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R. Thorne

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  1. Thanks, Robert. Working on these early drag cars brings back fond memories to me.
  2. Well, I’m back at the 56 after getting stalled on the Firebird stocker. Reoriented myself on this build (it’s been a couple of months), then installed the firewall after some cleanup along the mounting edges. I installed the interior then and the chassis mocked up to see what needs to be removed in order to install the fenderwell headers. Looks like the inner fender area behind the upper A arms will need trimming.
  3. Good question. These are considered race cars, not restored cars, so some leeway is allowed in paint colors. You can paint it any color you want. On all the 1:1 race cars I have had, I have always painted the chassis/undercarriage a lighter color in order to show up any oil, trans, and rear leaks. Discovered some runs on the passenger side that will have to be fixed. One of the disadvantages of using a clear red. Painted the engine blue after masking the trans off, touched up the dash due to some overspray from painting the body. Glued the differential cover on and installed rear and front suspension.
  4. There is a lot to look at here (especially like the Indy natl’s participant decal). You do excellent work. Great pictures, too. Takes me back to my days at Indy watching funny cars run. Outstanding!
  5. No primer on this car, by the way. After the gold base, I put 1 light coat of clear red on, paused 15 minutes, then a heavier coat, another pause of 15-20 minutes, then a heavier coat, then done. Covered it up. Almost forgot the ram air scoop.
  6. Did some painting today. Thought I would show some of the steps I take before painting the body. Warm up cans, spray water in the booth, wipe off body with alcohol wipes, finally Tamiya brush off. Then, hope for the best. Was doing okay, then the metallic burble on the top of trunk. Gonna let it dry a bit, then another coat. Hopefully, get the clear red on today, if it looks ok. Painting the ram air hood, but, hopefully the other dual snorkel hood will come sometime soon. Almost forgot, gotta dig out the scoop. Also forgot about my paint can spinner that I modified to fit the Tamiya cans. Invaluable tool.
  7. Stalled for a bit. Got the suspension ready for paint. Put some masking tape on for better wheel fit. Decided to modify the aftermarket hood .
  8. I am still waiting on Greg for the hood. When I get it, I will definitely post it on this thread.
  9. Now, that’s a pretty car!
  10. More small things done. Decided to leave the fender flares on and bent the one I had started to remove back in position. Put some modelmasters glue on to fill the gap. Glued the front and rear sections on. Also, the rear spoiler. Got some small parts ready for paint. Waiting on the dual scooped hood, but, getting antsy, and may go ahead and paint the body with the single scooped stock kit hood.
  11. Just got these a few minutes ago. I hope they will help me keep inventory and keep track of what works and what doesn’t. The master builder book (8x10) appears to be the most useful book to me, but the Modeller’s Logbook is smaller (5x7) and, perhaps, more workbench friendly.
  12. One of my many (sigh!) future builds to finish.
  13. Couldn’t resist this front end shot. Is that a mean looking front end or what? Worked on making the multileaf springs look more like Caltracs split monos. Careful trimming with my irreplaceable nippers, sanding with my 1:1 porting/sanding flaps, then ammo by mig 120 grit sanding stick.
  14. Nice!! Your wiring work (especially the MSD) is off the scale. I can’t think of a better person to pay homage to.
  15. Thanks, Roger. Got those on Shapeways last April before the bankruptcy. Glad I got 6 more then, as I don’t see them available now. Lesson learned: if you find something that works for you, don’t hesitate to stock up.
  16. Have you considered building this Dart?
  17. You’re more than welcome, Roger. Love the Mallory (RevPol?) coil and driveshaft loop. Great follow through and glad you realize my comments were not of a derogatory manner. Now, if you would just refasten the passenger side forward mount for the ladder bar, I could sleep better tonight (lol). Be well.
  18. Started modifying the front fender. Cut the fuel pump off. This is what the Formula should look like. Then, rounded up some of the aftermarket items used on this build. Cut the rear housing off the original rear end to use the aftermarket one that came with the Caltracs. Working on the Caltracs. Every time I use that double bladed saw, I am so glad I have it. Made cutting off the carb (1/2 at a time) a breeze.
  19. As usual, great stuff from Greg.
  20. Removed the power steering pump and belt. Anybody know why the holes in the rear wheel wells? Deepened the front and rear windshield grooves. Will deepen the door panel lines tomorrow.
  21. Got the seam lines on the oil and trans pans mostly removed, then removed the exhaust from the rear end with the help of my great nippers and those outstanding mig sanding sticks. Glued the rear end halves together with the thicker Modelmaster glue to help fill some gaps. Will be a sad day when I run out of that stuff, as it is no longer available.
  22. These comments concern the Demon build. Man, there is a lot of work there! Did you forget to hook up the coil wire? No wonder it won’t start. Didn’t the rules require a driveshaft loop? The transition from primary pipes to collectors looks unusual? Do you have any interior pics? In closing, thank you for all the helpful comments you have made to other people on this forum (myself included). I hope you take these as constructive comments.
  23. Got the front tires on after nipping off some of the stub that stuck out too far.
  24. Thanks, Roger. I keep plugging away at ‘em.
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