Recent build of the Mooneyes dragster inspired by the rerelease of the model kit.
Chassis is made from 1/16" stainless wire body is thin K&S aluminium.
Motor is a slightly warmed up FT16. Rear tires are Unique Le Mans series.
Go with Moon
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Tom Katsanis
, Jan 17 2022 02:47 PM
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Posted 17 January 2022 - 02:47 PM
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Posted 17 January 2022 - 03:18 PM
Excellent work, Tom - thanks for sharing!
Please let us know how it runs.
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Posted 17 January 2022 - 03:23 PM
Hi Tom,
I really appreciate the detail of your chassis.
If I may ask you please, how long did it take for you to fabricate the chassis?
I'm also not familiar with dragster chassis design and would like to inquire as to the purpose of the left side rod that extends from body to the front axle?
Quite unique in appearance and I really like the overall design.
Thank you Tom.
Ernie
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Posted 17 January 2022 - 03:37 PM
If (big one) I remember correctly on that age of dragster the left side rod you are looking at would be a link between the steering wheel and the "rack" on the front axle.
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Posted 17 January 2022 - 04:40 PM
Thank you, Ernie.
Not sure exactly maybe close to 10 hours in total.
I have run it with the ft 16 it is not very fast but it is really smooth.
Thanks, Bob, that is exactly what that bar is... the steering rod.
Not sure exactly maybe close to 10 hours in total.
I have run it with the ft 16 it is not very fast but it is really smooth.
Thanks, Bob, that is exactly what that bar is... the steering rod.
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Posted 17 January 2022 - 05:12 PM
Dang, Tom, that's awesome! I think that's your best work yet! 
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Posted 17 January 2022 - 06:00 PM
Thanks, Phil.
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Posted 17 January 2022 - 07:30 PM
Very clean build as usual from you Tom!
Keep up the good work.
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Posted 17 January 2022 - 07:44 PM
Thanks for the reply Tom!
What's your next project?
Ernie
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Posted 17 January 2022 - 09:00 PM
Thanks Tom.
Not sure Ernie I have a Shinoda Detroit Slider on the go but I'm waiting for a friend to paint the body.
Also got a resin 41 Willys body I might put a padlock under.
Not sure Ernie I have a Shinoda Detroit Slider on the go but I'm waiting for a friend to paint the body.
Also got a resin 41 Willys body I might put a padlock under.
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Posted 17 January 2022 - 10:18 PM
I believe the Mooneyes dragster has a Dragmaster chassis. It was a popular front motor drag chassis in the 60s.
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Posted 17 January 2022 - 11:30 PM
Yes that's correct Bill.
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Posted 18 January 2022 - 09:35 AM
Tom, that is sweet. Your builds always seem to capture the correct period look.
You don't often see those wider "Unique's". Nice
Only thing you are missing on this one is some actual eyes LOL.
Did you have to use special flux to solder the stainless?
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Posted 18 January 2022 - 09:47 AM
Glad you decided to use aluminum for the body. Just like the real cars.
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Posted 18 January 2022 - 02:42 PM
Thanks Joe I do have to find some decals for it not many options here & there is postal restrictions at the moment for sending from the U.S to Australia.
Joe I used Staybrite acid flux to solder.
Joe I used Staybrite acid flux to solder.
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Posted 18 January 2022 - 02:43 PM
Thanks Dave it's easy to work with too.
