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Title: '85 Nascar Featherlite Modified Mustang
Post by: Gary Davis on June 11, 2017, 11:01:59 PM

I built this puppy about 11yrs ago. I used the body from the Revel Mustang turbo kit and went to town. Heavily modified chassis is from and ASA kit. The rest of the build is pretty much fabbed.
(http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rqbffgkgqqwrrddxwtsqkbrwtbgrk,vi/rggftfkdrxbrqggwgwsxrqfqbsgwd/7/2502057/11853777/85whelenstang001-vi.jpg) (http://public.fotki.com/Gary-Davis/nascar-featherlite-/finished-car/85-whelen-stang-001.html)

(http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rqbffgkkgqdqqdwxwtsqkbrwtbgrk,vi/brwrrbfqwxbrwbqgtbbxbrstgdrkk/7/2502057/11853777/85whelenstang011-vi.jpg) (http://public.fotki.com/Gary-Davis/nascar-featherlite-/finished-car/85-whelen-stang-011.html)

(http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rqbffgkgdwstrftxwtsqkbrwtbgrk,vi/brwrrbfqwxdfrrtfkkqxbrstgdrkk/7/2502057/11853777/85whelenstang004-vi.jpg) (http://public.fotki.com/Gary-Davis/nascar-featherlite-/finished-car/85-whelen-stang-004.html)

(http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rqbffgkkwrgwwdsxwtsqkbrwtbgrk,vi/brwbqgtbbxbrwrrbfqwxbrqggwgws/7/2502057/11853777/85whelenstang008-vi.jpg) (http://public.fotki.com/Gary-Davis/nascar-featherlite-/finished-car/85-whelen-stang-008.html)

Title: Re: 85 Nascar Whelen Modified
Post by: sentsat71 on June 12, 2017, 06:16:26 AM

Remember this killer modified!!!

Title: Re: 85 Nascar Whelen Modified
Post by: TarheelRick on June 12, 2017, 07:06:03 AM

Beautiful modified.  Got to love those Whelens - Bowman Gray Stadium on Saturday night.

Title: Re: 85 Nascar Whelen Modified
Post by: James2 on June 12, 2017, 07:48:29 AM

Nicely done, good detailing and paint great stance...

Title: Re: 85 Nascar Whelen Modified
Post by: john2 on June 12, 2017, 08:58:42 AM

 :)  Quite a piece.  Very nice, Gary.  Beyond me. 

Rick, sure wish I  could have seen a race at Bowman Gray.  I saw the midgets on Saturday night in Daytona before the 500, a couple of times, in the md 60s.  At a high school stadium as I recall.   Lots of fun.

I am sure BG is a treat.

Title: Re: 85 Nascar Whelen Modified
Post by: slim on June 12, 2017, 11:05:13 AM

awesome build Gary, simply fantastic!

Title: Re: 85 Nascar Whelen Modified
Post by: Gary Davis on June 12, 2017, 11:10:25 AM

Thanks for ALL the GREAT comments folks.....

Title: Re: 85 Nascar Whelen Modified
Post by: Bob P. on June 12, 2017, 07:52:07 PM

Gary: that is some beautiful fab work on this build. It looks fantastic. Great paint work and lettering also.

Bob

Title: Re: 85 Nascar Whelen Modified
Post by: Dirtman on June 12, 2017, 09:24:53 PM

I'm in awe of this one! I consider myself to be a pretty good modeler, but, no where near as good as this. You have my respect for sure. Awesome build.

Rett

Title: Re: 85 Nascar Whelen Modified
Post by: Bill in MA on June 13, 2017, 01:02:45 PM

 :o Where have you been hiding this gem, Gary?  Simply stunning, from the helmet right down to the engine detailing.   8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: 85 Nascar Whelen Modified
Post by: pdaly28 on June 13, 2017, 04:33:35 PM

an amazing piece for sure!pretty close to 1;1.Nice work!

Title: Re: 85 Nascar Whelen Modified
Post by: Gary Davis on June 13, 2017, 04:40:25 PM

Thanks for the comments folks. I made a mistake in the Heading....it should read.."Featherlite Modified".... I'll go in and change that...

