Mooneyzs

While I have been struggling with having motivation to build anything lately, I decided to spend some time drawing up a couple more FED chassis. I worked on a a SPE (Speed Products Engineering) 188" wheelbase Chassis and what I believe to be a Jim Davis 178" Wheelbase Chassis. Here is what they look like: SPE Chassis is the semi orange chassis and the Jim Davis is the Cyan colored one, Isometric view: Here are is a side view of the chassis: And for Giggles I decided to add the 144" Woody Gilmore Chassis I drew up a while back next to them to compare all of them

Paul... Awesome work my friend. That blower looks incredible. Glad to see you getting some time in 3D modeling. I can't wait to see you getting this chassis into some Brass

John... This is going to be another Amazing creation from you. I have been waiting for you to start this Epic build.

John... this thing turned out great Brother. You made me Proud. This is such an awesome build. You have knocked it out of the park. Now I can't wait for your Park pics and I can wait until you go to the Beach.

Josh... If you are willing to spend a little cash TDR has some Big Blocks which are 3D printed from Shapeways. Here is their link to their site, you will pay about 60 to 90 bucks depending on the material its printed in: https://sites.google.com/site/tdrhtmllearn/home/engine-shop/chevy-engine-selection/bbc-basic-block-kits Links to the listing on shapeways: https://www.shapeways.com/product/9L5D2WK8X/1-12-scale-stock-bbc-block-kit-with-mech-fuelpump?li=shareProduct&optionId=43537199 https://www.shapeways.com/product/M6QUGD6LY/1-12-stock-bbc-block-kit-no-mech-fuel-pump?li=shortUrl

Is this being sprayed directly on the plastic or you spraying it over primer?? I am wondering if your first coat is a little too heavy and the solvents could possibly be a little too Hot for the plastic and it's crazing the plastic just a little bit. I have had crazing issued on my models before and I tend to mist a few first coats and then I can a little heavier coat after that. Also is it just the Scale Finishes paint your are seeing this on or is it also different brands of model paint?

Looking Good Johnny Boy!!! You are on the Home Stretch for sure. Look's like there is maybe a couple items left if that. She is Pretty!!! Keep up the great work

John.... Simply Outstanding work my friend. This is one gorgeous build and looks killer!! You have knocked this one way out of the park. I am already looking forward to what you will surprise us with on your next build Job well done.

Rickard.... this is turning our amazing. The detail is just out of this world. I love the paint choice you went with too. The trunk looks killer and love the trick with the Acorn nut to help shape the bondo. I do have to ask where you got those holding tools you used holding the bad pedal linkages. Looking forward to your next update.

John... were you meaning my Army Vega Build?? Jesse... I was wondering the same thing.... was I building another car in my sleep I didn't know about... ... Now it makes sense why It's taken me so long on this build, I was building something else and didn't know about it...lol

Scott H... Thank you, I appreciate the kinds words. I am getting a little bit of the desire to work on this again. Brad... Thank you very much. Felt good to get back to the bench but Not sure when I will get back to it again since I have some other things I need to take care of first. I have some house chores and a few things I need work on my real car. Edgar... Thank you very much for the Nice words. I am glad it gives you some inspiration to get to the bench. Bob... Thank you very much. John... Thanks man, I appreciate it. You know how bad I want this build done so I can move onto other projects I have planned. Manfred... Thank you very much for the Kind words, I appreciate it. Art... Thanks, I know I need to get past a couple Items on this build to get me going again. Danno... Thank you... Just maybe I will have something in store for you Next Year... Ray... I hope so, my fingers are crossed for no more hiccups on this one. Tim... Thanks my friend. I try to describe the best I can in case anyone can take something away from it. I know we all have our own build styles and It's neat to learn from others on here. Dave... Thank you, I appreciate it.

Alright Johnny Boy.... I only have one word for this update.... Bitchin'.... Hot Daymn that thing is looking Bad A$$. Nice work my friend!

Here is the Body latch Mechanism installed into the Body, The Pull Handle: Here is the spring on the centering spud: Here is the "J" Hook mounted to the front body supports: Here is a pic of all of it assembled together:

Well Guys... I know I haven't had an update in quite a while. I haven't really done much on this since GSL and have done a little work here and there but really haven't gotten as much accomplished as I would like. I have gotten a couple things done the past 3 months but just haven't had motivation for this build. Here is a little of what I have accomplished. Here is all of the components for my body latch mechanism. I had to redo the Pull handle and how I had it attaching to the assembly. I ended up using Albion Alloys Nickle Silver Tubing and Soldered the T-Handle as well as a .5mm threaded bolt into it, I cut the head off the bolt to get it to work the way I wanted: Here I decided to make a centering spud for the spring that would mount to the inside of the body: It was time to get the rod painted and I used Model Master Metalizer that I had which was the closest to a steel color I had: Here I got the spring centering spud trimmed and glued into place on the body:

Looking good Johnny boy, it's got a nice stance. Can't wait until your get some paint on this body.

John... you amaze me with every update. This chassis looks so good. You have out done yourself on this one. You are doing a killer Job. Keep up the great work. Cant wait to see what you surprise us with next.

Mark... I totally understand about not out sourcing the printing. I think what you did looks amazing. The distributor and distributor cap look awesome. Love the boots you made from brass for the valve covers. Oil pan looks great too.

Dave... glad you are happy with the candy store . I haven't forgotten about the other parts, just haven't had much time lately, although I did start them. I will get them done soon.

Man this is just killer Brother. There are so many details that set this build off and just pop. You keep raising that bar for the rest of us. I am going to have to step up my game just to keep up. The seat and belts look killer and I lI've what you did to your tins. Every update you do is just better than the previous. Loving your work my friend.

Dave... I gotta agree with Tim here. This this looks like the real thing. And is gorgeous. The detsil is insane on that. Loving it my friend. Keep up the awesome work. You need to spend a little more time on this the '37 can wait...

John.... this thing is seriously Spectacular. Man the engine looks so good between the rails of that chassis with all of detailed goodness and your Teresi Talent you have put inot it. Proud of you Brother.

John.. my Brother This is Engine is just looking Killer. Man you knocked it out of the part. I don't know why but there is something about the blower that is making it my favorite part. I think it is just how you painted it with the Alclad and then to top off the whole engine is the subtle weathering you have given everything to make it life like. It looks like the real thing. I am glad you enjoyed the 3D parts, Just love your work my friend. Keep up the killer work on this build, It's amazing man!!

Richard... Very cool you are going to build these kits. You have said you aren't sure if the decals are good or not from being stored for many years. Here is a link to Mike's Decals. He carries a ton of stuff and I would Highly Recommend the PowerSlide Decals. http://www.mikesdecals.com/ You can take a look and check out what he has.

Mark... I had to get caught up on this awesome build, I have missed a bunch...lol And Holy smoke are your moving along on this. Amazing work that you have done so far. I know it will only get better. Looking forward to seeing more.

Wayne... Looking good, This turned out great. I couldn't agree with you more about Chucks Decals, They are very nice, thin and go on well. I have a few sets of his decals for some future projects myself. The only thing I can suggest on why the decals may of wrinkled it could of been that the clear was a little too hot for it. I had a couple of mine that looked like they started to wrinkle when I cleared my funny car body. The decals on my Army Funny car a Mixture of Chucks decals and what Brad (Gasser59) drew up for me both printed on Alps printers. I think I may have put the clear on a little too heavy at first in the small areas that I had trouble, If I remember I gave it some time in between coats and you can't even tell now where it happened. But definitely made me realize that I needed to mist the first few coats of clear on them. Again Nice job on this build