Twokidsnosleep Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 Great job!!!! Thank you my friend, good to hear from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixalz Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Thank you. Sorry again about those enormous photosThat specific material is Structur 2 SC by Voco... a self curing composite material for crown and bridge.It is an auto mix syringe type delivery so allows you to squirt right into a channel in the mould.... vs spatula mixing which dentistry has moved away from in many casesThe products are not cheap, but are readily available to me, so I used what I have. Worked OK ishThanks! I know they aren't cheap and hadn't even contemplated using the temporary materials for this. Good idea! I have used restorative composites in the past but was limited by the light penetration. It didn't dawn on me to use a self cure resin for this. Its so obvious now (I should quit my job lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 The engine detailing is nice, lot better looking then mine. Hope to finish mine this weekend but time will tell....Will post pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 (edited) So I am back at this build while I avoid house work and other projects I need to finish Made progress with the rear deck and will likely pose it open to show the engine and hide my questionable fitment. Will make brake disks, shift linkage and turnable front wheels...that is the plan at least Edited November 6, 2017 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 These are the last bits into the Easy Off Gel Oven Cleaner The chrome on the Fuchs wheels came off immediately!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 Working on the underbelly...front and rear suspension. I added brass pins to the front wheel assembly and some aluminum inserts to the front wheel arms for strength and a positive seat. This lets the wheels steer, just have to devise a tie rod between the wheels now. Rear has new brass shocks, not much else. Both will get disk brakes and rotors of some sort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I like where this is going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timomomomo Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Wow, you have my respect and admiration for that effort! I have a small collection of 1/24 Fujimi 911 kits from '67 to '85 911s, I bought in order to mix parts and make a few 911s that don't exist in kit form. As a result I have many spare parts! Drop me a line if you're looking for something in particular, I'd be glad to make a donation if I can. Also - Scale Production makes a nice line of 911 parts: bumper retrofits, headlight and tail light retrofits, wheels, seats, even straight race headers. Hard to find but there is also a seller from OZ on Ebay who deals in Scale Production parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 Wow, what an offer. You are a god sendWill do a bit of inventory and see if I have anything I cannot salvage or modifyI think I will go with the rear deck and wing I have cast, just want to see how that resin takes paintThank you again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share Posted September 23, 2017 I like where this is going. Thanks, not the easy route, but a fun exercise Have been working on the tie rod. Copied the plastic tubing and replaced with telescoping brass. I am being lazy and using CA glue instead of silver soldering which I just don't feel like doing for it. Just need to link the rod to either side with a pivot, hmmm gotta think on that a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 I LOVE to see old models brought back, and this is moving along nicely. That steering rack is pretty slick, too. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share Posted September 23, 2017 I LOVE to see old models brought back, and this is moving along nicely. That steering rack is pretty slick, too. Nice work.Cheers Bill, thanks for the comment Happy Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 (edited) Been picking away at this off and on between other builds The black is Stylenrez (UMP version) which is a great flat black primer made by Badger...awesome stuff indeed so smooth!!! Edited November 6, 2017 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpspoogie Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Very nice work! Saving old glue and paint bombs is more fun and satisfying to me than a new build. Have you ever tried Totally Awesome cleaner from the Dollar Store? It’s cheap and really works way better for me than oven cleaner or brake fluid. Depending on the build up, I’ve soaked for a week before and most of the glue even broke up. I swear by it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 amazing recovery so far, looks like an old monogram kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 Very nice work! Saving old glue and paint bombs is more fun and satisfying to me than a new build. Have you ever tried Totally Awesome cleaner from the Dollar Store? It’s cheap and really works way better for me than oven cleaner or brake fluid. Depending on the build up, I’ve soaked for a week before and most of the glue even broke up. I swear by it. Hmm never tried that.Lots of different ways to strip and seems the combo of oven cleaner and then the air abrasion for tough spots works well for me.It is fun to restore and old glue bomb or a partially started kit that has gone off the rails for someone. I have a Pocher Alfa Romeo partial start glue bomb that looks like someone got in over their head with. That is my holy grail of bomb restoration projects...one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 amazing recovery so far, looks like an old monogram kit.Ya I think soFunny but the rear deck was copied from a Fujimi slant nose 911 kit and fit perfectly on this one....hmmm do they share moulds??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 On 8/14/2017 at 9:37 PM, Twokidsnosleep said: Think I have decided on a body colour ...Tamiya Metallic Blue Engine is pretty much done Holy cow these are big pictures, sorry. I will post them from flickr next time and reduce the size more...otherwise you can see all my mistakes I have a couple of those junkyard Monogram Porsches too, but I never could get past those bad stock wheels and Good Year gatorbacks (front & rear same size, wrong tires). But after seeing what you did with that engine, swapping out the wheels and the idea of making it a targa roof, I may be inspired to make a silk purse out of a sows ear. But $14 for shipping, RUOK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 On 8/7/2017 at 7:25 AM, Twokidsnosleep said: Thanks Dan....I seem to be taking the long, slow and stupidly hard road of refurbishing. Not sure why, but I do find it satisfying to restore the bombs. I know why its so satisfying, it's the satisfaction of recycling something worthwhile out of someone else's junk. I like to work from glue bombs because there is no pressure to have to succeed with it, it was acquired cheaply and it's next step was the parts box or the trash - so what have you got to lose? The canvas is wide open to build it however you want, and there's no guilt in ruining an unbuilt kit. I find my creativity is more free to redesign it into whatever I want and if it doesn't work out, what have I lost? Good luck - and stay inspired! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 Somehow this one snuck back onto my desk Well I wanted to try out the Splash Paints is really the reason...and to avoid a frustrating bomber I am building SO the rear deck is primed and black spoiler painted. Then I dropped it, twice and got a crack line where the whale connects to the deck Got the windshield frame re-cemented and one side fabricated. Then all in primer before some final touch ups We are going to go Splash Miami Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 I've been following along. You do good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 As a big fan of Glue Bomb rescues and rebuilds, I am really digging this! Drive on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted July 29, 2018 Author Share Posted July 29, 2018 (edited) Cheers to Gary and Snake..those kind of comments keep me motivated, thanks guys The paint is on and I love the result Colour is Miami Blue and she is going to finish as a crisp clean beach cruiser Edited July 31, 2018 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 I'd never heard of 'Splash' paint before - where did you get it? Who makes it? What sort of paint is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Looking good! Drive on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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