Installing WRP brand cowl induction hood scoop

[64SS350]

I was asked to do a tutorial on installing this brand of hood scoops to existing model hoods. I like using these better than using resin hoods, for various reasons, mainly the amount of work you usually have to put into a resin hood, I feel these scoops are less work. They can be adjusted to different heights, lengths, angles, and are open to lots of customization , and also cheaper, $3.99 for 2pcs.

Here's where I started from for this build, a '65 Impala.

 

Initial marking to set equal height

Rough cut

Sanding block to achieve levelness

After sanding and cutting rear angle and length

 

Edited May 2, 2016 by 64SS350

[CelticModeler]

Thanks again. Will be watching this

[Ace-Garageguy]

And then there's the cow-induction hood.

[Harry P.]

With that option your car will really moooooooooooove...

[ChrisBcritter]

Runs on methane?

[oldnslow]

Hey, it was cold out and the car was warm.

[64SS350]

Here's an update,final fit and hole cut in hood

 

hood is now in primer and being tweeked for next update

[Ace-Garageguy]

Shaping up nicely. I'll be interested to see what your particular recommendations are for attaching it to the styrene hood.

[64SS350]

The two choices of adhesives are primarily Ambroid Pro Weld (or similar liquid type), and CA glue

[crazyjim]

The scoop is styrene?

[Ace-Garageguy]

The scoop is styrene?

I had the same thought.

Liquid cements make a poor bond between styrene and resin parts. CA would be better, but still looks to me like it would be insufficient during shaping, sanding and handling while finishing the seam.

I'd think a higher-strength epoxy would be preferable. 30 minute stuff minimum.

Edited May 29, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy

[64SS350]

Yes, the WRP brand scoops are strene.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Yes, the WRP brand scoops are strene.

Cool indeed. Now I'm MUCH more interested in acquiring some. 

The raw part has a definite vacuum-formed look about it. Now we know why. 

Edited May 29, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy

[russosborne]

anyone care to post a link to the WRP site?

Never heard of them before this.

Thanks,

Russ

[64SS350]

Wilde Racing Products...all kinds of slot car products. Check this site for a list of products, which is Eagle Distributors, but you must be a business to order from them. I purchase mine from my local slot car raceway (Marks Model World), or you can find another company to buy from, also ebay sellers have some available, I just hate paying shipping if I don't have to.

https://www.eagledist.com/

Click on 'search all vendors', then drop down to Wilde Racing Prod., and hit search bar.

[russosborne]

Thanks.

Russ

[64SS350]

Sorry for the delay in finishing this, I became very busy lately. The hood is finished and in primer, just need to shoot a pic and post here. Thanks for the patience.

[64SS350]

Finished hood in primer

[crazyjim]

Nice.  I ordered a couple packages of those scoops.