Randy D Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share Posted August 19, 2021 That is all for now, Thanks for looking in, Randy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 It boggles the mind, truly it does. Outstanding craftsmanship Randy. Be great to see you again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Model porn is the plug wire .013 ?? great idea about using the Detail master photo etch to make 3 dimensional flanges etc Brad will freak out when I show him these pix ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 19 minutes ago, absmiami said: Brad will freak out when I show him these pix ... Am I missing some pics to freak out over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Nope you saw the pix - none of us can get Brad to turn his computer on - so when I see him next week I’m bringing my laptop to show him this thread … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 What scale is this? Good grief! What kind of magnification are you using? Everything I see with this build is absolutely amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 You’ll be relieved to know that this is actually a 1 / 1 continuation birdcage and not a scale model … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Just ignore the really large hands in the photos … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Glad I got my eyes fixed recently........such goodness to behold. More please ??!!! cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 This is real scale model making as opposed to building! Considering the scale of 1/24th it is more than up there with the well known professionals who' s models are in a larger scale. The Birdcage is such a complex subject to be making in such a small scale. Absolutely superb workmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Eye candy, I could spend my days contemplating these extraordinary creations but that would only slow down my own project even more... I don't mind coming to recharge my batteries and my wonder on a daily basis though... No pressure Randy, I know this kind of jewelry takes time and I am patient! 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingslug Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 This is awesome..really cool..I'll be using some of this on what I'm trying to build..too bad I'm nowhere near this level...but you start somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Speechless. I just went thru the entire post. And have to say, WOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingslug Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 This is ..electron microscope small...amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 Hi Folks, Hey Brad, thank you and hope to see you guys this spring for the DSC show! Mike, Appreciate you looking in ( 1/24th ) and yes, lots of extra eye power:) Andrew, thank you and don't forget to gather some goodies for our 956 build. Tim, always nice to have you checking in my friend. I need to get over to the Drag Section to see your latest updates on that gorgeous Maverick. Thank you Noel:) Hi Francis, glad you like it so far Sir. Hello Bill, thank you for going thru all this mess! Hi Ira, happy to have you following along. This update is to show some progress on the bodywork. I was attempting to do it using aluminum but have not mastered the art of soldering that metal:( Maybe next project. Going with copper sheet stock. After wasting a lot of time trying to build a miniature English wheel, my friend Steve " Muncie " told me that what I have going here is a "hammer and dolly" project. Well ...yeah...he was right. Light bulb goes on and progress is made:) Starting with the front clip that tilts forward. Figure if I can master these curves and shapes the rest is a little easier. Ref. pic............... More... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 Made those front fenders in three pieces... Top and the steep side that joins the cowl... Outside side piece... Cowl and carb bump.... more... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 That is all for now, Thanks for looking in! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Stunning work! Beautiful! I've no further words... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Yoder Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Randy D said: That is all for now, Thanks for looking in! Randy Wow, just wow! Amazing work. Later, Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: Stunning work! Beautiful! I've no further words... I have to go with that also. Thank you for the acknowledgement. I only gave you a few words, you took it to this level. To see what you have done in scale is amazing, it's incredible work. This project is so cool! Edited November 21, 2021 by Muncie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Ummm. Copper. Mr Wingrove’s weapon of choice … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Very beautiful! ... Will this be painted in the end or left raw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Randy, you tease. Now stop what you're doing and show me the "hammer & dolly" tools and technique. You're so fortunate to have a friend like Steve(muncie) offer up tips & advice on how to do this and of course your talent to bring it to fruition. This is a skill I hold in the highest regard and would love to learn more from someone that has figured it out in our scale. To be able to render that in 1/25th is just nuts. This build is honestly like no other on the forum and some of the "old world" skills exhibited will someday be lost to us all. That's craftsmanship sir. Cheers, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Codi said: Randy, you tease. Now stop what you're doing and show me the "hammer & dolly" tools and technique. You're so fortunate to have a friend like Steve(muncie) offer up tips & advice on how to do this and of course your talent to bring it to fruition. This is a skill I hold in the highest regard and would love to learn more from someone that has figured it out in our scale. To be able to render that in 1/25th is just nuts. This build is honestly like no other on the forum and some of the "old world" skills exhibited will someday be lost to us all. That's craftsmanship sir. Cheers, Tim Randy, I will second that one! I would love to see an instructional video on how this is done. You said the lightbulb when on. Heck I am still trying to find the socket to screw the bulb in, much less have is shed any light on how you do this! A nice long video on You Tube would be great! Definitely old school craftsmanship! Highest compliment I can pay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 This is absolutely fantastic Randy! This project (like everything else you do) is in a class by itself, and your construction techniques are simply magic. My thoughts align with my peers who care to see a dying art that probably only a handful of people on the globe can achieve! Truly inspiring sir, I never tire of following your prowess!!! 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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