89AKurt

generator, with Tesla

I've taken a license plate to the place I get copies all the time, they laid on the copier/scanner, then used PhotoShop to reduce to size. I have them do exactly 1/2" wide, and then make some 5% larger, and more 5% smaller just to be safe.

Dang, I noticed the weld lines on the mufflers! I like it, the lack of C-pillars would be a technical challenge, but that's the cool thing about models.

I feel like doing a challenge, my HOT-WIRE against your nasty looking circular saw that can walk off your part and gash your finger. Pick your part, make a video, let's see which is faster. (oh shoot, this forum doesn't have the "let's rumble" smiley)

Personally, I saw my dad work his butt off, and have time for his Mauser gunsmithing, and go on some cool trips at the end of his work life. Took early retirement, then had trouble staying awake watching the news, started getting easily bruised, then was diagnosed with Parkinson's. Started going downhill fast, ended with sudden lead poisoning. So much for enjoying the American work to retirement lifestyle. Funny how time goes faster the older I get (anyone else notice that?). I'm at about 180 kits, have doubled in the past few years. I've been a member of three model clubs in my small town, the current one is a break-off from the militaristic IPMS club. We had a display at the library, one day one of our members was just hanging around, a man asked what he should do with his recently passed dad's models. Next meeting he brought in several boxes, I got several somewhat rare kits for a screaming deal, the man was happy to unload them. The "president" (not IPMS remember) bought the collection later, I got some more kits, was given ones that were started, which I sold on Facebook for $2 - $5, it was a feeding frenzy! I think that made some guys happy, instead of going to the landfill. I've been selling some lately, at model swap meets and contests, and on Facebook. Have not tried eBay yet. It's sort of tough to admit I'm mortal, and I will not build every Ferrari kit I have. I do have in my basic Will, that the Model Car Builders Museum in Salt Lake should get the collection if my kids don't wish to deal with it.

Motorcycles are not my thing, but always appreciate the work people put into them. I can't imagine working on that, one slip and... ... I'm a shattered Shattered All this chitter-chatter, chitter-chatter, chitter-chatter 'bout Shmatta, shmatta, shmatta, ... Looks awesome from here!

Funny you should say that.... Since I had the radiator vent holes in the sides, I centered the brass tube in there. It was a trick to drill from both sides, much like digging a railroad tunnel through the Alps and meeting in the middle, started with a smaller drill, then adjusted with the bigger one. Found a paper clip that was round (some are flattened a little, and not shiny) and fit inside with just enough resistance. I wanted some of the wings to stick out in the parked/slow speed mode, when you hit 88 MPH they come out 50%, at 155 MPH 88% with an additional 10° attack angle, and over 180 MPH they project 100%, with a constantly variable angle that is read from the spring compression sensors. During hard braking, they rotate 90° to act as air brakes. I wind tunnel tested it. For the Dukes of Hazzard jumps, they help for lift off. Started on the rear wing hydraulic strut, no pictures.

Thank you. So far, so good. Plan to paint much of the inside areas flat black to hide the rough fabrication. Yea no kidding, next project will be box-stock! Thanks, it's not much different than what everyone else does, stuffing big blown engines into little cars.

Saw that at the theater! It is a good movie. RIP

LOL Thank you. That could be from the street sweeper, almost the same thing, look at the end for signs of abrasion.

