering, the scoop hump was made from a soup spoon! An idea Clay was kicking around and like alot of them.... it works!!

http://images38.fotki.com/v1276/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010041-vi.jpg
http://images40.fotki.com/v1301/photos/3/335511/6597867/P1010042-vi.jpg

Stay tuned!

DaveT

Adam Baker
09-02-2008, 05:38 PM
Just gorgeous.

Tell me, are you taking any applications to the Dave T School of Super Modeling? Hahaha

Shunter
09-03-2008, 03:06 AM
Very nice work Dave, i am loving it...You still have plenty of time prior to Atlanta so anything else going to make the show???

stainlesssteel
09-04-2008, 07:53 PM
O.O ABSOLUTELY STUNNING BUILD! Awesome skills Dave T!

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