Chris Smith
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No problem with the decals. Your doing a great job on this. Glad your up and moving.
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Tim this is truly amazing work! I honestly think there isn’t enough adjectives to express the excitement on what you are creating.
Thank you for the link on the Porsche restoration, great stuff. It will help immensely.
take careChris
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So... After making a major mess of the rear engine cage, I finally got back on track. I have most of it complete. I just need to verify what color I need to paint it. I have photos of the restored car, and it’s black. I have wondered if the actual color was bare aluminum. If anyone knows that would be very helpful.
Thank you for looking
Chris
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Outstanding as always Tim, I will admit super jealous of your abilities doing machining. I can see why you need to think out every process to get your end results. Can’t wait for more progress sir!
I also wish I lived more closer to see this in person. It would be a real treat.
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Very cool subject, your off to a great start! If I remember they are very popular in the New York and eastern part of the country.
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Exhaust manifolds and started rear chassis. Took most of my Saturday evening and most of Sunday to get this far. The rear frame is a bear to get the fitment just right. I had a lot of tweaking and re checking to try to get it as square as I could.
Thanks for looking
Chris
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7 hours ago, Vietnam Vet67 said:
Man who designed the Porsche engines at 90
Cool stuff, thank you!
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11 hours ago, Brudda said:
Hello Chris! The motor looks like a piece of jewelry!!! I just hope I can make my 917/30 look that good. Great job sir!!!
I have no doubt about it Bruce, after your p4 I am hoping to equal the result
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I spent the last few days when I had the time in between chores and work, I managed to get the velocity stacks assembled and the fuel injection lines plumbed.
As always thanks for looking...
Chris
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Plug wires installed...
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Cool car for sure, coming along nicely.
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More work done on the engine! I have had some of these pieces assembled and sitting off to the side. I am enjoying this build so far, looking forward to spark plug wires and getting the fuel injection plumbed.
Thanks for lookingChris
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I did some more on the engine parts, I have the pulleys painted and also the fuel injection pump is assembled.
thanks for lookingChris
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That would be great Tim, I could use all the help I can get?
I am very interested in what color the inside of the bonnet and cockpit is. I am leaning towards off white or a very light grey.
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I managed to get some color on the engine ?
I am primarily using Alclad for most of the engine parts. I have painted the engine block magnesium and the cylinders and heads burnt iron.
still a lot more to do, but I am pleased with where I am at.
Chris
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Not too much accomplished today, but I did manage to gather up most every part for step 1. I got them all dry fitted after some massaging with a file, drilled most of the holes. Now I need to wash parts, prime parts and hopefully the paint will arrive soon so I can get some color on these.
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On 5/24/2020 at 7:43 AM, Codi said:
Love the subject you've chosen Chris. Always had a fondness for that particular car. The 1:1 pic you shared is one I've never seen and it looks great..........you couldn't go wrong if you match that IMO. Maybe Gravity colors has some shades that could get you close? I'll be sure to check in on your progress. cheers, tim
I did some poking around, and yes gravity colors does carry that shade of purple!!
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7 hours ago, carmad1957 said:
I've been putzin around with car building for quite some time, and for some odd reason, thought I'd developed my skills somewhat.....then I see something like this!! Goodness gracious, what a true work of art ?
Here recently I've discovered the true quality kit makers and the vast array of high definition aftermarket supplies and parts and it has changed my perspective on car crafting! My current project is a Tamiya Lotus 79 1/20 scale that I'm almost ready to start preparing and paint on the body panels, but after seeing this, I almost wanna just start over!! Will I? Of course not, but I will say that this build is truly an inspiration to say the least.
Absolutely stunning work, and looking forward to your next undertaking!
Thank you for your kind words! I do appreciate it.
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9 hours ago, CabDriver said:
Outstanding work on this - really impressive!
For the shiny section of the front wing, how about some BMF (assuming you didn’t complete that already)?
I have not done the wings yet. And I have never attempted foil. I am curious if it can handle decals on that type of surface?
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14 minutes ago, cobraman said:
That's one wild paint scheme. Good luck with your project. I would like one of the Cobra's in 1/12 scale but besides the cost factor I have my doubts I could build the thing.
Thank you for the encouragement!
Im sure if you could find a way to get one, I am sure you could do a great job on it.
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I started by dry fitting the engine cylinders, and making sure everything lined up, I am learning that you have to think 5 steps ahead to make sure everything lines up, there is quite a bit of drilling and filing that needs to be done to make sure everything goes together well. What I have is about 3 1/2 hours of work and not even close to getting paint on it.
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This is my first attempt at a Model Factory Hiro kit. It is in 1/12 scale.
I have chosen to build the Porsche 917 chassis no# 43 hippie. It took second at Le Mans in 1970. This is the long tail version, which was clocked at over 250 mph. During the same race a 917k finished 1st to give Porsche its first ever over all win. I am sure most of you Porsche nuts are more familiar with the 917 in gulf colors. But after doing a little research this cars paint work shares a special place in racing history.
I am hoping I can do this car justice.Chris
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Looks fantastic Tim, forgive my ignorance, what is the blue for? On your last photo
Ferrari 312b F1
in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
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Looks great Bruce! Remember out of the box, out of the box ?