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Hey, thanks so much Zac, Richard, Bart, Robert, Scott and Tyrone. Zac, I am having a ton of fun mate. Thing is, we're among a lot of very good (skilled) company here, so it gets rather infectious..... Richard, there may be small tid-bits flowing in, in the mean time...... Bart and Robert, my main items of attack were as pictured below. It sounds very much like the one you use Bart. The small "ball" bit could be a bit larger, but it helps to get in close around areas like the A pillars Rob. Bart, the 'mess' is still something I'm coming to terms with...............the clean up...................... And the drop bar.....yeah, I was really undecided on that. I have seen similar on a few chassis, though they tend to have a bit more space behind the main loop.....Time will tell if it suits. I may need to add an extra loop (funnycar style) ahead of the main loop if it looks too dangerous from a drivers view point. LOL Thanks Scott. Was kinda hard to tell though, as what hair I have left is mostly gray.....LOL Tyrone, you gotta get brave man............ Hehehe, man, I was pretty nervous believe me...Just nibbled away at it very slowly..... The few places the machinery (was never my fault....LOL...) did get too close to edges and such, well I hope they patch up ok..... Rightio, there may be the odd update to still be had................................. Did some more with the seat last night, plus I started to sort out what/how the seat will be mounted...Brass wire frame ?? Maybe.....More as it happens. Early this arvo, I started to work on the hand-brake. I was not going to worry about this, as pics I've seen show some with, others don't use them.................... Anyway, after seeing the incredible work Clay has put before us, I decided to give it a shot. Based HUGELY on what Clay has done, I have given it some minor tweaks......It works as is, but a few items may change before the final draft..... I made a base from square styrene channel (one edge cut off) and added a tiny mounting tab below the main bars for it to mount onto. The front mounts (shaft/bar at pedals) are 2 tiny distributor Y clamps from a 1/24 p/etch set. A couple of rod-end style joints (1 x RBMotion, the other unknown) and some small diameter rod, and things were happening................ I'd like to alter the angle of the rod, make it a nice transition when moving....so the bar may get changed. Hope to get some more done tomorrow (ANZAC day holiday down here)....so maybe a seat update....................... Thanks for stopping by guys cheers Greg

Robert, thanks for the heads up mate. Henry, this is shaping up to be another contender on my "want list"....................... It may just have to do, least until we get a Duster or 'Cuda as Bart mentioned.

Ah Chris, I knew you wouldn't be far away mate. Man, this thing is looking SUPER WICKED ! And this.................. Is down right the nastiest shot I've seen.....................KILLA ! Chris, this is going to be the benchmark for any build for some time my friend, GREAT work.

hey Nick, that sheetmetal rear housing is looking the goods man. Nice fab work. Yeah, good luck with the turbos, if he had them in stock, they are usually pretty quick I've found. May take up to a couple of weeks to get to you of course. LOL Man, I can only imagine the feeling as you head off, nothing but blue sky before you......Must be a real rush. Good luck with this build man, and your real "track" days too.

Hey Mike, welcome to Funsville. Man, you sure picked a great piece for your first venture back into the hobby mate. The Willys is ULTRA kool. Terry has a great range of parts too, which will help a lot along your journey. And hey, we're all in a learning curve here....least in the 1/16 frame of things. Good luck and I'm another along for the ride.....

Man, I've not heard that saying, but it sure rings true about this beautiful build Dave. Sorry I've missed the best part of this gorgeous build Dave, I'm in the same boat as Ted, and am only just catching up... Your attention to detail is second to none, a true contender if ever there was one. Cheers mate.

Looks AWESOME ! Just love how well this is coming together Darryl.

Hey Joe, good stuff man, you won't be disappointed for sure mate. It's a great motor which Paul does. Yeah, here's wishing you well, and you don't need to alter much up front mate. Good luck with things and keep us posted as it happens. Bart, if it's the BAE style motor like mine, I have some dimensions for you. Overall length at blower base, 1.119" including the burst panel. It does extend maybe an extra fraction (1/16-1/8) out back at the very base. Overall height is .321" Blower base width .697" Overall width (tops of manifold/head junction) is .875" And across the very base of the valley is .588" Hope this kinda helps out mate.

Managed some extra chassis work as well in between body shifts.... Kind of a mixed mash of ideas I'm seeing both here (in some incredible builds) and in the 1:1 world. Started at the rear main loop, then added the "dropped" lower waste belt bar, behind the driver area. Will look ok once the F/car style cage gets added. Several "failed" attempts at the centre motor plate bracing.. Finally settling on this..... Extra X brace added, as well as a couple of smaller bars so far...An overall look at where we're at. With motor test........... May not be a lot more action for a day or two, as I'm still eagerly awaiting my parts from Michael (DirtModeler).. Plus.....last night I finally hit the "buy" key at Shapeways for some gear from Tim @ TDR. 300+ bucks worth..... Nup, not sayin' what they are. Sooo.....there is going to be another short wait on some more parts to throw into this thing....... Stay tuned guys.....it's about to get dirty..........

