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I did use silver solder.

Alright, I got a cheapo Radio Shack 40 watt iron, the solder you showed me, and a "Helping Hands" stand, which has really helped. The only flux I could find was rosin paste, which is probably not the right type, but I bought it anyways. The solder just wants to stay on the iron, but I managed to slowly get a few joints made. I'm taking a break to work on another project, but I will update when I can. Here's a few pictures: The "Helping Hands": Not pretty, but it works:

Got a little more done, but progress is slow. Been smoothing up the roof and deciding how it should look. The roof came off while smoothing, but I got some pictures with the roof just sitting on for an idea of what it will look like. I'm also starting work on a custom grill which came out of the 37 Ford as well. Start of the grill:

Work on this has been a little slow, but I'm making progress. I haven't had time to take pictures, but so far I have the roof almost finished and smoothed the door handles and side trim. Most of my time has been spent test fitting and deciding what to use. I will be building the inline 6 soon for test fitting and getting pictures. I also found a spare bed from a 1920-something truck that I will be using instead of the stock bed. Only pictures are of in-progress roof chopping. These will give you an idea of what it will look like. Roughly 6 inch chop:

I've been wanting to make a rat rod for a while and had a Sonoma model laying around so... So far I have started on the chop and cut off the fenders. I plan on using the frame and suspension from a 1937 Ford Pickup and the leftover inline 6 from my '52 Chevy project. I have also started shaving the handles and will be shaving the taillights and trim. This is my first time chopping a vehicle, so I will be taking my time with this. To chop it, I just cut the roof into quarters to allow it to be expanded to what it needs to be when chopped. Right now I'm in the process of smoothing out the roof. So far no major issues. I need some ideas on what to do for the suspension. I think I'll do a hybrid of the Ford frame and suspension with some add-ons from the Sonoma. Also, could I get some ideas on what the inline should look like. I work with V engines most of the time so I don't know what type of intakes, superchargers, etc. can be used. Don't have,many pictures yet, but here's what I have so far. Prepped for surgery: And all cut up: Thanks for looking, I'll try to get more pictures soon.

Definitely will, this is the only model I have in a display case so far, that's how much it means to me.

Thanks for the help. I think I'll try soldering it, but I don't have any soldering equipment so it might be a while before I get further.

Can I solder the frame while its glued together or would I have to take it apart? Also, is silver soldering just like regular soldering, cause I've soldered electronics before.

Right now, I think I'll stick with the epoxy I'm using as it seems to be fairly strong.When I start the sandrail project I'l try using solder, but this frame is already nearly finished so I'm not going to worry about it. Thanks for the tip though.

Haha yeah that would be cool. I'm thinking about making a sandrail when I'm finished with this and I'll be sure to put a supercharged V8 in there.

Revell SnapTite 1957 Chevy Bel Air. Built for a school project to replicate a painting: Revell 1970 Chevy Chevelle: Revell 1968 Firebird 400. Tried to paint silver but it got messed up.: Revell Shelby Mustang GT350H: And my most recent project, the 1952 Chevy: Thanks for looking. Any comments/suggestions are welcome.

Revell 1955 Ford P/U: Revell 1941 Willys Street Rod: AMT 1929 Ford Woody: Revell 1969 Z/28 Camaro RS: Revell 2007 Shelby GT500: Continued

Got a new camera so I decided to take pictures of all my old models. They have been through many moves and I don’t have a case for them so I know many are badly painted, missing parts, and dirty but here they are anyways. These are in chronological order starting about four or five years ago. My first model, the Revell 1959 Chevy Impala. I decided to paint it after building it, bad idea: AMT 1994 Corvette Convertible: Monogram 1957 Chevy Hardtop: Monogram 1934 Ford P/U: AMT 1972 Pontiac GTO: Continued.

And a few more, thanks.

Finally got a camera so here are some new pictures:

Got a new camera so here's some better pictures of the frame. I have been busy lately so I don't have any new progress.

If you want it to be really realistic, you should research how the actual vehicle would be lowered. Just Google the vehicle you're looking for and you should easily find something. If you're good at scratch building it shouldn't be too hard, otherwise just bending the suspension parts would work too. If you know what type of vehicle you want to lower then it would make it much easier for people to help you.

Thanks thats exactly what I needed. I'm new to scratchbuilding so this will be really helpful.

Just find out how large the full size tube is in inches. That number in millimeters is the size of the scale tube. If are modeling 1" tubing then get 1 mm brass tubing for the model. This works for both 1/24 and 1/25 because it equals a 1/24.5 scale. FYI: 1" = 24.5mm on a ruler (You don't happen to live in Pendleton, do you?)

This is awesome! I'm starting on scratchbuilding and was wondering how you made the bend and roundness on the side panels on the first page.

Thanks for the suggestions. I want to build the engine from scratch so if you know someone who has done so before, please let me know. There are go karts that are used for racing on tracks then there are ones like mine that are capable of driving offroad and through rough terrain.

I recently came into possession of a go kart so I thought it would be fun to make a model of it. This is my first time making anything like this so any help and tips would be greatly appreciated. So far I'm almost done with the main frame which I'm making from brass rod that is 1" on 1:25 scale. I know it will be tough to make certain parts like the tires and engine. If you guys could help give me ideas, it would make it much easier on me. On to the pictures: 1:1 Go Kart: Frame so far: The frame is nearly completed and next I will be working on the suspension and sheetmetal parts of the go kart. If anyone has ideas on the wheels and engine, let me know please.

Maybe someone else can chime in here, but I don't think thats even possible. The two motors are completely different, you'd be better off finding a donor engine.

Yeah, hopefully mine won't end up on the back burner like yours, Chuck. The one I'm going to be working on will be far from stock, so at least it wont have to be perfect, that way I won't get overwhelmed as easily. It's going to be a replica of my friend's Scout.

Thanks Jeff, guess I should pick one of these up and start cutting .