Don Garlits’ Wynnscharger Dragster 1:25 Scale MPC Model Kit #810 Review

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Don Garlits’ Wynnscharger Dragster 1:25 Scale MPC Model Kit #810 Review

Review and Photos by Doug Bartley

In the early days of drag racing, post-World War II Central and Western United States military aircraft pilot training fields had become available for alternate uses, including auto racing. Don Garlits’ first drag race car was built under an oak tree at his home in North Tampa in 1954. He used an electric welder and a gas torch to modify an old 1927 Ford Model “T” Roadster to accept a 1948 Mercury block, a 1939 Ford floor shift transmission, and a 1948 Ford differential and axle. That early T-Bucket’s quarter mile performance was a 13.5 second elapsed time, at a top speed of 93 mph. It was this successful, formative roadster that would give Don the beginnings of his first rail-type dragster. He took off the body, moved the engine back and located the seat behind the drive axle, a design invented that same year by Mickey Thompson. This would be the 12.1 second, 108 mph slingshot dragster with which Big Daddy would win the first NHRA race he entered, when the NHRA Safety Safari came to Lake City, Florida.

 

For the Modeler: This review covers the Don Garlits’ Wynnscharger Dragster 1:25 Scale MPC Model Kit #810. MPC rates this as a Skill Level 2 kit for intermediate builders and this is a great model for the 1/4 Mile, Drag, or Race Car collection. The kit comes in 70 parts molded in White, Chrome, Clear, Black, and a vinyl seat, motor drive belt, and tires. Assembly is straight forward with sub-assemblies and final assembly sequences. The motor is nicely detailed and with some basic wiring; looks really good. The body is a multiple part unit. Also included in this kit are a nice set of decals, miniature display box, vintage retro deluxe packaging and a Bonus Wynnscharger T-shirt iron on. Overall dimensions are approximately: Length: 11″, Width: 2″, Height: 2″.

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; highlighting and detailing the engine; suspension build sequence; using “clear” glue for window glass installation; complete chassis detailing; front/rear tire Installation; using decal setting solutions for that “painted on” look; how to wire the engine using an add-on wired distributor; identifying and removing the copyright script; modifying the front suspension for fit; making realistic looking tires; a ‘crystal clear’ window glass treatment; steering controls installation; how to repair damaged chrome with foil; decal placement is discussed; complete engine construction and finishing; suspension construction and detailing; are all fully examined in this 15 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

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