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Time for the second Sportsman Showdown project. This time we roll back the time a couple more years to 1955. The 55 Chevy might just be the icon of early stock car racing. I've seen many a photo with a turn full of these hammers going at it. Anyway, the mail ran today and dropped off the usual SCC jewelry box so it's time to get started.



This isn't the first 55 I have ever done as this model has been around a long time. MT made a great mold of it so I am using it in stead of the usual Snap-Tite kit.



As old Smoke and Fred look things over in the body department, time for another installment of Harry's Almost Useless modeling tips :)

Making a simple flat tray interior is easy for most and really doesn't need much of a tutorial. BUT I have had more email about it so here we go.







I like using the Plastruct diamond plate for effect. When you are finished it adds just a bit more scale appeal to me so it's worth the investment. The roll bars I make from the Evergreen rod. I just use a lighter to heat and bend. Testors model glue holds it just fine. I use just about anything for a dash panel, but left over clear lexan works great. Best use of a cheap commercial blob body I can think of. They are found very cheap and the best part is using the pre-molded windshields for other models when you want or need a curvature shape. If not, you can see I save all sorts of blister packs and have even picked up some clean K&S sheets. ANOTHER HINT: Save those soda bottles! A good 2 liter bottle also makes a great source for windshields :)



Once spray painted flat black I think it looks ok. No modeling awards here, just a basic interior that you can fine detail if you wanted to.



Works for our racing :)

Ok, time to heat up the old iron...stay tuned. :auto-checkeredflag:

Gotta love the 55 Chevy's. they make some great stockers.
Watching this one too Harry!

Bob

That interior looks sharp! Looking forward to seeing the progress on this one.

Allan

LOL :whistle:

Let me know when the mail arrives tomorrow.

This is going to be killer!

And what IS the scoop with the mat you crazy man?

my favorite car of all time
the soda bottle for windscreens sounds like a good idea
will have to give that a go

I to put those blister packs to good use for interiors

Always a favorite of mine. I am sure it will be a great runner Boss.

Well, been kinda wild around here but back to the shop.

In testing the JK F1/INDY bracket, we know it has a .055" offset. I wasn't sure if an offset crown was really needed so I tested both a standard and offset Slot.it crown. After a few test runs it was clear the offset crown is the better choice. Much smoother gear mesh as expected.



Rest of the chassis is now completed and doing some final test laps.



I also put in a little offset to the motor, but not a lot.

Ok, back to work :)

Used the NYmodifieds insert. Apple Barrel acrylic red with a thinned black wash.



Did not sand the back to create spokes this time. Think it will work ok.

The offset is the relation of the motor shaft to the axle.



So with this bracket, the motor shaft is .055 lower than dead center.

All of JK's 3/4" wide motor brackets (JK-D3F122)have this offset. Their 1" wide motor brackets are available both with (JK-D322) & without (JK-D321) the offset.

Is MT Resin's down? I've been trying to get on the site but it won't let me.