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Here's some more progress from last night and tonight. The electronic module started out as some model railroad siding. After painting the red, I burnished the ribs with some aluminum powder from the local craft store. The yellow coiled cord will go up to the steering wheel unit. The second pic is the fuel line with an in-line pump powered by ??? I may have to add a small battery to my plans.

Thanks, guys, and thanks Sam for keeping a sharp eye out. Here's a bit more progress. I finished up the fuel tank with a filler cap and a hex fitting for the fuel line. The brakes are also finished. I scratch built a master cylinder and hooked up the line going back to the disc brake caliper. I hope to make a couple of straps to hold the brake line to the frame rail before I'm finished with the updates. I started working on the electronic module tonight, so that should be the next update.

Another fantastic treat from your work bench and another reminder that the rest of us need to try harder. unbelievably detailed and realistic, and your photographic skills make it all the sweeter. I hate to think how lost we'll all be if you decide to take a break Looking anxiously forward to the next one.

Thanks, guys, Art, I had high hopes for GSL, but the competition is tough. The lack of chassis plumbing and wiring surely didn't help. If anyone's interested, I've started a wip thread to add the missing fuel tank and a few other details http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46441 Thanks all for you interest and great support.

Sixties Sam pointed out the lack of a gas tank on my go-kart. I had intended to build one, but it got lost in the details and I failed to do so. So now, to do things absolutely backwards, I will be doing a WIP after the under glass post which can be found here: http://www.modelcars...showtopic=46225 A translucent white plastic tank would probably be more appropriate, but I had the look of metal in my mind, so that's what it will be. I will also add a bit more detail, so the plan is as follows: 1. gas tank, filler cap and mounting platform 2. brake line and master cylinder 3. fuel line 4. throttle cable and carb linkage 5. added support for muffler (kinda hangs out in the air a bit ) 6. digital panel on the steering wheel with control wire going to electronic module 7. (in consideration) front sheet metal panel over steering shaft with spyder decal. (very scarry) First off, a platform was designed to fit between the frame rails. Small diameter tubing was cut in half to provide a saddle mount. Here's how it sits in front of the steering mount upright. for the tank itself, a couple of small chunks of styrene were carved into a basic shape and then wrapped with sheet styrene. here's the basic components fit into place I used a bit too much Ambroid to assemble the tank and ended up with a couple of dents, so some body work was required to straighten it out. A few coats of putty and gray Plastikote primer got it back into shape. Then it was wet sanded with 600 grit and shot with some craft store chrome. The hole in the top is for the filler cap. You can also see in this picture that I've started on a red anodized brake line. go

As if this build wasn't over the top already; looks like the paint job's gonna do it. Once again you've raised an un-raisable bar!

It's a real treat to see a car with the style and class of a Jaguar done up so nice. You could not have picked a better color.

One of the nice thing about stock builds is that they retain the chrome trim and details. These add so much character to the car. These two where obviously built by someone with a critical eye for detail and appreciation of the art that is the automobile. Very, very nice!

Good to see you back, man. The cab is really shaping up. I'm surprised you didn't use copper for the roof panel, not that you needed to. It looks great. I assume you heard the collective sound of 8,000 model builders exhaling.

connected with a chain saw! Wow, that's radical. You just keep defining cool. Keep 'em coming. I'm loving every one you build. Neat concept; building four cars out of the tin box. The little splash of gold on the cowl is a nice touch. Is that paint or decal?

The best models are the ones you wish you could drive. This one hits that mark and then some. Your details are always great and that blue ... I just can't get over how nice that blue looks. SWEET

Thanks again, y'all Jim, if you are interested in building a kart, here's a pic of the frame in the early stages of construction. It may give you an idea of how to get one started. Sam, I built a gas tank tonight and a platform to go between the frame rails to hold it. I've been taking pics so I' ll be able to pull this back into the WIP section for the tank and other miscellaneous details. Keep an eye out if your interested.

That's about the sexiest car we've had around here in a long time. Awesome paint; something we've come to expect from you, SEXY !

Nice work. The car has the look of realism that every modeler should strive for. It's begging for a photo shoot with a good back drop.

Thanks for pointing that out, Sam I looked at a bunch of karts on line before starting this build and had definately decided to have a tank mounted in front of the steering mount upright. I'm not sure how or when that step tip-toed out of my brain, but it did. I've recently pulled the kart off the shelf to add a brake line and possibly a throttle cable. The tank will be added to the list for sure. thanks for checking it out.

I'm looking forward to seeing you work your magic on this one. I built a model of one of my Dad's old favorites. It really turns into a labor of love. Take your time and enjoy it.

Thanks for the props, guys. This is my first tail dragger, so she aint perfect, but I tried to come up with something that would make Bill Moore happy. From what I've been told, he loves it. There's quite a few little things that I'd do different next time, but I'll keep some of them my little secret. On the plus side, I could stare at this car all day. The rear view is as classic as a custom gets. Bill really created the iconic leadsled.

Yup, that's the way she sits. The real car has an open grille as well, although the Merc opening is is a bit smaller than the Ford. In hind sight, I wish I would have modified the grille opening to more closely mimic the original.

Almost finished this one last summer, but at the last minute it got put aside for some more pressing tasks. A member of our local KC Slammers club, Russ Johnson, had promised Bill Moore (KKOA) that he would build a replica of Bill's 53 Merc. Russ gathered up a 53 Ford kit and a resin body of a 53 Merc, plus some Dodge spinner hub caps for the project, but became seriously ill and could no longer follow through on the build. I promised to take over the build and finish it. After about a year and a half, Bill finally got the car about two weeks ago. Russ, sadly, passed on last summer. As for the car, the rear section of the resin body was grafted onto the Ford body to get the basic look. The the fender tips were modified to look like Lincoln taillights. The faux scoop bulge was added to the hood and the custom top was almost completely hand made. Skirts and the continental kit are scratch built as well. The color is Model Masters Plumb Crazy Metallic Here's a shot of the 1:1 car:

Thanks for the good words. I didn't do a WIP on the kart, but I did post some pics and info in the Under Glass section a while back. With the exception of the seat which came out of the the AMT competition parts pack, the kart is all scratch built from raw materials (styrene, brass, aluminum, steel and rubber). Here's a link to the original post. http://www.modelcars...=1 Here;s a couple of pics showing the slide-in rack which is also scratch built from styrene rod and sheet.

Like the title says, you've probably already seen my 29 Pickup and also the go-kart. But now they're together in one big truck, kart sandwich. I also glued some clear lenses over the sucky chrome kit headlights. The clear parts glue took forever to turn from white to clear, but it finally happened about two weeks later.

Just finished up a 32 Sedan with PlastiKote gray primer, top coated with Tamiya spray can purple and white plus Tamiya clear. Turned out great. I was using Tamiya gray primer, but switched to the PlastiKote and really like it. My last 3 or 4 have been done with the Plastikote/Tamiy a combo. No problems for so far.

no body mods absolutely no body mods. After gluing the engine together, I chopped the top 2 1/2 inches. Just enough to give it some attitude, but no more body mods. finished the plastic work tonight. Now for some Plasticoat primer and a light skim coat of putty. The door handles and trunk emblem are going to go and there's a couple of holes in the front fenders that will be filled. Then it's on to finish sanding, although I may have to rebuild a few small areas of trim around the top.

Skydime said it all. after doing it again and again and again, you've done it again !

No Hacking! One of the reasons I picked this kit was to do something simple. No custom body work, no hacking, just a pretty basic mild custom. I always love doing engines, so I may throw something that way, but no body mods. thanks for checking in Mike.