Your "wheelie bar" is actually the push bar, these cars don't have wheelie bars or an electric on board starter. LOVE YOUR VIDEOES!!! Thank you for taking the time!!!
Built a lot of dragsters in the 60’s when I would watch the real thing on Saturday morning, I think on the wide world of sports! Brings back memories. Great looking build, it was FUN.
Wide World of Sports on Saturday afternoon ! Yes we would watch for drag or stock car racing. Only 4 or 5 times a year...the big races. Great memories . 👍👍😏🇨🇦
The Elephant in the Garlits kit is the benchmark of model Hemis. The separate crankshaft and pulleys with the rubber drive belt that separated the builders that could wait for the glue to set and those that could. The clear oil pan and Valve covers. And best of all it was really a nice casting with a ton of detail. Wish I could buy those as kits by the dozen. Transporter Trailer needs at least three "Bullets" under those work benches. Just a thought, you all have a nice day.
It's great to see these old kits brought back I remember building that one as a kid like to get it again to do it the Justice it deserves now since I've bettered my skills great builders always Chris 👍👍
Just ordered this. Thanks HPI Guy. I had this kit when I was a kid and lost it in a house fire. Glad to find it again. I am replacing all my models that I lost. Thanks man.
I’ve been watching your channel now for a couple of years.I was helping a kid build a model funny car and realized I didn’t know how to build a car kit. I’ve always been a military guy. After watching your build it made a world of difference. I still watch your channel because it’s like coming home where one’s friends are. Thank you.
I absolutely love your kit reviews and build video. Just one little correction: Gratiot is a street in Detroit. Gratiot Auto Parts was a legendary automotive sponsor of Detroit area racers...and their spokesperson...I am pretty sure was the incredible Linda Vaughn...of Ms. Hurst fame...you will remember. The word "Gratiot" is French...part of Detroit's French heritage and is pronounced "Grahshut"...the "a" is not pronounced as a long "a"...but more of a "ah". I started my life in Detroit and my dad's house on east side of Detroit was near Gratiot Road. Keep up the great work. Your kit reviews are like opening wrapped birthday presents and just as much fun! Thank you, Chris!
When I lived in Michigan many years ago I remember going to the Ramcharger speed shop. It was a performance dream. They had a couple different Hemi engines fully built on stands
Brings back memories of Friday and Saturday nights at the dragstrip. I loved the smell of nitromethane in the early evening! Rail jobs may look delicate but they sure didn't seem that way doing burnouts or roaring down the strip. EDIT: Five downvotes from Chevy fans. Get over it guys, hemis rule!
Chris I love your model building,I am 65 and starting the hobby again,please don’t get mad at me but I text you a few weeks ago about the glue with the brush in it,can you tell me what glue it was,love your model building tips & tricks,take care,Kevin lowe
I have a Dyno Don mercury cougar funny car that has similar fit issues but patience and building these old molds go hand and hand, awesome dragster ! Thank you!
It's amazing how awesome these old kits still look and with such a low parts count. Round 2 can make a mint just by reissues with the addition of better decals and pad printed tires
Man I built a few 1/25 dragsters, funny cars and pro stock cars way back in the seventies. I also built some of the Revell 1/16 scale funny cars and a dragster or two. Kind of fitting as I lived about 30 minutes or so from Raceway Park in Englishtown.
Yours turned out sweet love that team please round 2 bring back the 65 amt coronet ram charger going to take my polar lights 65 dodge coronet and do mine thanks for sharing this love it
My initials are R.A.M. and I have a credit card - makes me the original R.A.M. Charger? Anyway I dig the build. I got to watch this race in person once. Thunder Storms got NOTHING on the sound of that HEMI. Makes yur guts rattle - WOW. Again, nice build.
Well done on that one mate, they are not nice to put together! The garden paint holds it all together really well.... I mean the modelling lacquers.... Dammit
Growing up in Detroit with my father being a Mopar racer I'm very familiar with ram chargers Gratiot is a street in which ram chargers is located and it is pronounced g r a s h -it I really enjoy your builds and I believe I will be using the Gratiot Auto supply decal on mine
Chris + love the build you did this kit justest injoy your channel and great content keep up the great work Any word on when that transtar cab over is coming out I've been waiting for that kit forever never could afford it till now can't weight till you do that one I want to see what's in the box befor I get it
Absolutely love this kit. I own 2 of the Ramchargers along with 3 or 4 others. Dont remember which kit it is (packed away) but I have a couple with the open parachutes included.
