Cosmic Charger Fuel Dragster 1:25 Scale MPC Model Kit #826 Review
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Cosmic Charger Dragster 1:25 Scale MPC Model Kit #826 Review
Review and Photos by Doug Bartley 
The Real Cosmic Charger came out of Carl Casper’s busy custom shop. It was a super long, low and sleek stream liner. One of the most striking features of this outstanding machine is it’s super wild paint job by Casper, which consists of a very unique blending of over 30 exotic shades of lacquer. The chassis was fabricated by S & S Engineering, ignition by Mallory, Cragar wheels and blower drive, lettering by Kampney and tires by Goodyear. 1971 – Category: Topfuel, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3 “Carl Caspers Cosmic Charger Streamliner” Owned by Carl Casper from Kentucky USA Dragster by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by a 426 cubic inch Chrysler Hemi with direct driveline. 1/4 Mile ET: 6.670 and 1/4 Mile Speed: 220.45 MPH. Carl Casper spent many years building custom machines, winning many National awards and he formed his most exciting company “Hollywood Productions” and produced the newer Bat Mobile, General Lee, and the A-Team van among others. some of his other customs were, The Popcorn Wagon, Peanut Wagon, Beer Wagon, Vanturian, and many more.
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For the Modeler: This review covers the MPC re-release (Re-Pop) of Carl Casper’s Cosmic Charger 1:25 Scale MPC Model Kit #826. In June 2015, MPC’s design team was not satisfied to merely reissue the Cosmic Charger as it was. Instead, they teamed up with Carl 
Casper himself to add some fabulous NEW options to this historic vintage model. This kit now includes: a complete 10-piece front mounted blower setup, motor cover and enclosed front wheel fairings! Add in an amazingly accurate all-new decal sheet and modelers can build a much more exciting and authentic model of America’s most beautiful Dragster! This kit features: Parts molded in white styrene, 15 new parts added along with Pad-printed drag slicks and a full color decal sheet with all-new graphics Full Retro Deluxeâ„¢ vintage MPC packaging Bonus mini display box & full color collector’s info card. Overall dimensions are: Length: 12†Width: 2½†Height: 2¼â€.
Covered in this Review: If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; alternate assembly sequence suggestions for fit and ease of finishing; complete paint and adhesive selections and applications; test fitting; detailing the engine; front suspension build sequence; kit extra items described; using “clear†glue for window glass installation; 
front wheel version consideration; mold seam and sink mark identification and repair; correct header orientation and installation; chassis installation; chassis to body installation technique; blower version consideration; customizing the blower with realistic butterflies; removing unwanted script; converting an aftermarket wired distributor to a magneto; engine wiring details; clamping methods; using decal setting solutions for that “painted on†look; cockpit window detailing; using Gravity Colors paints; fuel line modifications for fit; making realistic tires; expanded 1:1 vehicle and kit history; modifying the header and rear wheel openings for fit; wheel pant construction; ‘crystal clear’ window glass installation; decal preparation and application; using decal setting solution for that “painted on†look; complete engine construction and finishing; suspension construction and detailing; are all fully examined in this 25 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.
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