also, met mr. moynihan leaving the drags in 97 ... he stopped by our tailgate outside pomona drags n had a beer with us!.. a drag racing legend!... we were star struck 😂

I had an "original" when they were first released. My military dad got transferred every few months (he worked the DEW line). After three moves, there was no more Moon Eyes Dragster. I always hoped some other kid found it and built it. Cast in blue for the body and engine, then medium grey frame. Front wheels were Moon Eye Hub Caps. So YOU found it and built it - GREAT JOB too. Thanks again, Chris - you've done "Moon" proud.

I have to tell ya Chris that last year when I was placed on furlough for 6 weeks because of the pandemic I was in a strange place never ever having more than 1 week off from work at a time in my entire career. Haven't had that much time off since highschool summer vacation. After all the home improvement projects and working on my truck's budding frame rust I got an inclination to perhaps return to an old favorite hobby of mine from the days of old. In the act of seeking out modern day modeling advice I stumbled across your videos. I just want you to know that for me they gave me a sense of serenity in addition to all the many things I've learned from you about the hobby and I can't thank you enough for doing what you do. I noticed that my hands shook a lot more and my vision wouldn't even allow me to read the directions let alone what color the paint bottles said they were. This was beginning to depress me. But watching you so effortlessly bang these kits out so beautifully inspired me to do something about those problems. I cut back on the coffee and that dimished the shaky hands and got myself some readers and other magnifying tools and began my journey back into what I consider an extremely rewarding hobby and pastime. I love the music you play when you're painting for one thing and am a musician and music lover myself. Your "southpaw" hand painting also inspired me to just trust myself that I could do it too and low and behold I can now. I admit that I hafta hum some of the tunes you play while doing so but whatever helps I say. So I hope you never ever get sick of it in spite of all the kits you've built. You put together a great presentation and watching your videos has helped me to relax and not sweat the small stuff. I wish you the best and I hope you have a nice holiday season this year.

@hpiguy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot and I'm glad you are having FUN with the hobby!

@kevinmcbride6621

2 жыл бұрын

Hey AC - Sure am glad you're having fun - as Chris emphasizes that's what it is ALL about. Good on you for recognizing while early efforts may come with challenges - patience and practice WILL bring ever-better results + satisfaction!

Great job on a great old kit! Remember building the Revell dragster kits growing up! Fun times. Keep up the good work!

Already know that this is gonna be a good one 👍

Excellent work Chris! I would say the extra parts are for for a later kit. It is great to them as you can always use the extras and it looks like you could build another dragster with just another engine and tire set. Thanks for sharing this .

Thx Atlantis for a great job of breathing life into a 60 year old piece of modeling - and hot-rodding/drag racing history! Well Done....

A Japanese company bought out Moon Equipment Co., kept all the employees and expanded the brand. Dean Moon was a great guy. I remember this car from Hot Rod Magazine. It was based on a Dragmaster chassis. Great build.

That's a GREAT kit!!!!!!!! 👀

i used to love building models as a kid. my craftsmanship was never great and they never looked like the "box" picture.. whenever i had the $2 it took to buy one tho... that didnt include the "testers" glue (.20c i think!) and the tiny glass bottles of testers paints ( dont recall how much they were in the late 60s) i had all the revell models .. boot hill express lil red wagon the "hawaiian" the mongoose n snake... oh!.. and the "rat fink" models 😂... this one looks top quality ( old ones were crappy!)

Cool beans bud! I’ve got one in the stash, just a matter of me getting it out and putting it together! Now that I’ve seen your review and build I have to get it out soon and do it! 👍👍🤘✌🏻

Lots of those extra parts will come in handy for the kit-bashing projects using the "37 Chevy "Salt Shaker" that you built the other day !!

Amazing review my friend, definitely looks like a fun little kit, thanks for sharing

I reckon those extra parts come from the dual model Revell kit Sanitary Bucket which was a T bucket and Mooneyes dragster. The T bucket was a dead ringer for the Winged Express only lacking the wing. There were three dual model kits in the sixties, one featured a really neat Topolino altered. The body/chassis of the Mooneyes was originally done with yellow plastic.

Awesome another huge outta the park hit Chris ordering my kit as we speak

Your sending me broke Chris! Lol 😂

That's a slingshot dragster! I haven't seen one in years! Very VERY nice!

Just might have to pick that one up. Pretty slick.

Thank you for the lesson in patience and craftsmanship

Thanks Chris. My name is Chris also. I run a model club in northern California. I'm planning a build contest among our 3 Junior members using this kit. They might have a problem competing with our more senior members. To try to build skills that they can transfer to more complicated models. I'm planning to build it along with them, just as I remember seeing it as it raced. Yes, I am that old.

Very nice build Chris been waiting on this one so I got two kits can’t wait to get it on the bench thanks for your take on the mooneyes

When I built models back in the 70s, early 80s, I would save all the left over parts, thinking I would use them on a other build, but I actually saved more than I used. Dig Mooneyes. We lived nearby , and I remember when there were oil fields and you could see from a distance the bright yellow Moon eyes building, especially at night, when it was lit up. Just down the street was a topless bar. And Dean Moon jr was my high school classmate. The Moon residence was in a neighborhood across the street from my high school.

Fantastic job! I see a lot of the parts that were used on the 1/25 Carl Casper Undertaker Dragster by Polar Lights. What made me think that was the blower set up and parts on unused frame and steering. I could be wrong though.

Nice build Chris! Cool colours!

Great review! I went out and bought one after seeing this.

