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Francis, I admit it comes with a bit of reluctance to just say, "done"........but if I ever want to get this build done I've got to move on. You're correct though that little bitty parts like this for the detail they have is a bit time consuming. If not for today's phenomenal cameras / pic quality, you'd never notice in a million years, but I'd know (right?!) thanks too! Daniel, too funny but no they weren't in the catalog I assure you. Took a moment from the fuel components and worked on the dry sump tank....still detailing and some additional holes to drill in the tank itself along with a new cap (I dislike the one in the pic) and this will be done......like the fuel pumps, not perfect but I'm moving on with it. Thanks everyone and cheers to each of you, tim

Thanks once more Chris for posting them. The setting you chose for your outdoor pics is perfect as well. Congratulations again. cheers, tim

That is a good question Steve, I'd like to know too & for what it's worth I TOTALLY agree that the car looks so much better and purposeful than today's "hypercars". Just an opinion. Nice start to this one Chris! cheers, tim

Well, they have color on them. They're not perfect but I'm calling them done. I would add that each pump is just shy of 1/4" in overall height as a reference point. The tiniest of nuts that I used on them are from RB motion and are .010" or .27mm in size......btw, iF anyone knows of some mid-70's in-line, spin on FUEL filters I'd love to know who made them. I found a great looking one but only have a single pick and it's from 1973. I could get close to it's appearance but I checked high and low for the date that FRAM introduced their HPG-1 in-line filter but can't find a date........any info would be greatly appreciated. cheers, tim

Hey Ian, I like the legos btw......seriously though, here's a question for you, what is the jig that you're using that you referenced above? I'm always curious to see what others are doing. The frame looks great too! cheers, tim

Quick update this morn. I mocked up the two pumps prior to painting the upper half of the bodies blue. You can see in the one pic the difference in the aluminum where the base & lower half of the body were media blasted. The brass brackets were time consuming to make and get right I must admit. After paint I'll assemble and detail with some further nuts & bolts. Next I'll fab a in-line spin on fuel filter and then move to the fuel regulator........Francis is right, I get one thing done and then realize that "oh, I forogt I gotta make so & so too.........Happy Mother's Day to everyone too! cheers, tim This pic you can see the surface difference from the media blasting tough to get some of these pics in focus...........sorry bout' that

One things undeniable Charlie......you ARE having fun! Both builds right now are a treat to the eyes and this engine will be something I can't wait to see come to life. Best of luck with her. cheers, tim

There is NO moss growing on you Chris.....jumps from one outstanding build to another and the subjects couldn't be more different. Fantastic is all I can say and you know that I love this new car you're now undertaking. Big Cheers, Tim

That makes MY head hurt Francis. Your comment about the efforts to make the block and with this level of detail can truly only be appreciated by a machinist IMO. Not being arrogant or rude but I can sit here and just go through the number of steps etc. to make it and I'm sure I'd still miss a few. To be that accurate with "tear-downs" etc. from one to the other is quite the achievement but you have pulled it off beautifully. You're stretching yourself now and it's great to see you hitting the marks. You've got every reason to be proud of her. I sent you a PM btw about a tool I've found helpful on Sherline machines that might be of use to you. Cheers, Tim

Stunning how she turned out Joe. I'm amazed at the wing span on that bird, you gotta be happy with this one too! cheers, tim

Hey Joe, great subject you've chosen again. I'm always in awe when I see pics of IPMS shows and what the armor, aircraft and diorama builders can do. The aftermarket stuff available seems endless too so you could go nuts on this. I know this is your first but be sure to share the 2nd one "that I'm going all out on"........cheers, tim

Kudos Chris! The pics you've shared are fantastic. I'm curious, of the MFH kits you've built, how do you rate this one in terms of overall difficulty? Oh, and what's on deck for you? Whatever it is, please be sure to share it with us? Cheers, Tim

I wish I had your skills & talent Francois. I love this creation of yours......thanks for posting and sharing it here. cheers, tim

Just for drag racing............

Thanks everyone for the positive comments above. The doctor did confirm that I have 3 tears, 2 in the bi-cep and a new rotator cuff tear. Surprisingly, the doc said that since none are complete tears, he wants me to do therapy for the next 6 weeks and then we'll go from there. I don't want surgery (who does right?) but I DO want to get back to 100%. Hopefully delaying things in the long term. The Maverick, I'm working on the fuel system with the pumps and regulator. It'll have dual Holley "Big Blue" 110-GPH electric pumps with the matching Holley fuel regulator. Pics attached. I've got just 1 alum. base to make yet and then a few brass pieces & straps to finish them. I'll media blast portions of the pump body and paint the upper half. Each pump will have 11 bolts along with wires to detail em. Cheers to one and all! tim the regulator above will be about 1/8" in length to give some perspective of the challenge to make it....

