Romell R Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) Hey fellas I know its been a fews days sence Ive made an update , but with the camera down and the soldering iron kicking the bucket I didnt have much to do. But I decieded to get some work done on the body and start the motor. so heres a few pics to get the show back on the road. heres the motor pieces , not sure how many of them I will actually be using but its a start. lol i burned the corner of my engine block with my soldering gun, also took out two fingers at the same time LOL! these are the rims that forum memeber Micro Nitro is turning for me. Stay tuned for more to come ................... Edited June 9, 2011 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Good Work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spad007 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Looking good Romell that is a nice frame you made it looks almost done keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 Thx go out to Brandon and Mike for your kind words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Gringo Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 people like you make me wanna give up modeling (haha) very nice work man keep it up this is outstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 OK... this is thread #3 I'm going to be a pest about. First Randy & his Rat Rod. Then Eric and that `64 Dodge... now Rommel. The scratch building on the frame is inspirational! I built a motorcycle frame from brass once and thought THAT was a challenge! You guys are amazing.......... I can't wait for further updates to see your Daytona done. Awesome workmanship! Now let's take up a collection for Rommel's new soldering gun.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 (edited) OK... this is thread #3 I'm going to be a pest about. First Randy & his Rat Rod. Then Eric and that `64 Dodge... now Rommel. The scratch building on the frame is inspirational! I built a motorcycle frame from brass once and thought THAT was a challenge! You guys are amazing.......... I can't wait for further updates to see your Daytona done. Awesome workmanship! Now let's take up a collection for Rommel's new soldering gun.... Please feel free to send all donations to.......... LOL! Thx John for your most gracious compliment Edited June 11, 2011 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRG Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 There are those that build models. I am in that class. you can at least tell what it is supposed to be. Then there are those that build a model and it looks so real that it's hard to believe it just a model. Then there are guys like you. The models you build are so real they should start and run. The artistry and craftsmanship is so over the top it beggars description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 There are those that build models. I am in that class. you can at least tell what it is supposed to be. Then there are those that build a model and it looks so real that it's hard to believe it just a model. Then there are guys like you. The models you build are so real they should start and run. The artistry and craftsmanship is so over the top it beggars description. <--------------Um........Rarely am i left without words to say. I'll keep it simple. Thank You. I would like to post a small update if you can call it that or more of a showing of things recieved and things started. I recieved a bunch of stuff from my buddy Robert at RB Motions , and now I can begin detailing some of the parts im now working on. enjoy. some of the parts from RB motion and a motor mockup to check for fittment getting some work done on the brass Lenco tranny just need to smooth a few things out And here ive drilled the holes and cleaned up the rear end and i'll be painting it today and getting all the details on it. Stay tunned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron a.k.a. Grouchy Pants Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Geesh, I broke a window frame twice lately, and your making your own tranny and frame etc without a hickup, I think i'll go practice skipping or something LMAO Really awesome build!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 Geesh, I broke a window frame twice lately, and your making your own tranny and frame etc without a hickup, I think i'll go practice skipping or something LMAO Really awesome build!!! I break window frames too , those darn things are the hardest part of model building LOL! Thx Ron for your witty compliment Hey Fellas I have another update today ! Wow 2 in 1 day i must be doin something right LOL! Anyway I have the rearend housing painted up and bolted down . hope you enjoy! housing has a fresh coat of Alclad burnt steel on it. this is a 3 piece housing And here she is all put together just need to bolt her up..... Bolted up .....used a whole pack of .042 hex bolt from RB Motion on this puppy.... hope you enjoyed!...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEd Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Hey Romell...killer build my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 Hey Romell...killer build my friend. LARRY!!!!! MAN WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN!!! long time no hear from you Brother! good to see you here on MCM! Oh before I forget Thx for the compliment LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Wow 2 in 1 day i must be doin something right LOL! Wow... mucho appreciated with the updates! I love watching an epic build go together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 Wow... mucho appreciated with the updates! I love watching an epic build go together! Hey Im just happy to be able to move forward a little thx for watching and please stay tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEd Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Hey Romell...doin' well. Wrappin' up the Dodge...STILL! I spend most my forum time at ORM---http://offroadmodels.proboards.com/index.cgi and now here. I can't believe some of the incredible work bein' done here on these large scale drag cars. OK, carry on Romell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Wow, great work Rommell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 (edited) Hey Romell...doin' well. Wrappin' up the Dodge...STILL! I spend most my forum time at ORM---http://offroadmodels.proboards.com/index.cgi and now here. I can't believe some of the incredible work bein' done here on these large scale drag cars. OK, carry on Romell. Ok I had to edit this post. I checked out "The Dodge" via your photobucket account that thing is awesome! You need to post that baby here Brother! Edited June 13, 2011 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron a.k.a. Grouchy Pants Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Great rear end..... I mean..... Nice work on that ummmmm..... Those bolts are a really nice touch. The devil is in the details right. And your on a roll with them i'm having fun watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Rom, The Lenco and rear end look mighty impressive brother. I can't wait to see more. You're definitely upping the ante with this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Hey thx fellas for you kind words as usual your compliments are aways incouraging. Well I worked all day on the rear end four link braces and im fairly pleased with the outcome. I also got my custom wheels turned by Forum member Micro Nitro he did an outstanding job too. I got some decal I purchased from slixx but i'll have to up scale them to 1/16 because these are for 1/24 scale. AND i got my c arbon fiber decal from scale motor sports. So things are starting to look good for building. I hope you enjoy this small update...... heres what im starting with for the 4 link brackets..... I started by cutting and clamping four small pieces of aluminum sheet together and drawing the pattern for the braces on the top one. this is done so all the braces will be the same size and accurate. ok once the general shape is cut out I can file smooth and then drill hole through all four pieces , this insures allignment and a uniform apperance. By the way drilling 12 holes through four pieces of .032 aluminum sheet is not fun and takes all day. ok now i have my ruff braces the four are still stuck together at this point , but just check out the differance between the aluminum and the resin. here are the pieces semi cleaned up and almost ready to install..... stay tunned for more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 The four link brackets looks great. Nice tutorial on making them uniform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Oh I almost for got to show you the wheels and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 dang, those brackets and wheels look fantastic. it's times like this i can appreciate the internet and forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Ahhhhh..... That was a nice mid-afternoon treat. Nice work Rommel... #@*% nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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