Chevy Vega Green Elephant Hemi Funny Car NHRA 1/16 Scale Vintage Model Kit Build Review Atlantis
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1/16 Scale. This kit measures over 11 inches long. Highly detailed with over 100 plus parts. Parts come molded in metallic green, gray, chrome and clear. Also includes tubing and wiring and newly tooled real rubber tires designed by Jeff Faris. Newly designed Green Elephant Decal Sheet by Chuck Boerner and Mark Tutton. Big Box and a Big Kit with plenty of detail. Instruction booklet. Officially licensed with Jim and and Betty Green and General Motors.
Funny Car is a type of drag racing vehicle and a specific racing class in organized drag racing. Funny cars are characterized by having tilt-up fiberglass or carbon fiber automotive bodies over a custom-fabricated chassis, giving them an appearance vaguely approximating manufacturers' showroom models. They also have the engine placed in front of the driver, as opposed to dragsters, which place it behind the driver.
Funny car bodies typically reflect the models of newly available cars in the time period that the funny car was built. For example, in the 1970s, then current models such as the Chevrolet Vega or Plymouth Barracuda were often represented as funny cars, and the bodies represented the Big Three of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler.[2] Currently, four manufacturers are represented in National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Funny Car - Chevrolet with the Camaro,[3] Dodge with the Charger,[4] Ford with the Mustang,[5] and Toyota with the Camry.
Today, fielding a Funny Car team can cost between US$2.6 and US$3 million.[8] A single carbon fiber body can cost US$70,000.
The NHRA has strict guidelines for Funny Cars. Most of the rules relate to the engine. In short, the engines can only be V8s displacing no more than 500 cu in (8,193.53 cc). The most popular design is a Donovan, loosely based on the second generation Chrysler 426 Hemi.
There can only be two valves per cylinder. The heads are machined from aluminum billet and have no water jackets, as the high latent heat of the methanol in the fuel coupled with the brevity of the run precludes the need. Superchargers are restricted to a basic Roots type-19-inch (480 mm) rotor case width with a breadth of 11.25 in (286 mm). Only single camshafts are allowed. There are two common bore-stroke combinations: 4.1875 in × 4.50 in (106.36 mm × 114.30 mm) (called a 3/4 stroker) and 4.25 by 4.375 inches (108.0 mm × 111.1 mm) (called a 5/8 stroker). The 3/4 stroker is the most common combination used today and equals 496 CID (8.1 L).
Funny Car fuel systems are key to their immense power. During a single run (starting, burnout, backing up, staging, 1/4 mile) cars can burn as much as 15 US gallons (12 imp gal; 57 L) of fuel. The fuel mixture is usually 85-90% nitromethane (nitro, "fuel") and 10-15% methanol (alcohol, "alky"). The ratio of fuel to air can be as high as 1:1. Compression ratios vary from 6:1 to 7:1. The engines in Funny Cars commonly exhibit varying piston heights and ratios that are determined by the piston's proximity to the air intake. Funny Cars have a fixed gear ratio of 3.20:1 and have a reversing gear; power is transmitted from engine to final drive through a multiple staged clutch which provides progressive incremental lockup as the run proceeds. The rate/degree of lockup is mechanically/pneumatically controlled and preset before each run according to various conditions, in particular track surface. Wheelbases are between 100 and 125 in (2,500 and 3,200 mm). The car must maintain a 3 in (76 mm) ground clearance.
Horsepower claims vary widely-from 6,978 to 8,897-but are probably around 8,000 HP. Supercharged, nitromethane-fueled motors of this type also have a very high torque, which is estimated at 7,000 ft⋅lbf (9,500 N⋅m). They routinely achieve a 6G acceleration from a standing start.
The Chrysler Hemi engines, known by the trademark Hemi, are a series of American I6 and V8 gasoline engines built by Chrysler with hemispherical combustion chambers. Three different types of Hemi engines have been built by Chrysler for automobiles: the first (known as the Chrysler FirePower engine) from 1951 to 1958,[1] the second from 1964 to 1971, and the third beginning in 2003. Although Chrysler is most identified with the use of "Hemi" as a marketing term, many other auto manufacturers have incorporated similar designs.
