AmericanMuscleFan Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 4 hours ago, charlie libby said: what kind of tubing did use for your headers? I did used soft aluminum craft wire. It's not as flexible as electrical solder wire but the gauge of 0.080" is perfect for 1/25 big block engine (2.00" in real life). 3 hours ago, charlie libby said: you r amazing ,I got nuthin for ya!wow again Thanks for your sentiments about my build Charles but you have nothing to be embarrassed based on what I saw from your current project! Take care, Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss-Mopar Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Its not too far to suggest that if you add fuel to the tank, it would fire right up and take down the competition!!! AMAZING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 On 7/21/2020 at 10:39 AM, Miss-Mopar said: Its not too far to suggest that if you add fuel to the tank, it would fire right up and take down the competition!!! AMAZING Thanks Keven, I am very honored to see that my GTX has this effect on you! You are more than welcome. Take care, Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeDub Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 You have set the bar so high with that build, I doubt anyone could ever top it. I like every item on this car. However, my favorite is the steering wheel. For some reason, it always makes me take a second and third look. This car is master craftsmanship at its finest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 23 hours ago, GeeDub said: You have set the bar so high with that build, I doubt anyone could ever top it. I like every item on this car. However, my favorite is the steering wheel. For some reason, it always makes me take a second and third look. This car is master craftsmanship at its finest! Thanks for your kind and encouraging words Glenn! There is no denying it, there is something for everyone in this hobby and you prove it to me with your appreciation for the steering wheel... it was without a doubt the easiest part to make of all this project! As they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder! I try to push myself a little harder with each new build so even if it's a more complex project, I will try to improve many aspects of my build with my Dodge D100 pickup so I hope you'll like it too... Take care, Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 i cant stop looking at your pictures francis. trying to learn from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 On 8/2/2020 at 7:27 PM, charlie libby said: i cant stop looking at your pictures francis. trying to learn from them. Thanks for the kind comments Charles! I'm very honored, however, I don't think I have much to teach you from what I've seen on your 1/12 Corvette so far! Take care, Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 On 1/11/2020 at 9:34 PM, magicmustang said: Stunning!!! You sir, are in a class by yourself. Your model is more realistic than the car I drive. That's hilarious! My reaction to the photos of your model was to start laughing (quietly), because I don't think I could quite believe my eyes! Just amazing. Thanks for posting it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 14 hours ago, Smitty said: That's hilarious! My reaction to the photos of your model was to start laughing (quietly), because I don't think I could quite believe my eyes! Just amazing. Thanks for posting it! Thanks Eric! Glad to know that my GTX made you laugh for the reason you explained and not the other reason... I spent a lot of hours on this car so I am happy you liked it! Take care, Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Hi Francis, I'm so glad you put this link in your footer, as I missed this until now. What a magnificent build! Gives a great idea of what to expect as you get closer to completing your truck. Again, beautiful build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 7 hours ago, Art Laski said: Hi Francis, I'm so glad you put this link in your footer, as I missed this until now. What a magnificent build! Gives a great idea of what to expect as you get closer to completing your truck. Again, beautiful build! Thanks for the kind words Art! There is a lot of great stuff all over this forum and I have to admit that I found quite a few of it almost by luck with this feature. It's sad that we can't include more... Take care, Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelcarbuildermag.com Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Please contact me about doing a feature on this model: HOTCARSmag@att.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 4 hours ago, modelcarbuildermag.com said: Please contact me about doing a feature on this model: HOTCARSmag@att.net PM sent to the specified email address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Francis, your work and artistry just blows me away! Wonderful to see the photos all together, please do continue to display your other builds. All these years I have marvelled at the machining skills and equipment required and even now in my late 60s the thought comes up of trying to have a go at it. Merci & Cheers Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghorn62 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 5 hours ago, modelcarbuildermag.com said: Please contact me about doing a feature on this model: HOTCARSmag@att.net YES YES YES! Roy, I am excited to see that you are reaching out to this extremely talented builder!! If you like this build, you will be amazed at what he is working on now!! Francis, I don’t know if you are familiar with Roy, or his fine magazine yet, but if not, you owe it to yourself to order a few copies. Roy is one talented builder himself, and he obviously puts the same passion into his magazine. Bravo to all!!! Tim Slesak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Appetite Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Thats just wicked. Your builds never cease to impress. Question though. You don't have to answer but I've been dying to know for years. When it's all completed, how much money have you spent on the aluminum and after market details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 On 3/24/2021 at 10:51 AM, Misha said: Francis, your work and artistry just blows me away! Wonderful to see the photos all together, please do continue to display your other builds. All these years I have marvelled at the machining skills and equipment required and even now in my late 60s the thought comes up of trying to have a go at it. Merci & Cheers Misha Thanks Misha! I try to find a balance between my job, housework, a little exercise and my favorite hobby but be sure that I will do more of my previous constructions when time permits. It is never too late to learn about the pleasure of making parts in aluminum, brass and even styrene and be sure that I will be available (in all modesty) if you need advice my friend! Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 On 3/24/2021 at 11:04 AM, foghorn62 said: YES YES YES! Roy, I am excited to see that you are reaching out to this extremely talented builder!! If you like this build, you will be amazed at what he is working on now!! Francis, I don’t know if you are familiar with Roy, or his fine magazine yet, but if not, you owe it to yourself to order a few copies. Roy is one talented builder himself, and he obviously puts the same passion into his magazine. Bravo to all!!! Tim Slesak Thanks for your kind words Tim! Unfortunately I do not know him or his publications because I spent too much time alone in my basement making my models. I have only just started to know all these talented modelers (of which you are a part) since I joined this forum. I haven't heard back from him yet but I imagine he's a pretty busy man... Anyway, I'm curious to know more about his magazine so I'll probably do some research on this. Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 5 hours ago, Evil Appetite said: Thats just wicked. Your builds never cease to impress. Question though. You don't have to answer but I've been dying to know for years. When it's all completed, how much money have you spent on the aluminum and after market details. Thanks a lot for you kind comments Mike! Basically the cost of the parts I make is insignificant as I mostly use scraps that machine shops get rid of because the material is too small for them, I often pay less than the price of the metal at the pound. What costs the most are the bolts and nuts that I do not make myself and I use very few after market parts despite having a large inventory (from another era...). I'm going to have to do a warehouse sale...😁 Fortunately the Johan's promo body had been in my collection for decades so it didn't cost me much but that would be another story today! I could tell it probably costs me over $100 worth of small bolts depending on the project. On the other hand, I could not put a price on the hours invested, the model would probably cost more than a real one... even at minimum wage... 😢 Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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