AMT 1967 Mercury Cyclone Eliminator II Dyno Don 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build Review AMT1151
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Don Nicholson (May 28, 1927 - January 24, 2006) was an American drag racer from Missouri.[1] He raced in the 1960s and 1970s when there were few national events. The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) estimates he won 90 percent of his match races.[2]As of 2002, he held the record for the most number of categories in which he reached a final round (won or took second at an event): Funny Car, Pro Stock, Super Stock, Competition Eliminator, Stock, and Street.[2] He was nicknamed "Dyno Don" after he was one of the first drivers to use a chassis dynamometer on his cars in the late 1950s, a skill that he learned while working as a line mechanic at a Chevrolet car dealer.[3]
He was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1998
In 1958, Nicholson acted as tuner for the Greth Brothers B/Fuel Dragster, based out of Monrovia, California.[8] At Bakersfield on 3 August 1958, with Bill Crossley at the wheel, this car was the first West Coast dragster to record a 170 mph (270 km/h) pass; the small-block powered digger took the B/F title, beating Emory Cook for Top Eliminator, at that meet, too.[8]
Nicholson became nationally known to drag racing fans when he won the Stock class at NHRA's first Winternationals in 1961 with a 12-second pass;[3] he and Ronnie Sox raced the only two Chevrolets, when Fords were the standard.[7] The win helped his business in Southern California, and gave him access to factory-developed Chevrolets and special racing parts.[3] He repeated as the 1962 Winternationals winner. He received lucrative offers from promoters in the Southeastern United States, so moved to Atlanta to compete in match races.[2] Chevrolet and the other American car manufacturers decided to drop their factory backing in 1963 and his vehicle became uncompetitive.[3] He switched to a Mercury Cometfor 1964 in the A/Factory Experimental (A/FX) class.[3] He won over 90 percent of match races he entered that year.[2] That year he made the first 10-second pass in a doorslammer,[2] as well as being the first driver to lift the front wheels when he shifted gears.[2]
Funny Car[edit]
In 1965, Dodge and Plymouth teams moved their front and rear wheels forward, giving them greater traction. These new "funny cars" were not allowed in NHRA meets. Ford disallowed their factory-supported Ford and Mercury teams competing against these new Mopar funny fars. Nicholson was concerned about losing his match racing income since his car was outclassed. That August, he converted his steel-bodied four-speed[7] car to ah A/FX, switching to nitromethane and fuel injection and moving the rear axle forward 12 in (30 cm).[7] Several weeks later, he defeated the Ramcharger Dodge, the top Mopar entry, with a 9.30 second pass at 150 mph (240 km/h).[2]
Mercury commissioned a new tube chassis Comet for 1966. The Logghe Bros.-built car featured a one piece flip-top body.[2] Nicholson's car, Eliminator I, was rarely defeated that season.[2] It clocked the first 7-second e.t. in Funny Car at Michigan in the second half of 1966.[2] The only driver capable of defeating Eliminator I was Nicholson's teammate Eddie Schartman.[2] Nicholson was so dominant, critics predicted the demise of the new Funny Car "craze".[3] He enjoyed another highly successful year in Eliminator II in 1967, until other teams started adding superchargers late in the year.[2] Other teams had run superchargers before, but by the middle of 1967, tire technology had caught up to the power produced by these cars and they began to "hook up" better rather than just spin the tires. Nicholson started the 1968 season with his now-supercharged Comet. He won the Irwindale New Year's Day race, where he qualified number two with a 8.03[citation needed] and went on to set low e.t. of the meet at 7.99,[citation needed] and won the event. At the AHRA meet[clarification needed] at Lion's Dragway in January, he qualified number one[citation needed] (low e.t.) with a strong 7.63[citation needed] but failed to win the meet. He did win the second annual Stardust National Open, beating Schartman in the final round, with a 7.83 pass,[citation needed] low e.t. of the meet.[citation needed] Most of Nicholson's earnings at this time came from match race competition. During 1968, Nicholson became concerned about engine fires caused by blower explosions.
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Beautiful, actually got this one under construction:))
I remember when I was a kid, the model kits came with real rubber tires.
Auto world in Pennsylvania was the big catalog retailer of model car kits. Those were the days. 2 or 3 bucks for a model car kit and waiting 4 to 6 weeks for it to get to you.
YEEE HAAA - That, Sir, is a Cyclone. Dyno Don himself would be impressed. Yet, look close enough or long enough and each of us will say "...but that spot, or I would have done it this way." And that's the fun of modeling. Done your way, every time - the FUN way!
Thank you for sharing...
P.S. You know, I might have
She"s a beaut! You've inspired me to build one! It's been over 50 years since I've built a dragster. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming.
Thanks Daryl. No time like the present to crack a kit open!
