LVZ2881 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Looking good Jairus!!! and i see that the statesman journal is actually good for something!! I hated delivering that thing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Awesome Jairus! Makes me wanna grab my stick, rub on the Sex Wax, and ride the curls... Now, before you have me banned, a stick is another name for a surfboard, Sex Wax is brand of wax that you rub on the board so you have traction, and waves are known as "curls"... The interior looks really great. You did an excellent job on it. I'm looking forward to seeing more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Awesome Jairus! Makes me wanna grab my stick, rub on the Sex Wax, and ride the curls... Now, before you have me banned, a stick is another name for a surfboard, Sex Wax is brand of wax that you rub on the board so you have traction, and waves are known as "curls"... The interior looks really great. You did an excellent job on it. I'm looking forward to seeing more! Sure, I've heard that B-4 Great to see one of your builds in Action Sir. Looking good. Don't know why we don't have more Wagons kits Available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 The project at Jairus studios is still plugging along. After moving the inner fender well panels out to match the width of the '58 wagon (wider hood in front than that of the '58 Edsel apparently), I noticed something. The core support no longer fits - so a new one is cut out of evergreen. And here it is installed with the Regulator moved. Now to search for the radiator... after having parted out two of these kits I seem to be short both radiators. Imagine that! Well, I still have another mint kit but don't want to open it up just for the radiator! Sheesh... So, either one has to be scratch built to fit or I pull one from an old AMT 57. Either way I go, I need paint, 'cause I am getting close to the time to start shooting color - Whoopee! Road Trip to the Hobby Shop for rust paint (Floquil doesn't seem to last long in my studio for some reason) and Plastikote primer from the auto parts store. Later dudes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 This is really looking good, Jairus. Can't wait to see it finished. Good call on the Edsel as a donor (lotsa detail parts, no). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Update, waiting for something to dry and thought I would make a set of roof racks for the surfboards. Went pretty quick... about 30 min's. Pieces are .062 brass rod and .020 brass sheet. The brackets were rough cut and then stacked and formed. Then I made a quick jig to get the angle the same on all four brackets and attached the brackets to the rod via silver solder. Still need a touch of forming with the file but I like the look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Jessee Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Still do not remember the caster tho.... I remember him as a standard at our local NNL here in Portland. He's a big gruff guy and most of his stuff is pretty good. He doesn't make any of his own masters, just casts other bodies such as old toys and or Promos. He's not a big name company, but simply travels up and down the west coast plying his wares at shows and NNL's. In the beginning I remember a lot of the modelers ragging on him for doing slush casts... but that was only in the beginning. Sounds like that was Ron Bolton, Jairus. TJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I normally say this to guys, but nice rack!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I normally say this to guys, but nice rack!!! You normally say that to guys???!!! Maybe you should move to Key West! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsdropshop1 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 looking good keep them pics coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 LOL! What I mean to say is that I DON'T normally say that to guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riz Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Yeeeeeah, riiiiight, Cranky. LOL RIZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Well, progress on the Surf Rat has graduated to the paint phase. Tires were weathered and the wheels received a coat of paint and valve stems. No pictures yet but as soon as I can get them assembled I will post something. At any rate, something cool that is still sort of OT... my son-in-law purchased a new toy! WhooHoo! The frame, axles, cab and title are 1936 while the engine is a 1937. For anyone who does not know their flat heads... that was the year that Ford corrected the water flow by moving the pumps down into the block instead of up on the heads, thus lengthening their lives considerably. (yeah, there are two!) This truck was built as a street rod quite a few years ago when the Rat Rod phase was just getting started. The builder, Jerry Kruger gave it to one of his daughters to drive when she was old enough. The other daughter got the next Rat Rod pickup... and IT is a real piece of work! At any rate, since the daughter grew up and moved out, she didn't want the truck anymore so it's been sitting in storage for the last few years. Jerry, who builds Hot Rods for hire, needed the space so.... (He buys too many cars I figure) a deal was struck with Jeremy and his wife (My daughter who definitely married well). Kellie and