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[John Teresi]

Ira .........when I began modeling again 4 years ago........I could not believe how much modeling had evolved......I was also amazed by all the modeling experts.......somebody had told me to look at "Ira`s". website and builds..........I was in total awe.......when I met you in person and saw your builds I was an instant fan........I love your work........you really inspire me.........as a kid I wanted to be a good modeler..........since I have gotten back into modeling.......I am striving to get better........watching you build is a big inspiration........this new model you are building is so brilliant........keep doing what your doing MASTER Ira..........love it!!!!!!!

[Ira]

What Imagination, What Vision!  What Execution!

 

Very wild building Ira. I'll be watching.

 

Thanks so much James!

[Gluhead]

lol...this is rad, Ira.

[Ira]

Ira .........when I began modeling again 4 years ago........I could not believe how much modeling had evolved......I was also amazed by all the modeling experts.......somebody had told me to look at "Ira`s". website and builds..........I was in total awe.......when I met you in person and saw your builds I was an instant fan........I love your work........you really inspire me.........as a kid I wanted to be a good modeler..........since I have gotten back into modeling.......I am striving to get better........watching you build is a big inspiration........this new model you are building is so brilliant........keep doing what your doing MASTER Ira..........love it!!!!!!!

 

Thanks so much John!

 

That's about the nicest post I ever got...  it puts a BiG Smile on my face when I read it.

 

I am very much inspired by your work too John, can't wait to see your next project!

 

Looking forward to seeing you at NNL West in February!!!

[Ira]

Yes!  Yes!  YES!  Great move!  More, more, more.

 

Thank You Dr.!

 

More Photos Coming Soon...

[Tony T]

Cool start, Ira!! What are the engines from??

[Jantrix]

Nice to see your not going half way on horse power Ira. I hate it when you see these poor guys under-powered.      It looks great.

[Ira]

Ira, I don't know how I missed this latest excursion into styrene insanity! Your imagination is seemingly limitless, I'm grabbing my popcorn and waiting for the next update!

 

 

Thanks Mike!

[Ira]

NEED MORE INTAKE!!!

 

I decided to extend the Intakes so that the front 1/2 inch of the Engines fits inside the Intakes. So I cut some more of the Intakes off the old Jet Model.

Next I cut the New Intakes down to fit the Pegasus.

 

Here it is glued in place.

I glued a piece of sheet plastic to the underside of the Intake to finish it off!

 

[Ira]

SHAPING THE INTAKES!!!

 

I have marked the bottoms of the Intakes for Cutting. I will cut along these lines with a razor saw.

After cutting I glued these two pieces of plastic over the cut areas.

Then I carved the plastic down to the shape of the Intake using a Dremel Tool and sanded it smooth  & even with a Fileboard.

 

Next I cut the bottom of the Intakes and did the same thing to the bottoms. Then I did the same thing again to the sides...

 

Here are the Intakes with all four sides done!

 

 

[bobthehobbyguy]

Ira,

 

Like this one a lot. Looking for more.

 

Bob

[ajshot58]

WOW..... You've got one AWESOME imagination!!!! Not to mention SKILLS....

[Ira]

BARS UP FRONT!!!

 

I found this part in the parts box. I think it is part of a tail light assembly...

I cut the two ends off and glued them in place as shown!

Here are the Intakes after a little sanding...

 

 

[Chuck Kourouklis]

Like I said at NNL West, you're a mad genius, Ira...

[Ira]

lol...this is rad, Ira.

 

Thanks!

[cobraman]

Ira, I really like where this one is headed. Could be one of your best yet.

[Ira]

Cool start, Ira!! What are the engines from??

 

 

Thanks Tony!

 

The Engines are from AMT's Star Wars  "Pod Racer" Kit.

[LAone]

Awesome updates. Those vents man, just too cool.

[Ira]

Nice to see your not going half way on horse power Ira. I hate it when you see these poor guys under-powered.      It looks great.

 

 

Thanks Rob!

[customsrus]

now this is thinking outside the box. great looking build.