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Dang it! Busted! π Thanks, Ace. I am in the process of finding a starter that's small enough!
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Thank you, Niko! I knew from day one that, if I wanted one, I was going to have to build it, myself!π Interestingly, if I was going to attempt building a NTF car from a kit, I would start with one of Revell's "modern" top fuelers. I was messing around with one, because somebody asked if it could be done!π I appreciate your kind words, and for taking the time to share them!
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MV products headlights.....
Straightliner59 replied to Allan31's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I should have mentioned that I use a disc cutter/hole punch to make the reflector, then use the doming block to form it. I have been digging through a box of clear parts for the lenses, but they could easily be filled with resin, to make a lens. I got the doming block at Harbor Freight. I use Maid-O-Metal tooling aluminum for the reflectors. -
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Straightliner59 replied to Allan31's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
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That's not surprising. If I'd had the extra $1200, I would have, even given all the stuff I already have. Earlier this afternoon, I saw a Sherline lathe for $200. There were no accessories with it, though.
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A winter work bench of fuel alteredβs
Straightliner59 replied to M W Elky's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
I remember when the world looked just like that! I was 15, in 1974, and had just been into drag racing for a couple of years--since I went to my first drag race! Cool stuff! There was a guy that ran at the strip I first went to who had a gas T altered, that looked similar to yours. It was called "Pre-War Funny Car" which I always thought was a great name! -
Forget that. His luck's used up!π
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I just saw an amazing deal on Ebay. If you're in the market for Sherline equipment, and have the means, this is a steal!: https://www.ebay.com/itm/176224810339
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These motors make things so much easier! Treadles were so annoying! They got the job done, but, just saying!π
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I noticed the box "complete tap set". I can only imagine how tiny some of those must be. Those guys do most of that work with a graver on a rest. It's pretty mind-blowing, when you consider the accuracy they achieve.
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Thank you, Rick! For any of us, it's most important that we are satisfied with the work we've accomplished. I am very pleased with this effort! The response of others has been overwhelming! I am truly honored that my peers appreciate it, too. That has made this project a bit more special, to me. Thanks for that, as well!
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I have no experience with them, but, I have read good things. Most complaints I've heard could be attributed to overworking the machine. I think they'd probably be quite useful, for a modeler.
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Straightliner59 replied to M W Elky's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
I want to do the un-chopped, lavender version of Walt's Puffer. You're right--there's a ton of stuff available again, that hasn't been in a very long time! -
Thanks so kindly, Claude! The names on the cowl: Fahrni (Don, who was my best friend and mentor, and certainly a well-known builder!), Brown (Mark. A good friend whose modeling philosophies were very similar to my own.) and Himmel (Conrad, my Dad, of Conrad's Engine Service fame). It's a fictional business I made up, as a tribute to him, and is present on all my race cars, since he died. All three influenced my building, and I wanted to pay tribute, in their absence from this world. I appreciate you taking the time to comment, sir!
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Model Builder's Warehouse??
Straightliner59 replied to 64SS350's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I saw him, here, at a contest/show, in October. That's when we spoke. I tried to buy a set of Chaparral wheels from him, but, he wouldn't let me pay for them. -
Thank you, Dan! Well, it's certainly the finest one I have ever built--and I'm a little surprised by how happy I am with it. There's only one thing I'm disappointed by, and it's something that happened late in its construction, and I didn't catch it until there wasn't anything feasible I could have done about it. I dropped the car, from just above the level of the bench. I thought I had repaired what little damage I found--the blower manifold and the puke tank came loose (at least I know the blower restraints work!π). Later, when I put the cowl on the car, I discovered that the motor plate had moved forward, ever so slightly, out from under the cowl. Oh, well. It's not a huge distraction! Thanks again, sir!
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Your kind words and your encouragement have meant so much to me, throughout the completion of this project, and indeed, throughout our friendship! Thanks so much, Francis! You're right--I've been feeling a touch of sadness, along with the pride of knowing that I have, indeed, produced my best effort, to date. But, each one is a stepping stone toward the next one! I think my next will be something a tad simpler, and quicker. I have a couple of possibilities I am considering. Whatever is next, it's likely to be followed by the Surfers' dragster I have always wanted to do. The chassis is already built, so...
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Straightliner59 replied to 64SS350's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
He old me he was shutting it down. He stuck his head in here, a couple of weeks ago, and commented on a few threads. I think he was just kind of burned out on running it, and he wasn't feeling it was worth the time and effort it took. I hope he'll find some time to get some work done on that Birdcage Maserati. That thing is stunning! -
Vega Kammback Funny Car
Straightliner59 replied to Rocking Rodney Rat's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Well, I'll be...somebody made that old turd of an AMT FC into one that actually looks like a Vega FC! Nice!