Jeremy are currently clearing out space in their garage since this puppy cannot sit out in the Oregon rain that falls from October to April. Even with glass-packs it is still fairly noisy. But the wonderful sound a flat head makes is very distinctive! Engine fired up on the first turn once we jumped the battery. The bed cover is open in this view to get at the battery. The electric fuel pump and gas tank are back there too. Under the folded over tarp is a (gasp, choke) wing mounted on the tailgate! Jeremy wisely told me in private that that piece is coming off as soon as possible! I think it was the daughters idea since most of what I know about Jerry is that he has a good sense of style. Oh... and Jerry is joining us at the next Flexi NASCAR event next week! He and his son will be racing so with any luck we will have 7 entries!!!! But then you guys don't seem to care for slot cars.... so never mind! Hopefully this is the view I will get to enjoy someday.... :laugh2: Okay, fun time over... back working on my Surf Rat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Flowers Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 So when are you going to build a model of the new toy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Probably not build a model but I might do some illustrations.... Here is one I did for MCM couple years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Oh, yeah, I'd like to see that one built! Those three trucksters you did were all sweet, and you know that I just had to build Frankie!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Wow, cool surf rat, cool flat head rat rod...and talk of slot cars! Awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 (edited) Well, the all important "mock up" once again determines that I am on the right track still. Got the front bumper firmly attached and the surrounding sheet metal gaps suitably closed up. Some detail clues are added here that give rise to here-to-fore not disclosed details of said build. The plan is a rod that is "ratty" enough to be called a "Rat-Rod", but still useable, believable and realistic enough to be actually drivable. (The blower is barely in the running since it is not quite believable when viewed in conjunction with the general income of your average surfer!?!?! Hang Ten! Edited November 20, 2009 by Jairus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsdropshop1 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Jairus, this one sweet ride looking foward to seeing it all done, with or with out the blower its still going to look SICK!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 Well, I guess I had better get busy painting. Seems the deadline is getting sort of close... Dec 30th I believe. Shot some color the other day... Still a lot to do, but I am over the hump to the point were modifications are inspiring me to - "git-er-done"!!! The "Surf Rat" continues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Nice job on the weathering Jairus, I can't wait to see this build come together . Think you can get it done before 2010 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S. Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Well, the all important "mock up" once again determines that I am on the right track still. Got the front bumper firmly attached and the surrounding sheet metal gaps suitably closed up. Some detail clues are added here that give rise to here-to-fore not disclosed details of said build. The plan is a rod that is "ratty" enough to be called a "Rat-Rod", but still useable, believable and realistic enough to be actually drivable. (The blower is barely in the running since it is not quite believable when viewed in conjunction with the general income of your average surfer!?!?! Hang Ten! This is looking very cool! I like the blower; think of it this way, maybe the owner has a buddy who works at a parts store and wanted surfing lessons and they worked out a trade. A little extra muscle for maybe 4-8 lessons. Good trade and the owner isn't out any cash...bingo, you've got a blower! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Well, I guess I had better get busy painting. Seems the deadline is getting sort of close... Dec 30th I believe. Shot some color the other day... Still a lot to do, but I am over the hump to the point were modifications are inspiring me to - "git-er-done"!!! The "Surf Rat" continues... Sweet job on the weathering . Sitting on the ground without the wheels really makes it look like a forlorn relic behind some farmer's barn. Great ambiance. Can't wait to see it finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Flowers Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 That looks like it has been pulled from a barn. Then someone cleaned it up just bit. That is looking better all the time. Loose the blower. Put a 429 or 428 in it. That would surprise people. Maybe run it without a hood then. Looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted December 24, 2009 Author Share Posted December 24, 2009 Thanks guys. Should be progress each day on this one. All other projects are pushed aside until the 1st of the new year! Got some baremetal foil added and the taillights installed. Vacu-formed some window glass and that is now getting the "Treatment". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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