TooOld Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) This is not really a W.I.P. but more of a "what's already done" since I've been working on his for about a month . It's almost completely out of the box except for some modified and scratchbuilt parts . I started by modifying the suspension to lower the ride height about 1/8th inch all the way around and I added working steering . The calipers & rotors are Pegasus that were filed down to a smaller diameter . I scratchbuilt the pedal assembly with dual master cylinders . Here's the body in primer with side pods I made first with modeling clay and then cast in resin . The railing around the rear is brass rod and tubing . I also thinned the windshield frame to look more realistic . And finally I made a roll cage with styrene rod and used some Corvette seats from my parts box . Wheels and tires also are from the parts box . Â Edited February 22, 2020 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Great work so far, do you have any ideas on the paint yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) The body was painted with Duplicolor Royal Blue and Duplicolor Clear . The chassis was also painted Royal Blue . I added brake lines with solder and some braided lines to the calipers . Power is the kit engine with some carbs from my parts box . I made the intakes out of tubing and added linkage and fuel lines . I also made the oil filter and dipstick . The distributor is from M.A.D. Edited February 22, 2020 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) This is the finished engine . The exhaust was made using styrene rod and the ends from some paint brushes . The belt guard is a piece of splatter screen ( used for frying ) wrapped with a strip of aluminum from a soda can . Air filters were shaped from rectangular styrene . And here's the finished chassis with the engine installed . I added the clutch and throttle cables , also a fuel line , halfshafts , and parking brake cables . It won't be seen once the body is on but it's fun to do ! And that's where I'm at ! Comments and suggestions are welcomed . If you would have done something different let me know ! Today I'll start putting all the goodies on the body and I'll post the finished photos Under Glass . Thanks for looking ! Edited February 22, 2020 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Very nice detail Bob with all the custom and personal touches. Love those crome extentions/tips.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Nice, I'm lovin' it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Lookin' great, keep it coming. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) Very nice detail Bob with all the custom and personal touches. Love those crome extentions/tips.. Thanks Carl ! I ruined a few figuring out how to get the paint brushes apart ! Edited November 18, 2013 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Awesome work so far Bob! Can't wait to see the finished build! Thanks Roger ! Nice, I'm lovin' it ! Thank you Ray ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Lookin' great, keep it coming. Mark Thank you Mark ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Very nice, all of it. All the mods look spot-on, and really improve the look of the model way beyond as-kitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Bugmeister Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Great work! Love the detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 WOW! That's a cool Manx!!! Nice work man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Very nice, all of it. All the mods look spot-on, and really improve the look of the model way beyond as-kitted. Thank you Bill , I appreciate it . Nice thing about this kit is the details don't have to be perfect to look good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Great work! Love the detail. Thanks Clay ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 WOW! That's a cool Manx!!! Nice work man!! Thanks very much Derrick ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rage59 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 very nice job cant wait to see more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator-Fox Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Wicked Manx, love all the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greymack Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Hi there just curious if the exhaust has clearance issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I really like your build, you packed a lot of detail into a very small space awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Looks Great Bob! Real Nice Colors & Detail... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Looks Great Bob! Real Nice Colors & Detail... Thanks Ira ! Actually I'm thinking about a repaint . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Hi there just curious if the exhaust has clearance issues? The exhaust clears just fine but wider tires might not work . Actually there is a clearance problem with the air filters I made , gonna have to do some surgery ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Thanks Ira ! Actually I'm thinking about a repaint . Repaint? Looks good to me, maybe just add some Cool Decals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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