Straightliner59

Some of the assemblies are getting close to completion of the "figgerin' out" phase. I made the front spring perches from three pieces of brass, each. I used an HO handrail stanchion for the main structure. The eye for the shackles is 3/64" brass tube, cut 3/32" long. That tube was then soldered to the handrail stanchion. Finally, I cut a 1/32" length of the 3/64" tube, to slide over the peg end of the stanchion, to give the assembly some elevation. The ball end of the stanchion will mount the shock arm. In this group of photos, everything is white glued to the chassis. One of my goals for this project, is to attempt to assemble the entire thing, be it pinned or white glued, before It's disassembled and painted. I have never really focused on that aim, but, I have had to accept many flaws, over the years, because I got too far ahead of myself.

The brass ones are especially nice in places where strength is needed. Hope you found some you can use! Thank you, Alan! I appreciate those kind words, sir! As I previously mentioned, I had mounted it that way, because The Bug was done that way. Of course, that car was built to go straight, whether on the track, or the lakes. You're right! Probably not very conducive to all-around driving. Plus, I needed to move them, because it just sat too high. Thanks, Mike! I've been watching your Old Master come together. Looks like it is getting close! Good job!

Thanks, Jim! Glad you're enjoying it. Grandt Line makes them (if they're still around). I think some may have been Detail Associates. Tichy Train Group has a good selection of plastic ones. Generally the HO scale ones fall in the best range of sizes for 1/24-1/25th scale models.

I am completely aware of that! I love his solo work, too! I should have clarified outside of Canada.

I have never tried that, but, it seems feasible. I would probably use a release agent, on the wire, as a precaution. I agree about good bits.

This is how the rear suspension ended up. The spring is now mounted to the axle, rather than the backing plate. Now, I can move on to the front spring/axle.

And from their final album, Universal Juveniles. This, from 1980. The album also features "Battlescar", in which they are Joined by Rush.

I think Kim Mitchell is the most unknown/underrated guitar player, on the planet. This song, from Max Webster's debut, really showcases his chops, his melodic structure. The solo that closes the song gives me goosebumps!

I can see how it happens. There's so much information, on here, that there's no way we can remember all of it! Add fatigue into the equation...yeah!

I usually lay out a piece of masking tape, and just start cutting, until I have way too many, then I use the best ones.

Geddy is a huge admirer of Chris Squire! Of course, he played with Yes during their induction into the Rock Hall. There's Billy Sheehan, as well.

Geddy and Les are good friends!

I prefer this one! But, neither is a slouch!

I built both of these slammers, using the kits when they were released in the '80s. Sorry for the photos. I had a crappy camera, back ten, and haven't bothered to take better photos, since. I don't ever recall seeing an Impala in NASCAR, but, I used the car as a canvas for trying a few things I wanted t0 try. I used the Buick, to try a technique for doing a vinyl top.

I have posted this tutorial in several places, online, including this forum. I can't understand why so many guys are so set on drilling tiny holes in their distributor caps. This method is inexpensive, uses readily available materials, and works GREAT! I've been using it since the mid-'80s, or so, since Don Fahrni developed the technique.

Thanks, man! I hope you find some useful info, there. Thank you, Jonathan. I usually buy DM directly from them, unless I am at the hobby shop, when I need them.

Thanks for your kind words, Mike! I wish I'd blended the highlighting and shading better, but, I am happy with them! It's later than that. I called it lead, because it feels and works very much like lead. I would guess it's some sort of aluminum alloy. Verlinden used to sell lead foil. It was commonly used by military and figure modelers.

I was going to mention Springsteen, but, that's not even fair! I mean, has he written any songs that don't mention a car?! ?

Thank you, Jim! Indeed, there is:

Thanks, JC. Much appreciated! I got the stance finalized. The rear wheels aren't attached to the axles, yet. The one in these photos has rolled forward. It will be in the proper location, once everything is in place.

I don't. All I did was cut out a spoke at a time, and replace it with .008" brass wire (rod). That kept everything aligned! It was pretty easy, it just took some time.

I would think C/G is a good bet, and agree, possibly D/G.

A very small update: I made these front wheel/hub covers by using various diameters of tubing to form sift aluminum sheet (tooling aluminum) over a kit wheel. I then used a hole punch to remove it from the sheet. I will clean up the edges, a bit, but, I think that worked out, pretty well!

I just love these kinds of details! This and your seat back tilt latch buttons are super cool! Beautifully executed!

I like to use lead foil from a wine bottle for the belts. Detail Master makes a nice set of hardware. That's what I used for this harness.