I recall when Don Garlit almost had his foot amputated in his swamp rat in one of these death traps. Did you know that at least 5-7 drivers died yearly and countless others injured driving these?! Kool kit though and as usual you pulled it off again Nice job
I love watching ur videos so much they are awesome. Just wondering using the Rust-Oleum 2× paint+primer and the Rust-Oleum 2× clear coat how many coats do u use just wondering if u don't mind?
First... I love your videos. I’ve used your tips and tricks many times to elevate my models. Do you have any tips for stripping paint of clear plastic parts without fogging them? Thank you from a fellow Sconnie!
you always seem to make the decals look so easy. I refused to do the longer stripes, would ask a friend to do them, they always seemed to want to break, maybe they are better quality to what they used to be 20 yrs ago..
Is there any difference in the 3108 kit number I think the other number is 394 / 12 are there any differences in these two kits they look identical except for the pictures on the sides
Hello Chris, your build is great. I bought mine last week and today, Sunday, I'm almost finishing the thing. I must say that I'm an experienced modeler but never in my 64 years of life, had felt such a frustration. This "thing" is a pile of garbage, not a scale model. Now I can explain myself why MPC is so hated by most of fellow modelers. I will never buy another one.
Good timing! Earlier today I was just thinking about getting a dragster kit. 😁 I always have liked how Chris shows inexpensive ways of completing kits. Like using regular spray paint, instead of $5.00 per teaspoon full of dedicated model paint. 💰 💰. You could even decant it and custom mix two or three colors together. 👍
woly chit i got a 1/16 scale nancy front engine dragster dad had a black version very fast ifin i know dad always had to have the fastest car need paint mostly purple an slicks luv cooter d
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Your "wheelie bar" is actually the push bar, these cars don't have wheelie bars or an electric on board starter. LOVE YOUR VIDEOES!!! Thank you for taking the time!!!
Thanks for the info!
Built a lot of dragsters in the 60’s when I would watch the real thing on Saturday morning, I think on the wide world of sports! Brings back memories. Great looking build, it was FUN.
Wide World of Sports on Saturday afternoon ! Yes we would watch for drag or stock car racing. Only 4 or 5 times a year...the big races. Great memories . 👍👍😏🇨🇦
@@soupy607 thanks Dan for confirming my memory! At 68 it’s sometimes a stretch. Those were some fun times! 📺 😊
Great show.
Right on!
The Elephant in the Garlits kit is the benchmark of model Hemis. The separate crankshaft and pulleys with the rubber drive belt that separated the builders that could wait for the glue to set and those that could. The clear oil pan and Valve covers. And best of all it was really a nice casting with a ton of detail. Wish I could buy those as kits by the dozen. Transporter Trailer needs at least three "Bullets" under those work benches. Just a thought, you all have a nice day.
It's great to see these old kits brought back I remember building that one as a kid like to get it again to do it the Justice it deserves now since I've bettered my skills great builders always Chris 👍👍
Thanks for watching!
Just ordered this.
Thanks HPI Guy.
I had this kit when I was a kid and lost it in a house fire.
Glad to find it again. I am replacing all my models that I lost.
Thanks man.
Thanks for watching!
I’ve been watching your channel now for a couple of years.I was helping a kid build a model funny car and realized I didn’t know how to build a car kit. I’ve always been a military guy. After watching your build it made a world of difference. I still watch your channel because it’s like coming home where one’s friends are. Thank you.
Glad you're picking up new ideas!
I absolutely love your kit reviews and build video. Just one little correction: Gratiot is a street in Detroit. Gratiot Auto Parts was a legendary automotive sponsor of Detroit area racers...and their spokesperson...I am pretty sure was the incredible Linda Vaughn...of Ms. Hurst fame...you will remember. The word "Gratiot" is French...part of Detroit's French heritage and is pronounced "Grahshut"...the "a" is not pronounced as a long "a"...but more of a "ah". I started my life in Detroit and my dad's house on east side of Detroit was near Gratiot Road. Keep up the great work. Your kit reviews are like opening wrapped birthday presents and just as much fun! Thank you, Chris!
Thanks for watching!
If Bob Ross built models......
Today we're going to paint a happy little front engine dragster 😁
So nice of you, I love Bob's attitude towards hobbies and his work! Thanks!