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I bought 3 of these a month and a half ago because they are SOO WELL MADE AND THE AMOUNT OF DETAILS ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING FOR A GIANT SCALE MODEL THAT WAS LESS THAN $31.00 EACH. IT'S SOO AWESOME THAT I WOULD HAVE GLADLY PAID $60.00 EACH. GOOOOOOOOO ATLANTIS !!!!!! WELL DONE ATLANTIS !!!!!!
I like BIG KITS. I can not lie. I like the large parts, my oh my. There's gotta be more to finish this rhyme - but there isn't. Dig the kit. And totally dig the build. It's nice to see how you work around things that aren't right - great problem solving. Thanks again, Chris, for yet another FINE Saturday morning!
enjoyed the video !!! great work.
I built a few 1/16 kits with engine wire back in the 80’s…. The yellow wire is the actual plug wire; the black tube is to be cut into short lengths and is slipped on to the yellow wire to connect it to the nipples on the end of the distributor, to simulate the boots.
That makes total sense. Thanks!
Would have loved to see this tearing down the track. Thanks for a great build.
I seen my first drag race when I was 15 At Seattle International Raceway (Now Pacific Raceway) in 73. 64 funny cars and the Green Elephant was the first car my eyes went to sitting in the staging lanes. It was beyond great.
FANTASTICALLY AMAZING BUILD BROTHER !!!! Thank you soo much for sharing all your builds and tips WE ALL LOVE THEM AND KEEP EM COMING.... Everyone keep yourselves and love ones safe and healthy and remember to SMILE IT'S A HOBBY AND IT'S SUPPOSE TO BE FUN.
I sometimes run a piece of brass hobby wire inside the tubing to avoid kinks. Just make sure the wire is a little shorter to allow for the hose connection.
Nice build !
That's one reason I keep a supply of electrical wires of various gauges on hand. Makes much better wiring and plumbing than the vinyl typically supplied with kits.
IIRC back in the day these kits were new they came with much more flexible, and glue-friendly, rubber tubing.
Fantastic looking results! Great way to send a little under an hour, your builds are pure enjoyment. Thanks for spending the time to show the kit your awesome!
That very car scared the crap out of me seeing it live when I was 3 years old. I’ll have to build it for things to come full circle
I remember building the big Jungle Jim kit. Blue Vaga. I first met Jim Lieberman at Suffolk Raceway in Suffolk Va. In 1968. Very cool guy he had the Nova then. Another great build , Always enjoy.👍👍👍👍👍
Just purchased this kit. Thanks for the build and info on the wires. Outstanding build!
Nice build. The big kits are really nice. Nice tip on the lines in the kit.
Wow, great model and your paint is awesome!!! You are the best!
Once again I have learned a new trick from you,, black marker for the edge of the glass,, again genius,,, love your videos I WILL keep watching
yellow wire is for the plug wires, but, it doesn't look realistic if it's stiff. i found for 1:25 scale, wire wrap works perfect for plug wires. it's moldable so you can push it down so they lay like they have some weight to them, like real plug wires.
The yellow is actually for electrics and controls. The have the black tubing for plugwires, so I used blue stripped headphone wire with the black tubing for boots
I remember those large funny car kits I built a couple of them when I was a kid going to have to see if I can find that one great build Chris as always 👍👍
I grew up right down the street from Jim greens speed shop who built the green elephant.
I got to see him race it at Seattle international Raceway when I was a kid.
If he liked you he loved you if he didn’t he wouldn’t talk to you..
His shop moved from Lynnwood Washington out to Monroe Washington in the late 90s early 2000s
I believe it’s closed down now , the a green elephant was always a part of that Speed shop one way or another.
Thank you for taking me down memory lane..
Great open box review. This kit is awesome and the build turned out great . Have a great week sir
Great job. It looks like the kit’s large pieces had some pretty significant warpage that you handled nicely.
Got two cause I love them!!!
Great review and build. Thanks Chris.awesome kit looks like the mold quality is fantastic.peace
Really awesome and honest review & build Chris!!👍Presentation Excellent as always!! Having fun is what this hobby is all about, disregarding all negative comments is the BEST ADVICE for your viewers. 😎
Man, I remember this car. Great build.
