the strip

Fictitious dragstrip, going for an early eighties vibe so my 70's funny car builds will suit as well. Based on an old table top so its about 5 feet long 3 feet wide.
Dirt bank, not sure I'm happy with it yet, made out of polystyrene packing. Once the armco and fence signage goes in front it might not be so bad. An armco and fence will go on the near side as well as the control tower with maybe a grandstand. Heaps to do just started yesterday, this is really intended for a photo background for some fun shots, but all suggestions are welcomed

I like it ,looking good. I think it's the best way to display cars in a diorama. Good work.

Looking good dude. Where did the Christmas tree come from, did you make it?

Great idea for a backdrop to your models. I agree when you get the Armco on it will look much better.

thanks guys, Kirk the tree comes from the dodgy amt 72 gto kit.Its all chrome and doesn't glue together very easily, but it is a good looking tree. Would love to get my hands on the old amt dragstrip parts pack, has a tree,timing lights and cameras I think

You got a pic pf the box art, need to get hold of one for a huge project.

want me to wipe your ass too? lol

not sure what other versions (box art) it may have been in sorry dude.If you cant find one I'm coming over in June for the winternats (I have another), let me know if you get stuck

doorslammerfan wrote:want me to wipe your ass too? lol
not sure what other versions (box art) it may have been in sorry dude.If you cant find one I'm coming over in June for the winternats (I have another), let me know if you get stuck

I only asked because I haven't seen it before, smarty pants
Dude, let me know when you get over here, I live an hour from Willowbank, are you spectating or crewing, would be good to meet you and have a yarn, I will be coming up but only on one day, probably Saturday for final quals, to expensive to go any more, especially now my daughter has to pay to get in and I have two chances of leaving her at home.
Will have to talk to the boys and see what the plan is, as Shoey is involved, no doubt ours wil actually work, flashing lights and all but if we need it I'll let you know.

Thats gonna come up very nice with more detail, IMO, it needs lots more launch/burn-out marks over the start line, will be a great way to photograph your builds, especially considering what you build most of.

Looking very good DSF!!! I think the armco will fix your problem, as DeeCee said it does need some more rubber across the traps. Your buildswill look killer on there!

doorslammerfan wrote:thanks guys, Kirk the tree comes from the dodgy amt 72 gto kit.Its all chrome and doesn't glue together very easily, but it is a good looking tree. Would love to get my hands on the old amt dragstrip parts pack, has a tree,timing lights and cameras I think

The dragstrip parts pack comes up quite alot on U.S evilbay for about $20 & if you can get the seller to ship 1st class international that keeps the costs down. I think Scale Modeling by Chris has a timing light. I scanned this old article from the April 92 issue of Scale Auto Enthusiast for some inspiration for you (yes my collection goes back that far,lol), i look forward to seeing this finished.

Kirk, the latest issue has a gold car on the box.
Worked on the control tower last night, needs a bit more work but quite happy with it so far

Thats cool mate, looks like its been rendered, what did you go over it with?

Tubman wrote:Looking good dude. Where did the Christmas tree come from, did you make it?

The new mongoose dragster kit comes with a christmas tree and two figures.
This will be an awesome diorama, i remember reading about lewis pruneau's diorama. I was amazed especailly how he modified all those figures.
Can't wait to see this finished. keep up the good work
Happy modelling.

Looking good man, love that tower!

Just found the custom and competition parts pack at Model Roundup for US$42.90. it has an allison engine, custom wheels, hot rod chassis, tv camera, couldn't see a christmas tree though. happy modelling

DeeCee wrote:Thats cool mate, looks like its been rendered, what did you go over it with?

thanks mate. Its just lines drawn on with a marker then scribed with the back of an exacto blade. Then to keep the shadows of the mortar I primed and painted it white. I want it to look like its had a hard life so hopefully I'll pull it off

I like your reason for editing your last post, i just spotted a rusty old ute in the background of the first pic, a closer look would be very much appreciated mate.
and yes, it does look like its been well used.

Thanks guys, got some old floor covering in and a well used desktop.Made up the first old computer screen and have a bunch of other nic naks for the tower to make up eg, certificates, file box, pizza boxes etc

The card stock you are using for your furniture, is it from Jims dollhouse pages? I have printed out some of their furniture while things like the computer keyboard is small and fiddly it looks a treat. I recommend this site to anyone, they offer items in most scales from 1/6th to 1/48. If you haven't visited go and have a look you might be surprised. Web site below.

http://www.printmini.com/printables/pp.shtml

Happy modelling

Hanging to see this again

Thanks guys, bigdaddy yes I'm pretty sure the tile floor came from there' Huge thanks to Tom for a couple of dragstrip parts packs, put them together last night and had a play today










still got heaps to do but quite happy about how its shaping up. A few more pics here
https://s1188.photobucket.com/albums/z410/doorslammerfan/dragstrip%20dio/

Awesome work mate. I love the pic of them all lined up , body up and camera man in front but the pic under it has to be my fav with the angle shot. Bloody wicked !!

That looks awesome Brett, well worth the effort i think mate, i too love the pics with them all lined up, with the body's up in the air.

That's one very cool way to display your builds