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Welcome to the forum Craig! You have serious painting skills as others have mentioned and good taste in color selection I might add. You may be new to this forum but obviously not a beginner to this hobby... great work! I hope you will share your technique with us! ?
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I really love these small Vega, they are the perfect canvas for a drag car or a street machine! You can't go wrong with this one and blue is certainly a good choice for this little car!
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1955 Big Block Truck
AmericanMuscleFan replied to Lorne's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
I'm glad to know that you are doing well Lorne! I'm so happy to see you back on this great truck build my friend. Good wine takes time to mature and there is no point in rushing things, we often don't have time to do it right the first time but always have time to do it again so why not step back and do it the right way... everything comes to those who wait! ? -
64 Dodge D100 Pickup Pro Street
AmericanMuscleFan replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
They are just pieces like many others Ian. It puts some light in my project...LOL Francis -
64 Dodge D100 Pickup Pro Street
AmericanMuscleFan replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thank you for your always colorful comments my friend. In any case, your support can only contribute to kick mine... and to motivate me! Francis -
64 Dodge D100 Pickup Pro Street
AmericanMuscleFan replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thanks Mike! You're probably right about the rust problem, but it probably wouldn't have been used in winter, so they would have lasted forever anyway. Spoiler Alert: I'll be painting the frame today and hope to begin assembly soon, starting the long and tedious work of installing the brake lines and electrical wiring. ? Francis -
64 Dodge D100 Pickup Pro Street
AmericanMuscleFan replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Good idea Tim, we would probably have a lot to talk about as I would love to know how to machine titanium like you do. From enthusiast to enthusiast, the discussion could go on forever... ? Francis -
64 Dodge D100 Pickup Pro Street
AmericanMuscleFan replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thanks Marcos, With the primary goal of building as many parts as possible for this project, I thought of this idea for the headlights and although they are not perfect, it opens new possibilities to work with new materials. This truck is as much a laboratory as a scale model if I can put it that way... Francis -
1/16 SCALE A/FC NITRO FUNNY CAR
AmericanMuscleFan replied to Ian McLaren's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
I really like all these new details Ian and it's always very motivating to add new ones when you see your project going in the right direction. I like that you took the time to use real wood for the steering wheel, it's a nice touch! ?- 167 replies
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Vintage Top Fuel FEDs, 1:16 brass chassis
AmericanMuscleFan replied to Mike Williams's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
That a great and inspiring build Mike, a superb example of the good use of the right material at the right place. Better lighting would have helped to appreciate the color of the body but I can imagine how beautiful it must be in person. I especially like the steering and your beautiful front wheels, great art! I hope you will continue to treat us with your prowess my friend!!! ? -
charlie libby 1965 mustang dragcar
AmericanMuscleFan replied to charlie libby's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Great job on the Wilwood master cylinder Charles, you have nailed the shape perfectly! I do love your color choice, absolutely gorgeous my friend! ? -
64 Dodge D100 Pickup Pro Street
AmericanMuscleFan replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Hello everyone, Moving forward with more of the body components, I decided to make some headlight brackets to simulate those on the 1:1 D100. These parts are not the easiest to make so I limited myself to something plausible because they will be mainly hidden with the front panels in place. I started with plastic to test fit the part size and position but the final ones are aluminum, the outside perimeter will look like the chrome rings that hold the sealed beam headlight in place. I also made some styrene shapes to simulate the embossing seen from behind the radiator frame by the front wheel well. I have some other work done (not finished yet) on the front panel that I will show you soon. Comments and suggestions are welcome. Francis Test part made with styrene on the rotary table. I machined the sealed beam headlight from clear acrylic rods. Machined aluminum headlight brackets with sealed beam headlights. Test fit front view. Test fit side view, the headlights exceed the front panel exactly the way I wanted. Embossing shapes made with styrene. The parts are permanently glued in place. -
It was worth the wait, Tim! It's great art... as usual!!! ?
