Chris Smith Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 It’s just amazing to see this come together. I am appreciative that you share your wonderful journey with all of us looky-loos. Keep up the fine work sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 On 4/20/2019 at 3:33 PM, Codi said: Daniel (Straightliner 59) as always, thank you very much......btw, today I tried out your tutorial on Zip Ties. NICE! No pics yet but I tried your method and I'm happy with how they turned out. I had tried to do this based upon some other suggestions a year ago and it just didn't work for me..............but YOUR well documented tutorial helped me get a great facsimile made. thanks again! Cheers to all. Tim, that means a lot, to me. I am always happy when I can share something I've learned, or figured out, with other modelers! When a man of your skills can put it to use, that's just flattering. :-) Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Tim... I serously don't know what to say you have me speechless at the moment. This build looks so good and perfect in every way. I love these mock up pics . it is gorgeous and all of your hard work shows in these 2 pics. This seriously is a priceless gem you have here. I just hope that I get to meet you and see this beauty in person some day. Cheers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Tim.......UNREAL Brother!!!!........looks KILLER!!!!......If you ever need a safe place to store this Beauty......you can always send it to me.....I`ll take very good care of her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Awesome to see this come together, Tim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 i'm jealous of the gray matter inside your head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 6 hours ago, comp1839 said: i'm jealous of the gray matter inside your head! He needs to share with the rest of us...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 6 hours ago, comp1839 said: I'm jealous of the gray matter inside your head! 8 minutes ago, Mooneyzs said: He needs to share with the rest of us...lol Its apparent he has plenty to go around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 It's been 3+ years now since I started this thread. It's coming to an end soon and I wanted to say thanks to each and every visitor to the thread whether you commented or not. It's been fun & I've gotten a lot of experience out of this one. The forum is a great venue (the best IMO) to share and learn. For those builders that helped with their tips and knowledge along the way, I especially want to say thanks as it helped a lot to get to this point. The interior and controls are basically completed now. They include: Fuel cut-off, Mag kill switch, gas & clutch pedals, handbrake, chute release, twin fire-bottles including their hard-lines & nozzles (you'll have to look closely) oil pressure gauge (with John Teresi's retention strap idea on the back of it),the lenco shift & reverse levels. Please ignore the small paint chips in the pics as they're few and tiny. If not for the close-up pics I don't think anyone would be able to see them.....they'll be touched up at the end of course. Oh, and the left fire bottle safety pin has to be added...................Thanks so much fellas and cheers to all, Tim. In this pic you can see the kill switch flip cover.......that thing was a bugger to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 absolutely amazing!!!! 3 years is a very long time for a build but its definitely paid off.. your work is amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 On 4/19/2019 at 11:12 AM, comp1839 said: all kiddin' aside Tim........you've outdone yourself!!!!! the only thing missing is the smell of burnin' nitro and burnin' rubber. AGREED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Tim... The Level of Detail is so unreal on this build. You have set the bar so high for the Drag Racing standard and accomplished more in 3 years Than I could with the Funny Car. I am truly blown away by your Talents. This thing is incredible and I absolutely love this build. . Your in the Home stretch and the sense of accomplishment has to be a Joy for you. It sure makes you feel good getting to this point doesn't it. You should be very Proud my friend. I am super happy for you. I am looking forward to your next update already. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmc Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Incredible craftsmanship. I'm looking forward to the start up video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 Thanks Scott & Dave.... Hoping for beautiful May paint weather..........come on 80 degrees and low humidity. Chris your comments are high praise indeed considering your Vega build. I learned a lot of great tips along the way from you. Thank you! Gary, thanks too for your post. I did get the Crower 8 port, valve covers & brakes installed over the last 2 days. The list is getting shorter. Everything in the pics below is permanently installed. cheers everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 This is a work of art for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Stunning model. Hopefully I will get to see this in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 3 hours ago, bobthehobbyguy said: Stunning model. Hopefully I will get to see this in person. It is indeed stunning. I hope to see it live and in person as well. Tim needs to take this on a national tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Please make a set of sawhorses for the body ad leave that chassis for all to see. If I had not watched this build, there is no way I'd believe it was a 1/25 scale model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Tim.....looks Great!!!!......not one detail left out......and just to know that this is a 1/25 Scale model car is just mind blowing........can`t wait to see the body on it.....gonna turn some heads bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief WeeAuto Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 TIM MY NAME IS MIKE FLYNN I,AM 65 YEARS OLD STILL BUILD I/24-25 SCAL3 MODEL CARS LOVE IT I,VE BEEN LOOKING FOR 0000-160 NUTS OR TAP.I SEE SCREWS AND THREEDED ROD BUT NO NUTS I HAVE SOOM BUT I NEED MORE I NEED TO FIND A SORCE TO OREDER SOME------TIM YOUR BATAM IS THE BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN IN THIS SCALE YOU ARE THE MAN TIM JUST WOW WOW WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 Ray AND Bob, thank you guys for following the build as always. It is getting exciting as it gets closer to being finished. Already working on the Pro Mod that will take the place of my Henry J thread. Mike, ahhh, good timing. This week I'm making a jig to support the body and some panels for display purposes. The body will be removed to show off the detail of the car. Thanks for asking. John, thanks sir, I'll have plenty of pics with the body on but see above my reply to Mike. Mike Flynn - thank you for the comments and the source I use for scale hardware is modelmotorcars.com I used to buy hardware from a firm called T2M as well but they've gone out of business. Good luck! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayK Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 (edited) I know you get tired of hearing it, but man, you are incredible! The skill and precision....just mind blowing. What a piece of mechanical art!! And I also gotta say and not to hi-jack but, "WOW! Mike Flynn is here!!" Mike I am a big fan of your work.....your La Victoria Salsa TF is still one of my all time favorite models. Glad to see you here! CK Edited May 2, 2019 by ClayK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief WeeAuto Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 THANK YOU TIM VERY MUCH FOR YOUR INFO-----BUT I,AM STILL ON THE HUNT FOR 0000-160 NUTS AND A 0000-160 TAP SO I CAN TAP RB-MOTION SMALL NUTS THAT WILL WORK FOR ME ----CAN,OT SAY IT ENOUGH TIM THE BANTAM IS THE BEST I,VE SEEN AND I,VE SEEN A LOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief WeeAuto Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 THANK YOU CLAY FOR THE COMENTS I,AM STILL AT ---CAN,T A-FORD TO BUILD AT THE CALIBER I USED TO BUILD .BUT NOW IT TAKES LONGER TO PUT THE PARTS TOGHTER BUT I STILL LOVE THIS STUFF----CLAY HAVE YOU SEE MY DRAG BOAT MAYBE I WILL TRAY AND POST IT AGAN SOMEWERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ambrose Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 This is fantastic. I'm really enjoying this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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