Chris Smith
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So... after the self imposed order to stay home this weekend and the fact it was raining. I was able to put the front end together, and add a few little items on the instrument panel.
Thank again
Chris
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So I spent a good portion of my afternoon and evening installing the exhaust and other tid bits and also connecting the gear box to the engine.
As I get further into this, I am pleased with the direction I am going on, but it has been a little nerve racking at times, and I do walk away from it for a while, just to clear my head and refocus.
Thank you again for your support
Chris
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6 hours ago, Belugawrx said:
Those look great Chris,.did you spray the gold,...?
Turned aluminium rims in 1:12 look awesome !
Nope they came anodized, I am super happy with them.
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12 minutes ago, larman said:
Tremendous work so far!!
Thank you ?
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59 minutes ago, Codi said:
I can't wait to see the completed build Chris. First Gran Prix I ever attended was at the Glen and this car was my first taste of a Ferrari F1 car. The sound of that v12 was unlike any other. It just screamed whereas the other cars were "simply" howling. You could tell where it was on track even though it was out of sight just from that engine. I have polaroids of walking through the garages on Friday and seeing the cars AND drivers in person. Times have certainly changed. Great job man! cheers, tim
Thank you very much Tim, it’s really appreciated! My hope is to do this build some justice.
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Outstanding build you have. I like the colors. Looks much better than the wolf livery.
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6 hours ago, Lee Yoder said:
Wow, those wheels are amazing. Do you have a contact number or email for DBSC? I am not on Facebook and steadfastly refuse to get on (I know, behind the curve, but my social media footprint is extremely small, only YouTube and a couple of forums).
They only advertise on FB, Messenger is my only contact with them.
you may need to bite the bullet. He does stuff as small as slot cars, I think I was the first one who requested 1/12 .
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Mail call...I wish to thank Dancing Bear Scale Product’s for the outstanding craftsmanship on these wheels!!
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14 hours ago, Belugawrx said:
Keep up the good work Chris !
Extra detailing on the engine is looking good?
Cheers
Thanks, I appreciate it
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Update...
I finally have something new to show, I have been waiting on a few tid bits from R B Motion (thanks again!!) And after a disastrous reaction on using the wrong clear on the engine I feel confident enough to show you all where I am at.
Thank you all for looking
chris
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I received some RB motion fittings in this week and I was able to put the front brakes together!
still waiting on more stuff, but I am slowly making some progress.Thanks again
Chris
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10 hours ago, Belugawrx said:
This site has some good engine detail shots..
https://www.ultimatecarpage.com/cg/157/Ferrari-312-T.html
Looking forward to more Chris..Cheers
Thank you for the web link!!
I had to order more fittings from RB Motion, the kit doesn’t have brake lines, so I’m going to try ?
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Looks like fun! Are you going to change the color? Do tell...
keep us informed Bruce!!
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A small update... I am at the mercy of the post office and other parcel services. I am waiting for some items to add some extra detail that are not part of the kit. I am also doing some research on wiring and plumbing and I seem to only get photos of half of what I am looking for... so this is where I sit anxiously waiting for mail.
thanks for looking
Chris
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7 hours ago, Brudda said:
Great job Chris!
Thanks Bruce!
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I did spend some of my super bowl Sunday getting some bench time.
made some seat belts, assembled the shifter. I put the radiators on and put on one of the hard lines.
I was going to install the gas tank and oil cooler, but I’m going to wait until I assemble the engine and get that installed first. I figured it would be easier to do it this way, than work around the tanks.
Thank again for looking
Chris
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I finally got some decent weather to do some painting.
i was able to paint the radiators, oil cooler and gas tank with Alclad polished aluminum. I also added some RB Motion fittings and some PE screens.
hope you like
Chris
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So after around 8 hours or so of trying to get the rest of the tub finished. This is where I am at.
I am happy with most of this, would like to get the gaps a little better.thanks again
Chris
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I got a little more done this evening... slowly making progress on the tub.
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11 hours ago, LaughingIndian said:
great start Chris! that tub looks really nice already ... could you guys leave the burrs and just go right to a bead? I’m ignurant about F1, but a fan nonetheless
... other than one more excuse for doing stupid stuff, I can’t think of anything good about getting old ... I just got my last surgery to repair my detached retina and will finally get back to a few projects ... the doc said detached retinas aren’t all that uncommon for folks over 50 ... up until then, I thought anything over 2.50 cheater glasses was cheatin’ ...
Thank you...
I am cheating...3.0 readers baby!!
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Yea getting old does suck. My ? aren’t as good as the used to be. I do need to some clean up where I can.
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Just a small update. Mostly putting photo etched parts on the tub.
The scale motor sports set is nice but you need to have patience, and if you don’t have a good PE bender it useless to try. I am finding out as I go. I am pleased with my progress.
Thanks for looking
Chris.
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1 hour ago, Belugawrx said:
Over on F1m the guys are putting the white metal parts in a 'tumbler' polishing machine...
There is no way we would get them to the right shine by hand...
Alclad on plastic however....
The funny thing is I have a tumbler. It did some parts well and other parts like it never happened
Ferrari 312T
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Thank you very much! It’s most appreciated..