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The next step was to get some primer on the part to check out they actually turned out. With the way I laid the parts out in the file I was not able to have the parts printed at the smoothest resolution since it was a little bigger than the volume of the print area. I am sure I could of rearranged the parts to fit in the build volume but I was too anxious to have these test printed. My plan is to sand these parts and you will never see the print lines in them. But then again I noticed some things on the block where I want to go back and add some radius to a few of the areas to have smoother transitions. I was pretty excited to see the parts and that they had fit like I expected. I still need to draw up the heads, valve covers and Manifold:

I then got the extension for the fuel pump designed for the Timing plate and added some of the details I had drawn up for the Army F/C to the engine just to get an idea of how things looked Here is a side view of everything: I had sent the parts to Shapeways to have them printed for me and here they are after I got them back: I then had to test fit the parts to check the parts fitment:

Hello Fellas... I figured it was time to knock the dust off of this build and post an update. Work at the bench has been slow for me lately and haven't had as much time at the bench lately as I would like. I have gotten a little more design work done for this build and wanted to share what I have done so far with getting more parts drawn up for the 392 Engine and the start of the rear end. I had also sent a few of the engine items off to Shapways to get back some test articles so that I could use them when I start the fabrication of the chassis. Here are some pics. Hope you guys enjoy..... Here is the start of the Rear End: Start of the Front Axle: Here is the Bell Housing along with the Lenco 2 Speed shifter. The Bell housing still needs the inspection plates designed for it: Then on the Engine I was able to get the Timing Plate, Oil Pan and Valley Cover completed: Here is the bottom side so you can see the Oil Pan:

Holy smokes... look at you go John. The Teresi Model Factory is in business. That is some great progress and the inner structure looks awesome. Nice work my friend.

John... you are off to a great start on this build and I cant wait to see it shape up. I know with your skills you are going to knock this out if the park. Already looking forward to your next update.

Looks like this is going to be another Teresi Masterpiece in the works. This is going to be fun to watch come together. Love me some 1/16th scale builds.

Holy Smokes Tim... this build is pure perfection. Has me blown away every time I check it out. You have not missed a single detail. Truly love this build friend . Cheers!

Tim... This is so Incredible my friend. Hands down has to be The best build out there. Everything you have done has been amazing. The Level of detail is just unreal. You sure have set the bar for the rest of us. I sure would love to make it out to NNL East this year but not sure I could totally swing it with GSL the week after it, But who knows I have some time to think about it...lol

Dang Dude bit what can I say other than this one Steller and heck of a build. It looks killer!! Love the yellow translucent fuel line. I can't wait to see this bad boy in person.

Brad... This is going to be an awesome build my friend. I can't wait to see it come to life. Nice start on this bad boy!!

Holy Smokes Johnny Boy!!! That sucker is Awesome!! The paint work turned out Killer. Once Heck of a build my friend.

This is an Awesome Tip! I am going to have to try this some time. I never would have thought to do that. I have always done it free hand. Steven, Thank you for sharing this with us.

John... Awesome work my friend. Everything looks great and that paint work is killer as always. You are just nailing the details on this build. Looking Good!!

Tim... You are in a league of your own my friend and I love it. Your work is just top notch and you set the bar really high for the rest of us. Everything is so precise and perfect. I am just blown away.

Great Update John...you sure are trucking along on this bad boy. It is coming together very nice. Keep up the awesome work Brother!

Tim.... That is one Beautiful and Stunning Work of Art. It’s a piece of Jewelry for sure. It has me wanting to finish the Design of my 392 Hemi and Donovan 417 I have started to draw up. I just love your work, the precision of everything is just amazing and I have to always remind myself that this is 1/25th scale and so much smaller than my 1/16th scale stuff I have been working on. I can not wait to see the Transmission Married up to the Engine and then sitting in that Gorgeous chassis. It’s exciting to think that soon you will have the engine mounted into the chassis. Keep up the Killer Work my Friend!! Cheers!

Tim..... that transmission is a pure Beauty. All of your hard work has paid off for sure. It is gorgeous. Don't think you missed a detail. Cant wait for what's in store next.

Jeff.... those are some NIce wire wheels. They look great. I would Loce to try and lace some wheels some time. Would love to see what you are going to put these on.

Wow John... you aren't even a week I to this build and you are practically done with the fabrication. It is turning out killer so far. Can't wait to see more of this build.

Holy Moly.... Look at that Beautifu eye candy ... Tm that is some gorgeous work of art. It just looks killer. So glad to see you making progress with this. I can't wait to see what you surprise us with next. I am hoping to get some design time in the next few days for the next build. You know I will be asking you and Dave questions when I get to that point...lol

Tim.... I am a little slow at the design phase at the moment with a few things and really need to get back to the computer to finish them up. I would sure love to see your new pup Stella. I bet she is a bundle of joy. I need to consider another pup for sure. As you mentioned about getting fatigued on your build. I know that feeling all too well. You are in the home stretch and my advice would be to continue pushing thru. I know some days are just hard to get that motivation to push thru what’s needed for some of the teadious tasks. It is a great feeling knowing you are so close and seeing all of that hard work come together on your Masterpiece. Cheers!

Hello Everyone.... Thanks for all of the replies. Sorry that I have been slow to reply to them. I have had a bunch going on in my life lately and haven’t been able to get much done for some personal reasons. Tim... It sure was fun to have a photo shoot of both of these cars together. Wish we would of taken more of them. Dave... Thanks man, I think that both cars look great together. John... Thanks, I really appreciate you letting me use your famous spot. The pics turned out reall good. Bill... Thank you very much for the kind words about this build and for following along for the many years. I am glad it is finished so that now I can start. Some other builds that have been on my mind for a while now. Ftanco.... I still haven’t created a store on Shapways and I am really up in the Air at the moment on what to do. I really need to think about it, since I have concerns if I was to make my stuff available. I will put it this way, I have a good friend who has made some stuff and a caster came along got a copy of what he made and now is selling it. Barry.... Thank you for the kind words. I still have a lot to learn though. Jessee.... Thanks.... LOL He does need to be holding something huh. I should of put a blower in his hand Randy.... Thank you so much my friend. Can you believe it, I really finished it....I know people figured I was making a career out of it....lol Don’t be sad that this build has come to an end. I have a few builds I am planning that should be pretty awesome and hope that everyone will enjoy following along with them. I just have to finish some design work on one of them before I can really let myself get to work on it. Hey are you going to be at NNL West?? Desert Scale Classic?? GSL?? It would be great to see you and catch up for sure. Brad.... I don’t know if you got to see it 100% done.. It was missing some final touches at DSC.

And in the blink of an eye.... the frame is done just like that. This is looking totally sweet!! You are on a roll for sure and you just started this killer build. Like Curt said, you captured the look of the 1:1 for sure. “They See Johnny Rollin....” Keep it up my friend.

John... this is going to be another epic build from you that we all will get to watch come together. You always come up with the most Unique builds. I really like the creativity you have done with taking the top of a Coke Can and incorporating it into the main body. I personally thing it adds a lot more character to the build. Keep doing what you do because you always pull off awesome builds

Ahem ... oh Paul... you getting any bench time at all on this bad boy??