Clay Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 that lathe looks like something you built. Awesome job as always so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticfanatic Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 If you ever make a CD/DVD with all the photos you have posted or saved on this truly amazing project of a miniature Masterpiece....I WILL BUY IT IN A MINUTE......WAIT...that's to long....A SECOND!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo64nova Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Your scratch building is amazing, the tiny details are so cool. I like to scratch build things in plastic, but after seeing your work I think I will just say I screw up things in plastic now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Took two days, but I read the whole thread start to finish. I'm in amazement... Wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 to insane , really ... just ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Hi Folks, Steven, thanks for commenting! Hi Bill, Thank you my friend, I continue to marvel at what your doing!! Hello Luis, Appreciate your comment. Hey Pete, Thank you and enjoyed getting caught up with your 'Black Knight' Thanks Derick! Hi Clay, Yeah, I'm building a dio to display this thing and that's my 'lego lathe' Thank you Fred! Thanks Bill G. Hi Andy, Thank you and I need to take lessons from you on keeping the bench clean! Hi Richard, thanks buddy, you are killing that garage! update, Working on the doors, had to use real glass so I could solder them together, made up some handles from ally.... Ref. pic to show the inside of the doors... more.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Randy D Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 That is all for now, Thanks for looking in! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 it's probably a good that I most likely will never get to see this in person because I would inevitably spend close to half a day looking at it and saying "WOW" at all the amazing work and details you have created on this build. BRAVO sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Randy- This project continues to get more amazing with each piece. Are you planning on taking it to GSL when it is done? It would certainly be a runaway for best of show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 i'm dyin' ova heah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatforty Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Randy, Every time I look at this thread I just have to say WOW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker388 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 (edited) I've wanted to comment before but just couldn't find words. Your work is amazing, most can't do that with plastic let alone metal. Edited March 7, 2013 by wrecker388 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Mike Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Incredible...no, not good enough...Stupendous...nah, still not enough...I give up! Randy, it's just beyond words, you're creating an epic work of art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Edman Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 speechless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergey Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Outstanding!!!! I salute you too!! I would never dare to work with brass (cooper) tin. It don't forgive mistakes. Thank you. I learned some tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 OH my gawd!!!!!!!!!!!! Man Randy, you're insane!!! In a good way...your work is truly AWESOME man!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Hi Folks, Thank you Mike C. Pete, Appreciate the kind words but pretty much just build for me Hey Joe, Thanks buddy! Hi mike M, Glad you like it. Thanks Riley!! Custom Mike, Thank you sir! Thanks Bill. Hello Sergy, Thank you and I learn alot from your Big Rig build !! Thanks Derrick Just a quick reply to an email I received asking about the real glass.... It is microscope slide covers. You scribe a line with the carbibe tip tool and snap it apart. I use the flat side of a moto tool cutoff wheel, diamond kind, as sand paper to smooth the edge if it does not break clean. I was hoping to get more of a real glass reflection over the typical clear styrene but to tell the truth I don't think it was worth the effort. If your are interested I get mine from.....www.cloverhouse.com Thanks, randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyn Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) Man, I just love this truck, Randy. The variations in raw metal work so well together. Topped off with your skill and workmanship, it's just an unbelievable feast for the eyes. I picked up some similar glass a while back for my Model-T. I found a 100 piece pack, slightly thinner at .005" for a pretty decent price at a local school science store. I broke several pieces trying to cut them with a traditional glass cutting wheel. Then, with some googling, I found that the trick is the carbide tipped scribe. That works quite well. The diamond wheel sounds like a good idea for smoothing the edges. Thanks for sharing. Every part on this truck is a modeling lesson on it's own. Edited March 9, 2013 by Alyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codie27 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Not to offend anyone else here on the forum...but this has to be the coolest thing to ever be built here in regards to sheer detailing. I came across this thread just before the break in the build and was hoping it would end up finished, because I couldn't find the thread until today. This is simply amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) Randy - By using glass, can it stand heating for soldering, such as a closed frame like a model T? I understand the desire for a real glass reflection, but I have not been pleased with just having the piece glued into a frame with no back structure. What do you think? Edited March 11, 2013 by Pete J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 hi Randy, more unrealistic work I see, it looks like you are about to wrap up the cab and chassis, I love the fact you put a big block mopar under the hood instead of a more common power plant, it just adds to the over all uniqueness of the build, the quality of craftsmanship is unreal my friend!!, excuse me now while I take my stuff outside and back over it with my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 GOOD GRIEF..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Hi Pete, Hope so Planing on using it for my front windows with it being captured in a frame. I did put a torch too it just for fun and actually got it to curve. Thought it would only be good for flat applications but maybe not! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 (edited) Hi Pete, Hope so Planing on using it for my front windows with it being captured in a frame. I did put a torch too it just for fun and actually got it to curve. Thought it would only be good for flat applications but maybe not! Randy Hmmmmmmm........a new material to tackle. Have to get me some of these. It would be nice to have a clear material that you could throw into some acetone to clean. Ok, just orders some. They are cheap enough at $5.50 for a box of 100. That way I can break a few while learning about them and not worry about it. Edited March 11, 2013 by Pete J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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