Codi Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Hi Chris, Engine is shaping up oh so nice on this one. I hope that hinge comes in soon cause I really want to see the other one completed. Both good builds and subjects! cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 On 1/22/2022 at 6:03 AM, Codi said: Hi Chris, Engine is shaping up oh so nice on this one. I hope that hinge comes in soon cause I really want to see the other one completed. Both good builds and subjects! cheers, tim Thanks Tim! I’m hoping the hinges get here soon too😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 Started assembling the tubular frame. I put all the parts in the tumbler for some cleaning and polishing after a few evenings of drilling and dry fitting. My plan is to get most of it put together, then paint it alclad aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timonator Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 What glue are you using on the tubular chassis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 2 hours ago, Timonator said: What glue are you using on the tubular chassis? I’m using medium gell CA and 5 min epoxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 I finally finished the frame and painted it with alclad aluminum. I also built and painted the gear box/trans axle it’s done in semi gloss black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 This set of photos is after I put a brown wash over it. I am trying to create some depth and make it look like it has been driven a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timonator Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Looking good! Is that the driveshaft above the floorpan ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 20 hours ago, Timonator said: Looking good! Is that the driveshaft above the floorpan ? Yes it is😬 and the engine sits at a severe angle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timonator Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 2 hours ago, Chris Smith said: Yes it is😬 and the engine sits at a severe angle That is so weird. I can't wait to see more of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 That engine is a display piece on its own! Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 12 hours ago, bisc63 said: That engine is a display piece on its own! Nicely done. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 I would like to thank all the people checking in! It does give me a smile and a little motivation. As you can see by the photos I got the engine nestled in between the frame rails and a couple more lines plumbed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 More stuff for all of you looky loo’s 🤣 I spent the last week prepping a few parts. I think I got all the plumbing done. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 God this baby looks good. It'll be a shame to wrap a body over this gorgeous chassis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 That is coming along beautifully. The engine is gorgeous. Nice weathering. Everything is looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 On 2/4/2022 at 7:52 PM, Pierre Rivard said: God this baby looks good. It'll be a shame to wrap a body over this gorgeous chassis! Thank you very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 On 2/5/2022 at 9:02 AM, Bainford said: That is coming along beautifully. The engine is gorgeous. Nice weathering. Everything is looking great. Thank you for the complement, I appreciate it 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 I took this photo on Saturday, before I came down with a illness. I just don’t want anyone think that I’m a slacker 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 (edited) I had a busy day. I painted these over the weekend. Some assembly required 😁 Front suspension installed, as well as the steering gear. shifter! rear suspension.. hope you like. chris. Edited February 15 by Chris Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Spectacular! Your work is very clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 15 hours ago, Bainford said: Spectacular! Your work is very clean. Thank you! Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 Another busy day…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty92 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Great progress so far. Just got caught up on everything. Looks like a nicely detailed kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 2 hours ago, Rusty92 said: Great progress so far. Just got caught up on everything. Looks like a nicely detailed kit. Thank you, it is nicely detailed, hopefully it won’t disappoint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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