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Angel T - A not so box-stock build of the Monogram Uncertain T
LDO replied to Kit Karson's topic in WIP: Model Cars
That is so wild. Was there a how-to article? That looks like inspiration for a future tribute build. -
What is your favorite sports car?
LDO replied to WillyBilly's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I don’t think I could pin down a favorite. There are so many that I would love to have. Right this minute I would say a street legal Porsche 935 K3 -
My tribute to the Jim Keeler “Dodge Fever” 1968 Coronet
LDO replied to LDO's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
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My tribute to the Jim Keeler “Dodge Fever” 1968 Coronet
LDO replied to LDO's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Just a little bit more progress. This geometry is a pain in the neck, for me anyway. I couldn’t find a rear axle from a Malco Gasser. The kit has been reissued, but it’s about $60. That’s pretty steep for one part. I’m going to try to scratchbuild one from Evergreen styrene and the inner axle from the Ramchargers dragster I got for parts. The back half of the monocoque needs some cleanup and that’s a piece of Evergreen 3/16” tube that will be part of the axle. I couldn’t find a seat from a Tony Nancy dragster, but Leica007 from this site helped me out with a seat that looks better, IMHO. -
Lots of options for BBS mesh-type wheels. I don’t know what size/offset would work with an NSX. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=bbs+wheels&_sacat=1188 Off the top of my head, the Tamiya Mercedes-Benz 500SEC “Lorinser” (a German tuner” has BBS wheels. So does the Monogram 20th Anniversary Firebird. The Mercedes is out of production and expensive. I don’t know about the Firebird.
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Wow. That was a pretty cool thread. I have seen a few 3D printed Cammers, but none as dragster engines. I suppose it would be a straightforward conversion, but the headers might give me some trouble. The pic below looks like a great use for two Cammers. That would be a great car in real life or on a contest table.
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When I read the thread title, I thought it said “Embossing”. No, wait. That can’t be right. “Embarrassing”. There we go… but what kind of tool is made for embarrassing someone?? Sometimes my mind is just off somewhere else.
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I ended up working 13 hours yesterday. Didn’t get a chance to look.
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I may have an extra Monogram Cadillac engine. I’ll check later tonight
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When I read the thread title, I wondered what car The Three Amigos had and what markings were on it. I mean it’s been a long time since I’ve seen the movie…
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Why do so many 3D sellers only have one scale?
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Cadillac 1931 Town car body material question
LDO replied to Greasefinger's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
The Heller Hispano-Suiza K6 has decals for the same type of thing. I would imagine they are way out of scale, though. Custom decals could be an option. I think that would look pretty cool. Of course the wicker would have to be sanded off the kit. -
So everything new is mo better, huh?
LDO replied to Ace-Garageguy's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
“…poor craftsmanship by the builders.” The things I’ve seen on rat rods. A fuel tank directly behind the driver’s head in a 1930ish Tudor Sedan. No headrest. A collision could smash his head into it. A channeled Tudor Sedan without a transmission tunnel. Exposed driveshaft in the passenger compartment. These may have been the same car. -
I think they would. Let’s work something out.
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Hey- you never know. I’m looking for these parts for my Dodge Fever 1968 Coronet tribute build. These parts are called for in the how-to articles from 1969 (Dodge Daytona body). I believe the seat is from the later dragster. I’m including pics from the May and July 1969 Car Model magazine articles. Glue bomb parts are cool with me. Thank you, Lee
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30s roadster body B
LDO replied to kensar's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
That is a really nice looking car. It looks like it can have different grilles. Also cool. If you decide to sell copies, I’m interested. -
Ah. Here it is. https://www.facebook.com/FrankiesShoppe/posts/dean-jefferies-mantaray-positively-the-most-difficult-car-we-have-ever-created-a/983142490500455/
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Frankie’s Hobby and Horror Shop on Facebook is working on a Mantaray. It’s not ready yet. I’m on a cell phone in an area with poor reception and could not find the post about this car. https://www.facebook.com/FrankiesShoppe/
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Do You Keep Pictures For Future Builds?
LDO replied to oldcarfan's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I like the Fugazzi F40 -
My tribute to the Jim Keeler “Dodge Fever” 1968 Coronet
LDO replied to LDO's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
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My tribute to the Jim Keeler “Dodge Fever” 1968 Coronet
LDO replied to LDO's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models