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’72 Dodge Demon Drag Racer 1/25 scale
Straightliner59 replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Simply beautiful, my friend! I just got a four-jaw chuck. It doesn't fit my lathe, but with a Sherline adapter, it mounts to the rotary table. I aspire to your work, Francis. -
Round 2 Can We See The Chevette and stock Vega Again?
Straightliner59 replied to oldcarfan's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Awesome! The wheels, especially! I have decals on an old Fred Cady sheet, I think. I have some around here, somewhere, anyway. I'll see if I can get some info, from George. Thanks for the heads-up! -
Round 2 Can We See The Chevette and stock Vega Again?
Straightliner59 replied to oldcarfan's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
I'm planning to do a Cosworth Vega--have been, for years. I have a couple of '75 promos, for the body. I have plenty of reference for the engine, so I can scratch that. The script on the cam cover will be tricky. I may have to find someone who'll 3-d print it, for me. Same with the wheels, although, I could do a day two car with gold tinged Minilites. AMT's Monza should provide the undercarriage. Anyway, I would not mind seeing a new (reworked) Vega kit. -
That's about what my shop is (actually, 7'x9'). I built a bunch of wood shelves that sit on my benches. I have a paint booth, a Dremel workstation, a combo disc/belt sander, and a Sherline 4000 lathe and a 5400 mill. And, my stash, too! It all fits, and I love it, because almost everything's within easy reach. It remains a work in progress, as I keep discovering little refinements in the organization of it. If you have any questions, I might be able to help, as I have some experience with putting 10 pounds of stuff in a five pound bag!
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67 Camaro - Walt Siler's B&R Performance C/SM
Straightliner59 replied to Nitro330's topic in Drag Racing
And, because of that, they were/are super-common racers. So much so, that some folks have referred to a lot of drag racing as "AFC racing": Another "eFfeing" Camaro!😅 They're great looking drag cars, for sure. Terry did a fine job, with this one! -
New Source for Piano Hinges
Straightliner59 replied to hct728(Bob)'s topic in Links to Aftermarket Suppliers
Oh, boy, those are pretty! -
Texas 3D Customs
Straightliner59 replied to Erik Smith's topic in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
I'm looking forward to receiving the 409 I ordered. I've since wondered if it won't be too nice for what I ordered it for!😃 I may go ahead and use it, anyway. It'll find a home... -
Round 2 Can We See The Chevette and stock Vega Again?
Straightliner59 replied to oldcarfan's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
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Thank you, Mike! I've always appreciated your work, my friend, so that means a lot, to me! I'm kind of fishing around the shop, to see what bites me, next.
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Very nice save, Christopher! It's always good to see one of these built, since they aren't getting any easier to come by. Especially not cheaply.
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67 Camaro - Walt Siler's B&R Performance C/SM
Straightliner59 replied to Nitro330's topic in Drag Racing
I was following your WIP thread. I appreciate the effort you put into doing it right. It looks great! Excellent work, Terry! -
Thank you, Tony! It was an enjoyable project! I'm very happy with the way it turned out!
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Thank you, Tim! I appreciate that. It's really satisfying, to (finally) have it done! 🙂 Thanks, Bill! I'm not completely sure it'll solve that problem--but, it's a boost to the confidence, for sure! 😁 Thanks for looking!
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I appreciate that, Alan! Thanks, very much!
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To echo Randy's and Art's sentiments--it's good to see you back, friend! Looking forward to seeing more of your fantastic work. Here's hoping life remains in a more normal state, from here on out.
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I think it's a lot of fun, to try new techniques. That's why I first attempted a scratchbuilt brass dragster chassis, and why I learned to work sheet aluminum into compound curves. I've thrown a ton of stuff away, that didn't work out. I have a little bin that's marked as a tip of the hat to Burt Munro: Offerings to the gods of scale. My not-so-successful attempts go there, now!😁 I guess I don't have any excuse not to attempt to mill a set of spindles, now that I think about it! Hmmm...