CrewDawg15

The roll bar looks a lot better than you originally had it. I know gold sometimes look a little overpowering on smaller parts. Something you might want to try is mix up a batch of half gold and half silver, or 75% gold and 25% silver. this really tones it down a bit, and it also good for replicating cadium plating for bolt details. Keep up the good work. Jimmy

Nice save on the roof Bradley. It definitely feel it flows a lot better than the original slab sided one

Nice to see you on here Luis. That is going to be one mean dragon

Thanks Guys. I know a lot of people like to use solder or heated plastic to make turbo compressors and turbines. They look nice, but the correct taper is hard to achieve using that method. This is a way I came up with that produces that taper, and doesn't take a lot of effort to do. As the saying goes: "There is more than one way to skin a cat." I'm always looking for that other way

Part 2 Now, you have to wait for the putty to set up A good idea here is to make more than you need...it will allow you to have reserve spares so you can make more turbo's later, and not have to wait. After the putty sets up, slide the compressor, and turbine off of the rod (if you used styrene, it should slide off really easy) Slice off the ends of the winding that you do not want. Now, take a short piece of rod, or tubing a little bit bigger that the diameter of the compressor: Use the superglue, and glue it to the wide end of the compressor. Congratulations...you have just fabricated the compressor section of your new turbo Take a scrap piece of styrene, and make a rectangular shape. Once you get it cut out, glue it to the wide end of the turbine. This will be your exhaust manifold flange: Now, the rest is up to you. Slide both the compressor, and turbine back onto the rod. A good suggestion is to position them first how you want, and then use a drop of superglue to permanently set them in place. While this method is a little time consuming, I feel that it is worth it. I know that the shape is uniform, and I dont have to deal with lighters, and heat to get the shape I want...no uneven globs of burnt plastic With a little bit of practice, you to can produce realistic turbo's that you'll definitely be proud of Good Luck!!! Jimmy

I wrote this tutorial a while back for another forum, and thought I'd like to share the method I use to make my own turbo's. I whipped this one up for beginners so they can get the basic turbo shape. Of course there are a few more things you can add to make one of these a real stunner First off, you need some basic supplies: Some two part epoxy putty (Tamiya, Milliput, or whatever else you can scrounge up ) a ruler (preferably a clear one), your rod stock, a knife, some super glue (CA), a file or sandpaper (your choice), and some elbow grease and patience Go ahead, and mix the two parts of the epoxy putty together. After it is mixed good, rub a length of putty between your fingers to make a snake like shape: Now get your ruler, or any other hard object, and roll out the putty to get an even shape. I like to use a transparent ruler, so I can see how the putty looks. As you know, turbo compressors, and turbines are not uniform in shape. They start off with a narrow end, and taper out to form a cone. Use the ruler to help shape the putty into a cone. Cut out a small length of putty once you get the desired shape and thickness: Now, take the putty, and very carefully wrap it around a rod of your desired size. Here, I used 3mm rod for mine. Be careful, as the putty is still soft. It is very easy to stretch, or mis-shape it. If you do, just pull it off and reshape as described above Do the same for your turbine section. Real turbo wrappings aren't centered on each other, there is a little bit of an off set (look at the pic, and hopefully you'll see what I mean) At this point, configuration and orientation of each part doesn't matter, it'll be changed later I reached my pic limits on this post, so look below for the second part

Looking good Brad. I've always like the look of a Nailhead...lots of character

Looks promising Bradley. I do like that roof a lot better than the original one...Good Choice! Jimmy

Cool, I was just a little curious. Build on!!!

Shaping up nicely. that suspension is insane! Are you going to use the kit diffs, or are you going to fab up custom ones for your axles?

That's a pretty good haul for 5 bucks, considering those are all parts easily replaced. I'll be watching this one...build on ... Jimmy

How low can you go Nice fabrication work I really need to get me one of these kits...I've got a 22RE that would look perfect in one of these.

Likin' what I see. IMO, with the bottom of the door so high up, I would definitely go with a set of running boards.

Beautiful build subject. I'm glad you decided on the Flatty...IMO, the only motor fit for a Deuce

Looks Great. I've been wanting to get my hands on one of these for a long time. I'm also curious about the engine. I think it would look great with a twin funneled Weber 44/48 IDA carb.

Too bad about the paint. Look at the bright side...now you'll have a blank canvas to try something different Jimmy

Good save...I knew you had it in you Now that I see it in primer...visions of Cragar's, side pipes, and a front airdam are floating in my head

First off, I apologize for not commenting sooner. I have just spent the last hour soaking in this build. I see a lot of passion and determination, and I have a great respect for all of the work done so far...and have even picked up a few new tips as well This one is definitely one to be proud of. Jimmy

Good Save! It's amazing what an imagination and some styrene can do. I like where your going with it. Also, you could fab up a heavy duty sheetmetal bumper to tie in with the heavy duty theme you have going.

Now that is not something you see every day...a daunting task, but it looks like you have a handle on it. Keep up the great work

Sweet! I agree, a light color wash would really accentuate the wheels.

Great idea! Is that a geared transfer case from the tranny to the axle? Hot Wheels do have some wild designs...a CBP would be awesome.

This thing is a monster. Good luck...You'll need it

WOW!!!!! Now that's a lot of work. I see you love modding kits as much as I do. Keep up the great work!

Looks like a good start. I agree with George, I'm not a fan of tuners...I like cars built stock, or semi stock, but this is a good looking car. Keep up the good work!