I'm a fan of "what if's" Ian and this one you're tackling has me quite interested. Can't wait to see how wild you go with it. cheers, tim

Francis, you big tease.......come on, show the pics....cheers, tim

WOW Ian.........now this is quite interesting. 3D printing has also really changed our hobby. Amazing. Cheers, tim

Good morning, This morning I awoke to a text from my friend John Teresi informing me that Dave Sherman, who posted on this forum as Comp1839, has passed away from cancer on March 15th. He was 65. I can only state that he was not only a phenomenal fabricator/builder & machinist, but also a true friend. I learned so much of what I've picked up over the years from Dave and his willingness to take a newby under his wing was something I'll always remember. He was a genuine person, a bit rough around the edges at times (aren't we all?) but the man had a great heart. He'll be missed and the modelling world has lost a great one too. Tim

Love exotic and putting a novi in this beast will certainly qualify Charlie. btw, so..........1/16th scale huh? What's next.....1/25th? It's a slippery slope. Cheers, tim

I enjoy blowing your pics up Charlie to capture all of the detail you put into your builds. I can't wait to see the body assembled and clear coated, that two tone is going to POP! cheers, tim

Just fascinating Francois. She is looking pure too btw in the dark. I'm truly enjoying your build and talents. Congrats on what you've achieved so far. cheers, tim

Curtis, Love you car and the Calypso Coral is outstanding. That is a sweet paint job and the rest the build is equally as good. congrats and can't to see it finished. cheers, tim

Good afternoon everyone, I hope your enjoying the Masters today whether you're a fan of golf or not, its been an exciting tournament for sure. Yesterday I had my final MRI on my upper bicep and shoulder. I'll know by Monday what's getting sewn back up first I'm sure and get it scheduled. Thanks for asking and your shared sentiments. I want to reply to the following first; Daniel, that is VERY high praise and exactly what I'm trying to achieve. big thanks, tim Bob, that put a smile on my face, they do go together and when this build is done I'm sure it will present well overall. cheers Charlie, appreciate it sir, trust me I've been following BOTH of your builds now in the Salt Race thread. Love the Bugatti but I'm certainly interested in what you're doing with the chevy. cheers! Ian, I don't know what to say. As I said above to Daniel, it's so appreciated the acknowledgement of what I'm trying to achieve and that my efforts are worth the effort I'm putting forth. Many thanks too! Today I finished the gas tank for the car. Back in the 70's Sox & Martin and Barry Setzer's cars (with help from Buttera) had some of the cleanest, finest race cars you'd ever see and won their share of Best Engineered trophies. My inspiration for the fuel tank is one that Buttera did for Setzer's Pro Stock Vega. I took a hunk of alum and corner rounded every single corner/edge and then cut recesses in every panel (all 6 sides with the bottom matching the top) When I started I wasn't quite sure how it was going to turn out and was ready to start over but I finished it up and I like how it turned out. It's flashy and not something that you would see on a Gapp & Roush car back in the day but I'm taking liberties here so sue me. LOL! Here's the pics, CHEERS ! Tim The inspiration, btw with the measurements that I made the tank it comes out to just shy of 9 gallons if it were a real one. I'm not wild about my parts bin gas cap and will try to make my own.

Bruce, certainly no need to apologize, you've been more than kind for a long time when it comes to this "epic" (in my vocab, that means the "endless" build). Hope you can put up with a another 18-24 months of this at the rate I'm going. cheers, tim Bill, it IS small I'll grant you that. If I remember to, I'll weigh the little bugger, it's got some HEFT to it. cheers Francis, Love you too buddy.......a joke of course. You always make me laugh and it's been great fun to post along with this build while you build your phenomenal car. Tortoise (me) and Hare (you of course) in which I've no doubt you'll win though. I'm learning from you as well Francis and you "'push" me to try new things along the way which is the joy in building. Cheers, Tim Mike, Scott, Robert, Brian & Elliot.......please keep following along and I promise you won't be disappointed as I've got some interesting/fun things yet to come. Thanks of course for the comments too! cheers, tim Andrew, thanks man......I knew I had it around here somewhere. Interesting "story" as I went to replace the bolt in the case the other day and while handling the trans, I DROPPED the entire transmission to the floor. My heart was in my throat. Someone was watching over it this time and it had no scratches, dings or scrapes of any kind on it. Only 1 linkage popped off which I quickly re-attached. It's now sitting under glass alongside the engine until the build is complete. Whew! cheers, tim