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Tim.... I do not know what to say other than you made my jaw drop on the floor and am having a hard time picking it up. This engine is so impressive with all of the work that has gone into it so far. I absolutely love it. Hands down has to be one of the best builds out there. Keep up the awesome work on this. Can't wait until your next update.

Oh Brad.... you need to get back to this on buddy

That is some Mighty Fine and Impressive work there Johnny Boy. To build a high detailed and scratch built build in less than 2 months. I don't know how you do it but you always do gorgeous work. Looks like it's time for a new build.

John... You sure are Trucking along on this build. Every detail is looking good. I am sure it will be a sight to see in person. and you may just have to wear to look at it.

That is some pretty cool stuff that is going on with this build. As Brad said, is there anything you can't do. Awesome work. This has been a fun build to follow along. I know you have to be extremely close to the finish line on this one. Makes me wonder what you will start next.

John... That Interior is Killer... Impressive Work you done there!

Johnny Boy... as usual you have crushed the Alclad work out of the park my friend. This thing is looking Mighty Fine. I don't think there is a detail you have missed. Looking forward to your next epic update!!

Tim... thst is incredible that you made it by hand and that is a sweet freedom tool. Wish I had the pocket book for one of them but then again I have an off brand dremel... lol that should tell you my pockets aren't too deep... haha. I believe we have a few of those forums in our hand finish area here at my work. Tha k you for sharing your tricks of the trade.

Tim... Wow! You have me speechless at the moment. That is so unreal my friend and so Bad Ass. I thought I was nuts with the Toggle switch I made for my funny car but you made a working one.... It's just another killer addition to what has to be one of the best builds out there if not the best. Keep up the killer worknmy friend. I Love it

John... Outstanding work on the interior. I can only imagine what its going to look like with your Alclad skills. Going to be Bright and Shiny!! You are just Killing this build. Nice work!!

Very cool Build, this is going to be fun to watch come together.

Art... This looks fantastic and turned out Killer. Glad to hear you got her all done just in time for the show. Have a great time. Wish I was able to make it out to the show. Maybe Next year.

Darryl... this is looking killer and I am loving it. Great to see you back at the bench.

Looking Good Wayne!!

Tim... Boy oh boy what can I say but this build continues to get better and better with every update. It's looking good My friend... Cheers!

John... nice work with all of the scratch building you have done. It's looking great. There is alot of detail packed in that so far. That is really going to pop with your Alclad Skills.

Tim... Man is this some outstanding work. I absolutely love it ..... Everything is so clean a precise. This has to be one of the best builds around.

Nice Fabrication work John! This is looking Killer. Keep it up and the updates coming.

Tom... Shapeways charges by volume of material used specifically by the cubic centimeter as well as for the support material and possibly the volume in the printer that the model takes up which is used during the printing process. Over the years ShapewYs has changed their ways how they were charging to print and they are going thru another process change as we spreak. My guess is that this engine was one solid model that the designer made so it prints as an assembly. This could be why it is so pricey besides the Designer can add a mark up to the price which would be the designers profit and the rest goes to shapeways. Now if this was designed in multiple pieces the volume of material could of been less which would then make part cheaper to print and have a lower cost. Lets say you have a cylinder and you hallow out the center, it doesnt charge for material in the hallowed out area. I hope that makes sense

Tom... here is the link: https://www.shapeways.com/product/4XQ95QN9L/1-24-scale-wright-j-5-whirlwind-r-790-engine-x-1

Tim... Absolutely beautiful work on the hard fuel lines. I know all too well how tough it is to make them perfect and precise. I couldn't tell you how many sets I bent for the funny car but I made my fair share of them until I got them right and I have a feeling I took way more than a day and half to do mine... This build is a pleasure to watch come together. Keep up the Amazing work. Cheers!

John... Awesome Fab work you have done so far. The whole bed cover is amazing with the Detail that has gone into it. You are certainly crushing this build out of the part just like you do on all of your build. This build is shaping up quite nicely. Keep up the Killer work!

Tim.... I really appreciate you taking the time to give us in depth details on your process for this epic build. I have learned quite a bit from you. I really appreciate the tip on the self etching primer for brass. I am going to have to use that on my next chassis since it will be brass. I have loved following every minute of this build. Lookong forward to your next update. I can only imagine what the throttle linkage set up with look like with all that time into it. I can respect your hard work and dedication and know exactly where you are coming from putting in those extra hours just to get it perfect. Cheers Tim!!

John... you are off to a great start on the body and its looking good. I can't wait to see more of your magic done to this one.

John... Looks like another Winner for sure. This is going to be another fun build of yours to watch come together.... you Mad Scientist!!