Great memories Chris I use to see him at my local Drag Strip.(Irwindale) back in the day. Would love to see a Gas Ronda drag car build. He was a local boy .His sponsor was Russ Davis Ford in Covina .( Calif.) He owned a bar in the next city.(Azusa Ca.).Great stuff man.👍
That would be cool!
Hi Chris, I always love the older dragsters kits as a kid, it's great to see them coming back out, I guess I will have to relive my teen years and get this kit. As always a great build.
Thanks Charles!
Hi mate, just subscribed, kit builder since the late 1960,s, Tks Sydney Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks and keep having FUN!
That molding is really clean
Looked good to me!
Dude that looks awesome! Love the paint! Great job!
My man! I have learned a lot of new techniques while watching this AWB Cyclone! These are some of my favorite kits! While watching certain parts of the video it took me back to age 11 in grade school. I like some of the paint choices and detail tools like the Rustoleum chrome paint and the gauge detailing silver pencil. You have really inspired me, sir! I can't wait to try these neat detailing tools and techniques. Thank you very much.
Thanks, and enjoy your hobby!
A/FX was beginning of the Funny Car class. These were "Altered Wheelbase", with all lightweight components. Sometimes running on Nitro Methane. This kit turned out great!
You do great work & I have learned so much by watching your videos. Thanks so much!
Thanks a lot Eric! Enjoy your hobby!
.kool , thanx...sahweet , jus like my 67 Comet AWB....inna kit...We love AMT....Rock onnn , Keep building
Robert
Thanks Robert!
Beautiful as usual,great job and great attitude
Thank you so much!
Super sweet. Love the era. You are one active modeler. Always quite a nice job too.
Thanks Daniel! I try to do two kits per week, that's a lot!
Outstanding build Chris, that color choice sets it off.
Keep them rolling out, really enjoy seeing what you do.
Old School Rules Again !! Awesome EVERYTHING Chris, God Bless All.
Thanks Gary!
Nice looking build! I have been hesitant to build a kit, as I haven’t done any building since I was a kid, and back then I got frustrated when the kit wasn’t perfect... it was good to hear you say build for fun, not for perfection!
I say that every video. Grab a kit and get to building. The more you build, the better you get. Enjoy yourself and don't sweat the small stuff. Just get kits done and it starts to flow pretty nicely.
I used to think like that too but at the end of the day it took the fun out of building models. Who wants models that look machine made anyway?
You really know your metal paints and techniques. I had a 67 Mercury Comet.
Thanks!
Awesome build kit and review as always bro, Thank you much! 🏁🏁👍
Thanks Whitey!
another good review and build I remember building this way back
Thank you Craig!
Thanks to you for this build and Round2 Models for sending it to build & review! !! I have never purchased or built this kit before, but not that will change!! I have got buy & build it now!!! See how nice marketing works fellows!!! LOL!! Excellent build Chris!!!
Thanks for watching Ron!
Another super build, thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Great build! Now I've got another project!
Thanks, have fun!
Nice job well done sir I love old school drag cars.
Another great build now i have to find it thank you!
As the video says, links in the description. Enjoy your model!
The infant stages of the funny car era!
Good choice on the colors, that steel look tub really comes out good!
I have to say I like this kind of white lettering on tires better than most decals would.
Awesome build review again!
Also, On Lindberg kits I also use Revell Matt no 9 for tires. Comes out great.
Thanks a lot Tim!
Beautiful job! Makes me want to get my original out and repaint it!
Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!
One awesome excellent build love it. Keep on keeping on...
Thanks!
Looks awesome! Thanks for sharing
Thanks Charles!
Absolutely beautiful Build,, you nailed it
That one is amazing! I like the bright red and the flip-up body.
Thanks Connor!
hpiguys Workshop No problem! Your models are amazing. In fact, your videos got me into plastic modeling myself! I just ordered one of those Revell Mini Coopers that you did a while ago as Mr. Bean’s car.
Again love the dragsters, very nice and looks fun.
Thanks again!
Great job!
Awesome job Chris. Love that bodystyle
Thanks man!
Awesome build Chris. I used a misting spray bottle to apply the pledge floor shine worked great.
Thanks, cool, never tried that.
Another cool build
Another great looking kit. Love all the little tips and tricks. You are absolutely right, this is a hobby. It should be fun. If you are not having fun, try something else. So many of mine have some imperfections. Most people that see them don't notice. So are they really there?
Thanks Donald! I agree, too many people let the little things get to them and it ruins all the fun.
Great detail as always
Thanks Ralph!
So when you say silver pencil you mean...lol. Just playing! Yet another great great build review. Looks like it was a fun build.
LOL, thanks Clifton!
great job , love the build
Thanks Cliff!
Looking good... love the old altered wheel base cars
Thanks Doozer!
