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"Gas Hopper"

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"Gas Hopper"

Post by Paul Tue 15 May 2012, 9:00 pm

.....I've been tinkering with this little Datsun Gasser on and off for a while, but decided to really get cranking on it since picking up a motor for it from Bryce over the weekend.

Introducing "Gas Hopper"......best said in a dodgy Japanese accent!!

Fujimi SR-311 '69 Fairlady 2000, notched firewall to accommodate a Nissan OHC 6cyl, raised front suspension, Goodyear Blue streak slicks with modified wheelwells, and my favourite rims right now - Jelly Beans!!

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Post by DeeCee Tue 15 May 2012, 9:02 pm

Now that is different and very very cool Paul. Cool

Cool

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Post by mutley Tue 15 May 2012, 9:33 pm

what kit are the rims from Paul?

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Post by Paul Tue 15 May 2012, 9:42 pm

...fronts are from the Revell '41 Willy Gasser kit with modifications to fit older tyres, and the rears are from the Hippie Hemi kit. HTH

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Post by Kane Tue 15 May 2012, 10:55 pm

Interesting build!

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Post by mgy125 Wed 16 May 2012, 7:36 am

Talk about jumpy!!! With that short wheelbase it will hop the quarter!!!

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Post by silverfox Wed 16 May 2012, 7:42 am

This will look neat, I like these different builds - clever name,goes with the colour.

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Post by RetrospectKustoms Wed 16 May 2012, 8:53 am

Looks neat Paul! Very interesting engine choice. Love the stance.

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Post by allan Wed 16 May 2012, 8:57 am

Cool idea on it & colour,me thought the wheels called kidneys ?

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Post by blatdriver Wed 16 May 2012, 11:29 am

This one should be good bigthumbsup

bigthumbsup

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Post by zenrat Wed 16 May 2012, 1:27 pm

Jelly Beans, Kidney Beans, Fentons, Slot Mags...
Not always easy to find in scale.

Nice work Paul. Is that a Fujimi Nissan 240Z donk?

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Post by grey six Wed 16 May 2012, 8:38 pm

Can't wait to see this one finished, add some tripples or maybe hang a 4/71 off the side .

Cheers Peter.

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Post by mopar68 Wed 16 May 2012, 9:21 pm

I'm working on that blower to you Paul, scale broke Mad

Mad

so I need a temporary way of measuring parts of resin :\

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Post by Paul Fri 18 May 2012, 10:18 pm

zenrat wrote:Jelly Beans, Kidney Beans, Fentons, Slot Mags...

Also fondly known as Asshole mags back in the day, as every Asshole had them..........kind of like Convo Pro's of today!! rolf

rolf

Is that a Fujimi Nissan 240Z donk?

Yes it is

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Post by Paul Fri 18 May 2012, 10:19 pm

mopar68 wrote:I'm working on that blower to you Paul, scale broke so I need a temporary way of measuring parts of resin :\

Don't stress, if it doesn't show by the time I'm up to the induction I'll figure something else out! Very Happy

Very Happy

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Post by Yugster Sat 19 May 2012, 5:41 pm

These are the builds I love to see greatwork

greatwork

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Post by mopar68 Mon 28 May 2012, 5:24 pm

Hey Paul did you get the blower? Hanging to see more of this Very Happy

Very Happy

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Post by Paul Mon 28 May 2012, 5:38 pm

Haven't got it yet!

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Post by mopar68 Mon 28 May 2012, 5:48 pm

Evil or Very Mad

Australia post, I posted it last Tuesday dunno

dunno

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Post by Paul Wed 13 Jun 2012, 8:05 pm

.....still a ways to go before completion, but it's progressing nicely!!

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Post by mopar68 Wed 13 Jun 2012, 9:03 pm

So cool Paul, is the grill on the cowl (whatever it is they call that now) a PE part?

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Post by Paul Wed 13 Jun 2012, 9:21 pm

.....Nah, just BMF and black paint.

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Post by mopar68 Wed 13 Jun 2012, 11:09 pm

Wow, looks sharp. Look forward to seeing more of this anyway twothumbsup

twothumbsup

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Post by mgy125 Thu 14 Jun 2012, 6:22 am

badtothebone

...looking good!

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Post by zenrat Thu 14 Jun 2012, 8:29 am

Come on, get a move on...

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