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Unfortunately gents, these were one-off wheels and aren't available to the public. Bob's work is fantastic and very reasonably-priced for the quality and work. However, lots of folks don't get why his parts are so expensive. Being a novice machinist myself, I can tell you it is well worth it. If you are serious about buying some of his stuff, I can reach out to him, however, only if you are serious and willing to pay. I don't believe he's doing many special orders, but he has his own line of "shelf" parts.

Sorry if I offended anyone on this board. I was ribbing Mike as he's a good friend of mine and as Jeff said, we all know each other and I'm a member emirtus of the ACME club. Mike and I IM each other, at least, on a weekly basis. @Jeff...I probably should have used the emitcons, but it would have lost the impact to Mike. Thanks for looking out, though, Jeff! @Bob- Things are okay. I went back to St. Thomas week before last and am trying to get back in the swing of things. Later

This one has been finished since November, but I never got pictures posted. I figure I would post some of the in-progress pics and the post some of the completed pics in the "Under Glass" section later. Started with the Jada Camaro body: Ordered a set of Bob Dudek rims:

Eh...it's okay, I guess. I've seen better.

Looks great, Rick! I'm not much into the "blue oval" variety, but when you guys do some of the "bow tie" variety, I will definitely be on board. Again, looks great!

I agree with everyone else too! This thing is way Kool. Doesn't surprise me though, another Tim K. masterpiece!

Wow...nice stuff you guys have here!!! Don't have any 1/8 scale kits and only 1, 1/12. I do mostly 1/25 and 1/24 scale, but if I had this chassis and some of the accessories in 1/12, I would definitely wip out the 1/12 camaro I have and probably buy some more 1/12 and you guys would have a repeat customer. Put me down if you guys ever get to the 1/12 and 1/16 versions. Again, nice stuff!!!

What up, Jay...where you been? Hit me when you get a chance.

Didn't really like the AMT version as much as the Jada, but the Jada's wheels and tires are a little too big. Bob Dudek wheels:

Not bad for a first try, Dwight. Just kidding. Man this thin looks awesome. I can't wait to see more!!!

Ditto!!! Really nice build, Chris!!!

Ditto!!! Really nice build, Chris!!!

Great job, Mike! I can't wait to see this progress and am glad to see you back at the bench. I guess we are all SOL in 7-weeks when you girlfriend returns from Italy (unless she finds some Italian Stallion over there: whoa better not let your mind start thinking about that...forget what I just said, LOL). I think you are right on the money with the soldering tips. I've found that what works for me is to get the basic frame together. Then start soldering and adding bits and pieces as you progress and try working to where the joints farthest away from each other are done first. That way when you solder parts that are closer together, you have a structure around it so that the joints may heat and cool and not really move. Others have discussed using varying melting point solders using the highest melting solder to do the first items and then work your way down to the lower melting point solder. I haven't personally tried this approach, but since these are some accomplished folkds, I assume this approach does work. Another approach is to use heatsinks. You would obviously have to be careful as heat sinks will draw heat from the part and if it draws it away from the area you need to get to too much, it could pose some problems. Finally, from time-to-time, I use a product that I purchased from Small Pats, Inc., called "Heat Shielding Compound". It is a paste that you can mold somewhat like clay. As the heat gets to it, I don't think it as much dissipates the heat as much I noticed it hardens and believe that it holds the parts in place such that when the solder loosens, it holds the two parts in place. Again, I don't know how the technology of this product works, but do know that it has helped me in many applications. Anyone interested can look it up on their website, but when I went to copy the link, I noticed they are out of stock. I need to do a search on-line to see if anyone else carries this or a similar product (should have stocked up when I had a chance) http://www.smallparts.com/s?searchNodeID=1...p;Action=submit

Nice MV, Harry! I just saw an episode of "Twist the Throttle" a couple of weeks ago on the MV. I was highly impressed with the MV F4 and the F4 CC. Who makes the MV that you built? I tried searching on line, but couldn't find anything.

WOW!!!Now that's what I call machining!

Ditto...looking good Scott!

Great work, Pete. I particularly like all the stuff that you're doing yourself. The trunk comparement looks great with fuel-cell, fire supression work, brake reservoir, etc. After seeing Eric Cole's stunning version, I thought about buying one of the SMS detail sets. I never got around to it. You're doing it some serious justice! I can't wait to see more of this one.

I guess this is the second resurrection : . Just had to comment on it, though. Great job Jay Vee! Nice and clean!

And that's why you're the "master". Great job, Mark!

Great job, Kenny! Say "hi" to George for me when you see him.

Hey, Dave- Hope all is well. Anothe great job! I just saw the article in the magazine on the FXX. Excellent job on that one too!

Nice job! I particularly like the enginge bay area.

Nice job!!! I like the extended swing arm and the wide tire. Is this a 300 or 330 tire (looks like it is a 300)? I like the color too.

Great job! Nice and clean.

Great job, Peter!!! Would have been good to cast this one. I'd never seen the real one before, but sorta like the whole concept. You definitely pulled it off!