Mooneyzs Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Here is a close up of the parts: Here is the latch set up installed: Here is how the spring sits in the body: Here is the pull handle. It actually threads on to the main shaft of the latch: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Outstanding work, Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Fantastic, Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
model-collector Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Chris....wow...this just keeps getting better. I can't wait to see this at next GSL....it was stunning as an in progress model, as a finished one it will blow everything away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Very nice work. Looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Morning Fellas... I re-uploaded the 2nd video this morning and it went thru... go figure. Anyway I am running late for work, so I will respond to you guys later. Here are the links to both videos again.... Video #1 http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Mooneyzs/media/Plastic%20Models/Model%20Videos/Body%20Latch%20-1_zpsb3gt6p3f.mp4.html?sort=3&o=1 Video #2 http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Mooneyzs/media/Plastic%20Models/Model%20Videos/Body%20Latch-2_zps0l16nofp.mp4.html?sort=3&o=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Outstanding engineering and the fact that you can dis-assemble and re-assemble is over the top brother. You continue to amaze. My hat's off to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Looks great Chris!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Incredible this is one of the coolest project builds around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Art... thank you buddy! Danno.. thank you Ace... thanks man. I really appreciate the kind words. Bob... thank you. Feels good to havr this part done. Now I cam start prepping the body support structures for paint. Brad... thank you my friend. I didnt know if I should of made the threded part on the inside of the body. Versus doing it right at the handle like I did.. I am starting to rethink my idea and may make a 2nd one now... hmm what to do. I know it wouldnt hurt to do a 2nd one and it would be easy enough since I have the sizes correct at this point. I need to give you a call this week if that's cool. Hakan... thank you Gabe... I really appreciate the kind words. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Photos Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Beautiful work Chris great set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Amazing job, Chris. Engineering job and execution is first rate, my friend...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 That's incredible Chris. Great work. Looks like it fits and performs perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlife ! ! Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Ive said it before I know, but this is one of the most inspirational builds ive ever seen ! ! Your attention to detail is just mind blowing Chris, cant wait for more updates mate this is fantastic Lowlife ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Fantastic work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 THIS IS SICK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 AMAZING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Hey Chris, Just freakin' AWESOME !!!! That is such a cool detail and your fab work is topnotch!!!! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Beautiful work Chris, Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Town Hustler Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Just when you think it can't possibly get any better....IT DOES!!!! Chris, you keep inching the bar upward....I cannot wait to see you paint/decal and clear that body....Once it's done, would be really cool to have Prudhomme himself sign the inside in an inconspicuous area....On second thought, I wouldn't want anyone getting near that thing with a marker!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Chris, thank you for taking the time to document your design and fabrication of the latch assembly. At this point though, I wouldn't have expected anything less. Sorry, but you set the bar higher for yourself each and every time. Keep jumping my friend. It's fun to watch!! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted June 6, 2015 Author Share Posted June 6, 2015 Mike... Thank you. Scott... I really appreciate the kind works my friend. Dave... Thank you sir. Martin... I really appreciate the kind words. thank you. Ray... Thank you. Danny... Thank you Dave... Thanks Randy D.... My Good ole buddy pal... lol I really wish I could learn some soldering techniques from you. Actually to see you solder in person. Gene... Thank you very much. Lee... Thank you. What can I say. I keep trying to push that bar for myself. It would be really neat to be able to show Don Prudhomme this build when its done but there won't be any markers coming close to this body...hahaha Tim... Thank you so much for the kind words. I guess I am trying to out do myself by adding those little extra touches I don't think I can do. Ray... Thank you. Well Fellas... I am hoping to get a little work done on this. I know I have been a little slow at getting some progress pics up. Stay tuned and I will have some more updates soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 (edited) Has it been long enough? It's later right now? I'm jonesin' for an update. Edited June 6, 2015 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted June 6, 2015 Author Share Posted June 6, 2015 Brad... you are funny... Hey are you around today. if you are I will have to give you a call later. got a couple of questions for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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