vintagedragfan Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 thats some great progress Dirk, nice engineering on the suspension, I'm diggin it ! this stuff is tedious huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Edman Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 awesome work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobdude Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Dirk, You are making machining parts look too easy. You are the Man. My hat is off to you.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 WOW,.........i wish i'd have known you had posted this earlier, dirk. KILLER stuff, buddy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobdude Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hi Dave, Missed you and Chris in Jersey. Hope everything is well with you.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick351 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Cool....nice start, watching with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colmer Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Amazing. Love watching the master craftsmen at work. Checking in every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyJ Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 (edited) Thanks for keeping me motivated guys! I was attempting to make it to ATL with it, but I haven't even gotten to dressing-up the motor or getting to the interior, so I SERIOUSLY doubt ill make it. I did try taking some better pictures than what my phone is capable of, but I'm still trying to dial-in my macro 60mm. Bill I still don't have anything on your Cuda. Sherm, Bill and Bob your machining prowess keeps me motivated (SOMMCA ). Jay, Bruh, ALWAYS appreciate your support!!! Edited September 11, 2013 by ScrappyJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyJ Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) I got started in the floor pan. In the pic below, some of the part that the dash is currently glued to is from the kit, but most of it is from styrene. I traced the outline of the pan from the chassis and cut it out (as always, sorry for the crappy pics): Here you can better see two brass pins that sets the front part of the pan into the upper, front part of the chassis Not that you would see it, but I took a second piece of styrene, traced out the lattice pattern in the chassis, cut it out and layered it on the chassis (again you really aren't going to see it, but I thought it was a cool touch: I assume it would also help with undercarriage turbulence and not that you guys wouldn't have figured it out, but the "P" is passenger side and well the "D" is obvious) Edited October 1, 2013 by ScrappyJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerPlant Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Holy cow! I think I'll quit building models... No point anymore, now that I've seen this Astonishing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Very cool looking.I always enjoy following your builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 sorry i really missed your thread , dont know why .. no i didnt have those seats myself its a dutch builder on a forum but the pic was from a acient post and it was a porsche kit he was buikding ..those porsche seats ussually are in the revell porsche kits if i'm correct .. if your lucky you can score either a old build model or a incomplete kit ?? for cheap ... (incomplete kit with the seats that is hahahaha)thats said > dan what a awsome progress you made , just stunning stuff ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyJ Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) I was also able to work on the engine plate. The plate was first made out of styrene and then I used the styrene copy to trace out and make the billet piece: Here you can see the plate with the stepped/flanged piece from the transaxle sitting inside of the plate (tight tolerance, but it fits). The two holes are where I'm hoping to be able to countersink so that I can tap the upper back chassis and bolt the plate on. In this pic, you can see the sharpie marks for where to cut that I traced out of the styrene. To get the bolt holes on the transaxle flange, I just plunged an endmill, then I drilled a hole in the center of the circle part of the plate and then stuck a bolt through it, tightened it and put it in the rotary table to complete the rest of the milling (oh...I also took an endmill about the size of the starter part on the flange and plunge cut it). It's not CNC, but I think it turned out okay: Edited October 2, 2013 by ScrappyJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Ummm....I may be coming down to Florida in the next month or so to visit my sister. How close is Orlando to Wintergarden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 that is really going to be a nice touch for this build Dirk!, nice machining, pure sweetness my man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Beautiful work as always Dirk!! Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ningoth4 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 A most excellent build you have going here!!! Will be following it closely. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 superb QQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I'm just gonna say, "Ditto" to what everyone has already said!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyJ Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 I got a little work done this weekend. I was finally able to counter-sink the hole for the engine plate and was able to figure out how to drill the holes for the upper bracing for the A-arms (I bought the 90 degree attachment for the Dermel and got it done that way). I also had to drill and tap three holes for the brace connecting the engine plate and the role cage. Here is the plate attached to the chassis: Here is the back portion of the roll cage that attaches to the engine plate: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djway3474 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I recently saw a drop top ghia with a double hoop roll bar set up and the lines flowed much better. You may want to give that a try. As an owner of many ghias I will watch this with interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Just discovered this truely amazing thread. It's like watching someone build a real car. Stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyJ Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) I recently saw a drop top ghia with a double hoop roll bar set up and the lines flowed much better. You may want to give that a try. As an owner of many ghias I will watch this with interest Thanks, Dwayne! I did consider it and I think you're probably right on the double loop. Only for my taste, I kept it straight as I'm not a huge fan of the double loop. Jay Ruiz (a/k/a BKIN10SECS) also told me I should do it that way. I do truly appreciate the input!!! Edited October 9, 2013 by ScrappyJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikelo Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Great work so far. Keep us posted. I'll be following. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Some awesome metal work going on here. I still say you shoukd just clear coat it and not cover all that work up...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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