Randy D

Making up a seat pad and some paper patterns for seat belts....

Hi Folks, Romell, Thank you!! never enough time on the bench Hi Greg, Thank you for all the comments! Shane, The rings were formed from copper wire. Hi Ron , sorry I'm not faster Thanks Chuck! Hi Paul, Now I gotta go look up Augie Hi Maldo, Glad you like it. Thanks Virgil!!! John, Thank you my friend!! Now get that bench cleaned up and get to work Thanks Ron R. Hi Brodie, Appreciate the kind words. Tryone, Thanks for looking in, think your work in the Dragster Section is great stuff!! Update, Working on the cab details. Making up the clutch and brake pedals and a frame for the seat...

Hi Greg, Really admire your skills! Has been fun following along with you. Randy

Hi Tyrone, Now this is fine model building! Great idea going with the old Nova. The engine detail is amazing! Randy

Hi Dave, Just had to say how impressive your builds are!!!!! True craftmanship on display !!!! Randy

Hi Brett, I like the idea of the HW's build and wonderful execution. You really did nail it!!! Randy

Hi Tony , That's a great resto job! Love the color. Randy

Hi Jim, What a great build!! The engine detail is outstanding Randy

Hi Sam, I like it alot!!! Great job on the doors and interior. The colors are perfect Randy

Hi Cole, You are off to a good start on this one I struggle with the chopping part too!! I can never get the windshield pillars to look right That motor will look good in your truck, look foward to more. Randy

Hi John, Great looking builds!! Nice body work on that lead sled. Lets get to building, that bench looks like mine :) Randy

Hi Romell, What an update!!! Those wheel assemblies and rims are spectacular. Hurry back, Randy

Hi Brad, Awesome build!!! Your fab skills are great, keep it going! Randy

Hi Chris, Very impressive work going on here I've had great fun following this, keep up the good work!! Randy

Hello Janne, Really like the paint and BMF work!! Look forward to more on these cars. Randy

Hi Luis, Look forward to this build!!! Randy

Hi Mike, Really like how this is coming together!! Look foward to more. Randy

Hi Alyn, The kart is really looking good with the added detail!!! Randy

Keep posting Jose, always enjoy seeing what you are building Randy

As usual, great update Romell!! That tranny is really nice and the wrap and buckles are perfect Looking forward to the motor coming alltogether. Randy

Using files and an exacto knife to get the basic shape. The tin is starting to get pretty fragile at this stage so I will solder on brass washers and copper rings to strengthen it. It has to be scale but also strong enough to actually turn the wheels without folding up! Filed the rings into half rounds.... Now that it is stronger I can remove more material by filing... The shaft will slip thru the steering column and then I will put a pin thru the threads that the slotted piece on the steering wheel hub will fit into. The wheel then gets bolted on. ... I added a little knob on the steering wheel to hide the seam in the rings .... Hope this makes sense! Randy

Hi Folks, Maniac Mike, There you go, pointing out my shortcomings Custom Mike, Thank you!! Thanks Romell, Just trying to keep up with you Hi Rob, Welcome and thank you1 Thanks Virgil!!! Hi Luis, Thank you for the kind words. Hi Alyn, The first attempt was copper and that one won't be seen in public!! Thank you Niko. Thanks Todd, It is supposed to be a '48 Diamond T but you are right, has Autocar lines, especially with the roof on now. Thank you Chris Hi John, Great looking bike!!! I have gotten some e-mails asking about how I build up parts so I took a bunch of pics showing how I built a steering wheel. This is just my method and I don't claim it to be the best way Starting with a piece of .008 tin sheet. Simple layout lines... Starting to remove material by drilling...

WOWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!! That pump is just AWESOME!!! Now that is scratch building at its best. Randy

Hi James, What a terrific job on the engine bay!! That is some of the most realistic weathering I've seen here. Randy

Hello Bernard, Wonderful build and a beautiful metal finish!!! Randy