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1960 Ferrari 256F1
Chris Smith replied to Chris Smith's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Thank you both for your kind compliments ??? -
1960 Ferrari 256F1
Chris Smith replied to Chris Smith's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
If they where thinner would be much easier. I have never thought of using heat to bend the PE. -
Oh my!! Those are fantastic Tim. It is a pleasure to see your work
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1960 Ferrari 256F1
Chris Smith replied to Chris Smith's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
It has been a minute since my last update. I finally got these tanks completed. They where more trouble than they look, the tanks themselves weren’t that bad it’s the photo etched bands that honestly suck. You have to form them to the contours of the tank and glue them into place. I had to re paint one tank, witch took longer than I expected, oh well ?? hope you like -
1960 Ferrari 256F1
Chris Smith replied to Chris Smith's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Thank you! It is greatly appreciated -
1960 Ferrari 256F1
Chris Smith replied to Chris Smith's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Some more progress… I got the rear tanks installed! It took a little tweaking to get them lined up, the straps are really thick PE and some bending is required for fitment, but other than that it’s pretty straight forward. Thanks for looking -
It’s so good to see you back at it! As always simply amazed at your attention to detail and your perseverance to keep going. Looking forward to seeing more
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1960 Ferrari 256F1
Chris Smith replied to Chris Smith's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Thanks Tim, I appreciate you and your friendship! -
Well, I’ll have to see if I can get the 256 done and maybe bring the moby dick
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1960 Ferrari 256F1
Chris Smith replied to Chris Smith's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
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1960 Ferrari 256F1
Chris Smith replied to Chris Smith's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Thank you Dave -
Looks fantastic Bruce, can’t wait to see this on the large table in June ?
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1960 Ferrari 256F1
Chris Smith replied to Chris Smith's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Thank you, this makes my day? -
1960 Ferrari 256F1
Chris Smith replied to Chris Smith's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Thank you, it is nicely detailed, hopefully it won’t disappoint -
1960 Ferrari 256F1
Chris Smith replied to Chris Smith's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
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1960 Ferrari 256F1
Chris Smith replied to Chris Smith's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Thank you! Much appreciated. -
1960 Ferrari 256F1
Chris Smith replied to Chris Smith's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
I had a busy day. I painted these over the weekend. Some assembly required ? Front suspension installed, as well as the steering gear. shifter! rear suspension.. hope you like. chris. -
I’m sure it looks even better outside in sun light.. Your trip sounds cool ? Next time I over they hill, there needs to be a lunch involved ?
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So….. This is what you have been up to! Your doing a great job on this my friend.
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1960 Ferrari 256F1
Chris Smith replied to Chris Smith's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
I took this photo on Saturday, before I came down with a illness. I just don’t want anyone think that I’m a slacker ? -
1960 Ferrari 256F1
Chris Smith replied to Chris Smith's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Thank you for the complement, I appreciate it ? -
1960 Ferrari 256F1
Chris Smith replied to Chris Smith's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Thank you very much!