Mooneyzs Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Dave... Those wheels are beautiful. They turned out so nice. I have to agree with Scott that they are works of Art. Very nice job on these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Great work on the wheels Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 whow , a nother awsome build in here > looking superb !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 chris and joe, thanks guys. i'll see if i can make them better with addition of the beadlocks. thanks richard. glad you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Beautiful work! Nothing looks more like real metal than real metal. Your scratchbuilding/machining skills are amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) thanks harry. i gotta agree......nothing looks more like real metal than real metal. so, the next thing was to machine the wheel mating surface to duplicate the lightened beadlock. next i machined the actual beadlock ring. here they are together. Edited August 24, 2013 by comp1839 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Phenomenal work, Dave. I can't wait to see more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red rocket 10 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 WOW Dave , absolutely beautiful ! Leonard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyJ Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Definitely glad that you're back on this one, Sherm! Every time I see that motor, I forget that it isn't 1:1. Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 many thanks guys!!! i hope to get back to it this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 (edited) Dave... What can I say.... my first reaction to seeing the bead locks....was "Oh Holy Crapola!!" LOL. Umm I have to say that you totally outdid yourself and made them way better. Excellent work my friend!! You continue to impress me with every update. Edited August 30, 2013 by Mooneyzs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) thanks chris. seriously, glad you like it! so, i spent most of the weekend getting black rubber dust all over the place. for those who don't build in 1/8 there are no accurate tires available for a pro mod build (actually, almost any build). so, i end up making them myself. i start with a 5" round of neoprene and machine and grind them down to the correct size. for this car that's a 34.5x 17x16 hoosier. here's the 5" round ruff cut from a length. after about 8 hrs of cutting and measuring here is the semi finished product. i say semi finished because i still nedd to add the wear indicators and the hoosier logos. here it is with the wheel and beadlock. Edited September 2, 2013 by comp1839 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Soooooooo nice. Looks excellent. The only thing missing is the stain from the chipmunk that got flattened at the far end of Maple Grove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 HEHEHEHEHE. THAT............ was funny dave!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 beautiful Dave! how is the neoprene to deal with? does it cut and shape well, or is it as much of a pain as I think it would be? lol LOVE EM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I guess it shouldn't surprise me that you would have to make your own slicks in that scale. I, too, am curious how neoprene is to work with (not that have any intention of working with it). Super job on the tire/s, Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 beautiful Dave! how is the neoprene to deal with? does it cut and shape well, or is it as much of a pain as I think it would be? lol LOVE EM! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpride Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The tires look great..... I would assume that you turned as you grind eg: toolpost grinder or dremel. We have turned "soft" material by freezing it and working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) thank you fellas. i appreciate it. i use the rotary table to turn the piece while cutting and grinding on the bridgeport. i made a mandrel to support the work piece, on center, as i cut or grind. the neoprene i get is a 75a durometer so it is rather hard. i have done about 7 or 8 sets of slicks now. so i have a pretty decent machining routine established. each set requires a $50 chunk of rubber to start and it makes 2 large slicks. i will say this,.......prepare to get really dirty. when you grind this stuff the black dust you make gets everywhere. i buy a 5" round to start and reduce it to a 4.312 dia. so, you will be making alot of rubber dust. Edited September 2, 2013 by comp1839 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Sprinter Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Dave; I haven't looked at any of your cars in awhile; doing my own roundy round race car models, you know. So I didn't think it was possible but you have got better, seriously. Your at the top of your game with this latest car, man. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 thanks ken. i do understand. these scratch 1/8 cars (like your sprinters) really take an enormous amount of time and dedication. this is my 8 build i've started. 3 are as yet to be completed. this may be the last one for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 As always... phenomenal work Dave. Your machining skills are through the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) Ken, Dave, the fact that large scale scratch building is terribly time consuming & challenging are the very things that draw me to it. And, these facts generate huge respect, in my mind, for the abilities & perseverance of those that are doing it well! I can't resist the challenge...things that are "too easy to do", don't seem to hold my attention for any length of time. I can't imagine trying to juggle more than one project at a time. Edited September 5, 2013 by Ognib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 good to hear you're up to the challenge ray. keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Dig the way you did the beadlocks to make them more realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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