GoatGuy Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Chris again you inspire us to be better. I love your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 Tim.... thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. I think you nailed it by saying that when your are in a build that is taking multiple years, for my case 7 years now.... It starts to take a mental toll on you and you dont realize that. I think a part of me is just mentally worse out on this build. At times it's not fun anymore and seems more like work than fun. Don't get me wrong this has been a fun build to really push my limits and abilities to see if I can do it for myself and not anyone else. Seeing my results now that build is so close to being done all of the hard work and rework has been worth it. I have learned so much that the next drag build I do I dont think I should have as many issues as I did with this one and I should be able to build it a lot quicker too. I have learned a lot from many of the other members here and that inspires me to be a better builder. Bill... I will check it. Dave.. thank you very much. Guys.. I just wanted to say be Patient with me the rest of this week. I have 4 days left before our Desert scale classics show that I am they to make. So you may not see me post much just because I have to dedicate every hour I am not at work on this to finish it. Thanks for continue to follow along on this long journey with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Keep up the good fight. Rooting for you all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Yoder Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Keeping you in my thoughts Chris! Later, Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Good luck Chris. I'm rooting for you. I know you can do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Chris don't focus on the deadline just plug away at your list. Focusing on the deadline is an unneeded distraction, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragalley Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Chris, this is fantastic! Just keep plugging away at it, you’ll get there. I have to be the one to ask, how in the world do you work with something so small? My eyesight, fingers and patience just arn’t What they used to be. I use a magnifier, but it’s still okay at best. Keep it up, you inspire us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 Chris... thank you, I am giving it a fight that is for sure. Bob... thanks...I know I shouldn't be worried about the deadline but it is something I am trying to make. Trying to take each item 1 by 1. Tim... thank you so much for the kind words. To answer your question I am pretty much using my optivisor along with some readers under the optivisor to see most of the really small details. My eyes are no where near what they used to be that's for sure. I may need to start building 1/8th scale builds... Well guys... little update, sad to say no pics but I am chipping away at my to do list. Still wonder will I finish it in time for the show or not. I guess we just wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerdatty Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Having been following this build with awe, I hope you managed to get it done sir. This has been one of the most anticipated builds on this forum. No amount of words can express how unbelievably happy for you everyone here will be to see the completed pics. If you did complete it and are headed to the DSC good luck, not like you'll need it. This build sets a new bar in 1/16 scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 So the big question is did you finish? Saw some show pictures and the Vega looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 On 4/15/2018 at 4:46 PM, bobthehobbyguy said: So the big question is did you finish? Saw some show pictures and the Vega looks great!! Are you catching up on some needed sleep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 Ken.... I did get it done... well 95% of it was done but I called it compleye to enter it into the show. I appreciate the kind words and for following along on this build. Bob... Thank you. as stated above, I did finish it enough to enter it but there are a few minor things I need to fix a d finish Chris... yes i have been, it's taken me the past 2 nights to get my workbench all cleaned up. Now I can get back at. Well fellas... as mentioned I did complete the build enough for the show, although it is not 100% done. There are about a dozen things to do to the build to call it compleye and then another 8 to 10 items for display purposes. . He body prop and my body cart. My plan is to take some pics tonight when I get home from work and post. Then it's back to the bench to start on the final items to complete this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 So how does it feel to wrap up a project that you spent so much time, energy and money on ! Your model is fantastic by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 So was the vega in competition. Did it win any awards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium2112 Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 You are a pencil amongst a pile of tooth picks my friend. Lol. I would love to see some pics from the show if you have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Town Hustler Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I have followed this epic with profound awe since the beginning, mostly as a silent observer, occasionally commenting, but mostly just enjoying the achievement and also relating to the bumps in the long road to the destination. As a fellow modeller it has been a total pleasure to witness and a true learning experience, a lot of which I can apply to my own modeling. No superlatives can be added that have not already been said. Congrats Chris on the completion of an amazing journey. Enjoyed every minute of it. Look forward to your next project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Chris, it was so good to see you and the Vega Saturday. I was so happy to finally see it on the contest table, and I loved the fact you surprised everybody. Had a blast hanging with you and congratulations on answering the Bell! Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 Ray..... Thank you for the Kind words. I was nice to finally call something done and enter it into the show. Although it's not completed by any means and still has some work that needs to be done a few things that need to be fixed on it. Bob... Yes it was in the Competition Even though it was only 95% complete in my book. There are some small minor details that I need to finish up on. It took 2nd place in Large scale and it came home with the Best Engine award as well. Steve... Thank you. I have some pics that I have taken of the car this evening that I am going to post since I really didn't post much when I was putting in some long hours the week or 2 before the show. Lee... Thank you for following along on this long journey of mine with this build. I am super excited to just about have this 100% completed so I can start some fun builds. I am going to probably start out with a basic out of the box build but I do have another 1/16th scale Drag Build that planning has been in the works which I am super excited to build. Art... Thank you Brother, It was so great to see you this past weekend and get to hang out. Although I wish I could of hung out with everyone on the Friday night gathering but as you know I was crunching away on the model until 1 am hoping I was going to make the show....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 Ok Fellas as promised I was able to get some time at the bench to take some pics of what all I have accomplished on this build since my last update and then my time crunch on getting it to where it was show ready even though it wasn't 100% complete. So as of this point I currently have 2,175 Hours into this build. Yes I was crazy enough to track it as best as I can and honestly this probably doesn't even count the time I had in designing all of the 3D components that I did for this build. Anyway hope you enjoy these pics and this weekend I am going to start chipping away at my final to do list to get this thing 100% completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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majel Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I understand the best engine award, well deserved, but if that is second place in large scale there is no hope for mere mortals! Fantastic model, the level of detail is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Very very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubeman Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Simply awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoncamaro Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Chris that looks absolutely stunning you have done a awesome job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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