Straightliner59

I should say so!

You might want to reconsider the colored glass. Generally, window tint was restricted to what came from the factory. I recently read through a few years of Altered rules, they all stated that.

Vallejo makes good washes that are water-based. I also use India ink, sometimes.

Thanks, my friend! I initially bought the eraser to experiment with using it for engine-turning. That didn't work, so, I thought I would see if I could use it for something else. I discovered that, with the heat-shrink on the shank, they'd fit the eraser. I have to fool around with it, a bit, to get it straight, and eliminate the wobble, but, once that's done (it really doesn't take much time or effort) it works, wonderfully! I haven't tried my smallest bits, in it, but it'll spin a .4mm bit at a very high speed, but, the super-low torque stops the motor, if a bit catches. I've been pretty amazed, by that! I really like it for sheet metal--especially if it's already installed. I was able to drill the holes for the wing-mounting brackets, in the wing of the Supermodified, with it. This thing is certainly coming along! I feel like I've made some pretty decent progress, over the last week, or so. I hope to finish the steering up, tonight!

I installed the return lines to the tank, then connected the shutoff bypass at the pump end. I wish I had made the shutoff bypass hose a tad longer. It's not critically short, but it would look better, with a little more "lay" to it. The return lines are some old Verlinden rubber "hose". A bit longer, and a little twist and curl would look better. If I decide to replace the hose, I'll address my second minor annoyance--my fittings are too long, I think. They look okay, though, so, not sure I'll take this apart. I installed the main fuel line, as well. Next, I needed to run the cable for the fuel shutoff. That would require a new hole in the firewall. That was quickly accomplished using a tool I "made" a couple of years ago, using an electric eraser (really?!). I discovered that, if I put heat-shrink tube on the shanks of some carbide bits, it would hold them. It worked beautifully for drilling holes quickly, in light metal that's already installed, and can't deal with a heavy hand! The motor in the eraser is high RPM, but, the torque is so low, that, if even very small bits grab, the motor stops, rather than the bit snapping. The first hole went so smoothly, I went ahead and drilled another. The next order of business was to run the shielded blue cable up the chassis/cage tube, through the firewall. I bound the cable to the pipe with zip-ties. I did this tutorial, a while back: Finally, I installed Shinkicker! Next up, I have to make a handle for the fuel shutoff, to mount to the dash. D'oh! As always, your comments, questions and critiques are welcomed. Thanks for looking!

Beauty! I think plating would look great, on the A-arms. Nice solder work, Francis!

Well, I appreciate that, David. I am happy with the work I've been doing, here. It's been fun, learning some new tricks, too! In my spare time, I'm into rocket surgery.😂

I got a lot done, today! Spent a great deal of it making fittings. Spent a part of it losing and/or ruining fittings.😅 I figured out ways, so that I could install the pump, and be able to hook everything up, as it is ready. I think that was a success. I think. I finally got around to scribing the driver's side door lines, too. Here's a sort of photographic walk through my day. I think I'll be installing the main fuel line, next. Any questions or comments are always welcomed. Thanks for looking!

I watched Kenji's Dino, today. Got some great ideas! The way he "textured"/made the headlight lenses--brilliant!

India ink also works pretty well.

I am going to love watching this! It will certainly become a beautiful work, in your hands. I used to have one of the Johan coupes. I always thought one of those would have made a great-looking salt flats car.

Thank you, my friend. I truly appreciate that!

Thank you, Brian! I often think that patience trumps skill. Especially in my case!😂

I'm interested! I always appreciate it when someone takes the time to really familiarize themselves with the subject. Plus, it's a great-looking car!

Here are the fuel system components, laid out. Also seen are some of the sections of tubing I've "hexed"--I hope they aren't hexed to get lost. 😃 I need to cut a few more fittings, then I think I can mount the return lines to the tank. Once the bracket's made and mounted that retains the shutoff cable, the pump and main fuel line can be installed. That's kind of exciting! That tiny piece of aluminum is the result of an experiment. I wanted to see just how small a fitting I could make. It's right about .030", across. I cut it from .040" armature/craft wire. That's why it's not as "crisp" as the others. That material is dead-soft, so it's not made to be machined. That said, it was more successful, than not! I'm going to search for some .040", or so, aluminum welding rod. Barring that, I'll pick up some K&S 1/16" rod; which I am kind of surprised I don't already have on hand. Thanks for looking!

Cool looking little digger, Walt!

A lot of mine never got built, because I bought them to raid parts out of!😁

You're determined. I believe you'll get there!

I love that! Bending tin, is fun. Bending time would be more so!

Thank you, sir! So far, there's really nothing about this thing that's bugging me! Well, except I regret not just getting rid of the molded-in exhaust pipes. I told myself going in--repeatedly--that this was just to be a simple, quick and easy project, because I wanted a new Badman. Clearly, quick and easy doesn't exist in my modeling world!😂 I just love doing this stuff; It's so rewarding, to me!

Thank you, Brian! I appreciate your kind words! Glad to have you along for the ride!

The first one was the thread about keeping/storing parts. It happened, again, early Wednesday morning (approximately 0100 Mountain Time), when I was attempting to reply on my Badman WIP thread. I eventually figured out that, after that happened, I copied the text, created a new reply, pasted the text, then clicked to attach files, the photos were already there. All I then had to do was add them. I seem to recall that's how it went! Sorry I can't be more specific. During both occurrences, I was able to reply to other threads.

Yes, I recall the body deal. Got one looking okay, but, not enough to satisfy. I completely understand! Looking forward to what's next!

Now, back to our regularly scheduled program.😁 I replaced the old cover bolts with new, better ones. I soldered up a shutoff valve, and made an actuator arm from some brass strip I got at a model RR shop (The best one in the world, Caboose Hobbies in Denver! Alas, it is no more. I digress.). I made the brass hex fitting from some heavy-walled 1/16" tube. I'm going to run rubber fuel lines, because I like the way they look. Still have several parts to add, but, it's getting there! Thanks for looking!

Fabulous work, as always, my friend! Happy you've accomplished an important goal. It's a real beauty!