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RATical chopped and channeled '25 T (hot rod, not rat rod)
Ace-Garageguy replied to Ace-Garageguy's topic in WIP: Model Cars
In keeping with usually making my models represent driveable cars, I rarely channel bodies lower than the bottom of the frame rails, and I give reasonable ground clearance which is what is depicted here. The rocker is also parallel to the frame rails, and dropping the front of the body just wouldn't be my style. I generally try to align the engine in profile with the frame rail, and the rear face of the block with the firewall if possible (taking into consideration the pinion angle, and the angles on the U-joints). I find that, for my taste, a lot of lines going in different directions to be distracting, and the look to seem un-planned. -
Just a thought about the U.S.
Ace-Garageguy replied to Greg Myers's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Whaddya mean, fat? I'm gonna have the rest of the box of jelly donuts I started on this morning, and sit in front of the computer some more...........maybe a big juicy burger on the grille, with fries and ummmmm....baked beans. Yeah, that sounds good. Then a couple of beers and some chips-n-dip while I watch a movie. Then some ice cream. How could I possibly be fat? I'll work it all off going back and forth to the kitchen....... -
Hey, I just remembered Fred's Resin Workshop makes a '33 Plymouth body only, no fenders, part #BOD35. Though the lines aren't really right, it might save you some time. I've seen them on ebay occasionally too. Though it's had the windows opened up as a "modified" race car, that looks like a pretty easy fix. Just a thought.
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Just a thought about the U.S.
Ace-Garageguy replied to Greg Myers's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Don't ASU and the U.of Az. both have really fine astronomy and space-related programs? -
Just a thought about the U.S.
Ace-Garageguy replied to Greg Myers's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
This came up when I googled "Canadian Space Program". PS. I'm half Canadian........don't know which half....... [media=] -
LOTS of GREAT looking cars on this thread, rusty and otherwise. I'm really anxious to see your version, Doctor.
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Just a thought about the U.S.
Ace-Garageguy replied to Greg Myers's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Bravo Harry. Well said. And countless high-performance engineering materials (like carbon and beryllium fiber composites), finite-element analysis software for engineering (Ford aerospace was a leader), computational fluid-dynamics software for everything from car aerodynamics to how water flows in plumbing, the beginning of the trend towards micro-miniaturization of electronic components that has evolved into everyone's smart-phones and PCs, and on and on and on. Yup, I'd say pretty brilliant indeed. Oh, and one more thing. IF there was life on Mars, the REASON it's not there anymore just MIGHT give us a little insight as to how we could be better stewards of OUR OWN fragile little home world. -
Just a thought about the U.S.
Ace-Garageguy replied to Greg Myers's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Wow, now THOSE would be some expensive tickets......... -
Just a thought about the U.S.
Ace-Garageguy replied to Greg Myers's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
.....which should be an inspiration for EVERY American to be the BEST he or she can be.............. -
Car Cover Question....
Ace-Garageguy replied to modelmike's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I've seem people use Pam cooking spray for a Q&D mold release with some types of fiberglass. It's worth an experiment. There are a lot of material-specific mold releases out there, but as Elmers is water based, some of the more common ones like poly-vinyl-alcohol (also water-soluble) won't work. Any silicone-based release will cause you devilish problems if you go to paint the body later. Just a thought....I've occasionally wrapped a small part in Saran Wrap to use as a release film for a one-shot deal. It would also keep the "car cover" material and glue from getting hung up on details and under drip-rails or in window openings. -
Hey, if youse guys are interested, I'd be happy to make a mold and make a scale-thickness one from fiberglass. I've shown a couple of the parts I've done that way on here and at the neighbors from time to time, and I've pretty well perfected the technique. This build is looking so fine I really hate to see it get hung up for lacking a part.
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Paint Strippers - What to Use?
Ace-Garageguy replied to pbj59's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
As everyone says, use gloves and EYE protection, and don't forget and absent-mindedly scratch your face or other un-protected areas. It's perfectly safe to use slightly hazardous chemicals AS LONG AS YOU KEEP YOUR BRAIN IN GEAR, and take the necessary precautions. If you elect to use dissolved lye crystals, keep the container covered and re-use it indefinitely. As it's sold as a drain opener, proper disposal of small quantities isn't really an issue, but as with all toxic materials, try to maintain a respect for our environment and minimize what you use, and dispose of. Lye has been commonly used in hot-tanks to strip paint and grunge from ferrous (iron-based) parts for many many years. I have a vat of the stuff here, and just keep it tightly sealed when not in use. HOWEVER, if you have CHILDREN, keep the stuff locked up, PLEASE. -
A flock of beautiful builds. Very VERY nice.
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Belly Tank Lakester - 2nd Attempt - Update 08-19
Ace-Garageguy replied to Bernard Kron's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Beautiful frame Bernard. Perfect representation of the real deal, no-two-alike, built-to-fit approach. I've been wanting to do a tanker for a long time.....you beat me to it, and how. Really nice work. -
Yes, definitely. Also, the paint that crazed the surface SOMETIMES works as a barrier to prevent further crazing when top-coated again, but priming is your best bet.
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Hi Jason. This is probably my most ambitious frame to date....not bagged but designed to have adjustable ride height on leaf springs, all scratch-built. It's based on the shape of '36 Ford rails, but with a massive rear kickup, and inspired by some of the more innovative (read: weird) frames of the mid-'50s. Intended for dry lakes and drag racing.
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Your photo looks to me like "lacquer crazing", which happens when the solvents in hotter paint attack the plastic. Polystyrenes from different manufacturers and periods react differently with paints, and it's sometimes pretty frustrating to deal with. I've had identical Revell kits produced at different periods....one did this and the other didn't with the same paint. It's a good precaution to always paint the backside of a part, like the inside of the roof, to see if there will be any adverse reaction BEFORE painting the parts that show. I learned this the hard way. Usually, the crazing can be prevented by priming with something like Duplicolor or Plasticoat (spraybomb stuff for 1:1 cars over here) prior to color-coating. If the problem IS lacquer crazing, it's probably NOT going to be possible to strip it, as the paint has very permanently melted into the surface of the plastic. It can be saved by priming and sanding to get a smooth surface again, but some detail will be lost because of the requisite thickness of the material. Maybe a good time to build the model with shaved handles, drip rails, etc. I've had to do this too.
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Studebaker fuel coupe ? Updated 8-10-12
Ace-Garageguy replied to cobraman's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
That's seriously wild. I like how your mind works. -
Still watching. Still awestruck. Incredible work. By the way, I kinda thought I was a passable machinist 'til i saw this. Your freehand skills with a mill are truly inspiring. I gotta practice, practice, practice. Man, your stuff is nice.
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Looks serious, fast and clean. Great choices on everything. Custom built headers? And I'm guessing the TS-4 is an armor color....correct?
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Wonderful to see such a mess turned into such a beautiful model. Inspiring. Really like your subtle custom touches on the car too.
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Really beautiful, as everyone else said. I'm truly amazed by the quality of your BMF work too.
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Safe-Way Sandblasting '41 Willys C/GS Model
Ace-Garageguy replied to Doctordarryl's topic in Model Cars
Super great looking build. Ya just don't see a lot of Ardun powered Willys drag cars. -
Completed Summer Build Off 39 Chevy Coupe
Ace-Garageguy replied to CemetaryAngel81's topic in Model Cars
That's really wild. Put a big ol' smile on my face too. LOVE your trailer design.