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Dodge (Color me Gone) Promod
AmericanMuscleFan replied to Tortuga Kustomz's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
These are all good updates Marcos! This bad boy will be well fed, the intake system is very impressive!!! -
Monogram 1926 Mack
AmericanMuscleFan replied to Straightliner59's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
There is a lot of ingenuity in this mechanism, the engineers of the time were very ''ingenious'' not to make a pun... The more I look at it, the more I like your ''well-worn'' finish, it really looks like oxidized steel. Do you have any idea of the weight limit that such a system could lift, I'm curious? -
64 Dodge D100 Pickup Pro Street
AmericanMuscleFan replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Many thanks Ian, I didn't expect this much of interaction but I realize that there are a lot of parts in a car (or truck...) and this build have bring the reality of this to my eyes! Although I already have made a lot of parts until now, I still have a lot to do so I hope you keep following me (you and all the friends). ? Francis -
64 Dodge D100 Pickup Pro Street
AmericanMuscleFan replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thanks for the kind and supportive comments Tim, I truly appreciate them and especially coming from a master of detail like you sir! I can't wait to see your next update on your Maverick, you are certainly a good source of motivation for anyone who love extreme detail, in any case, I take great pleasure in contemplating your prowess! Francis -
Vintage Top Fuel FEDs, 1:16 brass chassis
AmericanMuscleFan replied to Mike Williams's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
That's absolutely gorgeous Mike! It looks like red anodized brass...! ?? -
70 Plymouth HEMI GTX 1/25 Scale
AmericanMuscleFan replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thanks a lot for you kind comments Mike! Basically the cost of the parts I make is insignificant as I mostly use scraps that machine shops get rid of because the material is too small for them, I often pay less than the price of the metal at the pound. What costs the most are the bolts and nuts that I do not make myself and I use very few after market parts despite having a large inventory (from another era...). I'm going to have to do a warehouse sale...? Fortunately the Johan's promo body had been in my collection for decades so it didn't cost me much but that would be another story today! I could tell it probably costs me over $100 worth of small bolts depending on the project. On the other hand, I could not put a price on the hours invested, the model would probably cost more than a real one... even at minimum wage... ? Francis -
70 Plymouth HEMI GTX 1/25 Scale
AmericanMuscleFan replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thanks for your kind words Tim! Unfortunately I do not know him or his publications because I spent too much time alone in my basement making my models. I have only just started to know all these talented modelers (of which you are a part) since I joined this forum. I haven't heard back from him yet but I imagine he's a pretty busy man... Anyway, I'm curious to know more about his magazine so I'll probably do some research on this. Francis -
70 Plymouth HEMI GTX 1/25 Scale
AmericanMuscleFan replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thanks Misha! I try to find a balance between my job, housework, a little exercise and my favorite hobby but be sure that I will do more of my previous constructions when time permits. It is never too late to learn about the pleasure of making parts in aluminum, brass and even styrene and be sure that I will be available (in all modesty) if you need advice my friend! Francis -
64 Dodge D100 Pickup Pro Street
AmericanMuscleFan replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thanks Daniel! I had initially thought about painting the grille and bumper white but decided to use a light color for the bodywork so chrome will probably be the best option for this scenario. I thought that a light color will help not to lose the details that I took so long to do all over the place on this project. I'm not a big fan of chrome either, but sometimes it's an obvious choice, you have to use it with restraint when possible... ? Francis -
64 Dodge D100 Pickup Pro Street
AmericanMuscleFan replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thanks Ron! I think it's the best way to make that kind of part but I realize that I have mentioned that I used 2 strips of 0.020'' but they were 0.015'' in fact for a total of 0.030''. It doesn't make a big difference but I wanted to correct the information for those who would like to give this technique a try. Thin 0.010 '' styrene strips around the edge help produce the illusion that the final part is thinner and more realistic. Francis -
64 Dodge D100 Pickup Pro Street
AmericanMuscleFan replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thanks Tim! They are just simulated aluminum nuts (from RB Motion) without threads, they will be lock in place with thin super glue. Francis -
64 Dodge D100 Pickup Pro Street
AmericanMuscleFan replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Hello everyone, Today's update concerns the front bumper as a continuation of the manufacture of body components. My first idea was to do it with brass but I realized by looking at pictures on the web that the shape was not flat but with a slight crease in the middle towards the top so I thought it would be easier to do with plastic instead (sorry to disappoint my friends who love yellow metal...). I will probably use Alclad for the finish and I might add tow hooks later by using the carriage bolts to secure the brackets or by drilling holes in the bumper and securing them to the frame. I tried to take several pictures of the building process but don't hesitate to ask if you need more information. Comments and suggestions are welcome. Francis The bumper was fabricated overlapping two 0.020'' styrene strips instead of one 0.040'', I have found that this technique makes the corners more rigid and prevents them from losing their shape. I traced a line with a pencil as a guide and sanded the part on a flat surface to simulate the subtle crease in the middle. I added a flat part on the back to simulate the license plate embossing and two 0.010'' styrene strips to create the folds on the top and bottom. I made the brackets with 0.015'' aluminum and the carriage bolts are brass rivets. Bolts and rivets are from Scale Hardware. Different view (back side). A little fitting test to see if everything is correct. Different view, of course, I will remove the excess of the carriage bolts and I will use aluminum nuts on the final assembly. With the cabin and front fascia in place. The bumper is a little bit loose and will be closer to the front fascia on final assembly.