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Topic starter
13/11/2018 11:28 am
Doug Nash Bronco Buster Funny Car - Part 1
Thanks to Supercar Collectibles, the "Before" has arrived! Now, it's on to creating the "After." I'm going to say goodbye to these Bronco trucks.
This one will have a build-from-scratch chassis, suspension pieces, tube axle, interior, and many other components.
So far, I do have one thing completed! I've Photoshopped the decals and they've been printed! They're already made a ready to go! This is gonna be fun!
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13/11/2018 12:01 pm
They look nice as is, however, happy building!
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
13/11/2018 12:49 pm
Will you be providing opening features ??? Inquiring minds want to know !!
14/11/2018 5:17 am
Marlowe, one thing concerns me (I know... "just one?") the rake on the front clip....
...looks like you might have to section the upper sides of those fenders.
THEN AGAIN, it might just be the way the light is hitting your models.
What I do like is that it doesn't appear you'll have to mess with either wheel (FRT or RR) openings. Nice!
Topic starter
14/11/2018 8:58 am
Your guess about that light is correct. No sectioning will be necessary. Also...
... you're right that I don't have to move wheelwells. However, I will need to extend the front end. I'm working out the details on how I'm going to accomplish that as I type.
Also, as you can see in the photo the hood will need to be extended as well. It's quite possible that it might be necessary to cut the hood out and reposition so that the hood line is appropriately slopped for the entire length.
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Topic starter
14/11/2018 9:00 am
PIC - The only opening feature is that the front clip pivots. I will be adding that to this build.
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15/11/2018 4:54 am
About that hood, personally I would avoid "cutting it out" unless deemed absolutely necessary. ....
If the goal is to have a proper "hood slope" I would try to filling (with epoxy putty) and re-scribing new lines and/or re-shaping.
That hood IS YOUR support for the entire tilting front clip PLUS! I wouldn't mess with it; but then again...???. I'm lazy!
You may be able to get away with a "long" THIN plastic overlay. Sheet plastic in "hair thicknesses" can be found at well stock hobby stores and quality dealers on line.
-My 2 cents
MAN... I'M GETTING EXCITED! PLUG IN THAT DREMEL AND LET'S GO!
Topic starter
15/11/2018 7:31 am
Ha! Lazy? Did you say you are lazy? You're too funny!
You're the person who switched out dogleg hinges on the hood of your '56 Chevy tribute car to your Mom and installed realistic spring hinges! It's the same car that has oil in the pan which can be measured by the removable dipstick. And you say you're "lazy???" Hehe! That ain't lazy, my friend! Not even close!
15/11/2018 7:42 am
...awh shucks! 'taint nothin.... (I like the vid!)