Show Yer Drag Racers!

[1320wayne]

Here are some more from Daryl's workbench.

[3men2s]

I saw Waynes' work in a show in Orlando Florida and I tell you, you could stand there

for hours looking at his diograms, your eyes can't stand still.

Wayne, Are you going to Modelpalooza in October 1st?

[Dragracer]

I've seen a few of Daryls work in the contest issues & from the "other" forum. I really like his '58 Plymouth Fury & his "O" Camaro.

[1320wayne]

I saw Waynes' work in a show in Orlando Florida and I tell you, you could stand there

for hours looking at his diograms, your eyes can't stand still.

Wayne, Are you going to Modelpalooza in October 1st?

First, you mean Daryl's work, not mine. And yes, I plan on being at Modelpalooza but It will most likely be just on Saturday and as a spectator rather than a participant in the show.

[3men2s]

First, you mean Daryl's work, not mine. And yes, I plan on being at Modelpalooza but It will most likely be just on Saturday and as a spectator rather than a participant in the show.

OHH, IN THAT CASE, Daryl, AKA Mistertwister BUMPS YOU IN MY TOP 5 LIST,...LOL, GREAT STUFF, WILL LIKE TO MEET YOU

THERE IN OCTOBER, AND WELCOME TO CRITIC MY MODELS IF I GET TO FINISH SOMETHING,...THANKS

[caine440]

Have really enjoyed all this.

Mistertwister does outstanding work as do so many others here, It is all rather humbling.

[tim boyd]

Guys...I just have to repeat my earlier comment....what a fantastic body of work! So many fine models I would love to have in my case....

Here's one more to keep the thread going.

This one was built in late 1969 and debuted at the 1970 Detroit Autorama MPC "World's Largest Model Car Contest". The chassis (with a different body at the time) won "Best Detail" at that event. The chassis was a working replica of a real 1.1 scale funny car that had what was called a "Hydra-Slide" chassis. Basically, a hydraulic ram could adjust the engine setback at any point prior to each run, allowing the driver infinite and immediate adjustment to track conditions as he pulled to the line. And yes, the feature still works on the model (as you can see below).

The second (Mustang) body as shown was completed a few months later as the original body (a 1970 MPC 'cuda) suffered the results of rushed bodywork (to complete the model prior to the contest) and was later written off as non-recoverable.

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Here are a few photos and a link to the album with around 17 pictures of the model.

http://public.fotki....mustang-funny-/

Thanks for looking....TIM

[John Teresi]

Here are 2 diffirent Tommy Ivo "WagonMasters" I built......one for Tommy........ and the "WagonMaster" and hauler for me......thank`s\

[John Teresi]

few more builds......thank`s for looking.

[Tim Pentecost]

Guys...I just have to repeat my earlier comment....what a fantastic body of work! So many fine models I would love to have in my case....

Here's one more to keep the thread going.

This one was built in late 1969 and debuted at the 1970 Detroit Autorama MPC "World's Largest Model Car Contest". The chassis (with a different body at the time) won "Best Detail" at that event. The chassis was a working replica of a real 1.1 scale funny car that had what was called a "Hydra-Slide" chassis. Basically, a hydraulic ram could adjust the engine setback at any point prior to each run, allowing the driver infinite and immediate adjustment to track conditions as he pulled to the line. And yes, the feature still works on the model (as you can see below).

The second (Mustang) body as shown was completed a few months later as the original body (a 1970 MPC 'cuda) suffered the results of rushed bodywork (to complete the model prior to the contest) and was later written off as non-recoverable.

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Here are a few photos and a link to the album with around 17 pictures of the model.

http://public.fotki....mustang-funny-/

Thanks for looking....TIM

Timmy,

That's pretty wild for its day!!!

The 'other' Timmy

[Tim Pentecost]

Goes double for me! Wow!!!

Thanks for the kind words you guys. There are some fantastic builds and builders showing up here for this. I'm hoping we can keep it going!

TimP

[Tim Pentecost]

Tim Pentecost I just knew that you would come through and post some of your fantastic builds, thanks!

Nick,

Thanks for enjoying my builds, I really appreciate it! I've gotta find pics of my Drag Boat since a couple of them have showed up here!!!

TimP

[Tim Pentecost]

No problem Tyrone...there are a lot of people like me who are real into drag racing, so this is the place where we all hang out

Wouldn't be cool if Gregg did a "Drag Race" filled magazine picturing the builds we see here and full of aftermarket items, kits, etc. geared to our interests? I, for one, would DEFINITELY vote for it!!!! B) B)

TimP

[Nitrozilla]

Tim B, there's only one thing that gives me a bigger grin than seeing a Hemi motivated Mustang. That's a model wired with thread !! Oh, I long for those days. Used it on my long lost Charlie Allen Dart. It won a local 7-11 contest that same year. Took it to the semi's at Ontario Motor Speedway, then, blew up my 1959 Dodge Coronet on the way home. lol

[High octane]

Seems like there is NO end to this thread of drag racers, which is GOOD! So keep them coming as they all look good and show off the many talents of the many builders on this forum.

[SuperStockAndy]

Yes, although unfortunately it seems they aren't coming in as fast as they were.

[brett]

Andy if ya got them all at once you wouldnt get to enjoy half of them cause there would be too much to take in

[brett]

[1320wayne]

Here is my version of the most modern variation of the Little Red Wagon. I am actually getting ready to remove the body and strip it for repaint because I forgot to remove the windshield center post and cut off the tops of the doors, which weren't there on the real thing.

[1320wayne]

And here are a few more of Daryl's builds.

[SuperStockAndy]

Nice builds!!!!

Wayne, what paint did you use on that Lil Red Wagon? I'll probably be building one soon.

[Old Coyote]

[Old Coyote]

[59 Impala]

Ok, here's one that a young kid took his daddy's car out to the drags on the weekends. It's a 62 Buick Electra 225. He wrecked it and started installing used parts to fix it. That's my story and I'm stickin to it.

Thanks fer lookin.

Dan

Edited April 24, 2012 by 59 Impala

[Dragracer]

Here (finally!)are a couple of my past builds.