GrandpaMcGurk Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Big block Mopar, funtional front and rear independant suspension, working steering....1/12th scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyou5 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Wow! it looks great so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modellpularn Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Is that the old Lindberg "Luv Buggy" chassis? I built one a long time ago, had all chrome chassis, Fiat Topolino body. Looks good with some color on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) It's the Lindy 1/12th Fiat Dragster kit...the chassis has been around for ages, it started out as that motorized futuristic thing they did many years ago and the tooling has been carried over in various kits since then. Still has some extra gears and brackets etc. on the trees from the old days...and yes, about 3/4 of the kit was chome plated (barf). I bought the kit for 24 bucks during the ModelExpo sale. I won't be using the kit body....hence the name Termite Candy. Going to be doing some kit bashing & scratch building for the coach work. The theme is the wild and zany show cars from the late 60-70's. Edited October 19, 2010 by GrandpaMcGurk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 Hobby time hasn't been my buddy lately but I managed to get a little more done on this car. Yes, I know the alternator is tipped but it hasn't been permanently mounted yet. The front suspension works and I'll be assembling the rear now. Still gotta run brake lines & finish plumbing the engine....but I'm getting there. I can't do the working steering until I have the body mocked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 I'll be fabbing up a stage coach body out of balsa & basa wood for this chassis. Should be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 I did a quick full size (1/12th) sketch of the body to make sure everything would fit before I start hacking up the wood for the coach body. I'll take care of the patterns, lanterns and gingerbread as I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Lookin' wild Don. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 Yeah, I'm havin' fun with it Jim. I had one of my grand-babies with me this a.m so I had an excuse to wander the doll house section at Hobby lobby. Found some tiny brass door hinges and hardware for the body. Couldn't believe the prices on that brass doll house stuff......good grief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 Added plug wire wires, changed the fuel lines, brake lines installed..... Still need to wire alternator, starter and add coil, fuel filter, return spring for carbs, drain plug, tie rod, idler arm, thermostat & radiator hoses.........it just never ends, like the man said "the devil is in the detail". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 (edited) I didn't feel like driving 30 miles to the LHS this a.m. so I got started on the body with what I had on hand. This is 1/16th inch thick bass wood. These are the interior panels of the coach. Not having any pieces large enough on hand, I'm splicing two sheets together to make each side. As I said these are the interior panels & will be upholstered on the inside, it'll also give me a base to assemble/glue the tapered ribs, door jambs etc. onto for the outer skin. Sure, I could just use flat panels for the outer skin and call it a day but being a glutton for punishment I want the outer skin to curve under at the bottom & I want the body to taper in front and rear. The roof will be a compound curve affair as well....why?..... ....for rain run off! Edited November 2, 2010 by GrandpaMcGurk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Looks like a cool project, I can't wait to see how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 You sir, have my attention. Looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Thanks guys, I really appreciate the interest. Here's a few pics of the roughed out (un-sanded) coach in progress........some assembly required....yeah right. This is the inside of the yet to be upholstered passenger compartment. Those little windows are handy if if you have to use a wheel gun to fend off robbers. The rest of these photos are to show some of the framing for the outer contoured skin & door opening...yep, gotta have opening doors right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbler75 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Ok, I haven't said anything before now because I was at a loss for words. But now, I'm truly speechless as this is getting better and better with every update! Truly spectacular. I can't wait to see more. Keep up the stunningly awesome work! I can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyou5 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Ohh this is going to get interesting . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hattley Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Great work you're doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geckoman1220 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 excellent detail work. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) Thanks gang...... Here's a few more pics....I added window frames & door jambs (inside view). Doubled up the hinge side of the door jamb for more strength to support the door & added basa wood blocks (harder and denser than balsa) to secure the hinges to. The other block is for mounting the striker plate for the door latch. I put in some filler wood along the bottom edge & tapered it so that I would have more surface area to attach the outer skin to. Edited November 4, 2010 by GrandpaMcGurk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Wow, I can't wait for more. Keep it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 I finished up the framing on one side and started framing the other. I also started applying the outer skin to the finished side. Note the baggie with the balsa sawdust in it...I dab a little CA in the imperfections and add a bit of the sawdust. It makes a great sand-able matching color filler that dries quickly and best of all it's free. The pics below should give you a pretty good idea of the compound curves I was able to achieve using this construction method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 Now we're gettin' somewhere...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Oh my! I've been watching that fantastic looking frame come together, but THIS made me stutter like a school teacher on a Wells Fargo ride! It is looking wild! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghettoluxury Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 That is Awsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Thanks guys.....more pics soon, hope you're enjoying them, I'm havining a great time building it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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