1320Wayne 19 Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 Another completed build that was started over a year ago. It's an NHRA class Super Comp dragster build using a Revell top fuel kit as the base. The body and chassis has been shortened to better represent the dimensions on a super comp car. The graphics are fictitious in nature and were created on my home computer and transferred to decal film. The scoop is a resin piece that I created the master for using Renshape. And, the engine, interior and chassis is loaded with added details for wiring, plumbing, etc. If you go to my Fotki link you can see the entire buildup in pics. which also shows the change in graphics after a failure in clear coat application. http://public.fotki.com/1320wayne/my-drag-models/sportsman-cars/super-comp-dragster/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites
WildBill50 75 Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Very cool. The graphics look great! Love the detail. A question...I notice the exhausts go right to the rear tires; Is that normal for a dragster? Wouldn't the heat melt the tires or is that how they get the 'grip' to the track? Just wondering.. Bill Link to post Share on other sites
ghodges 539 Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 That's purdy.......and looks ready to launch! Excellent job. I'd have guessed you used commercial aftermarket decals with the fantastic result. GIL Link to post Share on other sites
mustang1989 55 Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 Oh my gosh man!!! The color and cals really set this thing off right along with the details and the realism. Good grief.....way to go!! Link to post Share on other sites
1320Wayne 19 Posted July 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 On 7/5/2018 at 11:32 AM, WildBill50 said: Very cool. The graphics look great! Love the detail. A question...I notice the exhausts go right to the rear tires; Is that normal for a dragster? Wouldn't the heat melt the tires or is that how they get the 'grip' to the track? Just wondering.. Bill This is pretty much normal. Some cars run with the headers pointed up but most are aimed down. When you consider the amount of heat generated from the slicks under power the heat from the exhaust isn't a concern. Link to post Share on other sites
WildBill50 75 Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Thanks for the clarification. I just never noticed that before. Great job, again. Bill Link to post Share on other sites
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