civic drag car

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drnitrus

05-05-2005, 02:09 PM

Hello everyone. Ive been hangin around here for a little while and decided to post my latest build. Ok, this will be a Honda Civic drag car. Im using the Revell Honda Civic hatchback 2 in 1 kit. The only thing Im really using from the kit is the body, motor/trans, and head and taillights. Most everything else will be scratchbuilt or resin. So far this is what I have pics of. Intake manifold, turbo manifold (I already trimmed down the wastegate pipe), fuel rail with injectors, and a throttlebody. The front end is not complete, but it is widened by stacking styrene on the fenders sanding it into shape and filling it with Tamiya standard putty. The sunroof was shaved with a similar process. I have no idea on the paint scheme yet but it will definitly be something cool to fit the build. Wheels and tires are from Perry's Resin. I might use some Nascar tires though for the front cause they are a bit taller and wider, Ill see then if they fit properly. I plan to highly detail the engine and interior with scratchbuilt and a couple of PE things. If all goes well there will be a CF undercar diffuser also. I have a couple more things made but Ill post pics when I get them. Let me know what you guys think so far. Sorry if the pics arent too great.
http://img2.uploadimages.net/thumbs/tn_881897DSCN0957.JPG (http://img2.uploadimages.net/show.php?img=881897DSCN0957.JPG)
http://img2.uploadimages.net/thumbs/tn_380705DSCN0964.JPG (http://img2.uploadimages.net/show.php?img=380705DSCN0964.JPG)
http://img2.uploadimages.net/thumbs/tn_728377DSCN0965.JPG (http://img2.uploadimages.net/show.php?img=728377DSCN0965.JPG)
http://img2.uploadimages.net/thumbs/tn_701937DSCN0970.JPG (http://img2.uploadimages.net/show.php?img=701937DSCN0970.JPG)
http://img2.uploadimages.net/thumbs/tn_741966DSCN0961.JPG (http://img2.uploadimages.net/show.php?img=741966DSCN0961.JPG)
http://img2.uploadimages.net/thumbs/tn_483944DSCN0976.JPG (http://img2.uploadimages.net/show.php?img=483944DSCN0976.JPG)
http://img2.uploadimages.net/thumbs/tn_801130DSCN0977.JPG (http://img2.uploadimages.net/show.php?img=801130DSCN0977.JPG)
http://img2.uploadimages.net/thumbs/tn_722480DSCN0979.JPG (http://img2.uploadimages.net/show.php?img=722480DSCN0979.JPG)
http://img2.uploadimages.net/thumbs/tn_433083DSCN0981.JPG (http://img2.uploadimages.net/show.php?img=433083DSCN0981.JPG)

AstroRide44

05-05-2005, 02:56 PM

wow, iv tried to make a civic drag car like this twice and they never looks half this good. keep it up.

SupaMan89T

05-05-2005, 03:29 PM

glad too see ya over here man! you know how i feel about this!

drnitrus

05-05-2005, 03:44 PM

Thanks Guys. Yeah Supa this build fits in better here.

ImolaEK

05-05-2005, 04:14 PM

Nice job:) I like how this is coming out;)

willimo

05-05-2005, 06:37 PM

Brilliant scratch work. This is a very intersting, very quality build. Awesomeness.

blubaja

05-05-2005, 07:27 PM

Hey,

WOW!! Looks like this is going to be awsome! Good luck with it.

Frank X.

drnitrus

05-05-2005, 09:11 PM

Thanks guys I hope to post more pics within the next couple of days.

rx7king

05-05-2005, 10:06 PM

that is friggin awesome, your doing this project justice!

white97ex

05-05-2005, 10:51 PM

sounds awesome...are there pics up in the original post?

chyknees

05-06-2005, 01:44 AM

looks nice...can't wait to see more progress on that bad boy.

drnitrus

05-06-2005, 07:57 AM

sounds awesome...are there pics up in the original post?

The pics are there. You have to click on them to enlarge. If you cant see them pm me and Ill email them to you.

drnitrus

05-06-2005, 08:24 AM

^^^ did some editing on the description

white97ex

05-06-2005, 08:56 AM

awesome work. that cage/chassis is superb. the manifolds look top notch as well

bigfrit

05-06-2005, 09:35 AM

Brilliant scratch work. This is a very intersting, very quality build. Awesomeness.

I have to agree with what Will said, greatness & quality
Although I have a question (cause I ve never seen any dragcar in real life ) , do dragsters usually have diffusers?

Olivier

drnitrus

05-06-2005, 09:49 AM

I have to agree with what Will said, greatness & quality
Although I have a question (cause I ve never seen any dragcar in real life ) , do dragsters usually have diffusers?

Olivier
Some newer ones do. I got the idea from this car. If you look at the indent in the body where the wheelie bars connect to the body it has a diffuser there so it doesnt need a wing.
http://img2.uploadimages.net/thumbs/tn_0611580257.jpg (http://img2.uploadimages.net/show.php?img=0611580257.jpg)
http://img2.uploadimages.net/thumbs/tn_933303504189_61_full.jpg (http://img2.uploadimages.net/show.php?img=933303504189_61_full.jpg)

white97ex

05-06-2005, 10:12 AM

drnitrus

05-06-2005, 11:23 AM

im sure that it prevents lots of air from getting under the body and preventing the rear of the car from lifting. much as a wing would push the car down. the only thing i see wrong is that is a RWD and your civic is a FWD
The pic might not be too clear but thats actually Chris Rados FWD Celica. The fatty slicks are actually the Front of the car.

bigfrit

05-06-2005, 11:27 AM

That's quite mad! thanks for the info and the pic!

