mrm Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 8 hours ago, Dann Tier said: Actually, i'm not missing them....they're in the box still.....i havent finished the build yet. What I meant was that they were not present on the picture, so oldrevellfan assumed the chassis was done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 7 hours ago, mustang1989 said: Wow!! That IS a different looking suspension. Great work so far Dann and thanks for the update. Been looking forward to this one to resume for a while now. Thanks, Bud!...progress will be more steady now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 1 hour ago, mrm said: What I meant was that they were not present on the picture, so oldrevellfan assumed the chassis was done. Gotcha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 Hey, everyone!, i got a bit more done here; inside the body painted, and the interior installed.....time to start wiring things up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Looking good Dann! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Super clean! ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 This is still getting better every time you post Dann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Looks great! You must be pleased to have this one so near completion. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Oh HELL yeah!!! Glad to see you back on this one Dann! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 On 6/19/2020 at 10:42 PM, Nazz said: Looking good Dann! Thanks, Bud!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 On 6/19/2020 at 10:48 PM, CabDriver said: Super clean! ??? Much appreciated, Bud!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 On 6/20/2020 at 12:27 AM, 1930fordpickup said: This is still getting better every time you post Dann. Thanks, Andy!, i'm glad you're enjoying it!...next step is to install the brake system -should be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 On 6/20/2020 at 7:22 AM, David G. said: Looks great! You must be pleased to have this one so near completion. David G. Thanks, Bud!, i am pretty stoked about it! -wanted one for years!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 On 6/20/2020 at 8:22 AM, mustang1989 said: Oh HELL yeah!!! Glad to see you back on this one Dann! Thanks alot, Bud!! -me too!!...its closer to being done than it looks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 A very stylish show car that you are making your own mark on the Invader. An interesing, intriguing build. This build reminded me that I think that I have the remnants of an old incomplete Eldon 'Out House' kicking around in the spares box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 18, 2020 Author Share Posted July 18, 2020 On 7/17/2020 at 3:25 AM, Bugatti Fan said: A very stylish show car that you are making your own mark on the Invader. An interesing, intriguing build. This build reminded me that I think that I have the remnants of an old incomplete Eldon 'Out House' kicking around in the spares box. Thanks, Noel!, its pretty fun too!...as soon as i'm done primering my 1/12 Countach...McLaren F1, and FXXK bits, i will be back to this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 Looks sooooooo good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 On 7/18/2020 at 11:56 AM, cobraman said: Looks sooooooo good ! Thanks, Ray!...much appreciated!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) FINALLY, i'm able to dig into this bugger again!....its not too far off from being done! -Photo 1; As you can see, its nice to have the bell housing as a separate part, but why is it hollow?...gotta fix that. I'm about to add PE mesh to the radiator, then the inlet/outlet spouts. -Photo 2; The water pumps actually have decent detail to them, BUT the pulleys, and belts are molded in. Instead of just fixing these, i've decided to just make my own. -Photo 3; In order to see what kind of clearances i have for details, i loosely added the main bits. The scrap bit of styrene was canopy glued to the top of the engines so that i could keep everything in the same positions as i'm SBing details....makes life waaaay easier! -Photo 4; I added styrene rod for distributor placement. -Photo 5; Taking an idea from many race/drag cars, i thought it would be a cool idea to add a support plate joining the engines. -Photo 6; This is the begining of my custom inner headers. Edited October 6, 2020 by Dann Tier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Gee, that chassis is impressive, Dann! I started my Invader at least 15 years ago and was going for a fairly box stock build with additional detailing where necessary but seeing this makes me rethink it altogether. Especially those horrible lumps of engines. I always thought there had to be two different designers at Eldon, one who did the bodies and basic frame and pretty much got it right, and one who did the engines and running gear and hadn't been allowed to sharpen his crayons yet! I have the Outhouse car and the Milk Truck finished in my cabinet and the difference between the two main sets of components is amazing. How did one guy get it so right when the other guy got it so wrong? Continuing to enjoy your very detailed build - thanks for bringing us along for the ride. Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Extremely sharp build, and you a making some nice progress. I must say, your quality work on this one would almost assure that I will not be taking on this kit at any point. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 It's nice to see this one back on the bench again. May your progress be swift and sure. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy124 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Great work all over, Dann! I must remind myself to check on the WIP forum more often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 On 10/6/2020 at 7:03 PM, alan barton said: Gee, that chassis is impressive, Dann! I started my Invader at least 15 years ago and was going for a fairly box stock build with additional detailing where necessary but seeing this makes me rethink it altogether. Especially those horrible lumps of engines. I always thought there had to be two different designers at Eldon, one who did the bodies and basic frame and pretty much got it right, and one who did the engines and running gear and hadn't been allowed to sharpen his crayons yet! I have the Outhouse car and the Milk Truck finished in my cabinet and the difference between the two main sets of components is amazing. How did one guy get it so right when the other guy got it so wrong? Continuing to enjoy your very detailed build - thanks for bringing us along for the ride. Cheers Alan Thank you for following!, i'm glad you're enjoying it! I agree about this kit, but i still find it really fun. You can post yours here if you want!...even the other two you built...it'd be great to see them!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 On 10/7/2020 at 1:31 AM, Modelbuilder Mark said: Extremely sharp build, and you a making some nice progress. I must say, your quality work on this one would almost assure that I will not be taking on this kit at any point. LOL Thanks, Bud!, dont let me keep you from building it...it would be a great/fun build as boxstock, or detailed without crazy SBing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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