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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Richard Mcstay said on October 10, 2014
I’m not sure what this is, but it looks like it would be a lot of fun to drive!
Simon Whitney said on October 10, 2014
Nice Jack, lean and mean, back to basics.
Looks good Jack.
Alan Rush said on October 10, 2014
Nice Jack. Just an engine, wheels and a seat and all the tubes needed to hold them all together!
Craig Abrahamson said on October 10, 2014
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.” 🙂
Jack Mugan said on October 10, 2014
You’re right Craig, the early days of drag racing were a blast and the variety of machines and innovation was exciting.
California Steve said on October 10, 2014
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
Jack Mugan said on October 10, 2014
Thanks Steve……I got to sit in Tommy’s twin engine dragster when he raced in Colorado back in the day.
AL HOFFMAN said on October 10, 2014
Really captures the mood of the times Jack.
Do another one.
Jack Mugan said on October 10, 2014
I might just do that Al, it was a fun build.
Morne Meyer said on October 10, 2014
A true classic Jack! You did a great job on this. Well done!!
George Williams said on October 10, 2014
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!
Rob Pollock said on October 11, 2014
Looks good, Jack. Is it 1/24? The figure sets it off nicely too.
Mike Maynard said on October 11, 2014
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..
Jack Mugan said on October 11, 2014
Thanks Mike…..I like the song as well.
Bernd Müller said on October 13, 2014
Nice kit, looking great !
Frank Cronin said on October 15, 2014
Jack,
Great job, I love it.
Joe Caputo said on October 26, 2014
Well done, Jack !