Maybe try some heat on the hoses? Or you could push some smaller wire into them around bends to stop the kinking, I agree, probably easier to just get new hose lol
Chuck Boerner made the decals.
Great job Chris can't wait to build mine
Excellent build mate, she's impressive!
Looks fantastic
Been wanting to try a 1/16 scale kit, I have carpal tunnel and it has made building difficult with the small parts and details.
Nice build!!
They are much easier than those small kits i have tendonitis, much easier on the eyes as well.
Chris
The people who has negative comment tell them that you make the mistakes so we do not have to. You point think so we do not make the mistake. I think people do not realize that you have to build the kit the way it’s comes for the review, you can not make improvement.
Nice job maybe a heat gun could work on the hoses but nice job enjoy your videos please keep them coming and here to get your videos out to everyone
Can't wait to start mine.
your freehand skills are off the chain,,,,, how do you keep such a steady hand,,,, love watching you detail things
Thank you!
Very cool build!
If someone would come out with some modern funny cars in this scale they would get all my money!!!!!!!
If you plan on doing more of these 1/16 and 1/8 scale vehicles, you gonna need a bigger display room. Great video for a lazy Saturday afternoon. TY
Great vid . Havent built a model in 50+ years , but i may end up getting this if it is still available . I was fortunate enough to watch the GREEN ELEPHANT run at SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY back in the early 70's . There were actually 2 Green Elephants . The model pictured is of the original which was piloted by Frank Hall and went on to win NHRA funny car world championship in 1973 . A second green elephant was built in 1977 .
In the late 70's I had an L-88 engine ( for a 72 camaro ) built at JIM GREENS SPEED SHOP ( later named Jim Greens Perfomance Center ) in lynnwood , Wa . They later changed the name because they felt that speed shop had some negative connotations due to all of the street racers who frequented his shop.
They used to display the original Green Elephant on the roof of the shop . There used to be a heavy police presence in the neighborhood of the shop because all of the hot rodders and street racers of the day would frequent the shop . It used to be the machine shop of choice if you wanted high end machine work done . So this model would be like a walk down memory lane for me . The building (and memories) still stand , but Jim Greens Speed Center is long gone .
Great job Chris, that 1/16th scale Chevy Vega looks awesome! By the way, I really enjoy the music that you have playing in your videos.
good ol testors silver
While I got the 1/32 scale Nova and Camaro directly from the website of Atlantis, it stated that the Green Elephant was quickly selling out. Atlantis keeps knocking them out of the park. As for your model Chris, only word is needed, "SWEET!
Great kit love funny cars and big scale also. Enjoyed this video very much. Need to get off here and order mine. Thanks
I have one and can't wait to get to it!
The original REVELL kits had real thin rubber slicks thar were "squishy" to the touch.
I just ordered this kit and should be here tomorrow! I am just excited and anxious to build it!😀😃😁
Have fun!
Thanks. I will. I'm gonna build a custom version.
Awesome build as usual Chris
Another great vid. Sounded like you were talking in a can at the start.
Dragster's are not my favourite vehicles, BUT saying that the kit looks cool in 1/16 scale nice work.👍
Could you have dropped the tubing in hot water to make it softer? Just thinking out loud.
Awesome kit I just bought one, can't wait to build it! I've done about a dozen of these big scale dragsters and funny cars the trick for the tubing is laying it out and !*!*GENTLY*!*! heating it to get your bends. I have burnt and melted a lot of tubing, but when you get it right it looks great.
Very cool!
Cannot wait to build this kit with different liveries!
Great idea! Can you source large scale decals for those liveries?
You do excellent work!.... Appreciate your videos 😊
awesome sauce
Beautiful build man
Chuck Boerner did the decal artwork I believe...
Great to see these big scale dragsters being released again.i had a bunch of them years ago I really hope they relaese the tony Nancy slingshot and the keeling a clayton rail job again I'm getting a bunch of em!
You can use small bits of the black tubing like spark plug boots, then slip the yellow wire into the tubing bit. That's how I did it on a bunch of these 16th scale dragster and funny cars in the 79s.
wow great build, must have!
