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24/10/2015 5:31 am
Mickey Thompson's '62 Challenger 1 [PIC]
Mickey Thompson had the worst luck with his LSR Bonneville entries over those years. In 1962 he managed a 400+ mph run with this car but could not complete the return run.
This car was powered by 4 Pontiac V8s, but I can't find out what engines were used. 1962 offered a couple of possibilities. There was the classic 389, but the 421 SD was available that year also. Also M/T also developed hemispherical heads for both of those engines. I'm sure someone knows what was used. I don't.
This is Replicarz resin model of this LSR. It's packaged in quite a nice looking sturdy... call it a display box. The plinth even has a full felt sheet underneath.... which presents my dilemma. The model is secured by three pylon encased screws that can't be removed without destroying the felt lined base. It wouldn't be so bad if the pylons allowed the Goodyears to touch the plinth. Instead, the model hovers over the base and looks kind of silly.
I haven't decided what to do about this yet, so I digitally removed the pylons and even created shadowing around the wheels on some viewing angles to give the illusion the wheels are contacting the surface. I even have one pic that has the model flying through the air. LOL
BTW: There appears to be cockpit detailing. I can see a steering wheel inside. The 1:1 windscreen consisted of a welder's shield so reduced to 1:18, there ain't much visible.
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24/10/2015 6:15 am
Gorgeous photos! I got mine yesterday. I don't like my models sitting on the base so...
... it was removed. BTW, the felt doesn't have to be destroyed. All that's necessary is to make a small cut where the screw heads are.
I've also decided that I'm going to remove the body and open up the holes too. I'll install a chute in the relief at the tail of the car and see if I can extend the push bars so they protrude from the body more. These are minor issues which will enhance the looks of the model.
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24/10/2015 6:25 am
Yeah, I realize that only 3 cuts will do it......
however the potential for keeping it in MIB condition ends with those cuts.
Did you also get the earlier Challenger model?
I could only afford one so I picked what I thought was the prettiest and most muscular looking of the two.
24/10/2015 6:28 am
We're overlapping and I added a little more to my post. I already have the earlier version...
... in 1:43 so I didn't buy that one. Like you, I think the supercharged version is more famous and more imposing. I'm not too concerned about the MIB status as it ain't goin' nowhere until after I do!
😉
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24/10/2015 7:34 am
Do you have enough esearch material for that detailing?
It's hard to find much detailed shots on the web.
24/10/2015 10:14 am
Yep, the ultimate. The 1:1 is at the NHRA Museum in Pomona. It's an hour drive at most.
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24/10/2015 7:04 pm
An amazing vehicle ! Talk about power and speed. Fine views of this land rocket.
25/10/2015 7:35 am
(pic) a challenger is waiting. hmmmm????
Looking for 1000 mph<img
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25/10/2015 8:28 am
Yep! I contributed to the sponsorship and my name will be on the tail fin.
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25/10/2015 8:56 am
Marlowe VERY cool Indeed--cheers!
25/10/2015 11:02 pm
Marty, what a great thing to do - I like it!