Burkholder Bros Fiat Altered

[Dave Armstrong]

I love altereds, have decals and stash to build what I want- I wanted to build this one, but there were no decals for it- until just a bit ago; Chuck Boerne came out with a set, made to fit the Atlantis Fiat. I don't build perfect replicas, and I don't wire and detail my builds- too much stash and not enough time!  This is a "close enough for my shelf". Boxstock Atlantis except I changed out the rear slicks for something meatier, closer to the 1:1. There are different versions of the 1:1, so this more representative of the one with the blower scoop. Thanks for the decals Chuck!

Edit- parachute was added after pics taken!

Edited October 31, 2023 by Dave Armstrong
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[TarheelRick]

Mighty nice looking little altered.  I need to dig out my Double Dragster kit and build one of these.

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

Super sharp. Huge slicks.

[Shark]

You had to be a brave soul to drive one of those back in the day.

[bondo bill]

well done

[Altered Ego]

Wow!  I have a couple of these on my shelf and wasn't sure about the body, but the work you have done on this build is great.  Maybe I will use the kit body and get something together. Great work!

[Zippi]

Good looking little Altered Coupe.  I'm diggin the paint scheme.  Nice build.

[Flatout]

Damn Dave…that looks great!  Definitely one of coolest AA Altereds ever.

[Horrorshow]

Very cool!

[Bill Eh?]

22 hours ago, Dave Armstrong said:

I love altereds, have decals and stash to build what I want- I wanted to build this one, but there were no decals for it- until just a bit ago; Chuck Boerne came out with a set, made to fit the Atlantis Fiat. I don't build perfect replicas, and I don't wire and detail my builds- too much stash and not enough time!  This is a "close enough for my shelf". Boxstock Atlantis except I changed out the rear slicks for something meatier, closer to the 1:1. There are different versions of the 1:1, so this more representative of the one with the blower scoop. Thanks for the decals Chuck!

Edit- parachute was added after pics taken!

I also like Fiat Altereds. You did a great job on this one. Do you remember which kit's rear slicks were used?

I just sent an email to Chuck Boerner to order a set of decals for myself.

[Yeah Nah]

Love this! Great build.

[papajohn97]

Very nice build and amazing job on the decals - came out looking like a Larry Watson masked panel paint job! 

I’m hoping to see the current 1:1 version of this car at the Nitro Revival at the Irwindale 1/8 mile strip this weekend. I’ll post a pic or two if I see it.

[papajohn97]

Here’s the 1:1 that was at the Nitro Revival meet at Irwindale today (along with hordes of other vintage fuel altereds, AA fuelers, gassers and lots of old fellow geezers). You did a good job on your model capturing the spirit of this crazy scary machine!

[Dave Armstrong]

Great pics! I did mine more like the times they used the blower scoop. It's a great car!

[Dave Armstrong]

On 11/1/2023 at 8:17 AM, Bill Eh? said:

I also like Fiat Altereds. You did a great job on this one. Do you remember which kit's rear slicks were used?

I just sent an email to Chuck Boerner to order a set of decals for myself.

Sorry Bill, I got them out of my parts boxes, so I don't remember where they originally came from. Glad you liked the build!

[Dave Armstrong]

On 11/1/2023 at 6:23 AM, Flatout said:

Damn Dave…that looks great!  Definitely one of coolest AA Altereds ever.

Thanks Pete! I decided to come here first, because I hadn't posted here in a while.

[bobss396]

Very cool. I built one as a kid, I recall it as being a tiny car.

[Lobo2me]

Very nicely done. Love those amazing Altereds and the Burkholer Bros. Fiat was inspiration for Plum Crazy. 

[slusher]

Looks awesome!!

[Andrew McD]

Excellent rendition and craftsmanship.  Any comments regarding kit quality or issues during construction?  I think I need one of these.

[Bill Eh?]

On 11/5/2023 at 12:30 AM, Dave Armstrong said:

Sorry Bill, I got them out of my parts boxes, so I don't remember where they originally came from. Glad you liked the build!

No need for an apology, in fact I want to extend a thanks to you. I was so impressed with your build that I got in touch with Chuck Boerner and ordered a set of the same decals. They just arrived today. Thanks for your impressive inspiration.

[Dave Armstrong]

On 11/7/2023 at 5:37 AM, Andrew McD said:

Excellent rendition and craftsmanship.  Any comments regarding kit quality or issues during construction?  I think I need one of these.

Thanks Andrew! As for the kit, the design is quite old, but it fits ok. The nose and the hole in the hood require some work for the engine to come through, and the decals to fit- you're going to be doing some cutting, putty, and sanding. If you use the kit slicks, they look WAY too puny, and nothing near as big as the 1:1.

[Dave Armstrong]

On 11/15/2023 at 10:46 AM, Bill Eh? said:

No need for an apology, in fact I want to extend a thanks to you. I was so impressed with your build that I got in touch with Chuck Boerner and ordered a set of the same decals. They just arrived today. Thanks for your impressive inspiration.

Thanks, and you're welcome! These are about the 4th set of decals I've got from Chuck, he's a superb decal maker.

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

On 11/1/2023 at 11:17 AM, Bill Eh? said:

Do you remember which kit's rear slicks were used?

It looks like those slicks like they are from AMT/MPC. Available in a variety of their funny cars....-RRR

[Bainford]

Super sweet Fiat.