Mooneyzs Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Bill ... you have me so impressed with this build. The steerng shaft is just awesomr man. Keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cesar Bossolani Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Bill......"WOW", I am speechless........ Me too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 Bill......"WOW", I am speechless........ thanks so much my friend! I thought the "alien" thing was just a joke, but now, well, I'm not so sure. That is one ambitious piece of modeling my friend. you never know Alyn, all ways appreciate it did you go to school for design and machining stuff? hi Jake, no I have never had any experience with any of this stuff before my last build, been in collision repair all my life, so I have worked with metal a lot, just not anything like this, thanks for asking I've been calling this a lesson in craftsmanship for pages now, and it keeps getting better. At this point are you going to wait for the upcoming Revell new-tool 'Cuda body , or are you going to bend & beat that puppy into shape yourself? Bill, please carry on. This is friggen epic.... hi John, yes I am wanting the new Cuda kit, I have all ways liked the grille on the 70 a little better personally, I really don't see me making the entire body out of metal, heck I have never cut the doors open on a model before thanks bro Everytime I see an update I have to pick my jaw off the floor, the detail just blows my mind away. thanks so much Jonathan Class is in session and all pupils are accounted for. Let the learning continue. thanks for checking in Brad Bill ... you have me so impressed with this build. The steerng shaft is just awesomr man. Keep up the great work. Chris, thanks man!! Me too!! I appreciate it Cesar This is such an awesome piece of work but you should start photographing it with a coin or something we all can relate to next to it for a size comparison. Anyone that didn't know better would never believe that rack is only about the size of a toothpick. lol, ok Curt I will keep that in mind, some of the early pics I did for reference thanks Curt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotrod28 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Hi Bill it is really something mate . The work is unbelievable without a dought . I have been building models for a long time and i have never seen anything like it . I tell you i feel like a novis when looking at your work and hope my project turnes out half that good mate i will be over the moon . If i lived over the road from you i would have to come and shake your hand . I recon everybody would have to agree it is just awsome thanks Darryl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 3 WORDS.... OFF DA CHAIN...... great work Bill... I think one tops the dragster... Rock on bro... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomcrew Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Very impressive work my friend. Look forward to seeing this in all its glory when finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80mirada Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Absolutely amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 3 WORDS.... OFF DA CHAIN...... great work Bill... I think one tops the dragster... Rock on bro... I was thinking the same thing. This build has become so BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH fascinating its going to be amazing by the time it's completed. There's so much more being done compared the the rail, and THAT was fabulous...... This is so cool to watch come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Awesome stuff Bill, you have some amazing talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almuck Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 It looks to me like you'll need some heat shields for the steering gear. With your skill, that shouldn't be too much of a problem. Fantastic work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hi Bill it is really something mate . The work is unbelievable without a dought . I have been building models for a long time and i have never seen anything like it . I tell you i feel like a novis when looking at your work and hope my project turnes out half that good mate i will be over the moon . If i lived over the road from you i would have to come and shake your hand . I recon everybody would have to agree it is just awsome thanks Darryl. thanks for stopping in Darryl, those are some very kind words, I can't tell you how much it means, it is probably good that all of us here don't live in the same town, our wives would be upset that we were all ways at some ones house talking models thanks so much Darryl! 3 WORDS.... OFF DA CHAIN...... great work Bill... I think one tops the dragster... Rock on bro... I appreciate it brother!! Very impressive work my friend. Look forward to seeing this in all its glory when finished. nice of you to check in Steve, really appreciate it Absolutely amazing! thank you very much Kevin I was thinking the same thing. This build has become so BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH fascinating its going to be amazing by the time it's completed. There's so much more being done compared the the rail, and THAT was fabulous...... This is so cool to watch come together. yea John, this is far more than I have ever done before, it is turning out way better than I ever expected, I hope it continues to do so!! thanks bro Awesome stuff Bill, you have some amazing talent. thanks Joe, I hope everything is going ok for you, you get that hand healed up so we can see you start another killer build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 This would make an awesome shelf weight.......you know.....for my shelf....right there in my big display cabinet all lit up nice and pretty!