Chris Smith

More stuff for all of you looky loo’s ? I spent the last week prepping a few parts. I think I got all the plumbing done. Enjoy!

I would like to thank all the people checking in! It does give me a smile and a little motivation. As you can see by the photos I got the engine nestled in between the frame rails and a couple more lines plumbed

Thank you!

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I just checked out your photos log on this build…. Well done sir! Some cool looking stuff. Did you purchase the scale Motorsports up grade kit?

Yes it is? and the engine sits at a severe angle

This set of photos is after I put a brown wash over it. I am trying to create some depth and make it look like it has been driven a lot

I finally finished the frame and painted it with alclad aluminum. I also built and painted the gear box/trans axle it’s done in semi gloss black

I’m using medium gell CA and 5 min epoxy

Started assembling the tubular frame. I put all the parts in the tumbler for some cleaning and polishing after a few evenings of drilling and dry fitting. My plan is to get most of it put together, then paint it alclad aluminum.

Thanks Tim! I’m hoping the hinges get here soon too?

I’m on a roll? I did paint the fuel line with a Tamiya flat yellow and a few small drops of hull red, then a light wash of brown panel liner

I’ll try? I am using Alclad aluminum over Tamiya grey primer the other paints are Tamiya red and semi gloss black I have been using Tamiya brown panel liner for a quick wash to give it depth. Okay, here is what I have completed so far. I still need to finish wiring the ignition, then I can move onto the frame

Thank you

I am almost done with the 935, I broke one of the door hinges, so I am waiting on the replacement to arrive. I kind of just jumped in with two feet and never looked back. I do suggest a good set of metric drill bits .04mm-2.0mm a magnetic tumbler, makes cleaning and polishing the white metal easy, a good set of files. I will say a lot of patience and you have to think and prep multiple steps in advance and always dry fit multiple times to absolutely make sure it is correct before painting. There are a couple groups on Facebook that have super talented people who build Hiro kits, check them out? thanks for checking in

Webber carbs and linkage

Thank you! I use Tamiya brown panel liner and a cotton bud

Working on the cylinder heads. Getting there…

Last night I did a little weathering to add some depth to the engine, I’m happy with it. I will be using RB motions spark plugs and boots instead of the kit plugs. I like the look ?

Thanks for checking in, I do appreciate it! I don’t know why either. I do know on some of there kits the make a full rotating assembly, it’s super cool but not necessary.

Happy New Year to you Art! Thanks for taking the time to check in ?

That’s a nice kit for a Christmas present. I find the large scale gives me more room for more detail. But that being said any scale you could add as much as you would like. But my eyes don’t like such itty bitty parts???

Weather was a good enough to get some parts painted today. I did spend a bit of time pre drilling and test fitting before I got some color on the engine. The hose clamps where a bit tricky, but I am happy the way they came out.

Bruce, I am so glad you found your mojo! Your engine is coming out beautiful ?