Randy D Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hi Wayne, Great looking build so far !!! Really like those springs. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Great idea to convert Dodge Magnum to wheelstander. Personally I liked that first paintjob better, but this one isn't bad... Great job on it, something really different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 (edited) Well, since I'm on vacation this week it would be a shame if I wasn't able to find any time to work on projects. Got some more done here. Thanks to John Teresi for a couple of reference pics. I was able to get started on the wheelie bars. First I had to create an anti-sway bar for the working suspension so it wouldn't move side to side. It is temporarily rigged up with some parts box photo etch and hardware from Scale Hardware. It works and moves with the suspension so now the next step is to paint it and permanently mount it. Next is the beginning of the working wheelie bars. I started with two different sized aluminum square stock lengths and more hardware from SH. Much more to scratchbuild on this so there will be more to come later in the week. Edited September 28, 2011 by 1320wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 thats totally cool Wayne!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltwincustoms Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Very impressive, I am a fan of anything that functions and moves with the model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Nice work Wayne.... It's looking great!! Where did you get your springs from? Its a nice looking spring. I look forward to seeing more progress on the whole Wheelie bar set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 Nice work Wayne.... It's looking great!! Where did you get your springs from? Its a nice looking spring. I look forward to seeing more progress on the whole Wheelie bar set up. The spring pictured came from Radio Shack. A few years back I noticed that they sold some 1/32 scale radio control cars that also had a seperate suspension kit that you could purchase. The kit came with three complete sets of springs for different tension ratings. They work perfectly for rear suspensions in 25th scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Wayne, nice looking fab work going on there, those springs do look great for scale! Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Decals are done. I printed a second sheet of the graphics onto clear decal film and doubled them up to brighten the image. Now I just give it a few days for all decals to settle and then hit the body with some clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Wayne, you gave me a major "DOH !!" moment. It never occurred to me to print a duplicate decal to lay on top of the first one to brighten and solidify the image. Genius or common sense it works for me. Thanx man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 That purple is a decal? I like it, Wayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 The spring pictured came from Radio Shack. A few years back I noticed that they sold some 1/32 scale radio control cars that also had a seperate suspension kit that you could purchase. The kit came with three complete sets of springs for different tension ratings. They work perfectly for rear suspensions in 25th scale. Thanks wayne. those springs look perfect. that body sure looks great with the extra set of decals over it. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Thanks for all of the comments. The wheelie bars are almost complete. The only thing left is too fabricate the pads which are what make contact with the pavement and create the sparks during the run. Once that is done then it will be ready to be painted and installed. Don't mind the different colored springs. As springs are supposed to do the other red spring sprung out of my hand and where it went is anybodys guess. I'm sure that I will find it in two years or so when I am down on the floor looking for some other part that decided to fly away. Meanwhile, the yellow one will work just fine, all I have to do is touch it up with some red paint or sharpie. The working mechanism works well. The red cross section is also true testament to having a parts box where you save every little piece of every model from the past. You never know when something you saved will come in handy. In this case the cross brace is from a rollcage from some kit that I saved parts from and it just happened to be the perfect size for bracing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Great concept and execution! I also like the second paint scheme. The first was way too busy. WF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 The wheelie bar is now complete. I have temporarily attached it to check for any fit issues and how the mechanism works. Everything appears to be fine, although the overall lift ability isn't what I would have liked but it still looks good, in my opinion. Now I can remove it and get the final painting done on the piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatRod Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 This thing is wild Wayne!!! Always like watching your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltwincustoms Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Well I for one think it looks pretty much spot on, and darn cool! About the only thing you could have done would have been to either raise the back of the body up further or shorten the mechanism from the frame out to the part that holds the weight. And figure if you were to do that it just wouldn't look right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 "Detroit, we have lift off !! Lift off, and the Magnum Force 1 is airborne and on it's way to a drag strip (or mall parking lot) near you." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 (edited) Out of the ashes rises an old build that never got finished. I pulled it from the box a few months back and the more I looked at it the more I decided that I wasn't happy with the second paint job. So, once again, I started over. Before repaint I made the hood opening smaller and then came up with yet another paint scheme different from the last two. Now it's time to get this one finished so I don't have to change my mind again. All of the decals are on and clear coat added today. Edited December 15, 2020 by 1320wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 WOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 I somehow missed it on the first run. Glad to see this. I'd love a shot of the transfer case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 That's wild ! I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Cool build! Nice with the scoop lurking above the roof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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