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke V Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Simply stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckerz Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 What a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 This thing is going to be crazy!!! Cant wait to see it when you get it finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcandela Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I imagine You have hundreds of pics stashed away so when You finish the model You can publish a book on HOW TO BUILD A MODEL 101, 8-). Write me up for a copy!! This is awesome!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartattaq Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Don't give up hope, when I was 18 I was knee deep in nascar models lol, I didnt drift away from the hobby till my early 20's and that was because of college, work and a new baby. He will come around soon and see Models are much more important than 'Models' lol Keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboKitty Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Finally made it through all 53 pages, and my God you are one talented guy! This engine is just insane, I love it and am simply astonished by your level of craftsmanship, once this build is finished it is going to take every show you enter it in by storm!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I would think the amount of shows worthy of having this compete in can be counted on one hand and still have fingers left over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 This would make an awesome shelf weight.......you know.....for my shelf....right there in my big display cabinet all lit up nice and pretty!!!!!!! lol, I will keep that in mind Ben, thanks for looking in Simply stunning thanks so much What a beauty! thank you Decklan This thing is going to be crazy!!! Cant wait to see it when you get it finished. that makes 2 of us! thanks Dave I imagine You have hundreds of pics stashed away so when You finish the model You can publish a book on HOW TO BUILD A MODEL 101, 8-). Write me up for a copy!! This is awesome!!!! yea Mike, I'm just following the instructions like we all ways do lol Don't give up hope, when I was 18 I was knee deep in nascar models lol, I didnt drift away from the hobby till my early 20's and that was because of college, work and a new baby. He will come around soon and see Models are much more important than 'Models' lol Keep it up so true Derick, thanks man Finally made it through all 53 pages, and my God you are one talented guy! This engine is just insane, I love it and am simply astonished by your level of craftsmanship, once this build is finished it is going to take every show you enter it in by storm!! hi Michelle, that is very kind of you to say, I am challenging myself with this build, I hope it turns out like I see it in my head lol, I appreciate it I would think the amount of shows worthy of having this compete in can be counted on one hand and still have fingers left over. thanks so much Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 There are some amazing builders here with some HUGE talent. This one, John and his Freekshow, Mooneyzs and his Army Vega AA/FC . I feel so in adaquete. But I'll keep looking and building all the same. My hats off to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Hi Bill, Wonderful work buddy !!! That knuckle is a great bit of minature machining. Can't wait for more!!! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 There are some amazing builders here with some HUGE talent. This one, John and his Freekshow, Mooneyzs and his Army Vega AA/FC . I feel so in adaquete. But I'll keep looking and building all the same. My hats off to you all. thanks so much Bill, there are a lot of talented builders in the world for sure Hi Bill, Wonderful work buddy !!! That knuckle is a great bit of minature machining. Can't wait for more!!! Randy thanks Randy really appreciate it my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 been working on the rack set up, trying to make some dust boots and figure out how I wanted to mount it, soldered a couple pieces of brass to the cross member and made a couple mounts for the rack the mounts are just far enough apart for the oil pan to fit between and just clears the rack, whew! got lucky! still need to figure out some outer tie rods, thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Sweet indeed! Real sweeeeeet! thanks bro Havent had much of a chance to get on here lately, but WOW Bill, you never cease to amaze me my friend. Truly masterwork. Corey hey Corey, long time no see, thanks man Bill, I just showed your last update with the rack and pinion and the steering knuckle, to my son. All he could say was " that's just nuts. " I gotta say , I have to agree. Every time I check in I feel like I'm being taken to school. In a good way off course. This is a fantastic build, can't wait till my next "class". yea Paul, I get that a lot! lol thanks for checking on it! I couldn't have said it any better than Paul! I would say that the steering knuckle is just unbelievable but after seeing the engine and chassis work you've done so far, I have come to the conclusion that you are some kind of alien sent here to make us all feel inferior....mission accomplished Bill, mission accomplished! I'm not trying to do that Mike, just pushing my own envelope , thanks brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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