Great video ! Thanks
Thank You!
Another very nice build.. These older kits are really not too bad. I want to thank you for your tip to use gel pens... I mainly build military vehicles, and I found those gel pens to be very useful in many different ways :)
Thanks Hisham, there are very few 'bad' kits. Most times it's just the attitude of the builder.
I love me some military kits, enjoy your models of any type!
Another Nice one. This os really a must have kit.
Thanks Jefferson!
Sometimes on the casters of the wheelie bars I take a white pencil and color just a little. Some times guys will chalk up them to see if the car is leaving off the line true.they can look at the Mark's on the track.
Such a cool engine the 427 ohc....the king engine of the musclecar era.nothing topped it.
If you say so. In reality it was a needlessly complex and delicate engine as are all OHC designs.
Awesome build, dude. I dig it!
Thanks Dirk!
Please more vintage funny cars, how about one in 1/16 scale!....... yay!
If they get sent in, they get built. Thanks!
Great job, it looks awesome!
Thank you! Cheers!
Something a little different - good to see. Thanks
Thank you!
Great model, fun to build with wheelie bars and body features. Thanks Round2 for giving Chris the opportunity to keep building and inspiring us, the amateurs.
Chris, my friend Bill Mancini had a drag 88 Mustang LX convertible. Seeing the skinnies in your hands with those bright chrome wheels reminded me of the skinnies and wheels he had on his car. The chrome wheels are perfect. He used to put aviation (av) fuel in his car and drove it as a daily driver. Lol
Thanks Stu!
Another excellent video.! Dave
Thanks Dave!
Hi there just want to say I really enjoy watching your videos. You cover all the good details, I have learned a lot from you. There are other web sites that talk about model building but they are not as interesting as your site. Can you send me info on where you get your spray painted and your model paints. I usually order most of my stuff from model roundup and shore line hobbies. Keep up the great videos I'm so glad AMT is bringing back some of the kits I built as a kid in the 60s and 70s. Thank you so much, modeling is such a great hobby, I'm getting my granddaughter into modeling so far she loves it too.
I get Rustoleums from the hardware store, Menards.
Model paints I get from Model Roundup.
I've bought it ,and put it on my shelf.
It came out really nice looks sweet
Thanks, I enjoyed it!
another awesome build!! I do wish, however, AMT and MPC could add some better details to these kits. To me, it seems they are pretty cheap, but understanding their position they have fared well with me. Thanx chris !!
Thanks for watching Mouse!
Chris, you continue to outdo yourself. Enjoy all your builds very much including this build which looks fantastic. I have taken many of your techniques and applied them to my own building. Is the future brushed on the body and how do you eliminate brush marks, Thanks again
Thanks Paul.
It's brushed on, it levels itself if you brush it on and walk away for a couple hours.
For tires with raised letters you could take white paint and spray on a peice of cardboard and then just press the letters gently on the paint and you have white letters
Great video 👍 must get one
Links in the description to get it on order!
awesome as always !!!! :))
Thank you Steve!
Ladies and Gents, i follow this guy a ton and he has schooled me on alot of tips and tricks and hell ive been doing this for over 30 years!
Thanks Jeremy!
Very cool!!!
Thanks Bryan!
One of my favorites ... beautifully done.
Do you recall the A/FX class ( Factory
Experimental) ?
I think that was early days pre Funny Car.
Nice build, im waiting on the 71 Joey Saldana Sprint car.
That's coming of course. :)
Sweetest ride real nice job u and muscle cars make a good team lol
Thanks Glenn!
I enjoyed the build very much and your car looks great.
The Bright Chrome paint, what brand is it. I agree it looks fantastic.
BTW this car was built at the very beginning of the evolution of the funny cars as they came out of the altered and gasser classes and formed the funny car category. Which was named that because of the funny look of the cars with the rear wheels moved so far forward and their stance because of it.
All paints are Rustoleum unless noted. Thanks!
I am currently building the dyno don Nicholson eleminator cougar it's a nice looking model in the kit but has lots of small parts I would not recommend it to anyone who has never built a kit before
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Great looking kit and a nice job! The only question I have is this... if the radiator is mounted to, thus raised with with the body, how would the radiator connect to the engine? They would have to disconnect it every time they flipped open the bodywork
I placed it where the directions said but never painted it up. I'll just call it a body brace.
Exactly . The chassis would say funny car ( body flips up ) the body on the other hand , with its altered wheel base says A/FX ( Altered , factory experimental ) . Two different classes . The A/FX car’s body would not flip up , but the funny part of the thing is , when first Chrysler came out with the altered wheel based cars , people called them “funny” cars !
I love to watch my favorite CZcams channel
Thanks for taking time out of your day to watch the channel!
