AmericanMuscleFan

You can be proud of it Jim, it's a beauty, the color is great and the assembly is super clean! It's also very different from what you've been offering lately, it proves you're a true model enthusiast! ?

It looks cool Ray! I've never bought a Moebius kit but it looks pretty nice. Great color combo... again, your paint job looks very smooth too! Well done my friend!!! ?

It's very nice Ian! The natural sunlight makes it pop, the red graphics will only add to the beauty of this great funny car! ?

There's no doubt about it, you know how to make the best out of a resin kit Brian! It's an outstanding quality, once again we feel like we're looking at a picture of a real vehicle and that's a definite mark of success! You impress me sir, it will sell in no time!!! ?

I am glad to see you back on another project Daniel and it looks very cool, we can see small pieces of brass, I love it!!! I can already see your magic touch working, it's promising... and I can promise to be a loyal visitor!!! ?

Thanks Lorne! You have added my name to an impressive list and I am honored! I still think I have a lot to prove before I deserve this status and I take your comments with a lot of humility my friend. I dream of the day when we can all be together in the same room to share our common passion. It doesn't cost much to dream, in the meantime there is this forum and I think it fulfills its mission rather well. Thank you my friend, you are yourself a very talented builder! ? Francis

Thanks Claude! You know all too well how twisted the headers are on a Mopar and mine is no exception! In addition to my age, I am limited by the size of my tools so you can sleep easy, I will leave the part as is... until I get smaller bits...lol. I also can't wait to see you in person with your impressive arsenal my friend! Francis

Thanks Anton! ? Francis

Hey Tim! I am glad to see you my friend! Many of these parts are a first for me and could benefit of some improvement. I am a very tough judge of my work and I am quite pleased with the response and feedback I am receiving. The symphony is not yet complete but I hope to finish it in the next few months before the melody is a tune that is no longer of its time... I hope I will not become the next "one hit wonder"... Francis

Thanks Marcos, I really appreciate your support my friend! Francis

Hello everyone! I had just a few hours at the bench this week and haven't much progress made on the truck. The only part I was able to make is the steering shaft with the articulated joints at both ends. The part is rather small but very delicate to make. You can see that the position of the truck cab has nothing in common with a Corvette and the shaft has a strong angle to connect the steering box. The good news is that the joints work great even though this is not exactly how I wanted to make them. The opening is only 0.031" and it was rather difficult (at least for me) to make them "universal joint" type in such a small space. I take this opportunity to upload the pictures I took of the rack and pinion modification before I mounted it on the frame. I had to modify it to be thinner under the oil pan because the previous one was interfering with it. I hope to bring you more next week! Francis Brass gear box in the milling. Finished gear box. Pinion rack steering components. Assembled modified part. Note that I plated the assembled part just before mounting it on the frame. Steering shaft joint in progress. Link of the articulated joint during the machining process, the part is 0.030" thick, holes are 0.020". Pre-assembly. Different view. One down one to go... A different view on my big index finger. Final steering shaft with articulated joints on both ends. Test fit on the truck, and it fits!!! ?

Thanks for the exaggeration Tim! I have to admit that I really like this old truck but I am working hard to follow in your footsteps speaking of perfection! I'm not there yet, unfortunately, but I'm pretty proud of what I've done so far! ? Thanks for your kind comments by the way! Francis

You've done some amazing detail again Charlie! This is masterful work my friend, the assembly is progressing beautifully, I love everything I see! ?

This is a very nice kit and well molded with nice details. I have always loved these early 60's pickups and you did a great job Ray. As others have mentioned, the color combination is unique and will give a unique result. I like it a lot! ?

The pictures do not appear Scott, there is just a URL link.

Thanks for the superlative Scott! I don't know if it really deserves it but I take it with a lot of humility knowing the talent of the person who said it...! ? I still have a few small items to add (engine/transmission and driveshaft are the most obvious...lol) and I hope to continue with more updates in the coming weeks. Francis

Thanks Marcos, your support and comments are always appreciated my friend! Francis

Thanks for the explanation Richard, it makes sense! The world of drag racing is full of rules and subtleties and it's nice to be able to have our questions answered so easily! I assume this body extension is reserved for the Pro Mod class? PS: Sorry Marcos if we use your thread as a discussion place... ?

Thanks Trevor, I've spent a lot of time on this thing since the beginning and I have to say I'm pretty happy with the result so far despite all the changes I've been forced to make! Francis

This is great work Marcos! The aluminum control arms and driveshaft are great upgrades and a pleasure to see! That big engine is superb too!? Question: I've seen the part you added to the front bumper before on real Pro Mods or drag cars and was wondering if there was a name for it and what function it had on the vehicle?

Thank you so much Ian! There is a lot of wisdom in this statement and it applies to many things in life! You prove this point yourself with all the great work you put into your own projects my friend. This is all just a hobby, but it does reflect a little bit (I think) of the values we live by. ? Francis

Thanks Joe! At least I now have a good solid and straight base to receive this endless bodywork. A lot of points and improvements on this frame have been made since the beginning and I'll be glad to move on... ? Francis

Thanks Claude! Let's say that for this one I went with the most realistic because the braided lines (at least the ones I have) are not really convincing and rather flat than round. Sometimes functionality must prevail aesthetics, I know you know what I'm talking about, you also gravitate to the world of real toys! ? Francis

Thanks John! I'm glad you like it and don't worry, it's free, so come back (and comment) anytime. ? Francis

A wise man you are I admit! ? You can rest easy, the truck will be better off now (as if that were possible in your capable hands...)! ?