gasser59 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) Ditto everything that was said above. I learn so much following your builds and you seem to make it look easy...I know its not. I need to look into this Scale Motorsport 1/12 twill and find out just what it is. Where did you source it Clay? Edited February 10, 2014 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Amazing job Clay, the seat looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexSpeed Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Could I possibly be the only one who looks at this artwork and thinks, "how the hell did he do that?" Spectacular. Man, I have a long way to go... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypower Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Every time I look at this build I get more amazed by the details and workmanship. Top notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Wowzer! You just keep raising the bar, Clay. Your cage padding and plate work both look beyond real. Thanks for sharing! I can't wait for the next update... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) Clay.... awesome updates. I have admired your work for many years And it is a pleasure watching this build come together. Thank you for showing us the build process. I am always itching for updates on this. that seat has to be one of the best looking seats i have seen. I do have to ask.... what did you use for the texture of the seat and how did you do it? The finish looks like a suede material and you hit it spot on. Beautiful work on the carbon fiber decals. Best i have seen. Edited February 12, 2014 by Mooneyzs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Ditto everything that was said above. I learn so much following your builds and you seem to make it look easy...I know its not. I need to look into this Scale Motorsport 1/12 twill and find out just what it is. Where did you source it Clay? Brad I have picked up some of my scale motorsports carbon fiber decals from Hobby Depot in Tempe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayK Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Thank you guys for the nice comments. Chris, that texture looks better than it does in the pics. The camera couldn't really capture the real texture of it. It was kind of a screwed up method. I first primed the parts, then shot it with Krylon "Natural Stone" which is a spray can of texture. I think Scale Motorsport has something similar. Once that dried I painted it flat black. But it didn't have enough texture. So I painted it black again, then dropped it in a baggy filled with embossing powder from Michaels then shook it up like "shake a bake". The wet paint held the powder on. Then once that was dry, I painted it flat black again to seal in the powder and make sure the color was even. It is pretty durable one that last top coat dries. Clay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 clay that's a great tip to do the insert for the pro mod seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Now please explain or provide a tutorial on doing that fantastic Carbon Fiber work. That seat and engine parts…..wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Photos Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Thanks Clay for that tip worked great for you and looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtModeler Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Waiting for updates from your builds is like waiting for new episodes of Walking Dead.. they seem to take so long in-between, but MAN it's awesome when they come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thank you guys for the nice comments. Chris, that texture looks better than it does in the pics. The camera couldn't really capture the real texture of it. It was kind of a screwed up method. I first primed the parts, then shot it with Krylon "Natural Stone" which is a spray can of texture. I think Scale Motorsport has something similar. Once that dried I painted it flat black. But it didn't have enough texture. So I painted it black again, then dropped it in a baggy filled with embossing powder from Michaels then shook it up like "shake a bake". The wet paint held the powder on. Then once that was dry, I painted it flat black again to seal in the powder and make sure the color was even. It is pretty durable one that last top coat dries. Clay Clay... Thank you so much for taking the time to explain the process to me. I am going to have to try it on a seat i have laying around. I can only imagine what this looks like in person, the pics you posted looks like the real thing and is simply gorgeous. Since you are saying the pics couldnt capture the texture i can only imagine that is even better. Very nice work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog1495 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Well said Mr. Crowley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayK Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 My update isn't going to be as cool as what you other guys have been posting, but I have been getting some things accomplished. I gathered up all my front suspension pieces and finally got it all bolted together and working. The tie rods hook to a rod that slides back and forth in the rack, not exactly working, but it does allow the tires to turn left and right. The struts are from MicroNitro of course, and I machined the steering arms and painted them clear red. Everything is bolted with either Scale Hardware bolts or 00-90 brass nuts and bolts. I can't say enough how much I appreciate all the help I've been given on this project from Jim @ MicroNitro, Michael @ Dirtmodeler, Ted @ Ted's Modeling, and Terry @ Flashpoint, and all my other buddies that have helped along the way. I couldn't build this without them. I've also been working in the interior. I installed my headrest and back cage shield. I've also got the pedals painted and installed. Once those were in, I scratch built a simple master cylinder and bolted it in as well as the rod connected to the brake handle. I've also got the seat belts made. These are built up from medical tape painted black, and Futurattraction's 1/16 belt hardware. I had to bolt the lap belts in before I could install the seat. Even as big as this thing is, it is a pain to work down inside there! I need to run a few brake lines, then the seat can be installed for good. Speaking of the seat, it is complete and detailed as well! Now that I have the belts in, I can drop it in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayK Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 I've also been working on the body a lot. I cut off the A-Pillars and replaced them with plastic stock. I also added new window lips for the front widow from brass. As well as the lower edge. I soldered tabs to mount the hood to it as well. Gotta thank Joe for the tip on that. He had done the same thing on his '57 Chevy and it works very well. I've also started working on the door side window frames. Trying to get all this body work done once and for all! That's it for now. Thanks for looking! CK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 WOW - what an update Clay. Love your work and your detailed descriptions and photos explaining every step. Awesomeness right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Very impressive work. bobthehobbyguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 (edited) Clay... I am always in awe of your updates and can't wait for them so I can drool over the details. As Brad mentioned, I love your attention to detail and admire your work. I think this was a huge update and it is looking killer. Very nice work my friend. Edited March 3, 2014 by Mooneyzs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Clay this build is looking DYNOMITE... In my J.J. from Good Times voice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumay309 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 One of the best builds ive seen love it amazing work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyJ Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 (edited) WOW! 'Nuff said. Edited March 3, 2014 by ScrappyJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim3 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Ok enough of the real car pics where's the model pics LOL... Looking Awesome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyJ Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) Clay this build is looking DYNOMITE... In my J.J. from Good Times voice... LMAO, Daum, daum, daum! Edited March 4, 2014 by ScrappyJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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