Dogfish_7 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Right when you think, you've seen it all ....... BAM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Tim, I haven't commented in awhile, because I just can't say anything besides what's already been said. I'm speachless with craftsmanship that you've put into this. It is truly amazing what your doing in 1/25. I can't even begin to imagine if built 16th with the same level of detail. I think it would actually start, sit there and idle. My hat is off to you man, awesome stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Tim, WOW...............What's next? Nicks on the nuts and bolts to simulate wrench marks? Empty Mobil 1 oil bottles? Dirty shop rags? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 Thanks you again guys. New fuel/oil tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Very Nice! That filler cap is very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Tim... awesome work. I am loving the new updated tanks and that cap is off the charts. I just love and admire your work and your attention to detail . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 Thanks Dave & Chris....I do like the new tanks for this build v. the original. Regarding the gas cap, I had to make a twin and tweaked my earlier efforts and came up with 2 matching, slightly improved ones. Have to part them off of course. Now to get the tanks in the car. cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Again....Very Nice! Ya Know for what you got in this one you could have built a 1:1! jk I love seeing when this thread has an update to it......you never know what your going to be blown away with when you get to the bottom of the page! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Wow Tim, The matching set looks awesome It must be great to envision a part, and then go ahead and make it,... Stellar work going on here Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) Thank you Roy and Bruce. This week I got the brackets and mounts done for the tanks. I wanted to be able to pop the tanks in and bolt them in so even though I've got the tank strap to fab yet, I did drill and solder in threaded.5mm brass nuts into the two side rails. The strap will go over the top and be secured with the .5mm bolts. I also added a bevel to the gas / oil caps. .The tanks will clear the steering rack and there is less than 1/32" between the tanks and the inside of the front end. Tank strap and then steering rack are next. Thanks again for following along. tim In this pic I'm using an awl to point out the .5mm nuts and a bolt to show where the strap will come down and be secured on each side. The solder joints are not completely cleaned up yet and the twin tanks will be polished after the tinal fitment is confirmed and completed Edited March 11, 2016 by Codi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 fantastic work tim!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Man they look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 How in the heck did you get that tiny brass nut countersunk in the brass tubing soldered all while keeping it straight as an arrow? That is some phenomenal work my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 How in the heck did you get that tiny brass nut countersunk in the brass tubing soldered all while keeping it straight as an arrow? That is some phenomenal work my friend. I find myself asking that same question, while I look at these builds,.,.. "How The...." It is great fun watching tho Cheers Tim, Awesome work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfish_7 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Incredible work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 Brad, I can't divulge all my secrets.......it was actually quite straightforward however. I got the strap done...I've got to shorten the bolts yet and the A & N fittings are not the final, I just wanted to see what it looks like. Since I wanted to do something a little different on the strap design, I machined it and then finessed it by hand. The challenging part was getting the bends and the bolt holes in the proper position. Not sure if I'll dychem anything but I'm thinking I might do the strap itself in a purple and then remove the red and blue from the tank caps and leave em' shiny against the purple. cheers, tim this pic shows the strap with the initial shaping on the mill On the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Every update is mind blowing. Really needs a warning label - viewing these pictures may boggle you brain. Hopefully I will get to view this in person one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Wow! That is a really cool way to do that bracket!Amazing and inspiring work, the cleanliness of your fabrication is something to strive for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Tim... Holy Smoke that is some impressive work right there. You are like Superman. That strap turned out great and getting those nuts soldered to the chassis is ever so impressive. This build continues to get better with every post and is an inspiration and motivates me to get more done on the funny car. Thank you for sharing this beautiful build with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 With every update on this build, I feel like I'm sitting in an elective course and I'm being schooled. This is just so impressive...Tim...I'm beyond words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Tim....looks soooooo good......I could never do anything like this.....so I will stick to o`l boring styrene.......look forward to your next up-date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Every update is mind blowing. Really needs a warning label - viewing these pictures may boggle you brain. Hopefully I will get to view this in person one day.Surgeon Generals warning " Viewing this thread may blow your mind! Proceed at your own risk!". Seriously though, this is truly inspired work! I check this build on a daily basis to see if you have found a new way to blow my mind. Tim, you are a scratch building god. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 very cool! this just keeps getting better and better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 VERY, VERY IMPRESSIVE TIM!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are truly using your tools like a craftsman should. that, there, is what this, is all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 HEY!!!! No fair!!! Everybody already said what I wanted to say,Have I told you you're bringing a cannon to a gunfight? Or that you're making all of the other model builders jealous? Let's just leave it at knee bending reverence for now.Build on my friend, build on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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