Totally posting this before the video is over... Not sure if you already know this.
You can remove the stock chrome with oven cleaner.
I've done that before but find it to only be necessary if the chrome is on too thick.
@@hpiguy Fair enough. I like to remove it just to be sure the paint sticks. 🙂
Love me a big block Ford!
Sweet
Thanks!
I ordered mine thru AMAZON.It's on it's way what are you waiting for.Listen to the workshop guy people. Hpi video thanks
Thanks for watching!
facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop
Way cool
Thanks John!
sir I really like your builds. but I have a question, why is it when I use future floor polish my finish has a scalie look to it,it looks like small cracks all through the paint. thanks ken
If the paint under it is still a bit wet it will move and crack the floor polish.
Another great build Chris. AMT could have made a battery box. I don't think I could ride next to a battery. J.S.
Thanks Bob!
what color did you spray on the tires (rubber)?
Black primer
As always, great job showing what you can get with cheap rattle can paint and craft paints and not having to spend a fortune on the fancy hobby paints. How long do you let the first coats (primer and black that you use) dry before adding color? It says on the cans 24+ hours to fully dry.
30-60 minutes. 24 hours is for a rock hard full cure in the worst circumstances. By 30 minutes on most days you can handle the part and it's bone dry.
Primer can be painted over while a bit wet too, I do it all the time.
@@hpiguy Thanks! That will make things easier and quicker for me. I have been waiting for a full dry between coats before I moved on, things should move along better now.
Neat, as always. Tho, why the silver pen instead of a white one? The white one wouldn't show well for the gauge numbers?
Personal choice is all.
First one arrives
U should build the 1978 Ford Firestone 4x4 pickup its awesome
Maybe some day Kari!
I’m new to your channel and was wondering if you have made any videos specifically on your paints. The ones you like the best or have had the best results. I saw that you mentioned Krylon as one of the brands. I know certain types of paint will eat the plastic A list of your paints and where to get them would be great video . Anyway, was just wondering if you had made a video like that.
Each video has the paints I've used listed by name brand and color.
Very nice build only one problem the model has a rad support and rad which the real car did not have (think about it you flip up the body and the rad would be connect to the engine by hoses)
Thanks for watching!
Thanks . Nice build.
How about a 36 Ford?
Thanks GD!
No 36 Ford on the bench, but if they reissue one it will get built.
That's a sweet gasser
Thanks William!
I've always wondered why so few car models include seatbelts. Being a plane model builder I tend to be nitpicky about those kind of details.
Same as older plane molds left lots of stuff out. Some had/have it, some don't.
There is the simplistic delete, but also there is the fact that many cars did not have seat belts in them and therefore they were not modeled. Race cars mostly had them, but not all types of racing required them. F1 for example did not require seat belts until sometime in the 70's.
Whats the name of the Chrome paint
Early funnycar.
that fords susspention is called twin i beam
Nice work as usual. I have great doubts that this is faithful replica of a Nicholson car. That wide 427 is a Single Overhead Cam motor. Big deal stuff.
Thanks for watching!
All of the Round2 kits with " padprinted tires" and this comes with styrene drag slicks?? Wow... other than that its right nice.
Thanks, it works out well though, the tires look good on this one.
Personally, I believe that there's an advantage to solid plastic tires. First of all they won't melt your mag wheels over time like vinyl tires do. Secondly, you can put decal lettering or redline decals on them after you sand the lettering off, paint them, add gloss clearcoat, and over coat the decals with dull clearcoat.
Like to find the 1965 chevelle Time Machine.
I would like to see AMT re-issue that kit, maybe one day?
They pop up on E-bay once in a while but the price is usually a second mortgage on the house. Lol.
I never liked plastic tires. That was usually an MPC thing, back in the late 60's, and early 70's. I stopped building models in 72.
I understand they are retooling old molds,but I wish they would put better tires. Just saying,I'd still buy this!
The carburator is missing! No fuel injected 427 sohc, so where's the fuel go in? Did you brain fart or was there none in the kit? I couldn't see on the chrome tree.
Well I'll be damned! I read the history in the description again,he put fuel injection on the 427 ! Never heard of that before. Cool man, never mind.
Yup, pretty cool design.
All the nitro cars had Enderle or Hilborn fuel injection. A carb wouldnt flow enough fuel to keep the engine alive on the top end.
also, none of them had radiators, the fuel itself cooled the engine. This has a few exceptions as a kit.
Ive buy pontiac catalina 1962
AFX,altered factory experimental the radiator and core support have no reason to be on there,, don't know why it's included in the kit
Have you ever built Ohio George Willy's
I would like to see that video
Not yet, if they reissue it I will.
@@hpiguy I built the last re issue and found out they need to make new molds!
I have my eye on a complete original kit on eBay for 70