It looks great! I am glad to see Round 2 re-issuing the older kits and I hope they continue to do them. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks John!
Being from Detroit I can relate to the ramcharger name love the old slingshots great job again!
Thanks for watching!
When I lived in Michigan many years ago I remember going to the Ramcharger speed shop. It was a performance dream. They had a couple different Hemi engines fully built on stands
Brings back memories of Friday and Saturday nights at the dragstrip. I loved the smell of nitromethane in the early evening!
Rail jobs may look delicate but they sure didn't seem that way doing burnouts or roaring down the strip.
EDIT: Five downvotes from Chevy fans. Get over it guys, hemis rule!
Thanks for watching!
Love the Ramchargers race team!!!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍😉
Yeah!
@@hpiguy 😉
Chris I love your model building,I am 65 and starting the hobby again,please don’t get mad at me but I text you a few weeks ago about the glue with the brush in it,can you tell me what glue it was,love your model building tips & tricks,take care,Kevin lowe
A crisp and yet sweet result. Thanks Chris
A must get. Been on my want list for awhile. Great build don't worry about mistakes, they are planned modifications.
👍
Thanks Bob!
I have a Dyno Don mercury cougar funny car that has similar fit issues but patience and building these old molds go hand and hand, awesome dragster ! Thank you!
Sounds great!
Let's grab a case of beer and meet the guys at the dragstrip!
👍😁👍🍺
Thanks for watching!
Great build Chris. I love the re-releases of the old kits.
Thanks for watching!
Living close to Michigan I was in Gratiot auto supply and Ramchargers. Both great stores. This is my favorite model so far.
Thanks for watching!
Well! That build just Charged Ahead! Nice video once more Chris. Continue the great work done at the workshop.....😉
LOL, thanks!
Beautiful Results Again Chris, God Bless.
Thanks for watching!
That looks fantastic, nice job.
Thank you! Cheers!
I like the way that came out, Chris. Nice job.
Thanks for watching!
Working on this and latin jazz is a pretty good combination here!
Thanks for watching!
It's amazing how awesome these old kits still look and with such a low parts count. Round 2 can make a mint just by reissues with the addition of better decals and pad printed tires
My thoughts exactly!
Great job 👏 👍 Chris here to help get your videos out to everyone 😀 👏 can't wait for the next one 😀
Awesome thank you!
one sweet rail , koool...luv this kit
RJ
Thanks for watching!
I've been watching in restraint, I have to get this kit now. Nice build 👌 👍
Good choice!
Man I built a few 1/25 dragsters, funny cars and pro stock cars way back in the seventies. I also built some of the Revell 1/16 scale funny cars and a dragster or two. Kind of fitting as I lived about 30 minutes or so from Raceway Park in Englishtown.
Black blower belt assembly, black blower belt assembly, black blower belt assembly!! Lol Nice build!!
Thanks!
Dragster old school very cool
Thanks!
Yours turned out sweet love that team please round 2 bring back the 65 amt coronet ram charger going to take my polar lights 65 dodge coronet and do mine thanks for sharing this love it
Thanks for watching!
wow had to be the best tutourial on the decals would have loved to drove this one also stay safe as i said take care cooter d
Thanks for watching!
Once again a great video. Thanks for all the hard work.
Thanks for watching!
Ready for the strip!
It is!
My initials are R.A.M. and I have a credit card - makes me the original R.A.M. Charger? Anyway I dig the build. I got to watch this race in person once. Thunder Storms got NOTHING on the sound of that HEMI. Makes yur guts rattle - WOW. Again, nice build.
Good one 😁
Thanks for watching!
Well done on that one mate, they are not nice to put together!
The garden paint holds it all together really well.... I mean the modelling lacquers.... Dammit
Thanks Gary!
I usually hose the body down with that darn garden paint and skip glue all together. ;)
Growing up in Detroit with my father being a Mopar racer I'm very familiar with ram chargers Gratiot is a street in which ram chargers is located and it is pronounced g r a s h -it I really enjoy your builds and I believe I will be using the Gratiot Auto supply decal on mine
Thanks for watching!
I just posted about going to the Ramcharger speed shop. Is it still open? I remember it was a white building with red trim.
Great review and build.thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Chris will you be reviewing the 1957 Cadillac New in stock from Atlantis models?
If they send it, I'd love to!
Nice buddy! As always! 👍👍✌🏻
Thanks for watching!
@@hpiguy - yeah buddy YW!
