RickArt Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 (edited) Small update on this one. Burnout! The Revell 1/24 scale top fuel/funnycar slicks was a little bit oversized for the 1/25 covette body. Thanks for looking! / Rick Edited July 14, 2018 by RickArt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Rickard... Nice work on the shifter and rear end. Man do they look killer. Love the Burn out with the rubber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Man,I wish I had the talent you have.Great job so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvadrag Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I sand down my slicks the exact same way! I also use a metric socket for a mandrel. I have followed this build from the beginning. I am impressed with the excellent detailing of each part, which is common in all of your builds. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschlem66n Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 awesome work so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adhsdad Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Any updates on this build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Thanks Erroll, this one dropped off my radar as well. Hopefully we'll see something soon. Just pure craftsmanship on every part of the build so far. cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickArt Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 Small update on this one...and thanks for all comments! Carbon tubs made from .020" Evergreen sheet. Mockup. Koni control box. / Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 fantastic craftsmanship love the new tubes and koni box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmad1957 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 That's some spectacular work! Will definitely be following this build! Kudos to you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Nice to see that you're at it again Rickard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Great job Rickard. Love your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickArt Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 (edited) Hi all and thanks for all nice comments! Modeling going pretty slow here, but I stole some time to make some progress on this build. The regulator on this air bottle was made from small brass and aluminum tubing. This bottle are going to feed the shift system and Lenco airpods. Rear coilovers. I used the same method on this one as I did on my silver pro mod Nova. Airbrushed Koni yellow. ... Edited December 26, 2018 by RickArt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickArt Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share Posted December 27, 2018 (edited) .. When I cut the doors open on the body it turned out exceptional bad and ugly. The doorgap was sooo uneven and rough. Some weeks agoe I got an idea how to fix this problem...that probably should work...bodyfiller and aluminumtape. I started to get the opening on the body as perfect as I could. I sanded the edges and curves smooth and made the opening just the way I wanted. Now I want the same shape on the door as on the opening...and all bodylines must blend in perfectly. I covered the thinn edge with aluminum tape all arround the opening. I mixed the bodyfiller/hardener and added a few drops of aceton to get the filler thinner. Then I applyed the filler on the aluminum tape and gently fixed the door in the opening. I let the filler cure about 1h before I removed the door from the tape. After some cleanup and sanding it was time to try it on. ...some minor adjustments required, but I think it turned out great... Thanks for looking in / Rick Edited December 27, 2018 by RickArt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Wow that looks so much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Great work Rickard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adhsdad Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Nice recovery on the door jam. Hopefully you will be able to " steal " more time in this coming year for this bad boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 fantastic update looking great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 That is some fantastic craftsmanship and detail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Great update Rickard. Some time please show the coilovers finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Really like the solution you hit upon Rickard on the door issue. Learned something new again from you. The whole build is exciting to see as you progress. Time for another post yet? hint-hint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Simply Amazing detail for a 1/25 scale model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezy Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 This is a great read with with even better craftsmanship. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.D.F. Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Rickard I'll repeat with other people have stated, great build ! As a model master I have to ask you a question that only people like you know. I glued my finger to my forehead. Do I use a hammer to break them apart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickArt Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) Hi First uptade 2019, and tnx for all comments...I hope the updates on this one will get more freqent ahead. The chassie are now ready for assembly. Now starts the fun First out, the front suspention. I started to build the A-arms from stainless tubing and RB Motion rod ends, washers, nuts and bolts. I used photoetch chassies tabs from Futurattraction. Evergreen rod just to check the angle... Main parts for the coilovers. / Rick Edited February 27, 2019 by RickArt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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