Codi
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LIN, I'm always amazed at what military modellers can do......your paint and weathering skills really are fantastic and really do justice to the build you completed. Just a fantastic job all the way around. cheers, tim
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Thanks Ian for the pics and explanation. I never would have figured that one out on my own but you've got this method down pat. well done! cheers, tim
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Welcome Steve and as the others have mentioned, you're off to a good start and look forward to your future posts. cheers, tim
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Hi Paul, the new wheels are "crisp".....nicely done and the tires you made look great with color on them now, you've a keen eye for detail. cheers, tim
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Francis, I admit it comes with a bit of reluctance to just say, "done"........but if I ever want to get this build done I've got to move on. You're correct though that little bitty parts like this for the detail they have is a bit time consuming. If not for today's phenomenal cameras / pic quality, you'd never notice in a million years, but I'd know (right?!) thanks too!
Daniel, too funny but no they weren't in the catalog I assure you.
Took a moment from the fuel components and worked on the dry sump tank....still detailing and some additional holes to drill in the tank itself along with a new cap (I dislike the one in the pic) and this will be done......like the fuel pumps, not perfect but I'm moving on with it. Thanks everyone and cheers to each of you, tim
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Thanks once more Chris for posting them. The setting you chose for your outdoor pics is perfect as well. Congratulations again. cheers, tim
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That is a good question Steve, I'd like to know too & for what it's worth I TOTALLY agree that the car looks so much better and purposeful than today's "hypercars". Just an opinion. Nice start to this one Chris! cheers, tim
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Well, they have color on them. They're not perfect but I'm calling them done. I would add that each pump is just shy of 1/4" in overall height as a reference point. The tiniest of nuts that I used on them are from RB motion and are .010" or .27mm in size......btw, iF anyone knows of some mid-70's in-line, spin on FUEL filters I'd love to know who made them. I found a great looking one but only have a single pick and it's from 1973. I could get close to it's appearance but I checked high and low for the date that FRAM introduced their HPG-1 in-line filter but can't find a date........any info would be greatly appreciated. cheers, tim
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Hey Ian, I like the legos btw......seriously though, here's a question for you, what is the jig that you're using that you referenced above? I'm always curious to see what others are doing. The frame looks great too! cheers, tim
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Quick update this morn. I mocked up the two pumps prior to painting the upper half of the bodies blue. You can see in the one pic the difference in the aluminum where the base & lower half of the body were media blasted. The brass brackets were time consuming to make and get right I must admit. After paint I'll assemble and detail with some further nuts & bolts. Next I'll fab a in-line spin on fuel filter and then move to the fuel regulator........Francis is right, I get one thing done and then realize that "oh, I forogt I gotta make so & so too.........Happy Mother's Day to everyone too! cheers, tim
This pic you can see the surface difference from the media blasting
tough to get some of these pics in focus...........sorry bout' that
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One things undeniable Charlie......you ARE having fun! Both builds right now are a treat to the eyes and this engine will be something I can't wait to see come to life. Best of luck with her. cheers, tim
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There is NO moss growing on you Chris.....jumps from one outstanding build to another and the subjects couldn't be more different. Fantastic is all I can say and you know that I love this new car you're now undertaking. Big Cheers, Tim
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That makes MY head hurt Francis.
Your comment about the efforts to make the block and with this level of detail can truly only be appreciated by a machinist IMO. Not being arrogant or rude but I can sit here and just go through the number of steps etc. to make it and I'm sure I'd still miss a few. To be that accurate with "tear-downs" etc. from one to the other is quite the achievement but you have pulled it off beautifully. You're stretching yourself now and it's great to see you hitting the marks. You've got every reason to be proud of her.
I sent you a PM btw about a tool I've found helpful on Sherline machines that might be of use to you.
Cheers, Tim
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Stunning how she turned out Joe. I'm amazed at the wing span on that bird, you gotta be happy with this one too! cheers, tim
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Hey Joe, great subject you've chosen again. I'm always in awe when I see pics of IPMS shows and what the armor, aircraft and diorama builders can do. The aftermarket stuff available seems endless too so you could go nuts on this. I know this is your first but be sure to share the 2nd one "that I'm going all out on"........cheers, tim
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Kudos Chris! The pics you've shared are fantastic. I'm curious, of the MFH kits you've built, how do you rate this one in terms of overall difficulty? Oh, and what's on deck for you? Whatever it is, please be sure to share it with us?
Cheers, Tim
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I wish I had your skills & talent Francois. I love this creation of yours......thanks for posting and sharing it here. cheers, tim
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Just for drag racing............
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Thanks everyone for the positive comments above. The doctor did confirm that I have 3 tears, 2 in the bi-cep and a new rotator cuff tear. Surprisingly, the doc said that since none are complete tears, he wants me to do therapy for the next 6 weeks and then we'll go from there. I don't want surgery (who does right?) but I DO want to get back to 100%. Hopefully delaying things in the long term.
The Maverick, I'm working on the fuel system with the pumps and regulator. It'll have dual Holley "Big Blue" 110-GPH electric pumps with the matching Holley fuel regulator. Pics attached. I've got just 1 alum. base to make yet and then a few brass pieces & straps to finish them. I'll media blast portions of the pump body and paint the upper half. Each pump will have 11 bolts along with wires to detail em. Cheers to one and all! tim
the regulator above will be about 1/8" in length to give some perspective of the challenge to make it....
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I'm a fan of "what if's" Ian and this one you're tackling has me quite interested. Can't wait to see how wild you go with it. cheers, tim
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Francis, you big tease.......come on, show the pics....cheers, tim
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WOW Ian.........now this is quite interesting. 3D printing has also really changed our hobby. Amazing. Cheers, tim
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Good morning,
This morning I awoke to a text from my friend John Teresi informing me that Dave Sherman, who posted on this forum as Comp1839, has passed away from cancer on March 15th. He was 65. I can only state that he was not only a phenomenal fabricator/builder & machinist, but also a true friend. I learned so much of what I've picked up over the years from Dave and his willingness to take a newby under his wing was something I'll always remember. He was a genuine person, a bit rough around the edges at times (aren't we all?) but the man had a great heart. He'll be missed and the modelling world has lost a great one too.
Tim
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Love exotic and putting a novi in this beast will certainly qualify Charlie. btw, so..........1/16th scale huh? What's next.....1/25th? It's a slippery slope.
Cheers, tim
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You absolutely made the most of that $10. Bob, what a great a job you did on this. cheers, tim