minitnkr's MPC 1/24 1957 Chevy Gasser drag car

[minitnkr]

Construction complete. Decals were a bust, got way too wet so no glue left to enhance, as stuck/cured to paper. Scalemates was no help there. Moving on w/dulling down the brightwork before weathering. This was likely in a Modified class before converting to Gas class w/new replacement chassis, supercharged big block, tube front axle & flip fiberglass front end. Prolly ran out of money before upgraded narrowed diff., tubbed rear and removal of rear seat. Why we stayed in Modified classes.

[minitnkr]

Allen, check out Vintage Gassers & how they sound on Utubes. Usually limited to pre 67 racers. Brings back awesome racing memories.

[Tworrs]

Very nice Paul, I'm looking forward to the next instalment.

[Lee Drennen]

Construction complete. Decals were a bust, got way too wet so no glue left to enhance, as stuck/cured to paper. Scalemates was no help there. Moving on w/[ATTACH=CONFIG]n1225921[/ATTACH]dulling down the brightwork before weathering. This was likely in a Modified class before converting to Gas class w/new replacement chassis, supercharged big block, tube front axle & flip fiberglass front end. Prolly ran out of money before upgraded narrowed diff., tubbed rear and removal of rear seat. Why we stayed in Modified classes.
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Awesome Paul always liked this kit by MPC. They re-leased this kit a couple years ago Round 2 might can help with the decals they have some in there store on line.

[Lee Drennen]

check out Vintage Gassers

I found them a couple years ago nice to see those oldies racing.

[Stefee]

That looks sooooo sweet. What are the signs/logos on the rear quarter glass - various drag strips?

[Mr Bowcat]

That's looking very good Paul. :thumb2:

[minitnkr]

Thanks gentlemen. Yes Stefan, some who were chasing records/reputation would travel quite a bit for appearance fees. One such was the "Bad Banana", an amazing banana yellow "stock" 57 Chevy 9 passenger wagon that consistently ran record times. It was rumored, but never proven, he had moved the body back an inch on the chassis, had a reprofiled camshaft w/same lift & duration as stock, and had his stock fuel injection sawed in half, hogged out and polished to improve flow.

[minitnkr]

Thanks for the tip Lee, replacement decals on the way from eBay.

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks for the tip Lee

Your welcome Paul. Those are the “New” ones from the original kit if that’s the ones you got you will really like them not like the old ones that were used too these are easy to work with and look outstanding and you get more stuff on the sheet. Keep us posted

[minitnkr]

Boy, they went on beautifully. Maybe 15 seconds in the water & ready to slide. 2nd pic shows how well they snuggled down. 3rd pic shows how I should have taken a pic of the interior before assembling the body as it is completely painted. Next is completing the brightwork.

[Lee Drennen]

Wow totally changed the looks of that Car for sure Paul. I’m glad your happy with it.

[Stefee]

Lovely job.

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Iam glad the new decals worked out Paul. Always like a happy ending. Great looking iconic car.

[Mr Bowcat]

Those decals look awesome Paul.