Mike Williams
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43 minutes ago, grodudulle77 said:
Hello Mike, still an awesome work !!!???
Greetings...thank you for looking and commenting. Greatly appreciated.
Mike..
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7 hours ago, ThreeThree said:
Whoo! Replica is right! That is sweet. You really nailed the color. Those wheels are just amazing. Looks like she could fire up.
Thanks Brent. Hey, amazing what a drop of nitro on a shelf model will do...!
The paint...yes, gotta love a pink race car.
Mike..
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This is a really nice and clean build, well done. I'm really happy to see great detailing on a big motor like this....in 1:25 too! Excellent.
Mike..
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5 hours ago, oldnslow said:
Fabulous build of a great example of the 60s dragster . Love it .
Thanks for your praise. I'm just nuts too about these cars from this era.
I'm thinking about a Don Garlits car for the next project, I think the two would look great side by side on the shelf together.
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6 hours ago, Old Coyote said:
One of the most gorgeous builds I have ever seen. Your talents are simply off the scale.
Hello John, I'm grateful for your support and enthusiasm. As you know yourself, compliments from a seasoned and experienced modeler are especially sweet. Thank you for viewing and commenting...also during the bench project times.
Mike..
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@ChrisR, I appreciate your comment, thank you.
@PappyD340, many thanks for this, greatly appreciated.
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@cobraman, thanks for commenting, much appreciated.
@Force, I remember you posting a couple of photos of the car, excellent. Thanks for looking, much appreciated.
@Deuces, thanks for commenting. The H.A.M.B., great idea. I'm a member there but have not posted any pics of model cars. What a great website, an absolute treasure of info there.
Mike..
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6 hours ago, doggie427 said:
Absolutely stunning replica of one of my favourite dragsters of the sixties!
Where, may I ask, did you find the chassis plans ?p.s. Yes I would appreciate photos of the wire wheel construction.
Thank you. I agree, one of my absolute favorite Top Fuel cars. Plus, it's so well documented, everything is there to be seen, so it makes for an exceptional project.
The plan, and a complete documentation of the original build by Don Long, was published 1967 by Hot Rod Magazine. The paperback book was called Hot Rod Chassis Plans. It's still out there for around $35 nowadays.
I can add a series of photos for the lacing, let me gather them together. Second thought, I'll just make a new tutorial topic, a How-To. Other members are also interested. Coming soon.
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4 hours ago, bytownshaker said:
This FED is absolutely beautiful. may ask where dd you get the wire wheels?
Edgar
Hi Edgar. I appreciate your comment. I made the wire wheels. The rims are thin strips cut off from copper 18.5 mm tubing, and the spokes are bought material, silver-plated copper wire, all soldered together.
If you wish, I have a sequence of photos showing the procedure for lacing wire wheels. But just for soldering. Nylon fishing line and other rims work too, but I have no experience with gluing these. The procedure though would be the same.
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@drag racer 15, thank you for commenting. The real car is just sensational, my opinion. The pink, the toe blisters, the wing, the motor details....all in all, an absolute favorite of mine.
@Alan, I appreciate your enthusiasm. I'm quite proud of the model, this was a fun build without mishaps. I like it.
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5 hours ago, Snake45 said:
Absolutely magnificent! One of the very nicest model rails I've seen in the last 50+ years! Well done and model on!
Well Snake, this is a humbling comment and I'm proud that you see it as such. I like it too.
PS: Great avatar.
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Here a replica of a Top Fuel car from 1966. This is a scratch build, using original Don Long plans, and built to exact 1:25 scale. This is the 165" version from 1966.
All metal, brass chassis and body panels, complete motor and Olds rearend, as well as rear wheels are cast nickel alloy parts. Fronts are laced, silver plated copper wire soldered to copper rims. Front axle is 2mm steel piano wire (wire is actually used for spring coils, but our hobby calls it piano wire).
Paint is a mix of pink, white and dark flesh fingernail polish, with a top coat of clear gel fingernail paint. The body was primed using fingernail ridge filler....excellent for smoothing out micro scratches and dents!! Paint was applied with the brush from the bottle.
