W-409 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I bought this exactly two years ago as a Glue Bomb. Pictures of the starting point can be seen Here. So it is Jo-Han's Sox & Martin kit, which I decided to build as a Pro Stocker that could run in Nostalgia Events nowadays. First I took the whole thing apart and stripped the paint. The actual building process started from the engine, where I filled the metal axle hole in the engine block. After that I painted and assembled the engine. Those Spark Plug Wires were a real pain, since I've never liked making them and now I had to install 16 wires! Carburetors are original Jo-Han parts, but I drilled out the Carburetor Throats (?) and added the Nozzles (?). The carburetor linkage is built with Detail Masters' Photo Etch parts and metal wire. For the Chassis, I added a separate Front Axle system from my Parts Box. It fit with some cutting and slicing. Wheelie bars were added, too, as well as brake and fuel lines. Otherwise it's Box Stock. When I glued the engine on place, I built the fuel lines. They were done with Pro Tech Braided Line (Great stuff!). Those fittings were built from plastic tubing. Fuel Pressure Regulators were also scratchbuilt. The body needed some work before paint. I glued front and rear panels on place and smoothed the seams. Same thing with the Two-Piece Scoop. The hood pins were removed and later on I installed Photo Etch parts there. Paint is straight from a spray can and same thing with the clear coat. After those, I polished the body, but when I was removing masking tape from the body after polish, part of the clear coat came off just over the Hemi Decal. Luckily decal didn't damage, though. Windows are sheet plastic and I had to modify the rear bumber to make it fit. I added some length on the sides of it so it would match the body better. The chute is from Lindberg's '64 Dodge and I detailed it as well as I could. Also the Chromed Headlights were painted to make them look a bit more realistic. Well here are the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Excellent job Niko. Very clean and nicely detailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluePopsicle Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 You've turned an ugly glue bomb and turned it into something pretty awesome. Don't ya just wanna hop in and take it for a spin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Boy Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Great glue-bomb save, Niko! I like the extra detailling you added to your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Nice save Niko, the model looks great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Awesome Niko. Love the dual distributors. Great detail overall Buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Wow! Amaizing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 Thanks Guys! It means a lot. At some points this build was a tough one, and at some points it fought a bit back, but it feels good to have it finished and of course it's a great bonus if other people like it too. Now I got started with Jo-Han '61 Oldsmobile that will be a Custom, but I might try to finish my '62 Impala Super Stocker, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Nice save of a glue bomb Niko, great looking model and some very nice detail. l really like it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Very NICE Niko, excellent detail, great save!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Nice job Niko! gotta love those old drag cars . Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine440 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnout Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Very nice work Niko. You did a great job all around but the fuel lines and engine detailing look especially nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Thanks for the kind words fellas! I really appreciate the comments. I'm happy how it turned out, too, even though it's not perfect, but still I like it. The engine detailing took lots of time, but at the end it was worth it, even if the parts are not perfect either. I'm really glad you guys like it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Thats a great job Niko, you have improved immensly since your first builds posted here and you're still pretty young. You'll be whipping all our butts soon especially if you keep knocking out builds like this. Glue bombs are way harder to do than a nice new kit imho, so keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Twister Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Super clean looking and nicely detailed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Thanks Brett and Darryl! The kind words do mean a lot. Brett you're right that my build quality has improved a lot since I joined here. The tips and tricks that I've found here, and from other forums, too but mainly in here has helped me a lot. Also it's great that we have such a nice people that if I don't get something and ask, I'll get just the information I need. You're right that Glue Bombs take a bit more effort to build, but I've always thought that it is possible to turn a real glue bomb into a nice looking model. I really appreciate the kind comments from you all. It means a lot when such a talented builders say that I did a good work. Of course constructive criticism is very highly appreciated, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Excellent job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Very nice work Niko! It looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I can't understand why you would want to get rid of those awesome pink flames. Great save on that glue bomb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbo Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Niko, that looks awesome! Great save and amazing work. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Sharp..I like the color choices and wheel/tire choices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Thanks Guys for the kind words! Robert: The flames weren't actually pink, but for some reason they looked like it on those pics. Actually they were bright red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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