Al Gibson's New Era Dragster Build

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Al Gibson (QSL) wrote: i think it has too much attitude
Yes sir. :mrgreen:
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Ok. I re-made the adjusters and this looks much better! Thanks Paul for confirming my thoughts!!
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Looks great!!
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Looks amazing! are you going to have a custom paint job on the body? :) did you decide on colors?
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tekne10

I want to use the QSL checkered flag logo like on the QSL banner and my red funny car. I just need to find a painter who can air brush what i want. Al
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Checkered flag design on a fueler...

My I suggest :mrgreen:

Cory Mac from the early 90's

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Very nice!
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Looks great Al, didn't the car come with the original wing set?
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Emilio

Yes it did, John Foster improved on the design. Al
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Getting the dragster together, the rear is installed and the servo plates are mounted. Thinking of making the servo plates out of carbon fiber.
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That's looking really nice!!
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Looking superb Al, are those your grandsons wood blocks under the dragster?
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Emilio

No they are RM 60/0 hard rubber blocks from http://www.roxtec.com. They are used to keep fiber optic interconnection boxes watertight when you pull out the cables. They are the perfect size to keep the tires 1/4in off the ground, they won't slip or damage the powder coat. I use them under all my cars!!
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Thanks for the info Al on the blocks! perfect idea and I'm going to buy for all my 1/4 scales!
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