AmericanMuscleFan

Hello Everyone, Not much bench time lately with the nice and warm (very hot) weather in place along with a bunch of houseworks to do but I was finally able to complete the last part that complete the drivetrain. I've been doing drive shafts on my models for quite some time and wanted to improve on the previous one I've done so far, so I tried a new technique to make them even more realistic. I made it a little longer than necessary and I will adjust it to the right length during the final assembly. I still have a bunch of parts to craft for this build, so I will continue to make them and update the thread periodically when they are finished, so be patient and check back occasionally for more updates during of summer. Comments and questions are welcome! Take care, Francis Rear drive shaft yoke on the rotary table. Holes drilled using a 0.016’’ drill bit. Rear drive shaft yoke final with brass bolt added in the center. Front drive shaft yoke in progress. Front drive shaft yoke in progress. Front yoke final, it will slip on the Lenco output shaft. Front yoke final different view. Drive shaft U joints components made with brass. Drive shaft final. Drive shaft final. Drive shaft final.

Thanks for the info Edgar! We always meet a lot of people during these events and I have trouble remembering the names so I hope Mario won't hold it against me... Thank you to greet the members of the AMRO club for me sir!

Gary, you have a very impressive collection of scale models! They are all very well made and painted like real show cars, this one is no exception! Well done sir !!!

Superb Roadrunner Keith! I love all the years of the Roadrunner and you painted it with one of my favorite colors! Mopar cars are very good candidates for the raised rear and yours was made with just the right level. Well done sir!!!

This is a superb little Ford that you delivered in record time Jim! The paint job is awesome as well as all of the additional details you have added to make it very unique. I raise my hat to you sir!!!

Looking at your 1: 1 car, I now understand why all of your models are works of art Gary! You are obviously a master in the painting technique and this brings any curbside model to the next level!

Glad to see that you bring the Trans-Am to Under Glass Joe! It's a very nice "improved" OOB build and I hope it was a nice break from building your Maverick. No matter what we build, the goal is to have fun on the bench and it looks like you had a great time with it! Well done my friend!!!

Very beautiful '57 Chevy! The choice of color is magnificent and the stance is simply perfect! Well done Gary!!!

Thanks for your kind comments Gary! Still a long way to go so check back regularly to see my next updates. Take care, Francis

Superb trophies to highlight an extraordinary construction! They are well deserved Tim, you can be proud of them!

Thanks Buddy! I don't know if the D100 will be ready for the next show anyway but I will push this as much I can. I just had few hours of bench time lately but I will try to upload the next parts I'm currently working on next week if possible. Thanks again for following my build Joe, I appreciate it! Take care, Francis

FANTASTIC machined parts Tim! These carburetors will look awesome on the big block engine! Can't wait to see the whole thing completed including all the intricate details! My popcorn is in the microwave... Inspiring as usual sir!!!

Very beatiful '58 Impala Gary! It's a little bit sad that the photos are so small, your body work and paint job looks very well done, but it's hard to appreciate all of your good work from such small photos (maybe it's just me and computer screen problem)! Well done anyway sir!!!

Great souvenir Claude! I don't remember his name too nor what he built (what a shame...). I don't know why you are not totally seen in the picture either and not in the right place? If I had known that you were to publish this photo, I would have shampooed with a Just For Men? I hope the second part of 2020 will be better than the beginning (it should not be too hard...)! Hope to see you soon, Francis

Very beautiful and well done detail on the dashboard, console and the steering wheel cap Steven! You mentioned "not something that will be easily seen", but what else can we expect at 1/25 scale... Well done sir!!!

Welcome aboard David! This forum is an incredible source of information and support from very enthusiastic members so you will be well served here!

Welcome aboard William! Gorgeous Mercury Cyclone you own sir! You will find a lot of inspiration and support here, so I hope you have a great time on the bench!

Welcome aboard Levi! Having raised 6 children, I must say that you deserve time for yourself and building model cars is certainly a great way to have a good time...

Thanks for the infos and kind comments Daniel! I will definitely do some research to find this engraving agent and try it on some brass parts. This build is progressing slooooooowly and the good weather will not increase the pace but I will inevitably arrive at the end someday... I hope! Take care, Francis

Thanks Dave! You're certainly not easy to impress so I'm honored you liked it! Take care, Francis

For having seen it in person I can confirm that this build is simply awesome and ultra clean as for all the models built by Claude! He is a passionate and very skillful man... besides being a good friend!!!

Fantastic build Steffen! Unusual but cool subject to say the least, this Jeep would be a terror to drive on the race track at 150 mph or more... Well done sir!!!

Very beautiful '62 Luke! You nailed the paint job as other have mentioned, it's simply perfect! I love it!!!

Superb GSX Roger! Perfect stance too! White is not the sexiest color but I think it's absolutely perfect for this Buick, it's my favorite color option for the GSX. I love it!!!

It is sad to know that this is a terrible kit to work with, IMHO the '40 Ford pickup is one of the most beautiful models of its time! It deserves some effort... doesn't it?