Looks great! I just bought this model last week.

thats a cool ol dragster man u dig

@hpiguy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great looking model, made it look easy I do think I'll have to get one myself

Sweet kit nice build

Your videos take me back to my youth (many years ago!). Great job, as usual.

Nice work on your moon eyes dragster Chris. I picked one up from Model roundup at the ACME show.

This kit would be great to make a super detailed Dragula 👌

I love what your doing for the hobby, I hope to share some of my builds and help promote the hobby also. This kit is actually kick ass. Dig detailed kits that are quality

That sniff! Lol great video! Look at all the awesome parts! NEED THIS KIT

I already have my two plus four original frame kits plus people buy these models up there's more on the way wow

What a great kit. I love yellow on cars.

Awesome review & build i ordered 2 last week

Best part of my day... Seeing that you've uploaded a new video!! Worst part of my day... Is when that video ends!! :'( I wish there was just an unlimited 24/7 live hpiguys model building universe lol

@hpiguy

2 жыл бұрын

You're the best! With a couple hundred builds on here and hundreds of unboxings of mine, you should stay busy for a bit. Also, a new video today in 6 minutes. Full builds every Saturday at 11am and Wednesdays at 3pm central time! :)

Very cool mate👍

Very cool.

@hpiguy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

USA made? Nice.

Great video, very helpful as I'm in the process of building this for a friend. I will say, whilst it's not an overly complicated kit, it's definitely showing its age and if you want to build it neat it will take extra time. There's extra flash on most parts requiring trimming and sanding, especially annoying on tiny details like knock off wheel nuts where they had to be drilled out as the flash had prevented them fitting properly. Some of the fitment is pretty poor and the instructions aren't great. For example the cover over the steering and back of the transmission (the two halves) hangs over the edges when placed on top but sits flush on the real car. As mentioned in the video the supercharger pipes need to be trimmed as they don't line up properly and most parts are plated in chrome even when not required like the engine block. The motor mount also sits well below the engine when mounted per the instructions which looks a bit silly on closer inspection. Again, it's not a bad kit, but if you're wanting perfection just know it won't build up as neatly as a more modern Revell or Tamiya kit.

This Mooneyes kit will make a great kit basher !

Sorry I talk text ..great job!!

Really good build Chris. Anticipated rerelease of an old classic and you did it justice sir! Your presentation is spot on! Keep them coming!!

very nice u pull all the stops out straight out of the box & or kit again i love ur vids . greedings from mikes ship rights

@hpiguy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great vid again Chris, keep em coming and I'll keep watching. Got mine on order.

Bentley Blower from the 30s.

@jameskeeler8177

2 жыл бұрын

Potvin blower from The fifties and sixties.

Beautiful build and an outstanding video as always. Thank you!

That exhaust manifold on that look like a bear to assemble

I hope somebody sees this and can answer. I have never used a decal solution. So my question is. Do you still have to dip your decal in hot water Or just what are the steps in using decal solution. I would much appreciate a reply. And happy thanksgiving to all. God Bless. And thanks for this showing hpiguys. Sweet model.

@hpiguy

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you need to soak the decal before you apply it so that it releases from the backing paper.

It may look simple.......But it's very labor intensive to get the parts to fit together. It requires a LOT of sanding, filing, and fitting to get this thing to fit together. Instructions......might as well have them, most of it will be intuition and trial and error. But it can be made look good. I take my hat off to the builder, he did a great job on a really bad kit. He always does.

Well my list of kits to collect is getting bigger 😂😂

that style blower was made by potvin

Very nice job!

Whelp, Nebraska lost to Wisconsin in college footbal this afternoon, but at least i can enjoy watching a video by a wisconsin native! I would trade our team for a box of left over model parts anyday! Good job, chris!

Awesome build!!

Absolutely stunning!

Awesome Build Chris! I've gotta get mine soon! I've been waiting for a little Drag rail to come out! The Moon Eye's is perfect!

It still is $5 a tube👍

Ironically, the dropped front axle included with the kit makes an even more realistic model than the straight axle does. The real Mooneyes dragster used a dropped front axle! I went a step further by making my front and rear axles out of aluminum rod and aluminum tubing because I like my wheels to roll freely and they do!

kooool

Really nice build man, looks like a fun kit, will be definately picking this one up. Thanks!

Beautiful job, it's easy to see you enjoyed this one! Mooneyes is an old favorite! 👀

Do you prime right over the chrome or do you remove it first?

@hpiguy

2 жыл бұрын

I prime right over it most of the time. Tim Boyd, the master of car models also primes right over chrome a lot of the time. I got the tip from one of his articles.

You should have

very cool !

Great job again, love the googly eyes.

Great build. Everything turned out very nice.

Heck yeah Chris awesome as always buddy

I believe you helped them sell another kit. Just don't tell my wife

Mate you just keep hitting home runs with your builds keep them coming 👍🇦🇺

What a great kit extra parts and extra cool. Another great build!

Another great build!

Another outstanding video and presentation. I'm going to have to get this kit...

this Pledge bottle, What is it?. Very nice build.

@garyparker2969

2 жыл бұрын

Floor Wax Available at Walmart 🤗🤗

@mikaelgideryd

2 жыл бұрын

@@garyparker2969 , Ok i will see if i can find it here in Hungary, Looks like it works good

Nice job what a cool kit

Great one ☝️

Nice job 👏 👍 enjoy your videos 📹 please keep them coming 🙏 and here to help get your videos 📹 out to everyone 😀 😊 😉

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