Straightliner59
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Excellent work, Francis. As always, I appreciate seeing your process. It's very helpful, and inspirational.
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What a beauty, Pierre! The wheels just complete it. Everything looks just right--weathering--all of it. Excellent work, my friend!
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That's neat, Jim! I have one of them, but I don't recall which one, of the top of my head. Bernard Kron did one as a 1/25 scale (I think) 'liner. It's on the board, here, somewhere. Nice work!
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6 hours ago, Ian McLaren said:
adds a dimension of authenticity to the finished product or at least in my world.
I completely agree. That means my Surfer's car will be authentic, as well!😅 Except, not on concrete.
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Just like the real thing! I have been thinking for years about building an adjustable chassis jig, so that, by turning a screw, I could adjust the wheelbase, and another couple, I could adjust the ride height, to accommodate different tires. I just never got around to finalizing a design, and building it. Typically, I just mark it out on a balsa sheet, and start pinning and soldering.
You're really making some great progress, Ian!
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5 hours ago, Mothersworry said:
I do recommend that you test the decal solvents on the decal that you are using to determine just how sensitive the decal is to solvents.
That's good advice, in any situation!
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17 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:
Absolutely correct, but a very large percentage of web users accept the first thing Google vomits up as gospel, or whatever is repeated most often on social or other media.
My guess is that's because critical-thinking skills are headed the way of the dodo and dinosaurs.
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On 4/14/2024 at 7:08 PM, Claude Thibodeau said:
I did not know that about Kiss. So, I guess I wasn't so far off when I tought about this paint scheme. Who would have tought? LOL.
I think it was Cruz Pedregon who had Ratt on his car, at one time. NHRA had Stephen Pearcy's band doing intros, for a while, on their TV coverage. Capps is a hard rock guy, too. He hangs out with Dave Meniketti (Y&T), fairly regularly.
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While, as always, your work is fantastic, that grille is super-impressive! It's utterly gorgeous, opened up, like that!
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I have always preferred good ol' Micro Set and Micro Sol. I can't think of an instance in which they failed me. I have heard some guys say there are certain decal manufacturers on whose decals they don't really have an effect. I haven't run across that instance, however.
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4 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:
Just in case you (or anybody else) missed it, Randy Ditton has done something similar on his Birdcage Maser build...
I didn't miss that. I have actually held it in my hands! It's amazing!
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This has got me interested in trying something, even if it's of my own design, just to play with the technique! Something like an aluminum streamliner comes most-readily to mind.
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12 hours ago, Bakore said:
This information would appear to be either dated or wrong. I can still find Testors paint at local and national hobby Stores (Hobby Lobby, HobbyTown USA, etc). I can get online and order them straight from the website. I have even exchanged emails with a company rep looking for bulk quantities of Flat Aircraft Grey (no, they don't do gallon cans of Testors, although she was nice enough to point me at a company that can match the color legally). So, just putting that out there.
Yes, this was an overreaction to Testors announcing the discontinuance of the Model Master line.
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5 hours ago, bobss396 said:
Gofers are not so bad. I have never been successful getting the thick ribbon through the hardware and getting it glued together. I use either paper from other belt kits or ribbon.
The ribbon is way too heavily-textured, as well. I have been using wine bottle foil, for about thirty years, now. I really like that I can "pose" it. It's a little thicker than paper, but, it will fit!
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Gofer Racing makes some generic stock-type buckles. Some interior detail sets have them, specific to a car/brand. For domestic cars, one of the companies that would likely have them would be Model Car Garage, in some of his detail sets.
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19 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:
Thanks for posting and bringing it to my attention. What a beautiful model, whether scratchbuilt or not.
I've never seen the process of building an alloy body over a wooden buck modeled before.
You're most welcome. I just figured that you'd appreciate what it was! It might be fun to actually scratchbuild something like that!
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11 hours ago, Mike Williams said:
Daniel, you've built a very similar car before, your Jr. Dragster, aluminum body. Are you really thinking the same, basic type, with 'The Surfers' car? I agree, these boys were different, and very quick. I've collected lots of photos and literature about these guys, was also considering a replica. Just proper tires and wheels in 1:16 aren't easy to come by. If you can find the correct parts...Do it! Mike..
It's somewhat similar, but the Junior Fueler is built with a Ramchargers chassis. I've never been able to figure out what MPC was thinking, with that kit, making it a "legs under" chassis. The 1:1 Ramchargers car was a Don Long chassis! I think I have everything I'll need collected, so I'm pretty much ready to go!
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The wire is another excellent idea! Going to try to remember that, next time I need it!
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2 minutes ago, Greg Myers said:
Years ago Exoto Diecast did this in 1/18th scale
I thought this was scratchbuilt, but it says "box stock" right above "not a Metal Earth kit". I didn't even notice the former, until I just now looked again at the photos!😅
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@Ace-GarageguyThis was at a show i attended, today. I thought it was really cool, but, definitely thought of you, almost immediately. It's scratchbuilt, and really, really cool! Sorry for the quality of the photos, contest tables are never the best, for shooting.
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3 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said:
Hi Daniel!
Thank you. I was in rock FM radio most of the 80's, and my station had some "meet and greet" with the band and winning listeners, so I suppose my friends in the record biz could arrange for me to have the Hornet autographed should the band come back in town. Who knows...
I note you know rock music, cause Max Webster was a great Canadian rock band back then. I was friend with Kim Mitchel, the guitarist and singer in that same era. He even gave me a Gold record dedicated to me, that hangs in my model area. Nostalgia...
"Paint by Max" refers to the way i signed my custom paint jobs starting in the late 60's, on 1/1 bikes, cars, and... custom vans! It took less space than "Paint by Claude Thibodeau" would have! LOL.
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That would be cool, if it happened!
Max Webster is one of my favorite bands, ever! Kim Mitchell is a criminally underrated guitar player, I think. I've always heard that he's a great guy, too.
"Paint by Max" definitely would be easier to sign!
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Your brass work is beautiful! I saw the seat on FB. It's killer, Ian. Loving this project!
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8 hours ago, Modlbldr said:
Got this kit in a trade with Mike (mk11). The receipt was in with the kit. Cool inclusion!
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That's good, in case you need to return it!😁
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I mean, why wouldn't I want this?! Just one of the most badass dragsters, ever!
’72 Dodge Demon Drag Racer 1/25 scale
in WIP: Drag Racing Models
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Nailed it! Beautifully, too, I might add!