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    Thanks for the heads-up, Snake. Those do have a similar shape, but, they aren't siamesed, like the Enderles. Speaking of fuel injection, I have decided on how to do the injector nozzles. I used some square nut/bolt/washer castings for model trains, and sanded the washers off, flush with the side faces of the bolt head, and drilled them to accept a piece of .008" brass wire. They might be a tad on the big side, but, I don't think it's too outrageous. At times, I think I should have just used a Hilborn setup, because it would be much easier to plumb, with the nozzles on the outer side of the throttle bodies! At any rate, here's what I have, so far: The sprue of drilled "bolts" (I will shape the other two sides of each, as I remove them from the sprue), The unfinished manifold, and a Cirello Frankenstein mag that I built years ago, for another project. Qs and Cs always welcome! Thanks for lookin'!
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    I am happy with the stacks. Working on those tiny (in 1/25 scale, anyway) injectors, themselves, now. Once I've decided exactly how I am going to do them, I will finish the manifold and induction setup. Then, I should have a pretty good handle on finishing the car!
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    This thing looks perfect! It sits just so. Excellent work, JC.
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    I remember that record! Owned it, too. I was already listening to Mahogany Rush, when it came out, and thought it was extra cool with the pro stocker on the cover! Very cool!!
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    Finally had a chance to order a Revell '68 Chevelle. It arrived, today. Now, I have to remember not to play with it and the '70, too long, and lose focus on the junior fueler.. I will, however, take a quick look to see how it will work with what I've done to the '70.
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    Hmmm...not sure I'd use it for any common sizes, because there's Plastruct hex rod. Maybe if I need an oddball size...maybe. It's the scraper for round bits, that really caught my eye! Thanks for posting these. I hadn't even thought to look for it.
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    Will do, once it arrives!
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    I just ordered this. It should be on a slow boat from China, at some point. I like the idea of having a seam scraper for round objects. It also has hex shaped openings in the middle area that they are call a "nut maker". I am guessing that they are to be used as a draw plate, to shape round stock. Has anybody tried one of these? It looks like it can be useful (the seam scraper has positive reviews).
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    That's what I did, with mine.
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    Alene's Tacky Glue. Elmer's makes a similar product, but, it's not their regular glue.
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    Thanks, Bernard! I haven't seen any better, in scale, and, I wasn't going to build this thing without them. Nothing screams "small block Chevy junior fueler" like these Enderles--they're just, well...sexy. Someone is bound to begin manufacturing them. PM me your address, and I'll send you an assortment of them to play with, if you'd like. The two things I don't like about Speed City's castings are the heaviness of the walls and the lack of that delicate lip. The thickness could be dealt with, but, not easily, due to the taper. Anyway, drop me a line, if you're interested!
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    I LOVE this! Very, very cool. It captures the look, perfectly! Makes me want to play around with a lakes/salt car.
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    I am sure everyone is sick of these injector stacks, and manifold, but, the progress is significant (in spite of what it looks like). This is the fourth manifold I've worked on for this thing--there may be a fifth. The mounting flanges keep pulling up, and away from the heads, and that drives me nuts! I thought I had it, this time, because I weighted them down. Alas, there they are again, up in the air! Grr. I finally have clean molds to make pretty clean castings, and, I have figgered (sic) out the best way to prep them for paint. The shape and size look right to me, finally. Once I clear this hurdle, I really should be able to get on down the road with this project. If I can find one of the old MPC vinyl dragster seats, I may see if I can adapt it to the aluminum "bucket" I made. I'm very excited to have these stacks so close to done!
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    I am sure everyone is sick of these injector stacks, and manifold, but, the progress is significant (in spite of what it looks like). This is the fourth manifold I've worked on for this thing. I finally have clean molds to make pretty clean castings, and, I have figgered (sic) out the best way to prep them for paint. The shape and size look right to me, finally. Once I clear this hurdle, I really should be able to get on down the road with this project...
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    The History Of Drag Racing Models series was written by Tom! Yes, those are Tom's reference photos. I had those linked with the Article. I know that Tom was disappointed in some of the compromises made in order to keep the kits simpler, but, they were paying him, so Aurora called the shots.
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    I was looking at this thread: I don't know where the dead link above led to, but, here's the story of the Aurora Racing Scenes in Tom West's own words. I formerly published it on the old StraightLineModeler website. He was gracious enough to write this piece, and email me a bunch of his design drawings for the series. Tom is missed. He had a great love of drag racing, and had a ton of stories, as well. He was a great guy. I hope you enjoy it!
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    Beautiful hot rod! Excellent work!
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    Wow! That's pretty cool, Dave! Unfortunately, I don't have one of their B-25s. I knew Tom fairly well. I remember him talking about the development of the GS. I am sure he illustrated the instruction sheet(s) for it. Of course, he and Jim Keeler did the Aurora Racing Scenes Kits. Anyway, sorry, Drew, it wasn't my intent to hijack your thread. Looking forward to seeing this come together!
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    I believe Tom West was also heavily involved in this kit's development, too.
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    Good stuff, Bill. I've had a set of those reamers in my drawer for years, for just such purposes. They are great!
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    I don't generally go in much, for this modern stuff, but, this thing looks bada$$! Very cool!
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    Got a little more done to the engine. The heads, according to the article that inspired this model, are aluminum castings by Howard (I'll assume the Howard's Cams folks, since their name is emblazoned across the cowl.). They were drilled to promote better oil flow. That's what the two lines are, from the heads to the timing cover. Still have the mish-mash of stacks sitting atop the manifold, but, I will begin concentrating on that whole assembly, soon--lots of work to do, there. I need to replace six of the front cover bolts that fell off during the re-installation of the oil lines. I've also included a better shot of the front wheel and one of the front axle, as well. Questions/comments always welcome.
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    I haven't looked in some years, but, on We Did It For Love, Don Ewald used to have a photo of my model of "The Bug", to illustrate that car! I thought that was pretty cool. If you go to Garlits' museum, you can see my model, for real.
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    Those old Otaki wheel and tire sets later became Arii, too, as I recall. Those were pretty nice! Surprised someone hasn't picked them up,and re-marketed them.
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    I made a new front motor plate, and got the front of the engine down. Looks lots better! Working on the front cover, now...
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