You did a Fantastic Job on this Vega kit! I have the Revelle Roland Leong's Hawaiian Charger Funny car! The 1/16th version! I need to build it soon!
Thanks!
Really like how they got the firing order for the plug wires. Never seen that before.
Thanks for watching!
Man Chris! What a great video & LOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVEEEE the comment at the end!
It would be great if a person could buy just the Hemi or wheels. Great review! Had to have it!
Enjoy it!
Same type of set up on this as on the Ronald Leong Hawaiian Charger kit. Fuel, oil and brake lines always frustrated me...kept breaking the Testors Model Cement welds on the smaller parts. Thank you for doing the full build on this kit. It'll help when I can order the Revell Charger kit again.
Glad it helped!
Wow 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
That's much smart a pink on the body get a key tip and varnish and wipe it off and I'll come off easy
Just wondering why is the back window whited out? Good job with the hood decal. I found with the hoses some hot water helps
Hell yeah
That's lovely wot a finish
Really nice build. Looks fantastic.
Ordered mine from Model Roundup! Hope I can build it as well as you!
Enjoy it!
AWESOMENESS !!!!
Great kit and great build .👍👍👍👍
I ordered mine! I’m gonna see if Chuck’s makes the Jungle Jim decals for it! Can’t wait to get it started!!
Thanks for all the tips Sir I got four of the Revell same era and scale funny's to build. (Would like the Jungle Jim one in this scale.)
I’d like to get one and try it but I don’t have any room for the big scales, I barely have enough room for the 1/25, 1/24 scale models and besides I have 25th and 24th scale big rigs and they take up quite a bit of room, you know? Daggone it, I sure would like to get one of those, hell I still may, just get one so I can have it in the stash. Haha! Anyhow, turned out fantastic there bud, awesome sauce! lol! Keep on rocking that plastic brother man! 🤘✌🏻
I got one like it thanks for sharing
I don't know how you do your kits so quick it takes me around 2 weeks + each one but I do have 3 on the go at once which can slow progress 😀👍 always a good time ✨
Thanks for watching!
Positive comment you are a master builder mate top job
Great kit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I built a few of those 1/16th scale cars back in the early seventies, I'm pretty sure they were from Revell, they even had soft rubber tires on them. Let's see they were Roland Leong's Hawaiian, The Chi-town Hustler, Ed McColluch's Revellution, Jungle Jim's Vega there might've been a couple others.
Another beautiful build mate, I’m doing my first car build the 56 Chevy delray you did awhile back by revell. Have a great end of week buddy 😉👍
Thanks, you too!
This is a very nice kit
Have you considered soaking lines in hot water?.
Nicely done
I dig the big scale Kool kits
What I do I put the tubing in hot 🔥water 💧to Softin the tubing.
Do you ever clear coat over your decals? I've done it and liked it,but I've also not done it and liked it.
thats alot of detail i might half to get one
Hey hpi, do you have any advice for purchasing Japanese Aoshima kits? I really want the double cab hilux tuned.
Chris+ another great build give it the thumbs up got to love it a hemi in a chevy ha ha ha ha ha ha hope the chevy guys don't get offended
loved the vid as i guessed everyone else did too bookmarked now hahaha thanks for sharing stay safe scooter d ps oh and i what one have parts box will travel right
Sorry i didn't see you paint the body what color of green did you use thank you
Turned out Great!!
That looks like the revell jungle Jim Vega from the 70s, except for the slicks which were one piece hollow and very thin, the one's you have there looks like they are way better,, I like them
Really cool great build again. Ever think of doing a pod cast someday!
👍👍
Hello !!! I would like to know how someone from Europe can get this models ??? I know that companies like this one and AMT are based in the USA and since I haven't found something here that means they don't export
Modelroundup.com will ship to anywhere on the planet.
@@hpiguy thanks a lot
Is that a strip of chrome bare metal foil along bottom of door and body?
So shiney! Does FFP still yellow over the years?
No. I use it all the time.
Great Build!!
As always another awesome build
How long does it typically take you to build a kit ? If I'm on a good pace I can complete a kit in about a week and a half.
Please can I get details on where to order one from, love your channel
Links in description as stated on screen and in the video numerous times.
Thanks!
Beautiful kit.
great video Chris!