Title: Re: '85 Nascar Featherlite Modified Mustang
Post by: Gary Davis on June 13, 2017, 05:13:55 PM

Quote from: David Bogard on June 13, 2017, 04:50:23 PM

No, you made a mistake in the heading because it should have said "Incredible Unbelievable Amazing Whelen Modified Build"!
 ;D

LOL...Thank you very much David.

Title: Re: '85 Nascar Featherlite Modified Mustang
Post by: Olderndirt on June 14, 2017, 10:40:18 AM

I had to get out the high power specs, because I was suspicious that you were trying to pass of pictures of a real car, as a scale model. OMG, I am very impressed. This is one fine model.

  Olderndirt

Title: Re: '85 Nascar Featherlite Modified Mustang
Post by: Greg Birky on June 15, 2017, 01:25:30 AM

All I see is the 1:1 that you may have used for reference for the model build!!!  I'd sure like to see the model!!!  Seriously, really gorgeous build, over the top realistic, Gary!!! gb🤗😎👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🏁

Title: Re: '85 Nascar Featherlite Modified Mustang
Post by: supergluek5 on June 15, 2017, 03:45:21 PM

Gary,

Quit using that shrink ray gun you have up there in Washington. lol    just know what to say about this.

Supergluek5

Title: Re: '85 Nascar Featherlite Modified Mustang
Post by: Stormin Norman on June 15, 2017, 09:44:29 PM

OMG yes I love this build super job my friend just awesome!!!!!! :) :) :) :)

Title: Re: '85 Nascar Featherlite Modified Mustang
Post by: Gary Davis on June 26, 2017, 06:03:31 PM

Man...I've been down in HOT N. California. Haven't checked this in a while....Thank you folks for the kind words.

Title: Re: '85 Nascar Featherlite Modified Mustang
Post by: Dr. Kerry on June 30, 2017, 04:34:43 PM

That is a beaut!!!!!!!! Always wanted to try one of these!!!!!!

Title: Re: '85 Nascar Featherlite Modified Mustang
Post by: Greengo on July 01, 2017, 12:49:59 PM

Very cool build!!!

Steve

Title: Re: '85 Nascar Featherlite Modified Mustang
Post by: Gary Davis on July 02, 2017, 11:20:59 PM

Thanks Doc...and Steve...

Title: Re: '85 Nascar Featherlite Modified Mustang
Post by: sentsat71 on July 03, 2017, 05:17:48 AM

I remember the WIP photos as well.....it was neat watching this one come together.....!

Title: Re: '85 Nascar Featherlite Modified Mustang
Post by: Hondo on July 03, 2017, 09:34:52 AM

Man, that is really nice work. Great details, Gary.
I always wanted to attempt one of those. They are so BAD !!
Where's that "Thumbs Up" button...........?

Title: Re: '85 Nascar Featherlite Modified Mustang
Post by: Cuda69 on July 10, 2017, 10:41:49 PM

Beautiful modified, great job!

Title: Re: '85 Nascar Featherlite Modified Mustang
Post by: Gary Davis on July 12, 2017, 01:58:08 PM

Thanks for the GREAT compliments Ed and Cuda!!

Quote from: Hondo on July 03, 2017, 09:34:52 AM

Man, that is really nice work. Great details, Gary.
I always wanted to attempt one of those. They are so BAD !!
Where's that "Thumbs Up" button...........?

Hey Jim...jump in and do one. If you wanted to do a newer version of the Whelen cars...Big Donkey has a Mustang body that looks Pretty darn good. I got one from him but haven't got to it as of yet...

Title: Re: '85 Nascar Featherlite Modified Mustang
Post by: ARCA Guy on July 20, 2017, 12:12:08 PM

That is nice work Gary! Love the detail!

Title: Re: '85 Nascar Featherlite Modified Mustang
Post by: Gary Davis on July 21, 2017, 06:57:03 PM

Thanks ARCA...I really enjoyed building that one...