You gotta slow down! I'm trying to save for an Eastman mandolin! LOL
Another cool build!!
Looks like its going to be 2022 now 😞
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Awesome job!
Thanks for watching!
Can you do the transtar next
It will get done when it gets done. Stay tuned. :) Thanks for watching!
Love it I need to get one. Thanks
You should!
Chris + love the build you did this kit justest injoy your channel and great content keep up the great work
Any word on when that transtar cab over is coming out I've been waiting for that kit forever never could afford it till now can't weight till you do that one I want to see what's in the box befor I get it
I don't have a date on it but it will get built up before the end of June guaranteed.
I've been wanting to do Milner's rail. I'm wondering if this issue still has the proper body section or if it's been fixed?
Okay, I should have waited for you to show it. :)
Brilliant mate👍
Thanks for watching!
Great build! Thanks for taking the time to do this. Who is the music from ? its beautiful.
Thanks man!
Random tracks of royalty free music. I search mellow tunes.
Cool build Amigo!! Thx!!
Thanks!
Absolutely love this kit. I own 2 of the Ramchargers along with 3 or 4 others. Dont remember which kit it is (packed away) but I have a couple with the open parachutes included.
I've seen some of those, cool dios!
Awesome
Thanks for watching!
I recall when Don Garlit almost had his foot amputated in his swamp rat in one of these death traps.
Did you know that at least 5-7 drivers died yearly and countless others injured driving these?!
Kool kit though and as usual you pulled it off again
Nice job
Yeah just think what happens when a driveshaft lets loose under the seat "sings soprano" I hear!
Its like the civilian equivalent of the F-104 Starfighter "widow maker"
A driveshaft and asbestos between your legs !🤯🥴🇨🇦
Thanks for watching!
Nicely done Chris! Excellent presentation and advice, keep 'em coming!!
Thanks for watching!
I love watching ur videos so much they are awesome. Just wondering using the Rust-Oleum 2× paint+primer and the Rust-Oleum 2× clear coat how many coats do u use just wondering if u don't mind?
I'm not sure what you mean, but what I spray on camera is what I spray. Nothing extra or done later.
@@hpiguy sorry to confuse but yeah I was just wondering cause I only see spray coat that is all and that is what I was wondering
omg thanks for sharing stay safe luv scooter
Thanks for watching!
First... I love your videos. I’ve used your tips and tricks many times to elevate my models. Do you have any tips for stripping paint of clear plastic parts without fogging them?
Thank you from a fellow Sconnie!
No, you could try to sand it off and polish it back up maybe?
you always seem to make the decals look so easy. I refused to do the longer stripes, would ask a friend to do them, they always seemed to want to break, maybe they are better quality to what they used to be 20 yrs ago..
Thanks for watching!
Ready for Crackel Fest.
Looks really nice - thanks for the build.
Thanks for watching!
1;14 That is called a "clutch can" or scatter shield. Lol.
OK!
Chris is Rustoleum's number one guy.
LOL, maybe they'll notice me some day and send some paint!
Remember: "We don't make mistakes just happy accidents."
Thanks!! Love Bob!
Is there any difference in the 3108 kit number I think the other number is 394 / 12 are there any differences in these two kits they look identical except for the pictures on the sides
Hello Chris, your build is great. I bought mine last week and today, Sunday, I'm almost finishing the thing. I must say that I'm an experienced modeler but never in my 64 years of life, had felt such a frustration. This "thing" is a pile of garbage, not a scale model. Now I can explain myself why MPC is so hated by most of fellow modelers. I will never buy another one.
It almost looks like the American graffiti dragster by lookin at some of the parts
I think it is.
Good timing! Earlier today I was just thinking about getting a dragster kit. 😁
I always have liked how Chris shows inexpensive ways of completing kits. Like using regular spray paint, instead of $5.00 per teaspoon full of dedicated model paint. 💰 💰. You could even decant it and custom mix two or three colors together. 👍
I have a few viewers that love decanting Rustoleum and say they get better results than spraying it.
woly chit i got a 1/16 scale nancy front engine dragster dad had a black version very fast ifin i know dad always had to have the fastest car need paint mostly purple an slicks luv cooter d
this kit was once the dragster kit from the movie more american graffiti.
Neat!
ps niiiiccce dou
i did this kit this past weekend, i struggled with the small parts, it was a bitch for me.
Anybody at least in their teens?
Nice 🙄💅✨ xd
Thanks