David G. Posted September 12, 2011 Posted September 12, 2011 You continue to out-do yourself on each new project. Pure Awesomeness! David G.
doomcrew Posted September 12, 2011 Posted September 12, 2011 OUCH!! sorry but i am in pain after my jaw just hit the deck. there is awesome work going on here and it will inspire me to start using brass again. are the wheels micro nitro doing custom? i have used their wheels on my 1/25th scale cars, and in 1/16th they look superb. steve
Romell R Posted September 12, 2011 Author Posted September 12, 2011 OUCH!! sorry but i am in pain after my jaw just hit the deck. there is awesome work going on here and it will inspire me to start using brass again. are the wheels micro nitro doing custom? i have used their wheels on my 1/25th scale cars, and in 1/16th they look superb. steve Thx Rochard and David Steve the rims are from Micro Nitro he did a fantastic job on them and even turned a rear lip for me because the rims were a bit too narrow for my tires hes a good guy with great service. Here's a few more progress photos for ya, installed the electronics well the first part anyway. enjoy!!
SuperStockAndy Posted September 12, 2011 Posted September 12, 2011 Well Romell, you're getting a PM with my address so you know where to send this thing.
Scale-Master Posted September 12, 2011 Posted September 12, 2011 It's looking like you might finish it in time... Gotta question too. I know a little about electronic active shocks, does this build have those type of shocks? Specifically, what does the silver Koni box do?
Romell R Posted September 13, 2011 Author Posted September 13, 2011 It's looking like you might finish it in time... Gotta question too. I know a little about electronic active shocks, does this build have those type of shocks? Specifically, what does the silver Koni box do? It adjust ride stiffness for front and rear Dampening of the shocks this helps eliminate wheel hop along with violent chassis separation and wheel stands, the point of the system is to keep the wheels down and the car straight, it can also be adjusted on the fly per track conditions, I hope that answered your question for ya Mark.
tyrone Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 Splended work Rommell I love the electronics.. looking good...
Mooneyzs Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 Rom.... now that you mention RB motion for those electical connectors it rings a bell that I saw them on his website recently. This build just gets better and better. what did you use or how did you make the black boots on those electrical connectors. They look Great!! Nice work
Custom Mike Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 Rommel, those boxes are just beautiful, as is the rest of this build. When I grow up, I wanna be just like you!
Romell R Posted September 13, 2011 Author Posted September 13, 2011 Rom.... now that you mention RB motion for those electical connectors it rings a bell that I saw them on his website recently. This build just gets better and better. what did you use or how did you make the black boots on those electrical connectors. They look Great!! Nice work Chris the boots are the connectors you can get from RB Motion also , they come in brass and nickle plate I just painted them black.
LAone Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 WOW some awesome work rom. that paint looks killer. keep up the awesomeness.
Mooneyzs Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 Chris the boots are the connectors you can get from RB Motion also , they come in brass and nickle plate I just painted them black. Awesome Rom... Thanks for letting me know. They Look Killer
Romell R Posted September 13, 2011 Author Posted September 13, 2011 Thx Luis and its my pleasure Chris.
Dragracer Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 The electronics are looking sweet Rom, I have a question, I noticed that there are no floor boards, are you going to be running a belly-pan set-up or are you just gonna leave it open for better veiwing?, & I can't wait to see this car done & painted!, it's beautiful!
eviltwincustoms Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 Thx Rochard and David Steve the rims are from Micro Nitro he did a fantastic job on them and even turned a rear lip for me because the rims were a bit too narrow for my tires hes a good guy with great service. Here's a few more progress photos for ya, installed the electronics well the first part anyway. enjoy!! Very impressive, I may have to spend some money with these RBMotion connectors. I have to ask, where did you get the 1/16 scale decals? Do you have an Alps Printer? ROM in looking at your Pic, where you have your electronics I don't see your two 10 lb fire suppression bottles up against the passengers side. Are you planning on putting these some where else?
Romell R Posted September 13, 2011 Author Posted September 13, 2011 The electronics are looking sweet Rom, I have a question, I noticed that there are no floor boards, are you going to be running a belly-pan set-up or are you just gonna leave it open for better veiwing?, & I can't wait to see this car done & painted!, it's beautiful! Hey Richard I already have the floor pan made I cant put it on unitl certain interior details are completed. Very impressive, I may have to spend some money with these RBMotion connectors. I have to ask, where did you get the 1/16 scale decals? Do you have an Alps Printer? ROM in looking at your Pic, where you have your electronics I don't see your two 10 lb fire suppression bottles up against the passengers side. Are you planning on putting these some where else? Bart I get my decals from Slixx these 1/25th believe it or not, I wish I had an ALPS printer. and yes I'll be installing the fire suppression bottles in another location.
Romell R Posted September 18, 2011 Author Posted September 18, 2011 Hey guys I been pulling my hair out trying to figure out how I was gonna make the fire suppression bottles, And just as I went to bed a couple nights ago it hit me....... so heres what I came up with I'll let the pics do the talking Styrene sheet glued to the bottom
Romell R Posted September 18, 2011 Author Posted September 18, 2011 heres the finished product See ya real soon
Nick Notarangelo Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 that will work,nice job my friend.
Chuck Most Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 Have to say that's the most creative use of a Sharpie I've ever seen! I'm going to have to start saving my Sharpies when they run out.
MicroNitro Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 Romell the straps you made for the tanks look top notch. I sell aluminum tanks close to yours but have never been able to come up with a good mounting strap. If you do not mind me asking how were those straps made. Thanks for your time posting all the picture of this build it is a lot of fun to watch.
Dave42 Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 Wow, I just got through this and amazed isn't descriptive enough. Incredible scratch building and realism. I can't imagine how a person even figures out that they can do something like this. While some of this could be observed, practiced, and in some ways duplicated, you have a talent that just can't be learned. Some have it, some don't. I don't, thus I absolutely appreciate those of you that do. Thank you for sharing this. Dave
Romell R Posted September 18, 2011 Author Posted September 18, 2011 Romell the straps you made for the tanks look top notch. I sell aluminum tanks close to yours but have never been able to come up with a good mounting strap. If you do not mind me asking how were those straps made. Thanks for your time posting all the picture of this build it is a lot of fun to watch. Hey Jim the straps were made from .062"/1.6mm rosen core solder flattened out by rolling my exacto blade on it like a rolling pin then I gave it a slight polish with a fine sanding board. Thx for the compliments buddy and for the fine craftsmanship you put into my rims.
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