Fuel Coupe
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in the cake decorating isle at Michaels or Hobby Lobby is where they keep the thin white cotton gloves. Thats what I use..
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I used to build drag racing chassis and the guy who welded the mounts to the rear of that early Camaro should have his junk kicked in. Tapping the wall had nothing to do with those welds failing, they failed before they ever cooled down.
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beautiful job Tyrone
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nice clean work. I love it...
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thanks Guys. Really appreciate it.
Yea Brett Im finishing up the tires now. No more pics til its done. Got to save a little for last right?
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So far good work. I see a lot of flush cut tubing trying to butt up to the sides of other tubes. If you file an arc into the end of the intersecting piece with a round needle file, you can make those joints look much smoother.
The term you are referring to is "fishmouth"
Nice build by the way. Is the autocraft motor scratchbuilt?
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YES SIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What an awesome version of a real course changer in American drag racing. BRAVO!!!
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Here's the last pics before I finish it up.
Got the body painted and decaled. need to finish a bunch of stuff but just wanted to post a couple just give you guys a peek.
Thanks Bernard
Thanks guys...
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Spotlight hobbies which used to be Hobby Heaven is in Grand Rapids. Not sure if they allow walk-ins though..
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Thanks Bernard, I'm truely humbled by the thought that I've influenced anyone to build.
Two real influences in my building models are 1st, my Dad as he turned me on to modeling then there's Matt LeBlanc (member here) who has been a long time friend of mine and My #1 fan/Critic. I've gone back to the basics because of his straight forward no nonsence approach to telling me where my short comings are in my modeling.
Hence my return to building primarily in styrene. Matt's told me countless times "you can pile all the aftermarket/Machined aluminum stuff on a model, but if its poorly built then its just a pile of Aftermarket/Machined aluminum parts on a poorly built model. I have heeded is advice and have been building for me and I feel my work has gotten somewhat better because of Matt's candored opinions...
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Nice work on the Hannah Body Charlie. I need to get with you on the gas cap. My Surfers car needs one. Beautiful ...
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I've had one deal with Len that went painfully slow. Len if you are reading this just send the model on to the next in line. It's pretty selfish of you to hold on to it. NO ONES LIFE IS SO BUSY THAT YOU CAN'T GET TO HE POST OFFICE.
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Thanks on decals everyone. Got some on the way!!!!
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Guys I’m in need of a set of schiefer MFG. CO. decals that are on the slixx contingency decal sheet 1436. I don’t need the whole sheet just these two decals. Mine didn’t fare well. If anyone can spare there two decals I will gladly pay for them or trade something for them. I need them to finish my surfer’s car.
I REALLY NEED THESE!!!
Thanks Guys
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great work Steve
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not much else can be said Tyrone that hasn't already been said. Big fan of your work....
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tuned out great John..
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love it!!!
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really nice work Chris. Those are the nicest by far Ive seen here. What are you using to solder with. Ive built headers but always have trouble with heat control. Yours are top shelf!!!
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final body fit, headed to paint
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Daryl's work with tissue paper is great!!
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you'll need to clear over the decals before you put tape down or they will lift.
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John, What impresses me the most on your builds is how quickly you can push these out. This is turning out to be a really nice build. the weathering you do is spot on. Ive been bring some of this into my builds as well as the Hollish car and now the the Surfers car both have some weathering done to them...
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No, I wish. I watched it on TV...
The "Wild Ride" My newest AA/FD
in WIP: Drag Racing Models
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fantastic build. I love it!!!!!