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[vintagedragfan]

nothing wrong with that Ted, I think they look very real, nice work!

[TedsModeling]

I wanted to get your feedback before I told you what I did. I've been experimenting, on and off , in my quest for realism.
The reason they look so real is becuse they are.
I used stainless steel (which they are in real life) and I applied heat into them (just like real life).
I made a video of the process while I was making them. I'll have it out shortly, but I'd be glad to answer any questions in the meantime.
Thanks for looking and for your comments, guys.

Here's a shot of a few test pieces while I was working on them.

[phantom1]

they really do look real

[TedsModeling]

Thanks, Phantom. You just never know until you try.

P.S. I might have another name or two for you shortly.

[phantom1]

great to hear

[GoatGuy]

What do you use to bend the ss tubing? They look great.

[TedsModeling]

The smallest bender I could find is the Du Bro 785. It bends AL and CU from 3/32" to an 1/8". It isn't made to handle stiff SS, but I was careful and it worked. I'm trying to finish the engine plumbing of the funny car, but I'll get busy on completing the video. There isn't much left to do and it won't take long. I'll post a link here or in the Tips & Technique forum.
I found companies that will bend really small tubing, but they want a minimum order or just plain lots of money. I'm still researching that end.

Thanks for looking in, Goat.

[TedsModeling]

Here's a link to the heat-staining video. I'll also post this in the Tips & Tricks forum. youtube.com/watch?v=qKr31IK8N5o
Thanks for the comments.

[GoatGuy]

Great video Ted. I'll try it sometime. Looking forward to seeing what you use on the headers for the sensors.

[TedsModeling]

Goat guy - I'm going to use really tiny sensors, of course! jk
It's going to be a job to drill into these, for the sensors. I'll have to make a larger 'jig' to center the bit and use lots of lube.
Thanks for keeping track of me and for your comments.

[TedsModeling]

GoatGuy mentioned I had a bad link to the Photobucket albums.
I changed it in the original post above and here it is: http://s1256.photobu...le/TedsModeling
Thanks, Goat.

I commented the brake lever photos and will add comments to new uploaded photos from here on.

I'm currently plumbing the fuel and oil lines now and will have an update soon.

Thanks, all.

[GoatGuy]

Hey Ted, any updates on this build? Lookin' forward to more.

[Mooneyzs]

Yes Ted... Any updates on this beauty?? looking forward to your next update.

[TedsModeling]

Hey, Dave and Chris. Thanks for remembering me and checking in. I've had family issues on-and-off for awhile including trips out of town and haven't had much time to devote to this build. I'm working on the engine plumbing and will get an update out next week.
As the Terminator said, "I'll be back".

[Mooneyzs]

Hey Ted.... I am sorry to hear about the family things that are going on. Take care of that first, family is more important. This build will still be on the bench waiting. Looking forward to the awesome work that you are doing on this.

[GoatGuy]

Chris is right. Family is priority. I pray all goes well.

[gasser59]

I totally agree. Your build as well as us will be here when you're back at it. Hope all works itself out and goes smoothly.

[TedsModeling]

Thanks for the understanding, guys. It's not like you're lacking builds to admire and drool over in the meantime.
Dave - I appreciate all of the photos you've provided to us all. They certainly have added to my research for this particular car.

[Kanedge]

Excellent build and some good ideas. What did you use for the thin wire for your electronics in the different colours? I could use some of that.

[TedsModeling]

Kane - I couldn't have paid for a better question. I'm glad you asked!
The small diameter wiring is part of Pro Tech's Small Detail Wire and you can find it along with other gauge wires, braided lines, hard lines and hoses at my new online store.
I specialize in 1/16 scale and larger, but many of the detailing items can be used at any scale.
I have some tables on the site that show 1:1 sizes in three different scales (1/16, 1/12 and 1/8).
I'm just opening the store and in the middle of stocking the shelves, so bare with me while it's expanding.
The store is at http://www.tedsmodel...arketplace.com/

I have a video of the wiring you see on this FC.

Edited by TedsModeling, 24 May 2012 - 04:40 AM.