First off, a series of WIP photos from the chassis build;
Here with the motor block in proper scale and getting things situated in the chassis. Important here, the 8° dump (tilt of the motor), and the exact 23" from axle to firewall;
Here a few photos of the body build and panels;
Here a few motor related photos;
Next, further assembly and finished car;
Just finished the car today. Total of only 4 months bench time;
That's it.
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Hi Dan, looking good!
Excellent work and great incentive for moving a step forward for our modeling experience.
Mike..
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Hi Steven, yes I agree the peas are not traditional for Carbonara. The couple of pasta dishes I'm cooking soon are basically pasta with peas, and these have also about the same ingredients as a Carbonara!
So, I think you're good with your version. Like I wrote, a little fresh garlic fits a Carbonara. It's all great!
Anyways, peas are fairly rare in the EU....I like them, and indeed, they add a sweet touch.
Mike..
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3 hours ago, Tom Geiger said:
The thing Americans do wrong with pasta, is that they drown it in sauce.
When you order pasta in Italy, it will have a dollop of sauce on top. And meat sauce, not meat balls... those are an American invention
I agree Tom. The beauty of pasta dishes is also the simplicity. Fresh ingredients from the region, and lots of love. Prepared while the pasta is cooking. You've been there, and understand.
@Steven...Oh yes, Carbonara is a killer recipe. I haven't seen one with peas, but there are several good recipes with pasta and peas, I'll be making one next week. It took me a while to properly prepare this one, now I have it, another fantastic pasta without red sauce. The original Carbonara has no garlic, but personally I like a touch. So, peas will work too, looks good to me. My wife loves Putanesca too, she makes a great one.
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All summer long I was searching for pasta recipes without a red sauce. Lots were found and all were delicious, and easy.
I made this one today, followed exactly what the guy does, and it was excellent. A real classic Italian dish.
Simple pasta with tuna, raw tomatoes and olives.
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Ha! Good one.
Wait till you hear my Italian...
Anyways, the real Italian food is so easy to prepare, and just sensational.
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On 10/27/2019 at 2:25 AM, SfanGoch said:
The pasta sounds better. I make my own sauces, heavy on the fresh minced garlic and basil.
I hear that! For the best pasta, learn how to do it and go by the rules. No extras. Sauce is sauce, and not an abundance of
"special seasonings". Puke.Just do it with natural and high quality ingredients....please don't flub up an Italian classic with "herbs".
A little olive oil in the pan, let the garlic slices start to get golden brown, meanwhile the salted water is cooking and noodles are in, then add whatever you choose.
Raw tomato slices and some high quality tuna from a can...Yes. Fresh rocket or parsley good here.
Maybe some short cut green beans...Yes. Add a can of good tomatoes. Sensational with a short noodle. Add some chilies at the plate..yes.
Keep it simple. The best food in the world. Maybe at least right there along with New York Sandwich Shops. Sandwiches are a blessing.
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Here's one most of you may not appreciate. The wife and I rarely eat processed foods, maybe only for a quick snack. Not much meats on the menu either..maybe a good steak for me though once and a while.
We eat mostly Italian.
Talk about summer, I made this one, once a week all summer long. Tomorrow too. This one is a killer. Turn the sound off;
Maybe a linguine is better though, I don't prepare spaghetti very often.
Lemons, olive oil, butter, chilis and/or garlic (optional), black pepper, parmesan. Maybe cut and add some lemon skin slivers over the finished dish. By the way, Italian lemons are not really very sour, good ones are sweet....the aroma! Sensational.
Heavenly.
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On 10/21/2019 at 3:55 AM, StevenGuthmiller said:
Tonight was homemade "Loaded Baked Potato Soup" with cheddar cheese, bacon and scallions.
Steve
I love potato soup.
My wife is German, amazing how delicious fresh produce can taste. For fresh vegetables, we visit the local farmers. Added are, no salt, no sugar, no ridiculous spicing. Simply delicious.
