Pete J. Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Randy, as usual great work. Your hammer work is just beyond reproach. Amazing stuff. Your cooling lines look great! Thought I might throw an idea out there for you. I have some "German silver" wire that I use for things like that. I used it for the water manifold on my Bugatti engine. It solders up amazingly well with silver solder and it polishes up very well. Perhaps something to add to your already well stocked arsenal of modeling supplies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 This is truly an incredible work in progress! I especially love the hose connections. Very, very nice, all around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Holy cow. And I mean that as the most pious of bovines. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Randy, you are a true artist. Beautiful work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 White metal for the sump ? those water hoses are real real nice … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 I've probably said it before, but: Museum Quality! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky 130 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Have been watching for some time in total amazement and awe. I had an acquaintance that owned one of these little hot rod gems. A couple of times he let me drive it in a vintage/ concourse event. They were very quick and handled quite well with the throttle. I digress. You should be extremely proud of your work . You got "Braggin"rights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 THIS is model "building". I am by comparison a mere assembler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 It might be months between posts but every time you post it's a treat for the eyes. Thanks Randy....I think this is my all time favorite build of yours........although I remember a certain GT-40 that was something in its own right. Cheer sir! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyJ Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 All I can say is WOW! That is some exquisite work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 Hi Folks, Pete, Like that tip ,Thank you. Daniel, Just trying to keep up with you and your dragster build! Bill, As always, appreciate the compliment! Pierre, Thank you buddy. Great work you are doing in the Sebring thread. Andy, glad you like it! Yes, will shape the sump /block out of white metal. Thank you David:) Appreciate the comment Michael, very jealous here!!!!! Mark, thank you for checking in! Tim, Means alot when you compliment my efforts, get well soon my friend. Glad you like it Dirk! Some more progress on the body.... Once I got past the front clip it was on to the rest of the body. Some reference pics to show the sides and what was called the "Duckbill" rear end... I boke down this part of the body into 2 sides, rear deck lid, tail piece and a small belly pan piece under the tail... .... The holes in the tail are for tail lights, the holes in the deck are for cutting out the trunk. The cutouts on the sides for the door and small panel are just roughed in for now. Lots more to do on this body but feels good to get the basic shape done!!!! Thanks for looking in, Randy 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschercr Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Randy, Phenomenal work.. Trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Ooh, la, la! Sexy! Thank you for your kind words, regarding the dragster, but, that thing is a downspout, compared to this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Randy, extraordinary work on what may be my favorite car ever. I have the CMC die cast of this car and regularly take it out of the cabinet to admire the exquisite space frame. To think that you are building one from scratch the way the big ones were made is mind boggling. This is quite the journey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Randy, bending, stretching, and shrinking brass must be consuming you 24 hours a day - amazing work. it looks much more real in metal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 I am amazed by this wonderful creation and your dedication to see it through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Demonstration of museum quality, your crafting techniques are unique and allow us to see an art that is being lost at the expense of the pre-made. Simply beautiful and addictive! 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Amazing work, Randy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Some of us are blessed with the ability to do this (you and Gerald Wingrove) and some of us aren't (me). This is just beautiful work. Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 I am always amazed at what a good panel beater can do. As impressive as the chassis work is, and the scratchbuilding of engineering components, I understand the mechanics and dynamics of creating those assemblies. I can do some of that stuff. But the body work seems such a black art to me. Where the other stuff is pure craft, the panel work feels much more like art. Very impressive, Randy. Thanks much for taking the time post this stuff in detail. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 (edited) A beautiful combination of miniature engineering and fine art at the very highest level. I think this model would easily be in contention for best of show at the GSL even part built. Edited December 25, 2022 by Bugatti Fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 Nothin like a lil birdcage for the holidays … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 This is the becassa photo app … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Randy, it's fair to say we all wish we had your skills.............any of them. Surely this "alchemy" of panel beating that you've attempted and mastered is beyond mere mortals. I can't wait to see this build someday. Will you be going to the Salt Lake show in 2023? Talk to you soon. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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