Appreciate it. I do need to attend to other things..... Last night I refined the door hinge area. The real car has a really simple door panel, part of the fiberglass body, but I'm contemplating making this look like a carbon-fiber part, with a cable for the door latch release and perhaps add another cable for pulling the door closed. Also thinking about making working sliding window. I really should open the other door too, always a trick to duplicate everything in reverse. As I lie awake, think about all the other things that need to be done, so my checklist is: 1. Door and interior mirrors. 2. Wing support with hydraulic mechanism for air-brake. 3. License plate, which will be mounted to the wing support, with legal light and perhaps the back-up light. Thought of the name PORNDY (only 6 characters on a special plate). 4. Front wings, which will extend/retract and also rotate, from the radiator vent openings. 5. Handbrake, a little more mechanical than the normal fare. 6. Headlights, need to fabricate the reflectors. Same for driving lights. 7. Oh yea, open other door. 8. Windows, remove wiper from windshield, add a wiper from parts box. Also sliding door windows. And rear window. 9. 20 lug nuts. 10. Coolant and oil hoses. Need to look at real Indy engine for wiring. 11. Choose pattern of photo-etch grills, and cut. 12. Lots of sanding, then the best part, start painting! It's going to be a nail 'polish' color, not decided color yet.

Barney Winnebago, complete

All I was going to do, was rough sand the putty, then thought I should open a door. I did the usual method of dragging a #11 blade in the door jamb, used the hot-wire to cut the interior door panel in about 1/100th the amount of time. Superglued in the door jamb, and some tiny pieces at the bulkhead (not seen here). I thought of using windshield wiper stainless steel, that stuff is getting to be replaced by one-unit plastic blade replacement parts, so get them while you can! I used the Dremel wheel to shape a pin, then bent with pliers. I was shocked how well this worked, never had a door open this wide without binding!

Looks good from here! Now I know to not get this kit. But if a Senna comes out.....

Nice selection of subjects you acquired. I have a bunch of nice kits to build, but for some reason I'm hacking up other ones. I really like what you did with this one.

Welcome. A pet peeve of mine, are the old Monogram kits of the Porsche Turbo and Countach, that have the same size tires all around. Any five spoke wheel works. You could always blow money on aftermarket wheel/tires, but don't worry about it! Again, the fact you restored this is very impressive. You have Maserati Boomerang, or Ferrari Rainbow by chance? I'm into these exotics.

Thank you. Glad superglue was invented. I'm finally to the putty stage! I soaked all parts that had baking soda added to the glue in water, to make sure any chunks get dissolved *before* painting. I slathered Squadron putty everywhere, 95% is going to get sanded off. It's not obvious, but wanted to use a vent detail from the chassis pan somewhere, so stuck in the front wheel wells. There is a slot-car part that would normally be tossed, adapted for the wing support. I'm going to make the wing with a hydraulic ram, to act as an air brake.

Could do that! I spray Dull-Coat with a drop of flat black around the rims to simulate that. Don't know off-hand, think 600. Could, or steel wool. I think the rigid and flat stick is the best bet.

There is some resistance when cutting, need to saw back and forth, it does not cut like butter. The wire does tend to follow groove lines pretty well. Any gap can be fixed with superglue and baking soda. I rest both arms on the bench, now that you ask, I have to think about it. LOL I'm right handed, the left wrist, closest to the part, on the bench like a vice, right forearm on the bench. It sounds dicey, just don't drink lots of coffee first.

I have that kit in the box, so always good to see one get built. I wish Hobby Design or someone would come out with a full engine kit. Appreciate you pointing out the problem areas.

in Rocky Mountains

That's awesome, rare subject, and you rescued it. My only critique is the back tires should be wider. Wheels are a very subjective subject anyway.

I have been using this hot-wire lately, for cutting up body and miscellaneous parts quickly, instead of using a saw or knife. It's original purpose is to cut styrofoam insulation, for doing railroad layouts landscaping. Most of the time, I freehand the cut, going beyond the final line and then filing/sanding down to final shape. In the case of stretching the body, I went along a steel ruler to get a straight line. Sometimes, if the final result is sort of hidden, I keep some of the jagged edge, to give bite for the superglue. I also make styrofoam cutouts to keep a finished model secure in the box. Sure beats sawing! You could cut out doors, but the wire could melt the window frame.

mugs chilled in

Thank you very much. Yes I'm in obsessed stage, I have yard work to do, but this is much more fun!