Pro Tech Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 (edited) Hey everyone, thought I would post a few pics of a build I've been working on for a few months now. The base kit is the Firefighter Mustang II and I'm building it as a bracket (Pro/Super Pro) style car. The car will also be displayed at shows I vend at so it will be stuffed with alot of Pro Tech parts so people can see how the parts look on a finished model. Anyway here's the engine that's about complete. Will send more pics soon. Thanks again for looking. Charlie Pro Tech Edited January 21, 2008 by Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Flowers Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Niice looking motor. looking forward to the rest of the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Very nice, Charlie. Care to share with us what Pro-Tech parts have been utilized on the engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 Very nice, Charlie. Care to share with us what Pro-Tech parts have been utilized on the engine? James and Marc, thanks for the kind comments. Marc, Here's the following Pro Tech parts used on the motor. Thanks for asking. Demon Carburetor, Distributor Kit, Machined Coil, Plug Wire, Plug Wire Looms, Machined Oil Breathers, Photoetched Flex Fan Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Charlie, Thanks for the parts listing. What better way to promote your product by showcasing it in this manner. Pro-Tech is a new company to me, and I will be looking at your product in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzn Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Charlie, Thanks for the parts listing. What better way to promote your product by showcasing it in this manner. Pro-Tech is a new company to me, and I will be looking at your product in the future. I have Known about Pro tech for Many years.. how many? about 10 is My guess. Like the parts that I have used. is there a site to see your Product Line ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 I have Known about Pro tech for Many years.. how many? about 10 is My guess. Like the parts that I have used. is there a site to see your Product Line ? cruzn, yes I do have a website to see my full line of products http://www.protechmodelparts.com Thanks, Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefbo Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Hey Charlie, I'm going to enjoy watching this Mustang II build, and I'm looking forward to seeing you this Saturday at the model car show in Melbourne. I'm busting the piggy bank to stock up on some more fittings, braided lines and those new demon carbs. I'm bringing some of the guys from the club with me. Pro-Tech is a new company to me, and I will be looking at your product in the future. Marc, I've been using Pro Tech for about two years now. Top-notch stuff. You have to see and use the braided lines... incredible, so real. Jefbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Well I finished the interior so here are a few pics. The following Pro Tech parts were added, roll bar padding, racing harness, MSD 6, gauges, photoetch nuts & bolts (on dash and shifter). Items scratchbuilt were additional roll bar bracing, steering column (aluminum), toggle switches, dash facing (sheet plastic). I’m working on the chassis and will post those pics when ready. Thanks again for looking! Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Thibodeau Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Looks awesome Charlie, your parts really set it off.... but we already knew this!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Thanks David, Always enjoy watching your builds come together, true masterpieces!!! Keep em coming! Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 Well I have made a little more progress with the Mustang. The chassis is finished and the motor has been installed along with braided lines, hex fittings, etc. etc. I’m working on the paint scheme for the body and will post those pics in the future. As always, thanks for looking! Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8horsepowercj Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Wow Charlie what an awesome looking ride!!! A great way to showcase your excellent products as well as display your outstanding building skills the engine and chassis/interior look great. Very nice, clean work. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 Chris, thanks for your kind comments. This is the first model I've built for myself in years and having a great time doing so. I also have a few early funny cars I want to get to in the near future. Gregg, can you move this thread to "Drag Racing Models" Thanks! Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Charlie can you show us how you did the washes on the carbs for this build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Charlie can you show us how you did the washes on the carbs for this build? Len, the wash process I use is as follows - Use Polly Scale "Night Black" mixed at a ratio of 10% paint, 45% alcohol and 45% water. Brush this over the carb. until you get the desired effect. Next use a small brush and a ratio of about 50/50 (paint/alcohol and water) and flow this into the venturi area (the four bore openings), let this dry for about 30 mins. then dip a Q-Tip in stright alcohol and lightly wipe off any black that might be on the top of the booster venturi (the small tube in the very center of the bore) and your done! Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewC Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Incredible - absolutely, incredible. Very nice detail work! Drew C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 Well a little more progress, I got color (and sponsor!) on the body. I used Bare Metal Foil for color seperation line. Next, onto the trim and final assembly. Thanks for looking, Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Gwinn Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 What better way to promote your product than showing it in it's full, built glory!!!! Nice work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel Coupe Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I love it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hey Charlie, Paint job looks great. Is the car going to be finished by the next club meeting? Looking foward to seeing the finished product. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Thanks guys fo the comments! it's all down hill from here. Will post finished pics soon. Tom, hopefully I will have this done by next meeting, So, ya gonna have that Garlits dragster finished right! see ya there. Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewC Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Charlie, great job. Question for you, the detail on the carbs, I see fuel lines but no linkage, how do you guys chose when to and not to add more detail? Is it preference of the build? Thanks, great products too! DrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewaskew Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Well a little more progress, I got color (and sponsor!) on the body. I used Bare Metal Foil for color seperation line. Next, onto the trim and final assembly. Thanks for looking, Charlie Pro Tech Well Charlie,I like what you have built with your products. The model will sell a lot of parts at the shows I'm sure.Very Very nice work.Thanks for telling me about it. New customer Earl Miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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