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  1. Hey Alix, kit bashed means it came from some unknown kit where I stash unused parts for possible future builds. In this case, I have no idea where they came from. cheers
  2. Thanks Chris & DaveWilly. yes, one more thing on the list before I get to the chassis. I have all I need now for proper planning and fitment to start it now. Joe, limericks now huh? That got a loud hearty chuckle from me. Keep em' coming. Thanks too Randy. The front rims, after assembly and removal from the jig were centered and didn't require any glue to hold the hub in place whatsoever. It was that tight of a fit and the angles I got lucky on. I did add a little glue just to be sure of course. The front tires are kit bashed and the rears are modified compresin tires. I've still got a little more sanding and finessing the slicks yet as they're just a shade too wide and the sidewalls need a slight correction. Close though. When will we something soon from you btw?
  3. Hey guys, thanks much. Here's all 4. They're all drilled to accept tire valves after final polishing. I'll do that last during the final assembly phase. Cheers, Tim
  4. 1 down, 1 to go. Assembly should have been a breeze I thought. I made a simple but fairly effective jig to locate everything but it took quite a bit of fiddling with it to get the first together. I'm sharing pics of the wheel next to the kit wheel/tire combo as a comparison. Fining polishing will really bring it to life. cheers, tim You can clearly see how out of scale the kit wheel hub, spokes and rim are.
  5. John, I know the recent pics are to showcase your engine progress, but I always take time to look at what's going around the subject you're sharing. The frame details and interior floorboards are just a few examples. Nice eye John. cheers, tim
  6. Bob, thanks as always. PeteJ. -I'll check out that software you mentioned, thanks for sharing it. Yes, rotary on tilting angle plate is my usual setup. I'm grateful and jealous that I don't live that close to Sherline. Jealous in all the things you can learn being so near and "grateful" as I'd spend WAY too much money there. Thanks for following along. Dave, yup on the jig even though I have only a slight clue on how I'll set it up. I've researched how guys do wire wheels and I think it can be a good basis to set these up for assembly. If you can make me the "dice" valve stems, I'll be happy to put them on the car. Appreciate the encouragement as always! cheers,tim
  7. Started on the American Racing 12 spokes. I saw a pair of these in a pic of Wes Campbell's Morris Mini machined of aluminum as well. I liked the look and thought I could pull it off so I'm giving it a shot. The kit wheels are just not suitable. I was anxious to check my spoke off sets so in these pics you'll see the hub with 2 spokes in place for mock-up purposes. A few more minor details to address on this one (polish and add tire valve) and do it's twin. I'll post pics early next week of the finished pair. cheers, tim
  8. Hi Dave, I worked on my numbers and outline on how to make the 12 spoke front wheels today. I don't know if my idea will work but I'm going to give it a try. The hubs and rims will be drilled. Would you by chance happen to know the degree off-set concerning the spokes from the hub to the wheel rim? As best I can surmise, it's between 3 to 5 degrees. I want to angle drill the holes in the hub itself to get a good seat and proper look. After I get these things done I'll post some sort of mock-up here before I start soldering up the chassis. \ As best I can tell, the proportions etc. will be similar to "The Tramp". It will be 110" wheelbase too. cheers my friend!
