Jon Haigwood

Been waiting on finding a 22 Touring body for Norms T. Ivos needs a 25 Phaeton body.

R&M does not list the Tweedy Kit in his 2017 Catalog (he just sent me) but he told me the W-8 Tire and Wheel set are the same as the ones in his kit.

Lots of good closeup pictures and some info on the Meecum website. May have to use the prtsc button and paint to download them https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0118-313114/1929-ford-hi-boy-roadster-pickup/

Both a interesting vehicles. The Firebird III was on Leno's show and he drove it. It has a turbine engine in the back for power and another gas(?) engine in the front to operate the hydraulics. It's controlled by a joystick style handle. The Happy Days car has fake 4 pipe headers bolted to the side of the block and the flathead 3 pipe headers going down under the body.

Ran across these while watching Leno's Garage and the Meecum Auction. Didn't see any kits for them and was wondering if anyone try building one up? Found the Happy Days Rod at the Meecum Acutions And the GM Firebird III concept car on Leno's Garage

Mustang Fan Here. but I have a hard time seeing a Mustang in the 2019. All is see is Darth Vader ?? They seem to be putting them little wing things on the front corners just like most everybody else.

Tanks I did notice in your RM list of parts it showed .010 x .080 piece of styrene. I assumed that was what it was for. Since I have the Tweedy II and the new release I will probably build the original flathead version and one of the later versions. Still trying to find the original style bias tires in big-n-little.

I just picked up the new kit and it doesn't seem to include the chrome band going around the right side of the tank. Did you scratch build it or did it come in the RM kit?

Just checked my Deuce box, none in there

Interesting, looks like it might be a great choice. I did graft in the Deville roof from the 50 convert kit onto the 49.

I think they still list the kit at R&M , I have considered getting it ,not sure about spending $31 then getting it plated. What was the cost on getting this done? Did a version of it have the curved intake like yours . I definitely like that style better. I may go back to my original plan and do the flathead version first

My Tweedy II kit did not have the tank. I may try scratch building one .

This is the only correct version of Roths Tweedy Pie The Correct version of the first Tweedy Pie (built by Bob Johnston not Ed Roth) had a flathead and no pin stripes. Bob later changed out the engine for a Chevy with a single 4 br. and later added a Offenhauser manifold and six Strongbergs. Roth bought the car from Bob reportedly with a $1500. check from Revell. Roth added the pinstripes.

I personally stay away from cordless. I also stay away from HF, chuck parts won't interchange with Dremel/Craftsmen and you are stuck with only being able to use 1/8th shank tools.

Yes indeed. there is a wealth of information here, yours just for the asking.

With enough "enginuity " you cab do almost anything with an engine. (not a motor,motors are electric) from cutting them in half to whatever else you can think of.For a 1/25th scale model I think we have surpassed the point of what is correct LOL Yes I too have worked on my share of engines Started when I was about 14 in 1964.

There are limitations to this. Some distributors that are gear driven can have the rotor lined up in several places , but some are slotted and can only be in two positions 180 degrees apart . Not sure which are which but I am thinking that Mopar are slotted.

Yup , I always google them and then get the correct firing order and rotation direction and where no 1 is located on the distributor cap. If you want. Ford 390

I put keyless chucks on my Dremels. That way I don't have to change out collets for different shank sizes. Except they won't fit on Harbor Freight units, and neither will the collets , stuck with 1/8th shanks only.

Looks like the chopped roof was turned into the Deville roof and the Vicky roof left out. But the chopped windshield seems to be there still . Picked up a vicky roof off ebay. May use it with the chopped windshield

I drill small holes in plastic (or other soft material) by hand , but I can use the drill press to hold the bit in straight alignment while I turn the chuck by hand while the material is held in place by a vise or clamp . I plan to use for material removal by sanding, grinding or cutting mostly.

The Dremel I mounted in it is a variable speed and of all the ones I have it has the least sideplay in the shaft. I know in machining that rigidity plays a big part in the quality of work so I am trying to make as rigid as I can

My Model Club (S.A.B.A.) had their annual Club Auction earlier this month. People bring in stuff they don't want and auction it off with the money going into the Club. I picked up this Dremel drill press and a nice Pin Vise and cutter board for $3. I have done some machining and know this has it's limitations, but plan on using it drilling, sanding and some light milling work. I have ordered a micro vise and adjustable table for it. Anybody have any experience using one any tips or advice is welcomed Thanks Jon

Well I am very impressed .Very professional looking.