Hi guyz
Well after roaming around in this forum for sometime now, I thought it was about time I made myself known.I have been involved in this hobby since I was 6 years old, although in the last few years other hobbies and work have taken priority, but I have been yearning to get back to it.
The following pics are of a project I am working on.A SUPER MODIFYED New Zealand style.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/86455Side_Body.JPG

The model is based on the 'Monogram' Steve Butler Sprint Car kit,and has been modifyed to comply with the Super Modifyed regulations.
The fuel injection unit has been removed and replaced with a manifold robbed from the parts box, and topped of with a 'Curbside Dioramics' Holley carb detailed with 'S&S specialties' Carb linkages and a few scratch built bits.The cooling system has been remodeled also to be more accurate as has the external oiling system.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/86455Engine.JPG

The body has been cut and bent from litho plate, a thin aluminium product used in the printing industry.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/86455Rear_Body.JPG

The chassis has also been changed a bit to be more accurate, and will be fitted with a scratch built fuel tank to replace the sprintcar tailcone tank.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/86455Top.JPG

The cockpit will be detailed with a 'Verlinden products' lever action harness and a scratch built brake system, and engine electrics.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/86455Rear.JPG

Engine detailing will be finished of with a 'Detail Master' wired distributor and a scratch built exhaust and mufflers

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/86455Side_Closeup.JPG

This model will be part of a diorama of a pit scene, complete with the transporter, modeled from a modifyed 'AMT' Peterbuilt wrecker kit, and a 'Fujimi' Mechanic and tool kitset.

I hope you enjoy these pics :)

Chris

this is gonna be kick ass when its done great work

It's great work of a really neat subject. I was involved with the design of, and crewed for an asphalt Supermodified here in the states.

Apparently, they're a bit different down in New Zealand, because here's the car I crewed.

http://www.ismasupers.com/Cayuga%202003/800-Cayuga-1.jpg

It's the #7 car, that's now being campaigned by Timmy Jedrezek. Back when I was working on it, it was painted white, blue and yellow and carried the #33; as driven by Dave "The Shoe" Shullick.

Definately going to be one of a kind :)

very sweet build so far... too bad we're gonna have to wait for the finished product :)

Thanks for the coments I have had alot of fun building this model can't wait to see the finished article myself
Thats one awsome car Layla's Keeper Super modifyeds are very different
here, we only race on clay, I have seen pics and models of your Supers before, awsome!!!
Here is a pic of what a modifyed looks like here in NZ

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/86455tony_frost.jpg

This car races at a local track driven by Tony (the big foot) Frost he has taken out the New Zealand title several times.
There can be some variation in there apearance as we can use different body shapes and wheel base can vary a little

Chris :)

wow that looks great!! super detailed!!!

My supervisor and I were talking about making a Super modified kit the other day. And here one is, step by step also. Keep up the good work.