  9. Brad, thanks for following and I figured this post might hold you over a little bit. Some minor changes to the chassis drawings yet and then I'm starting to fab it. Bob, the differences of the two bodies is pretty dramatic actually. I dropped them over a kit funny car chassis just to get an idea of how they look and it's truly night and day. Appreciate the comment on the wheels too. Chris, I've got nothing on you sir. Keep posting details on your engine build-up, they'll make great reference photos for me. Dave, "schwoopy"....I like it. When I did the mock-up that I noted to Bob above, I dropped the block and heads in the chassis. This thing will be ALL motor. btw, did I say "thanks" to you? The wheels took me longer than I anticipated (as always) but they look sweet in person. Next time we get together I'll bring along to share. Tim, glad you popped in and I DO appreciate your comments. I've read your articles many times and follow your work as well. Hope you continue to follow along even though it takes me a while to do a build. Cheers to all, tim
  10. Changed the body again and got the rear wheels done. These couple of pics show the body on the left that I've narrowed further. Don't care for barn door aerodynamics (especially at the firewall) so I re-did the body one more, final time. Added an extended brass lip to the cowl and glassed the body on the inside for strength and narrowed the front of the much more substantially. I'll stay with the fender-less version as it lets me drop the body down further at the rear. This pic is of the center spoked portion of the wheel on the mill. The completed rims. I have to add the tire valve and these have NOT been polished whatsoever yet. The last pic shows the center sitting flush to the wheel as I cut a thin, .5mm groove for it sit in. The tires still need a little more work as the sidewall is too wide yet and not to proper scale. For my very first pair of wheels, I'm very happy with them and thanks again Dave for the guidance and drawings you did, couldn't have done them otherwise. Cheers
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    Love the cars Francesco. Your execution of the builds and the clean nature of assembly speak volumes. Nice little touches in every pic you posted. Look forward to your future pics. Cheers, Tim
  12. Hi Atin, Really nice touches you've made to the base kit. With the color you've chosen and the PE parts yet to be added, I'm sure this will be a sweet looking car when all is done. I also have to commend your efforts on the paint. You saved a car that I didn't think could be saved. Looks sharp! cheers, tim
  13. Sorry to learn of your loss. Nice to see you back as well. cheers, tim
  14. Beautiful Cato.
  15. Thanks so much for sharing the pics and details of "how-to". As someone that wants to attempt what you're actually DOING, it will be most helpful when I try my hand at it even if I can't get the same results. Oh, yeah, that chassis isn't too bad either. cheers, tim
  16. Hi guys, to anyone that has commented on Dave's post on this car, go to his photo-bucket account (comp1839) and check out the HUNDREDS of detailed pics. Not just of this build, but ALL of them. You'll be amazed and learn something along the way I promise. Michelangelo at his best. cheers
  17. Yeah, what they said Chris, super impressive. More please. cheers, tim
  18. Do the headers fit? Just going by the pics you've shared, it looks super tight. Great subject and build you've selected. cheers, tim
  19. How is it possible you get better and better John. I really like the level you're taking the electronics. It proves it can be done by someone committed to doing so. Nice work! cheers, tim
  20. So, was in "class" all day. Whew, never thought "school" could be so much fun. I wanted to share a pic of the wheel that I'm going for. I did NOT make this wheel, Dave did while he was "messin' around". I can only hope that mine turn out this sweet. The research and effort Dave put forth on this I can't put a price on. I've gotten the education and fantastic renderings to take this on I believe. So, I have 1 tool to order but I'll get started on the centers next week and the rims when the tool comes. Behold, the only known American Racing "Bear Paw" wheel in real aluminum in 1/25th (or any scale outside 1:1) that I know of. The tire is a compresins piece that I need to re-shape/size the diameter and width of but it's fairly close and I think can be used. Cheers
  21. Insane Joe......just insane. Can never have enough wings right?
  22. I've seen this car in person guys, the pics don't do it justice. Just stunning. cheers
  23. Small one for you Chris. Since the car is basically going to be mostly scratch-built, I have drawn the chassis up to the point that I can start on it VERY soon. One of the things I had to make were the rear axle brackets first. Took me a little longer (A LOT actually) to make these than I expected. The "base' as I call it has 4 different angles to it with the round axle support (with the 8 tiny holes) soldered to it. I was determined to machine this so that I can get a high degree of accuracy with the chassis overall. Friday I have "class" on the subject of "Machining Your Own Aluminum Wheels" taught by Professor Dave. I have to be on time as he can be a tough task master. There is a particular rear wheel that I want to make for the car and Dave already took the time to draw one up AND make one that turned out SWEET. I'm hopeful I can make 2 like his. Cheers, tim
  24. I like the subject you picked John, no surprise there as I don't think you've built anything that I've not liked. Nice job too! cheers, tim
  25. That's the nicest I've seen Chris. Great job and description on how you did it. Thanks, tim
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