Ace-Garageguy

Doesn't happen often, but every now and then I finish one... And some get real close...

Another stillborn project from years back. A gluebomb-save that never got past the first mockup. Power was to have been a supercharged DOHC '31 Caddy V-12, GM auto box.

I was going through old photos looking for pix of a 1:1 project and came across these. Started this one many years back, never got any farther than a first mockup.

OK...I'm wrong. Just goes to show that speaking before double checking makes one look like an idiot. However, in the old days, Gilmer belts were routinely tensioned on the smooth side by some builders, the reasoning being that a vibration was introduced into the assembly from the teeth running over a smooth tensioner pulley. The rest of the reasoning was that the high-frequency vibration could cause early failure of the bearings on the blower snout. Putting the tensioner on the back, smooth side of the belt also gives more "wrap" and tends to engage more of the teeth both on the crank and blower snout pulleys, which has the effect of lowering the loads on individual belt teeth. Though these are the only shots I could find of that arrangement in a 30-second search, I've seen it often, and recently...but I was entirely wrong about "always". Older design belts could be tensioned from either side, but from my research just now, I see that the manufacturers of newer design belts recommend tensioning on the tooth side only. NOTE: I'm NOT arguing with comp1839. He's actively involved with drag-racing today, and knows his stuff. I've been away from the sport for over 20 years.

In the Philippines when that shot was taken. She's since been restored. Full story here...http://theoldmotor.com/?p=158210

You are correct. The tensioner ALWAYS runs on the smooth backside of the belt (the inside of the belt would be toothed to engage the teeth on the drive pulleys). That would probably take the excess slack out of the belts on the model as well.

A little rougher...

Looking good. Those big Lindberg kits have a lot of potential. though it's unlikely any rails were actually built with a pair of Ford Y-blocks, which is what those engines are closest to. Nice work, and looking forward to seeing it come together.

Love the color, paint looks great.

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Come on people...PLEASE dig deep and lets get some momentum going here. For those who may not know the entire story, Harry Pristovnik is a long-time moderator here and a builder of very fine models. He gave of his time for FREE for years to help keep this site going and running smoothly. He also worked tirelessly as editor and doing layout work for the magazine itself. Not long ago, he was diagnosed with cancer (after having severe night-time pain). He began improving with the radiation treatments, but when he started chemo, it triggered a massive heart attack. He almost died, and since then, he's literally been fighting for his life. His insurance hasn't been much help, and he can't work to generate income. He's also alone much of the time, and is fighting depression. WE ARE HIS EXTENDED FAMILY, and WE ALL NEED TO GET ON BOARD AND SHOW HIM HOW MUCH WE REALLY CARE. This is a man who's given a LOT to the modeling community...and as Tom said, now is the time to show some appreciation. PLEASE GIVE WHATEVER YOU CAN GIVE. It's easy on any credit card, only takes a few minutes, and it's 100% legit and secure. https://www.gofundme.com/2pndgj5w

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Working pretty good most of today, no hanging until after I logged in just now...which I usually don't bother to do just to read and look at pictures. No changes on my end, just a mystery improvement in performance of the site.

I always liked the Sterling from day one. It's by far one of the best-looking original-design kit cars ever built, and has tremendous potential as the basis for something relatively cheap that looks wild and exotic.

I can certainly identify with that. I've got multiple builds hanging fire primarily because the real-car primers I've been using for years with 100% reliable, predictable results all seem to have been reformulated recently, and the kit plastics have become less solvent-resistant. I was always able to get first-rate finishes from rattlecans, but these days, it's hit-or-miss. Most of my work involves a lot of custom bodywork, so if I lay down a carp paint-job, I can't just dunk the whole thing in stripper and start over...as the strippers take the fillers off too. I haven't tried the PreVal units in several years, so the quality control may be better than I remember. And it MAY be possible to swap the nozzle for what comes on Tamiya cans. Several folks have done just that with non-Tamiya rattlecans and have achieved much better results.

I started a twin-turbine / electric hybrid sometime back, propulsion system loosely based on the Jag C-X75. A similar system could be fitted to just about anything.

Written by a gifted model builder http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/Gould2.htm

Poor little car. Going to be tough to restore that one. Realistic and evocative...I found a surprising number of vehicles in similar condition at the bottom of washes and ravines last time I went junk-prospecting out west.

So that's where the phantom V-12 was going. Cool concept, nicely built.

Very clean craftsmanship and fit. Well done.

Calling something "junk" or "garbage" without particular elaboration as to WHY it's being called names is as useful as saying it's goo goo gaa gaa poo poo doo doo. One would hope we are all capable of imparting more adult and worthwhile information. Citing specific personal first-hand experience goes a long way in that direction.

Fine looking little model. I recall when you got this one...turned out beautifully.

How about that...I didn't realize this was already a 1:1. No wonder I thought it would make a great one.