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On 10/13/2019 at 6:22 PM, Bernard Kron said:
I missed this one. Probably the best of your altereds. The details and proportions are spot on! The mainly metal multi-media approach reminds me of the multi-GSL winning models built my late friend Jerry Cardinal. Bravo!
Hello Bernard!
As you know, always a treat to read of your presence and views about modeling.
I'm very pleased that my work is reminiscent of a passed friend, actually quite humbling. This makes me proud.
PS: Beware, I have a new project in sight, and will be requesting some specifics on some kind of swamp creature. Not a snake.
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On 10/13/2019 at 4:28 PM, grodudulle77 said:
Hello Mike , perfection is here, i understand better what you wanted to explain to me about my Pete .What’s the scale of your build? ???
Merci, je suis heureux que vous ne vous soyez pas offensé.
Thank you, I am happy you took no offense.
Votre modélisation est exceptionnelle, des détails merveilleux et un régal à voir.
Your modeling is exceptional, wonderful details and a treat to view.
Je construis seulement à l'échelle 1:25, de préférence tout en métal.
I only build in scale 1:25, preferably all in metal.
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Hi Jason, the photo you show is for sure a Sport Fury interior, a '65 model. The 64's had a nicer dashboard though. As far as I know, the A990 cars had either beige or red interiors, the panels being very clean, smooth and without any fanciness.
I had many, many hours and ride time in a red 64 Sport Fury, back in the day. Good luck with your project.
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Again, another stunning model car from your bench. Just gorgeous.
The only thing that strikes my eye as being somewhat out of place is the crease under the vinyl top at the rear. It seems a bit too pronounced. I checked out 65's online, so definitely an issue with this mold, not your fault. Your models are so perfect, there is really nothing to knock. I don't mean to knock either, your expertise is so far advanced this small comment does not affect whatsoever.
I like the motor swap. I saw a 65 just now online for sale, with a 426 Max Wedge. Love it.
And now....how on earth do you make such beautiful and correct carbs?
Just an amazing model. Compliments.
Mike..
The Old Master, 1966, 1:25 brass model
in WIP: Drag Racing Models
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A very good question Tim, appreciated.
Whopping lengthy domes into a flat piece of brass , and then the same sheet of brass taking an upward sweep towards the windshield is a nightmare. Period. This has to be then bent slowly along the length to round over the chassis rails. This is a lot of hammering and bending and trying to figure out what kind of mold is needed as a background to hammer against?
Professional body workers and sheet metal workers are highly skilled artisans. Respect. I can't do it decently. To learn a trade is an ordeal, and to look and think you too can do it..is a fantasy dream.
So, the reason I used fingernail polish and the built in brush is twofold.
First, the junk is thick, and will definitely cover scratches and dings when correctly applied. Read here, "ridge filler". Yes, it fills wonderfully, dries quick and using the brush attached to the cap is a hit. There is no reason not to. Millions of women do it with great success.!! Result is amazing. All scratches are gone.
Secondly, the pink color needed for this car. I was not willing to just mix red and white for this real car paint color. Through research and many emails and correspondence, I ran across a fellow who just happened to know the real car, and what the deal was with the paint. 150 photos of the real car in every aspect, all in real live sunlight and shade, none in studio or lamp lights, tell the real story. I think to know how this car is painted.
Back to fingernail polish. Pink is not pink. You can even try them on at the beauty counter. !! Essie (USA) had the best pink. Just way too intensive. Get a white base without glitter, then mix the pink to tone down. Again, Essie. Then to tone down the pinky-pinky, a darker beige is needed....Essie has the deal. Then the clearing. Essie.
All of these tips, like so many others concerning fabric materials and these polishes, and also many other helpful tips and things I've gotten from my wife. She sews like a pro, and man do they know and have great stuff hidden away in the boxes of supplies and materials..,,many things for our modeling there.
Long writing. I used the brush that was supplied with the individual nail polish. They are for sure perfectly matched for the individual product. Make-up is a major $billion business. The brush just works. The paint just slides and melts over the metal. You get the smoothest finish with the least effort you could ever imagine. Just...get the color right. I airbrush too, just for this task, nail polish was perfect.
Mike..