Mooneyzs Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 (edited) Well guys as I mentioned I was gonna get a few shots in the sunlight. I got a few, wasn't really happy because it was the wrong time of the day with where the sun was plus the fact i didn't spend much time because it was dang hot out there and I didn't want the model to melt on me....LOL Heres a few shots for you: Side View: This wasn't the best shot since the sun was sorta on top and behind the model: Front Axle again; Another view: View from Behind: The seat again: Here is the reference pic I used for the seat pad: Edited July 14, 2013 by Mooneyzs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Town Hustler Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Chris; Just got back from vacation, forum was down before I left and so I had been anxious to see your updates when I returned.... Simply amazed at your work and how you manage to keep everything so clean....The Dzus spring clips are downright unbelievable....Did you glue those with CA or something else??....Can't even tell they're glued!!....Amazingly CLEAN work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 Lee.... Thank you for the kind words. I was hoping to have even more done by now but during the time the forum was down I had gone on vacation for a week as well. The glue that I used to glue the Dzus fastener spring clips in was Microscales Kristial Klear. It's the only white glue I know that drys completely clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2whl Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Chris, I'm going to have to ask you to stop posting the reference pictures of the real car and trying to tell us it's a model. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Beautiful work and detail Chris, I know how good you must feel to have it as a roller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Paul.... I am only trying to stay up with you guys. I will promise and not post any more pics of the reference car...lol Joe.... Thank you so much bud. I feel great about having this as. A roller. Now I can't wait to have more added to the chassis. Michael.... Thank you for the kind comments and for following along on this long journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Chris, you been sneaking around to that workshop again, huh? Man, that looks super freakin' sweet mate. A real eye popper of a shot. I have missed so much with this build. But you never disappoint mate, that's just the way you are. A true perfectionist! Definitely a bar re-setter, and nothing less will do. Be here to enjoy this to the end now mate, bring it on brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 oh man! congrat's Chris! I know you must be super excited to see some final assy. this is just incredible progress, I don't think you have over looked one detail, beautiful work brother!! I'm sure I am speaking for every one when I say we are excited to see more progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Photos Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Great job on this build Chris, looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Chris Looks amazing so far. Cant wait to see the Engine in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F/C NUT Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Chris, What can I say. Everybody has says it all. What a excellent job. How did you get the alclad II chrome so close to being real chrome? Amazing. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I don't even know what to say, Chris to describe your car at this point. I can say that I'm tickled to see you starting the assembly phase. I'm looking forward to continued updates. It is just so cool to see the progress you've made on this and the pains you've gone to, to make it right.... Keep it up, brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 This car is so awesome, the detail your putting in this car is off the chart. I love the fact that you don't settle for thats good enough and only move on when your satisfied it's the best you can do, even then you push your skills even farther. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 Greg.... Thanks Mate!! Its great to see you back here. You are right I have been sneaking around in the workshop again . Thanks for all of the the kind comments. Bill... Thanks bud.... I am super excited to have this build at this point. I want to get more of it done so I can see it more together...lol Mike.... Thanks bud. Thanks for not minding when I call and pick your brain. Dave... Thank you sir. I am like you and can't wait to see the engine in it but before I get there I am working on the 5 point harness and want to get the overflow tank mounted. Then I will jump back to the engine. Steve... Thank you! The Alclad Chrome took some practice with some trial and error that I did on some test pieces. I also have to give some credit to John Teresi and thank him because he has helped me with his technique with it since he is the Alclad Master. Scott... Thanks bud!! I am assuming leaving you guys speechless is a good thing?? You are right about the pains to make things correct. I am very happy with the progress and have more motivation seeing it come together now. Edgar... Thank you for the kind comments. I can't tell you on how many parts I have redone a couple of times because I wasn't happy with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 Ok Fellas... I have a little update to share with you. The past few days I have been planning how I was going to do the restraint system. I pretty much had all of the materials and a few of the things I had to be creative with. I was debating for a little bit on how I was going to have the belts attach to the chassis and after talking with Mike Garland, I was basing it off the chassis from the Redici & Wise car from Aurora since they were in the same era of car and I had seen some good pics on the Straight Line Modelers website. Now I don't have the restraint system complete but I am making progress. Here is the progress... Here are a couple of the materials I am starting out with. I am using Replica's and Minatures Seat belt hardware, I will be using a Pro Tech 1/16th throttle linkage set to make the restraint tie downs to the chassis. and the Tape is Johnson & Johnson medical tape for the belt material: Here are the actual pieces that I am using from the Pro Tech Throttle linkage set: Here are the pieces making up the tie down portion to mount the lap belt. I have used 1/32" Dia tubing and 3/64" Dia tubing. The 1/32 will slide into the 3/64. Then along with two of the Pro Tech parts and 4 of the Scale hardware bolts: You all are gonna laugh on this one. I need to find a material for the fire retardant material that is wrapped around the webbing of the restraint. well I had a few ideas and from metal cupcake wrapper, silver material from gum, the silver paper material from a cigarette box (Since I don't smoke I didn't have any) then it hit me eating Chick-fil-a earlier this week. The material that is used for their chicken sandwiches is lined with the perfect material. So I went there for lunch again today and asked them for a couple of brand new bags to use on this progect.....LOL: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) Here is the Crotch Belt Installed: Here is the tie down bracket to hold it in place: Another view of the bracket and you can see the material used around the seat belt material to act as the fire retardant material. I forgot to mention that the brass tube that you can see I covered with with Bare Metal Foil so I didn't have to paint it...lol: Edited July 18, 2013 by Mooneyzs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 That's so cool it's disgusting!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Chris......UNREAL Brother..........you got the magic touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Chris, totally agree with Ben, that IS disgusting.............LOL As is my typical post reading execution, I saw the pic of the chicken packet and thought you used the lunch packet...so glad I then read that you asked for new ones. BRILLIANT idea bud. The tie downs look absolutely flawless too mate, I might just have to borrow that idea as well. You know, as harsh as this may sound.....I want you to slow down, I don't know if I'll survive once it's completed and there are no more updates. Keep at it buddy, I'm diggin' this immensely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 great use of uncommon materials Chris, new is good, you don't want it to smell like chicken very nice man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Photos Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 That worked out great, everything is coming together Chris. You can call anytime, I enjoy talking to you. MIke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 WOW..... TOP NOTCH DETAILING CHRIS.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 This build is a better reference than the 1:1 car. Exquisite work. Way to go Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Town Hustler Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Amazing how sometimes the most unlikely things can yield the perfect solution....All that's required is a little "thinking outside the box"....Very cool and real looking belts Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interceptor Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Another great piece of your craftmanship Chris. Very nice and clearly explained thanks to the pic's. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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