AmericanMuscleFan

Great craftsmanship Charles! Countless of well used working hours in front of you sir! Nice shop you have too. Is it the '65 Corvette Monogram 1/8 scale body shell?

Hello everyone! I started the machining of the Lenco planetary gear cases and I will make a 3 speed version like the real one that I posted a pics in my previous thread. I found various picture of the transmission and the flanges was different and has evolved over the years. I decided to make them like the newer version even if the shape is more difficult to make than the older version (plain round flange). Furthermore, I will make the manual shift version (not the air-shift one) so I will try to make all the shifter components including the mount. This is my first ever all aluminum machined transmission so I hope you will like it... at least what I have made so far. A lot of fun in perspective... Take care, Francis Beginning of the Lenco transmission machining. This is the reverser case (last module where the output shaft show-up). One of the 3 planetary gear cases in progress. The 4 transversal grooves at 90 degrees will be for the side reinforcement ribs. Connecting plates (flanges) in progress. All 3 gear cases in progress with holes drilled for the nipples (shifter modules), side mounting support and drain/fill oil plugs. Reverser case on the milling in order to drill the bolt holes and shifter module. Reverser case details engraved using a 0.020’’ ball nose end mill.

You have a FANTASTIC collection of Torino Tim, each look beautiful including the Montego and you can be proud of this nice gathering of FORDs!

Thanks for your reply to my interrogations about the Air-Trax resin kits Mike. I will take it in consideration if I decided to order one. You did a great job by the way!!!

Looks very sharp and well detailed for a snap kit. Rare subject and very convincing rendering. Well done sir!!!

Very cool car Jack! I never heard of or seen pictures of this drag racing car but I will try to find some info on the internet. Very interesting subject, thanks for bringing this to light!

Very nice project Tim! 72 Is my favorite Torino body year and this shell looks very accurate. Superb paint and decal job on this race car from the best era of the NASCAR war!!!

Superb job Jim! Put it under a clear show case to protect it from dust and it will be ready for the next model car contest. Well done sir!!! Are you going to entertain us with a new project since it is almost finished?

Superb job of scratch building Sonny! That's my kind of build and I do apperciate your attention to details! Truly a great work in progress project!

Another super realistic build Brian! The weathering in the box is so real that it is to be confused with the real thing! Well done again sir!!!

Thanks for the kind comment Mike! Take care, Francis

As expected the color is fantastic on the body shell and the choice of color for the interior is just as beautiful as for the outside! ?

Very nice and rare subject Mike! It seem that these AirTrax resin kits are pretty well casted by looking at your pics, I was precisely just wondering if they were worth buying?

Very nice missile Manuel! I really love these Max Wedge engine too. Well done sir!!!

Thank you very much for the superlatives regarding my GTX, I really appreciate it! Take care, Francis

Your daring to drill and cut this dash paid-off Steven, you bring it to the next level and it looks great!

I agree, this is a very beautiful color combo, the body shell will look amazing painted with this superb color!

Superb build Martin! The question is: how low can you go... and your answer is: down to the ground! Well done sir!!!

Superb job Bruce! One of the best build of a Shelby Cobra I ever seen! You can be proud of it sir!

Very nice job you have done on the cab Brian! Really looks like a real workhorse and as others mentioned the paint job is simply fantastic. Well done sir!!!

Thank you so much Ray! The Lenco transmission will be another nice challenge! Take care, Francis Thanks for your constant support Daniel, I really appreciate it! Take care, Francis

WOW! That's very beautiful Jim. Your final choice for the front grille is superb and this car looks amazing! A real Saturday Night cruiser!

Nice job Pat. I really love the shifter on the transmission. Sorry to be so ignorant but I was wondering to know the vehicle and model year this engine was in use? I'm just curious...!

Thanks Scott! I really appreciate your comments! Nice new profile pics by the way! Take care, Francis Thanks for the kind words Tim! I would have preferred to make the bellhousing with brass and welded both parts together but I will have to increase my inventory with bigger rod stock Take care, Francis

Superb job on the frame Mr Teresi. The routing of the hard lines is particularly well done and the details in the cockpit is very well crafted!