misterNNL Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Several years ago I bought an aluminum modeling ruler under the name"MURPHEY'S RULE III".I do a lot of scratch building so is is a very valuable tool.Printed right on the face is this information:1/25 SCALE:1'=.480"/=31/64"/12.2mm.I hope this helps elimenate some guess work for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDano85gt Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 very cool will someone be casting your u haul box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426-Hemi Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Well a half inch would be a foot in 24th scale slightly less in 25th THANK YOU! (I'm not sure others were understanding what I was trying to ask! I THINK the thickness of the line on the 1/2 inch mark BOTH "0" AND the other end at an exact 1/2 inch would be 1/25th just a little under that as i know its merely thousandths of an inch LESS then 1/24th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426-Hemi Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Several years ago I bought an aluminum modeling ruler under the name"MURPHEY'S RULE III".I do a lot of scratch building so is is a very valuable tool.Printed right on the face is this information:1/25 SCALE:1'=.480"/=31/64"/12.2mm.I hope this helps elimenate some guess work for everyone. OK Did a quick Google search, the "MURPHEY'S RULE III" comes up with nothing, ANY manufacturer name on that ruler? (I'd LOVE to find a 1/24th and or a 1/25th scale ruler, IF not BOTH of them marked on it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 OK Did a quick Google search, the "MURPHEY'S RULE III" comes up with nothing, ANY manufacturer name on that ruler? (I'd LOVE to find a 1/24th and or a 1/25th scale ruler, IF not BOTH of them marked on it...... Amazon has one I think just google 1 25 ruler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426-Hemi Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 All I can say is WOW!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsxse240 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 OK Did a quick Google search, the "MURPHEY'S RULE III" comes up with nothing, ANY manufacturer name on that ruler? (I'd LOVE to find a 1/24th and or a 1/25th scale ruler, IF not BOTH of them marked on it...... I got mine from micromark. I think it was only $3.00 (U.S.). It was that or squadron mail order. Either one will have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Great Progress! Real Nice Work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle potts Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Keep that thing away from speed bumps....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426-Hemi Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I got mine from micromark. I think it was only $3.00 (U.S.). It was that or squadron mail order. Either one will have it. -I'll be lookin through my latest Micro-Mark catalog to see what they have...... Yours a fate rule, OR the triangular one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 John,send me a PM and I'll mail you a full size photo copy of my ruler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 rear bridge for axle clearance, need to find me a beefy center for that rear axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 That is just too cool....What an idea.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62pyro Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 BNL resins sells several rearends.Should be able to find what you need there. http://bnlresins.ipage.com/shoppingopencart/Aftermarket-resin-cast-1-24-1-25-scale-model-drive-train-brake-rotors-transfer-case-transmission-rear-ends/Aftermarket-resin-cast-1-24-1-25-scale-model-drive-train-rear-ends-custom-unique-Dodge-Ford-Dana-Chevy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 I sure I have something useable, I just have to find it... Tried my hand at narrowing the front tires, not a ton but enough to take out that way too wide look pegasus tires can have, I might do the rears now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 got all the tires narrowed up, and trimmed down the wheels a bit around the lip to make everything fit together nicely. I think it lays out quite nicely.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Ain't it amazing how something so boxy can be so cool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62pyro Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Looks much better with the tires narrowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 That's awesome....The tires look amazing.....The don't even "look" modified.....Awesome.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 "It's hip to be square" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426-Hemi Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 WOW, the tire work and rims look GREAT! NICE job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Thanks everyone, I was pretty surprised how well they turned out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Wheels and tires are great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 found a parts box axle, cut the center pumpkin out and made my own tubes> now I have a pretty good foundation to build off of. I like to put a metal tube through for stability and strength. Shouldn't have to worry about the axle "bowing" this way. I am going to have to notch the cross-member or two just forward of the axle though for drive-shaft clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.