Olivier

white97ex

05-06-2005, 09:24 PM

oops my bad. i didn't inspect the picture close enough. lol. thanks for correcting me! can't wait to see more of this.

drnitrus

05-09-2005, 08:27 AM

white97ex

05-09-2005, 08:56 AM

WOW. awesome scratchbuilding

drnitrus

05-25-2005, 09:28 AM

white97ex

05-25-2005, 12:11 PM

i've got some trouble seeing the larger images when i click. but it looks good. are those door panels out of aluminum? they look awesome.

GvEman

05-25-2005, 12:23 PM

I cant se your pictures :(

drnitrus

05-25-2005, 02:03 PM

Sorry guys. The hosting site I use seems to be acting up today. Check back every so often they might be back up then. I guys you get what you pay for. And since its free....

drnitrus

05-25-2005, 02:04 PM

i've got some trouble seeing the larger images when i click. but it looks good. are those door panels out of aluminum? they look awesome.
Yeah those are aluminum.

autobot 101

05-25-2005, 02:06 PM

I like the way how you scratch build parts. :)

GvEman

05-25-2005, 02:19 PM

Looks sweet! love all your scratch building!

drnitrus

05-25-2005, 02:20 PM

I like the way how you scratch build parts. :)
Thanks. Since they dont make a kit like I want to build, I have to buld everything to my liking.

RandyPng

05-25-2005, 05:07 PM

Honestly, I don't know what's a drag racer.. But from what I see in your pictures, the one you're building is awesome!

white97ex

08-27-2005, 08:20 AM

how is this thing progressing? anything new?

drnitrus

08-29-2005, 05:55 PM

Well...yes and no. I had not been able to touch this for over a month. I finally got some work done on it. I started to paint the engine parts and chassis/rollcage. The sad part is I dropped the front end and it cracked to the point I cant repair it. I am still charging on with it but I am not sure if it will be done in time considering I have to redo the whole front end now. I will post some pics soon though. If anyone has a revell civic please hook me up!!

white97ex

08-29-2005, 08:40 PM

surely you can fix it!!! I've seen bodies created from piles of styrene

drnitrus

08-30-2005, 08:50 AM

lol. yeah i hear ya. ill get it done as soon as possible.

drnitrus

09-02-2005, 03:02 PM

P@@RB@Y

09-02-2005, 03:23 PM

Looks pretty good!

Underdrive pulley looks big though, maybe the pic?

tigeraid

09-02-2005, 07:58 PM

Love the motor, good progress!

white97ex

09-02-2005, 09:08 PM

lookin good

drnitrus

09-02-2005, 10:22 PM

Thanks guys. Hope to have more pics this week.
About the pulley..it might be the pic. I eyeballed it so it might be an the bigger side too. Ill post another pic next time at a differnet angle.

drnitrus

09-05-2005, 05:15 PM

heres a few more
http://img2.uploadimages.net/thumbs/tn_589636DSCN1395.JPG (http://img2.uploadimages.net/show.php?img=589636DSCN1395.JPG)
http://img2.uploadimages.net/thumbs/tn_209059DSCN1394.JPG (http://img2.uploadimages.net/show.php?img=209059DSCN1394.JPG)
http://img2.uploadimages.net/thumbs/tn_090466DSCN1393.JPG (http://img2.uploadimages.net/show.php?img=090466DSCN1393.JPG)

P@@RB@Y

09-05-2005, 06:44 PM

Looks really good!

Have any pics with the engine and wheels on the frame?

drnitrus

09-05-2005, 07:09 PM

Looks really good!

Have any pics with the engine and wheels on the frame?

Not yet, hopefully this week.

white97ex

09-05-2005, 09:07 PM

lookin really good.

Sticky Fingers

09-06-2005, 02:45 AM

Nice scratchbuilding. How did you get on with the body repair?

drnitrus

09-06-2005, 07:15 AM

Nice scratchbuilding. How did you get on with the body repair?
I ended up getting another kit. I tried to fix the broken front end but I just wasnt happy with it. I am going to try a different approach on the this one.

white97ex

09-06-2005, 07:22 AM

can't wait to see it. This thing is going to be awesome

MidMazar

09-07-2005, 12:09 AM

i wanna see this one done, great work on the scratch building.

drnitrus

09-10-2005, 12:44 AM

white97ex

09-10-2005, 07:37 AM

lookin good

SkylineFan

09-13-2005, 11:00 AM

You re doing a very clean detailed job on this one, I admire the effort and researchg so far!!!

drnitrus

09-14-2005, 08:57 AM

You re doing a very clean detailed job on this one, I admire the effort and researchg so far!!!

Thanks I appreciate it!!

vwracersam

09-15-2005, 09:35 PM

Looks great love the details. What braided lines did you use.Thanks in advance

drnitrus

09-16-2005, 09:09 AM

Looks great love the details. What braided lines did you use.Thanks in advance
I used the detailmaster #1,2,3 so far.

AstroRide44

09-19-2005, 01:15 PM

were did u get those wheels and tires?

drnitrus

09-19-2005, 06:13 PM

were did u get those wheels and tires?

The wheels were form Perry's Resin (thanks for the hookup). The rears tires are from Perry's also. The fronts are nascar tires.

drnitrus

09-23-2005, 11:44 PM

chyknees

09-24-2005, 02:50 AM

thats a badass motor, loving the work that you did on it. cam gears are sweet to. But the wastegate looks a little big, mainly the bottom half of it.

can't wait to see more progress

drnitrus

09-24-2005, 08:35 AM

yeah i eyeballed most of the stuff so some things are a little off. I still have a lot ahead so I think its just gonna stay like that. Its a new custom 45mm wastegate lol

white97ex

09-24-2005, 08:45 AM

i can't see the pictures

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