Off the reservation again …..
This is the Monogram Sizzler built mostly out of the box. I did this for a F.A.S.T. club project, and I must admit it was really a fun build. It does pay to try something different occasionally.
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I'm not sure what this is, but it looks like it would be a lot of fun to drive!
Nice Jack, lean and mean, back to basics.
Looks good Jack.
Nice Jack. Just an engine, wheels and a seat and all the tubes needed to hold them all together!
Ah the memories...I know exactly what genre we're talkin' about here. Late 50's - early 60's at the local drag strip. For me, it was at the airport on an unused runway. When racin' was fun and ya "run whatcha brung." 🙂
You're right Craig, the early days of drag racing were a blast and the variety of machines and innovation was exciting.
Jack, That is a beauty. I had the pleasure to work for a company that co-sponsored the NHRA Hot Rod Reunions in Bowling Green Kentucky and Bakersfield California. I did this for about five years. This is where all the dragster engines are in the front. I got to know Don Garlits and Tommy Ivo on a first name basis. What a thrill for me. These guys were(are) my childhood hero's. Dons nice, Tommy is a really great guy. Your model is spot on and very well done.
California Steve
Thanks Steve……I got to sit in Tommy's twin engine dragster when he raced in Colorado back in the day.
Really captures the mood of the times Jack.
Do another one.
I might just do that Al, it was a fun build.
A true classic Jack! You did a great job on this. Well done!
Great stuff, Jack, these are really basic machines, built for one thing only. I saw 'Rat trap' performing at the Goodwood Festival of Speed a few years ago, the burnouts were incredible!
Looks good, Jack. Is it 1/24? The figure sets it off nicely too.
Chrome plated spokes
and white wall slicks
she'll turn the quarter mile
in one oh six...
GREAT memories from this model, I built every dragster that was offered in the early 1960's, a great time to be a kid. Nice job on the model, Jack, so simple yet elegant, beautiful..
Thanks Mike…..I like the song as well.
Nice kit, looking great !
Jack,
Great job, I love it.
Well done, Jack !