Hey, thanks Robert, Tyrone, Chris, Scott and Richard. Yeah, better preparation would not have gone unwanted.....or required for that matter. I still come off looking like a snowman Saturday arvo...and that was outside, with a breeze blowing....... Rightio, here's where we're at....... Inner body has lost LOTS of FAT....... These are from the end of week work, prior to heading west over the weekend.. And.....the indoor snow storm. Saturday's work just continued towards the rear, plus I got brave and went a little deeper all over...... A little toooooo deep in places, but any holes, chunks missing in action, should be easily resolved before final body prep. Continues.....

Ok, let me see now...... Post by Chris, April 20.......check. Now, April 23 (Aussie time ).......still no update............................... Chris, you there man..? Hope all is still going well here bud. Guess you're busy with work, huh..

More great progress Niko, nice to see this build evolving so well mate. Nice casting too.

Excellent snooping Jack. Nah, just kidding...They are some GREAT shots, and it's great that the guys were so understanding. I really must try harder to get to a big meet this year... We don't get many, so it will be a challenge. Thanks for sharing too mate.

THIS.....Is ONE MEAN LOOKIN" Mutha......... Tyrone, my condolences to the 'Stang, but I gotta say....that motor was MADE for this ride. Sweet work man.

Looking good Nick. How did you go with the turbo's from the Aus. supplier ? I see you have made your own, or are they for the next build. GREAT 1:1 as well...Must be hella kool sittin' on those rear meats on launch.

Man, Scott has this nailed for a win...All the extra details to compliment it are awesome. And Chuck, looks like you nailed the decals too man, great work. 1 question.....how do you find time to do these great builds, along with designing and printing some pretty incredible decal artwork ? Keep up the great work mate.

Another FANtastic build Clifford.

How many times have I given these a fleeting glance as I scan eBay.....???? Not at all what I'm usually into, but I reckon I could almost be convinced to buy one now I've seen what's "built" into a great build up. Super clean springs to mind regarding your building technique. Great work man.

That made me LOL But I was thinking the same as Chuck....For starters, I did not know these were available, yes, I'd LOVE to build one, but then I'd have no where to display it. GREAT build BTW Clifford. It really is a head-turner, and I'm sure, as Harry said, photograph it in the right environment...... AWESOME !

More great work Joe. The top half of the manifold looks sweet, hope the rest goes to plan mate.

Hey Chris, sure hope the mis-measurement wasn't caused by your drawing program.... Just kidding of course bud. Man, this is looking FANtastic, despite the misgivings regarding the blower pulley Chris. Pleased you will be able to rectify it without too much drama mate. Good luck man. Already waiting with anticipation for what lies ahead for us....

Ooooh Dang !.....Don't that just look the BEAST.........................GREAT work Tyrone. The decals look great too BTW, just enough to break things up....

Niko, FANtastic work mate, that Nova looks ready to rumble, and he's takin' no prisoners.... Great clean build all round.

Looking FANtabulous Bart. You know....it looks oh so much like all the reference pics I've been cramming at the passed few weeks. Great work mate.

Thanks for your very kind words of encouragement John, Brad and Scott. Slow progress is good progress, right....? Well, yes I say. Started some major thinning of the body last night. WARNING : DO NOT DO THIS INDOORS ! Well, not unless you prepare a lot better than I did. Thinning the body is mainly my course of action as I want the cage to fit pretty snug up inside the A pillars and along the inside of the roof/door lines. No big drama, the resin actually is very easy to work with, and I gotta say, I haven't noticed any air bubbles at all, and the outside is clean as too. Credit to Terry. Ok, so I fitted myself with a mask (prevent breathing the rubbish up)....Check. Window open, well ventilated.....Check. After approx. 20 minutes of gentle scrapes, grinds and massaging with the Dremel, I pulled up for a break. I, looked like the proverbial snowman, and my bench resembled a snow field......................... So...lesson learned, I'm finishing this part over the weekend.......................OUTSIDE. The great thing I have noticed so far is, the front half of the roof which I have done, is still holding shape and form with no signs of fatigue from my actions at all. It still wont be as thin as plastic, but it will be a lot thinner than it was. And a whole bunch lighter. Pics over the weekend, all going to plan....................... cheers Greg