Short Track Models

Construction Topics => Fab shop-under construction pics => Topic started by: dirtmodwrench on February 22, 2020, 03:59:24 PM

Title: 68 Hemi Dart
Post by: dirtmodwrench on February 22, 2020, 03:59:24 PM

Painted more parts for both of the '34 truck builds today. While waiting for parts to dry, I cracked open this kit and started mocking it up.  I opened up the rear wheel wells to accommodate drag slicks.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49570559953_c6572a30b1.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iwo5sM)Dart body mod (https://flic.kr/p/2iwo5sM) by Mark Shea (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156696694@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49571291667_dcd237f124.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iwrPYx)68 Dart (https://flic.kr/p/2iwrPYx) by Mark Shea (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156696694@N03/), on Flickrftp://

Title: Re: 68 Hemi Dart
Post by: David Bogard on February 22, 2020, 09:02:31 PM

These always make great drag cars and I am looking forward to seeing this one come along.

Title: Re: 68 Hemi Dart
Post by: dirtmodwrench on March 21, 2020, 01:42:03 PM

Got some inspiration for this build while searching online for old drag cars. Found a car with sponsorship from a bunch of old Dodge dealers in Buffalo NY (about an hour west of me),and a set of decals for the same car that is available from a fellow forum member (hemiman/SMP Decals) so that sealed the deal. I found some pics where the car ran black steel wheels and some with the chrome mags that come in the kit, but I think it looks a whole lot meaner with steelies! Need to find a set for this build.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49683222708_114c7ef91e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iGkvb5)Dart in paint (https://flic.kr/p/2iGkvb5) by Mark Shea (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156696694@N03/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49683223338_30720291ae_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iGkvmW)68 Dart Body Tamiya TS-33 Dull Red (https://flic.kr/p/2iGkvmW) by Mark Shea (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156696694@N03/), on Flickr

Title: Re: 68 Hemi Dart
Post by: dirtmodwrench on April 12, 2020, 12:39:24 AM

All of the parts are painted and started motor assembly tonight.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49762914413_b2b2f191f4.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iPnWJZ)Hemi Dart (https://flic.kr/p/2iPnWJZ) by Mark Shea (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156696694@N03/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49763773067_b9affc992c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iPskZn)Dart motor (https://flic.kr/p/2iPskZn) by Mark Shea (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156696694@N03/), on Flickr

Title: Re: 68 Hemi Dart
Post by: Dirtman on April 12, 2020, 07:49:51 AM

Coming along nicely!!

Rett

Title: Re: 68 Hemi Dart
Post by: dirtmodwrench on April 12, 2020, 10:32:01 PM

Thanks Rett.  Pretty hassle-free assembly so far. Worked on some detail stuff for a little bit today. Nothing picture worthy, but a little more progress.

Title: Re: 68 Hemi Dart
Post by: Greg Birky on April 13, 2020, 06:56:44 AM

Looks great!🏁🏁🏁