John Teresi Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 Hello......thank you all so very much for the kind comments.......I really do appreciate them.......I got some more mods done to the body.......I added diamond plat to the side steps.......I made a oil tank......I made taillights and side blinkers ........I made the exhaust system .......I made all the structure underneath the truck.......I modified the rear end and front end and nose........I still need to do a few more modes to the body......then I will start on the chassis.......thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 And a few more......thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 How did I miss this ? Oh well, at least I found it. This will be a very interesting project to follow. Good luck John, not that you need any luck when you have mad skills ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 John... Awesome Fab work you have done so far. The whole bed cover is amazing with the Detail that has gone into it. You are certainly crushing this build out of the part just like you do on all of your build. This build is shaping up quite nicely. Keep up the Killer work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Wow that looks great!! Man that's a lot of holes to drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 This is gonna be a real Freak! Love everything about it. Can you post a link to the Shapeways source for that radial engine? Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Tom... here is the link: https://www.shapeways.com/product/4XQ95QN9L/1-24-scale-wright-j-5-whirlwind-r-790-engine-x-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Thanks for the link.Ouch on the price! Does anyone have one of these they don't plan on using that they would like to trade? I have a stash deep with vintage kits that are available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Tom... Shapeways charges by volume of material used specifically by the cubic centimeter as well as for the support material and possibly the volume in the printer that the model takes up which is used during the printing process. Over the years ShapewYs has changed their ways how they were charging to print and they are going thru another process change as we spreak. My guess is that this engine was one solid model that the designer made so it prints as an assembly. This could be why it is so pricey besides the Designer can add a mark up to the price which would be the designers profit and the rest goes to shapeways. Now if this was designed in multiple pieces the volume of material could of been less which would then make part cheaper to print and have a lower cost. Lets say you have a cylinder and you hallow out the center, it doesnt charge for material in the hallowed out area. I hope that makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) Hello......thanks guys,I really appreciate you checking in.......I got a few more mods done on the body........I made a Fuel Tank and Primer Tank.......I also started on the chassis and and used a parts box rear end......I will work on the from end next......thanks for looking Edited October 28, 2018 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) Few more WIP pics...... Edited October 28, 2018 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 And a few more......thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Nice Fabrication work John! This is looking Killer. Keep it up and the updates coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68shortfleet Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Simply amazing John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Fantastic detail work, John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 Hello........Chris ,Jason,Oliver.......thanks guys for the kind comments........I really do appreciate them.......I got the front end mocked-up.......I scratch built most of it and used some parts from the parts box that I modified to work........just about ready to start on the interior.....thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 Few more WIP pics...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 (edited) And a few more.......thanks for looking Edited November 1, 2018 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 John... nice work with all of the scratch building you have done. It's looking great. There is alot of detail packed in that so far. That is really going to pop with your Alclad Skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Amazing work. What a wild project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Thanks so much for continuing to post your progress photos John. You've attacked a daunting project head-on and nailing it with killer details in every area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Hey John, so, I turn my back for a few days and now you've gone and started this one in the truck section. I can't believe what you're willing to tackle, and then make it happen. Such an outrageous build but if anyone can pull it off it's you. Now you'll excuse me but for some reason I have a real sudden urge for some swiss cheese. Cheers !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose1957 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Wow! This is coming along amazingly. I'll bet you have just as many hours or more in scratchbuilding as the real 1:1 truck.(well, maybe not, I dunno, it's still amazing. ) . Can't wait to see it finished. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Killer fab, John! that front suspension and drive mechanism is impressive looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Hello......Thank you all so very much for the kind comments......I really do appreciate them.......I just about got the interior knocked out......everything was scratch built......I will add all the fine detail later ......thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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