underdog1495
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Ken is currently busy painting it for me. i'll post pics when it's finished. He used primer filler and sanding, I don't think he actually sanded much of anything on the body itself, rather filled in. Others I know use super glue then sand, but being 1/8 scale that wasn't really an option.
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Well 1.625" tube is 0.203" in scale. I do have some 0.1875", do you all think that's close enough? Or will it appear so small.
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Ready for paint now!
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More updates
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Some update images.
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Yes I have a couple cnc's. I also have been working in the tool & die field since 1986, stared out in school and working part time painting machines and sweeping the shop floors, climbed the ladder to now I'm the engineering manager. See pic, those are Sherlnies in the cabinets
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Primed and guide coated front clip
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Micro Nitro did the wheels and coil overs before he shut down, The rest I did
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TDR pieces printed by Shapeway, if I decide to still with N/A engine, I'll replace these 4150 carbs with 4500 ones from Futurattaction.
Mark Williams rear housing axle
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Not super excited about these tires, I most likely will make my own
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Futurattraction 4500 Dominators
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Steering rack
I probably won't be using the sbc valve covers and pulleys, but thought I'd post anyways
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Well I finally pulled the trigger on the 1/8 scale Nova about a month ago. It arrived from Shapeway a few days ago. I sold my resin 55 Chevy to help fund this one, then along with the Shapeway 15% off sale I had just enough money to purchase. I doubt I'll be doing a whole lot this summer as I'm in the middle of a garage build and also restoring a 64 Malibu SS right now and as you all know something like this will take several years. I have quite a few 1/8 items already built and collected for the 55 Chevy that I can use for this project which I'll post as time permits. Help me stay motivated and we'll see where this one goes.
* I plan on having Ken Shreve from Maryland paint this monster for me, he did another build for me last year that really turned out great.
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Any progress ?
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Ditto what Tyrone said, I was thinking the same thing, wow
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Any updates Joe?
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Last time I looked he had taken the Liberty trans down off the site. I was going to order another one, guess I'll wait for the resin ones
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Awesome Clay, keep up the great work !
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Looking great Joe !
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Off to a great start Joe !!! You're keeping me motivated for sure.
1/8 TDR Nova
in WIP: Drag Racing Models
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White is laid down. Color sand when it dries and then some colors on it.