Mike Holland
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Daniel, this segment of scratch building is maybe my favorite part of all. Only knowing, other than looking decent on forum photos...this real metal gleam on cars, on the shelf, just shines like nothing else. Glad to have lots of these! Thanks for commenting! What's on your bench these days? Mike..
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Yep. Your basic black is a sensational black! Hands down. Mike..
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UPDATE; Interior, aluminum sheet, using 0.3mm, sturdy enough to handle, but thin enough to cut easily. First off though, cutting thin cardboard and using scissors, cutting to size. Look; Of course the panels for now, held in place with usual thin tape. Thanks for viewing. Mike..
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Very kind of you, Francis. This project was put aside for 4 years, due to personal issues. Daily, walking past this unfinished Fiat on the shelf, it seemed to shout out.....here! I don't know exactly why, but something good bit me and the model was finished quickly, having the same old build tempo as always....piece by piece, as if nothing had happened. Thank you, Francis. Mike..
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Moving on now, getting the front axle set up to the chassis. This model is a true scale, 94" WB from back in the day. Things get really tight up front. Of course, the hood nose needed massaging. Only needing a low stance for this model. Please look.... PS: the shown crummy spoked wheels up front are only for getting things sized up. Thanks for looking. Mike..
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Yes, brass has a special way towards addiction. Viewing your expertise, easily understood. Hello Francis. Mike..
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Thanks dearly, Jon. This model being special to me, in that finally able to get back to the bench and build once more. Interesting here, having copied the chassis of a brand-new car, built in England, from Europe's fastest racer. His cars are very cool. This new Fiat was fired up last spring. Thanks for your interest and commenting. Mike..
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Yep, seeking here a breath of fresh air. Plus, really feeling a 1.16 Fiat has a coolness factor. Daniel, finally after 4 years in neutral, was able to get this one finished. Hence, showing now. Mike..
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UPDATE: Front end, axle. The goal was to have the original 94" wheelbase, anno 1968. Not easy...the motor is big. I don't use machines, all being 10 fingers.
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Thanks Daniel, Mike here, you know..... Just new makeup. Still the same, just older.
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Thank you, Mike. I could easily offer, the chassis builds for this car were unique, being a brand-new car. I could offer, real chassis photos of the most famous Fiat cars. Just, this would not agree with my promise of keeping these to myself. The 'Mike Sullivan' stretched Fiat files are out there. I have these, surely. The works are out there. This model shown, is from the real car, just I've applied the early days for a 94" WB.
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I agree 100%. The brass medium is kind of like a 'dare me' invitation. Also, these just look very good on the shelf in my opinion. Thanks for your attention. Mike..
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@John B., thanks much for your approval. More to come. Mike..
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Moving on now.... Firewall, motor plate and Chrysler 8 3/4 rear. I just like Mopar.
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Hello Rudolph, great to read that box stock models just need to be bashed a little. I hear that! Welcome to the forum.
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Looking fine Dirk, the chassis is excellent.
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I don't believe there are many 1:16 Fiats out there. This fellow, Nahuel Gomez, prints nice bodies. This one needed other than the usual sanding/smoothing, very little. The rear was radiused though to fit the slicks Revell better. The chassis was copied from the owner's own project, with his approval. His Fiat is an all metal beauty, even has a dashboard! Donovan powered, the car was fired up for the first time this past spring. The model was finished end of February.
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Thanks guys, I'll go to the Drag Racing forum and start a new topic.
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Body is a 3d deal, which was nice. Surely, brass chassis and such to compliment. Chassis is a replica of Europe's fastest racer. His own car....but of course, only being able to apply a modelers view of things.
