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Irish Murphy
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 47 Location: Upstate SC
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Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 3:05 pm Post subject: 1972 Bobby Allison Coke machine |
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I posted my WIP in the Fab section before but now I’ve finally finished. Overall I’m pretty happy how it turned out. If I could go back I would have fitted the upper roll cage under the roof better. It’s about an 1/8” too short but you get what you get with these AMT kits, next time I’ll know.
Also after seeing another post on here about the split air cleaner, I know what I have isn’t correct but I can live with it. Hope you enjoy and please critique away. (Only way I’ll learn anything for the future)
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Mack
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 731 Location: deep south
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Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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you did a mighty fine job!!! _________________ life is hard, it's harder when you're stupid. John Wayne |
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Rob Spires Board Moderator
Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 185
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Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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Really, really nice! Maybe the best build I’ve ever seen of this old kit. |
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Henryjint
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 1957 Location: NY State's Hudson Valley
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Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 9:54 pm Post subject: |
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Very nicely done! Like the finish on the Goodyear lettering! _________________ Forum member since 10/25/2010 |
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Michael F
Joined: 03 Feb 2018 Posts: 94 Location: Kempen/Germany
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 3:07 am Post subject: |
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Very nice model of a very cool racecar!
The overall appearance and the stance (imho the most important thing on a racecar) are perfect.
I have this one on my to-do-list as well and i´d be happy if it turns out as nice as yours! |
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HurricaneDave3
Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 304 Location: Allentown, PA
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 7:21 am Post subject: |
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That's a sexy girl there, love that red/gold color combo. _________________ Would love to have time to finish but I have kids:
Dillon Jack Daniels Camaro
Moroso Olds (done, FINALLY!!!)
Richmond purple Uno Buick (done)
Andretti Carfax Impala
LePage Patron Charger
Green Timberwolf Monte
150+ other NASCAR kits |
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sentsat71
Joined: 03 Feb 2018 Posts: 1237 Location: Fenton, IA
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:13 am Post subject: |
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That turned out GREAT!!
One of my favorite cars/sponsors/drivers!
Had the original some 40 years ago, but like so many kits/builds, did not survive the 1st purge during my 1st move after getting my own apt back in the early '70's..... _________________ Ed. K |
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Bill J
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 392
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:32 am Post subject: |
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Great looking Coke machine! |
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randy ayers Board Moderator
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 209 Location: Mills River, NC
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:56 am Post subject: |
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Very COOL!!! _________________ Modeling Planes and Space, then Drag Racing, then NASCAR were my favorites over the years and lately back to planes and space!
WIP Skylab... as I see it if it had all gone as planned! |
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Irish Murphy
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 47 Location: Upstate SC
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:07 am Post subject: |
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Thanks guys, I wish now I had went with the black roll bars version as I think it would have offered better contrast from the red body but oh well, coulda, woulda, shoulda. |
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lanny haas
Joined: 05 Mar 2018 Posts: 26
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:08 am Post subject: |
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i like it |
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Irish Murphy
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 47 Location: Upstate SC
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:16 am Post subject: |
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Michael F wrote: | Very nice model of a very cool racecar!
The overall appearance and the stance (imho the most important thing on a racecar) are perfect.
I have this one on my to-do-list as well and i´d be happy if it turns out as nice as yours! |
Thanks Michael, I lowered the front end about 1/8” and left the rear stock , I drilled a hole in the frame rail approx. 1/8” up from the original and cut the axle in 2 pieces so I wouldn’t have to run it straight through the motor as they originally have it. Also I cut out the front inner fender wells to give the tires clearance (It’s also correct not to have them). Biggest thing is dry fit everything early on and check the stance, it will save you headaches in the end. Another thing that helps the look is the PPP wheels and tires, the kit tires are skinny and rims too deep. |
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scooter64
Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 301
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 11:28 am Post subject: |
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nice... _________________
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Michael F
Joined: 03 Feb 2018 Posts: 94 Location: Kempen/Germany
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 3:20 am Post subject: |
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Irish Murphy wrote: | Michael F wrote: | Very nice model of a very cool racecar!
The overall appearance and the stance (imho the most important thing on a racecar) are perfect.
I have this one on my to-do-list as well and i´d be happy if it turns out as nice as yours! |
Thanks Michael, I lowered the front end about 1/8” and left the rear stock , I drilled a hole in the frame rail approx. 1/8” up from the original and cut the axle in 2 pieces so I wouldn’t have to run it straight through the motor as they originally have it. Also I cut out the front inner fender wells to give the tires clearance (It’s also correct not to have them). Biggest thing is dry fit everything early on and check the stance, it will save you headaches in the end. Another thing that helps the look is the PPP wheels and tires, the kit tires are skinny and rims too deep. |
Thanks for the Infos. I´ll keep them in mind :!: :!: |
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arca guy
Joined: 31 Jan 2018 Posts: 96
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2018 10:23 am Post subject: |
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Great work on the iconic Allison ride! |
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BW
Joined: 01 Feb 2018 Posts: 218 Location: Lick Creek, Alabama
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2018 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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OUTSTANDING build Irish! Great looking stance, paint, and decals...heck everything about this build I like. You took a very simplistic kit and made it look like a million dollars! Well done. I would place this build in my display case any day. Thanks for posting and keep'em comin.'
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Irish Murphy
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 47 Location: Upstate SC
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2018 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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BW wrote: | OUTSTANDING build Irish! Great looking stance, paint, and decals...heck everything about this build I like. You took a very simplistic kit and made it look like a million dollars! Well done. I would place this build in my display case any day. Thanks for posting and keep'em comin.'
Bobby | I appreciate those kind words BW |
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james p
Joined: 16 Feb 2018 Posts: 211 Location: Lakeland FL via Cassopolis MI
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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Excellent looking build. |
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