Plymouth Barracuda Formula S '67

[Reuhkapelti2]

I started a new project, it's a replica of a Finnish drag race car. The kit I'm using is MPC '69 Barracuda. The body, bumpers and the glass ware might be the only parts I'm using from the kit, everything else is taken elsewhere or made by me. 

[Mattilacken]

Nice start there! Will be folowing

[dublin boy]

Great start, love the pipes coming out of the front wings.

[Zippi]

Looking good.  I always liked the body style of the Barracudas.  

[cobraman]

I'm on board !

[Reuhkapelti2]

I'm glad you like the start of this project, thanks. 

Here is some progress in the engine bay. 

Edited December 19, 2021 by Reuhkapelti2

[Reuhkapelti2]

Roll cage made of parts trees. I know it's a bit thick but I can live with that. And it's not exact what a real car would have in PET and SPET class. I made also the race stool, gauges etc. 

Maybe next time there will be paint over the body too. Three colours, white, red and blue. 

[Olskoolrodder]

Looking great!  

[Reuhkapelti2]

Thanks Stephen. I just asked the owner of the real car, what colour should the cabin floor be...? All black interior, he said. 

Oh well, here it goes. Atleast the shifter can be shiny. And all black paint hides that over size tubing, kinda. 

Edited December 19, 2021 by Reuhkapelti2

[John B.]

Nice work!

[Cool Hand]

Looks like you are having fun with this build Ismo,  good job on the scratch building as always.

[Reuhkapelti2]

Thanks John and Luke, I really really like this kind of building. I get no kicks if trying to build straight from the box. Those few box stock models just stay stalled in the cabin... 

Today I sprayed the primer and white coat on the body. 

[cobraman]

Coming along nicely.

[Reuhkapelti2]

Thanks Ray,

Today I got the painting done. 

Edited December 21, 2021 by Reuhkapelti2

[Mattilacken]

Looks killer! 

[Reuhkapelti2]

Next step is to put the decals on. I'm making all the decals too. 

Edited December 25, 2021 by Reuhkapelti2

[Reuhkapelti2]

Done. Ready to hit the strip.