vintagedragfan Posted August 2, 2012 I bought this kit about a year ago, it is a Revell 1/24 cuda, I thinks it's time to try and do something with it, I am thinking of pro streeting it, still not sure exactly how it will end up, some thing I have all ways wanted to have is an all aluminum power plant, now that I have a mill, what better time to try it? going to try and make the entire engine out of aluminum (hopefully), I want to do twin turbos with fuel injection of some sort, we will just have to see how things turn out, lol, the wheels in the picture are from Jim (micro nitro) I bought them before I had any machining equipment,, they are sweet! not sure yet if I will use them on this project or try and make some, I want to try and make the chassis and suspension components out of brass if possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Teresi Posted August 2, 2012 Bill........we are going to love watching this one come together.......can`t wait. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vintagedragfan Posted August 3, 2012 Bill........we are going to love watching this one come together.......can`t wait. we will see about that John, this could turn into a joke really quick! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vintagedragfan Posted August 3, 2012 the first thing I attempted to make was the valve covers, this is my first attempt to do any machine work smaller than 1/16, I wanted to try and make them more of a drag style rather than a factory look.here is the first one completed getting ready to start the other sidehere is the completed set.thanks for checking it out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nboldman Posted August 3, 2012 Wow i will be following this one!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dimebolt Posted August 3, 2012 AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This one is gonna be a monster! Count me in! Corey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JunkPile Posted August 3, 2012 Did you make the dime too? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dimebolt Posted August 3, 2012 Did you make the dime too? No Doubt!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intmd8r Posted August 3, 2012 If your valve covers are any indication, working in 1:24 scale won't be much of an issue for your skills. Dam good work so far! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AUGIEDOGGIE Posted August 3, 2012 nice i like it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankyhilman Posted August 3, 2012 amazing dude.... keep going... cant wait to see next... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vintagedragfan Posted August 3, 2012 (edited) Did you make the dime too? oh you funny Chuck, lol you weren't supposed to say anything about that, thanks fella's Edited August 3, 2012 by vintagedragfan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vintagedragfan Posted August 3, 2012 here are the heads pretty much complete.thanks for looking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mopar01lee Posted August 3, 2012 Sweet .. can I get a set of them .. wow .. Davin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RodneyBad Posted August 3, 2012 You had me at... thanks for looking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffs396 Posted August 3, 2012 Wow! Super nice machining Bill! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatManScaleDesigns Posted August 3, 2012 This is gonna be so awesome once its complete. I'm definately folowing this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vintagedragfan Posted August 3, 2012 thanks so much guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vintagedragfan Posted August 3, 2012 here is where I started on the block, had to remove alot of material to get a basic shape.I got the front of the block milled to shape.made the timing cover, I need to try and keep it as light as possible, so I drilled the cylinder bores out to help lighten it up, I will all so remove the material in the lifter valley and the bottom where the crank would go, thanks for looking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2002p51 Posted August 3, 2012 Is that some sort of CNC machine or are you doing all that by eye! Simply amazing how good those parts look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyjim Posted August 3, 2012 Engine and parts look excellent. Is your plan to bolt the parts together? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vintagedragfan Posted August 3, 2012 Is that some sort of CNC machine or are you doing all that by eye! Simply amazing how good those parts look. no Drew it is all free hand, I WISH I had a CNC!! thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vintagedragfan Posted August 3, 2012 Engine and parts look excellent. Is your plan to bolt the parts together? not really sure at this point, I know it won't have individual head bolts at least, but I would feel better to hve them mechanicly fastened some how! thanks for the compliment Jim! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Kucaba Posted August 3, 2012 MAN !!That is some fabulous work! Keep at it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Teresi Posted August 3, 2012 Bill......to machine anything this small is AMAZING.........I can speak for the rest of us and say you are "THE NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN"...........you deserve a feature/article on just your machine skills alone........and for your first time doing this is AMAZING........I wiould love to learn how to do this......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
