Straightliner59

These are the issues I have of "Get It Together", the publication of the Revell Master Modelers' Club. These are Spring and Summer of '73, and Winter and Spring of '74. The centerspread was always the list of modelers of various "skill levels".

That's not going to end well, once gravity returns!

Glad that was helpful, Ulf! The brass definitely helps with rigidity. I am humbled by your kind words. I always hope that I am sharing things people will find useful. I enjoy sharing my processes, as well!

Thanks, Roger! I started playing around with the "bent" injector stacks. I think it's going to look really cool!

Appreciate that, Tony! Thanks!

I appreciate that, Ian! I'm surprised I got it in one try!?

I didn't realize it had been so long, since I updated this. I haven't done a whole lot. A lot of it has been adding stuff I never had any intention of adding, when I started this. I've somewhat limited myself, based on my initial intent to keep it a "quick and easy" project, without chassis detail, beyond what could be seen below the chassis, however...that starter/battery cable had to go somewhere!? I zip-tied the battery cable and the switch wire together, for a very short distance. Where I really got carried away doing something that will only matter, to me--I didn't want the master cylinder on the firewall, so I scratchbuilt one, and mounted it under the floor. To my way of thinking, explaining why there isn't a master cylinder on the firewall, isn't enough. I figured I had best have one, if I say I have one. Also did a bit of work on the driveline tunnel. I've also been working out the headers and the angled stacks (think Larson's Chevelle). No significant progress, yet, so no photos...yet. I think it's important to build and install the headers, now. Comments, critiques and questions are always welcomed. Thanks for looking!

I'm sure he's just busy as all get-out. It's that time of year, for him

Terry, this is a real beauty! I enjoyed watching it come together, too. Excellent work!

I love it! Looks just like it ought to. Can't wait to see the paint and graphics finished!

Thank you, Bob. It was a fun little project!

Just give me a minute!? Thanks, my friend!

Awesome buy! Some really cool stuff, there! A lot of it, reminders of collections, gone by.?

Thanks, Tony! The engine is installed! I was hoping to post these, this morning, but my cursor decided it was going to take a wild ride. I must have got something damp, when I absentmindedly wiped off the dust! Anyway, here are a few photos. Thanks for looking!

They're all still good! Hot Rod Primer was always a favorite of mine, too.

I appreciate that, David. Once I figured out what I was doing, it was a lot of fun! I need to get the "battery" cable attached to it, then, I can weather it a little, and install the engine. I forgot to mention that I did the aluminum section with a technique I first used on the injectors for my Supermod. It works great for replicating a cast aluminum look on round objects (aluminum tubing, in this case). I use a piece of flat metal (I used one of my X-Acto aluminum sanding blocks) to roll diminishing grades of sandpaper over the tubing. I used 180, then 240 on this one. I really like the way it looks!

Starter's done, except for a couple of bolt heads and hooking up the battery cable to the lug on the solenoid, and the wire for the start button. I am happy with this thing! I think it might be about time for a little graphite on the edges, and some dusting. Thanks for looking!

I've been working on the starter. I've spent most of this time figuring out just how to go about building it. I think I finally figured out something that's passable. I ended up turning the solenoid from styrene rod, in order to create the terminal "block", at the front. I drilled the holes for the terminals. I also turned the front cover of the starter. The bolts on the mounting boss are just stuck on there with the adhesive from the tape I cut them from hex stock, on--mostly so they don't get lost. Two of those will actually be cemented to the bottom of the flange (which, I just realized, can be done, now). The others are backups!? Lately, I've been experimenting some, with a "stamping" technique. I used it, here, to make the copper power connection to the starter. Once I'd drilled the hole, in the main starter body, I found a piece of copper wire of the right diameter, and cut it about 3/8" long. I then sanded one end, so that it was smooth and round. Then, using my smallest pin punch (1/16"), and a 10 oz. ball peen hammer, I flattened it on an anvil, using a light, firm tap, if that makes any sense. I was then able to drill it to accept a plastic model railroad hex nut/bolt/washer (heretofore hex NBW) which as inserted into the solenoid's terminal block. Two more hex NBW will make the other connections. Lastly, I'll add hex NBW to make the thru-bolts. Once it's painted and the detailing is complete, it should be pretty cool, I think. Your questions, comments and critiques are always welcomed, of course. Thanks for looking!

Yup!

Beautiful work, Terry! This is looking awesome!

Thank you, my friend! It's sure to be better than the one I did 50 years ago!

Thanks, David! I am happy that I have figured out how to somewhat competently make decals. It's nice not to have to paint all my oil filters orange, and hope I have another Fram decal that's small enough!?

Thanks, guys! I still have to build the starter (and add those pesky plugs) before I can permanently install the engine. I printed some decals for the oil filter, and got it painted, and added to the engine. Here's the temporary, test-install. Happy with that! I removed the steering box, so I can push it out on the frame rail, a little more. It'll require building three more u-joints, but it will also make it possible to fit some headers, in there. The canted section of the steering column will make for more visual interest, anyhoo! All your comments are appreciated. Thanks for looking!

YEEEHAWWW! Much better! Thanks a ton!

Thanks, Bob! I gave that some thought, but, this still needs to be there, anyway, because it's cast to the block. I took care of it, though (see below). I'm pretty happy with it, too! I like the remote filter setup, too! Thank you, David! I got it a bit farther along... Sorry for the delay in responding! I finally got enough done to warrant an update! I got the filter mount added. I built it right on the block. I have a couple of bolt heads to add (threaded plugs, actually), but, it's done, otherwise. I need to find the artwork for the filter decals I made for the Supermod. I still need to add the drain plug to the pan, as well. The front and rear plates are mounted, along with the bellhousing, and it fits! Going to slip the trans in and make sure everything's still playing nicely, next. Thanks for looking, and for following along!