misterNNL Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 I really like the direction this is heading.Thanks for sharing.
John Teresi Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Curt......I know you will knock this one out of the ball park.......looking gooooooooooooood!!!!!!
curt raitz Posted July 24, 2015 Author Posted July 24, 2015 Just enjoyed 3 days on the workbench working on the model. I was able to finish the interior, chassis and engine. I couldn't find decent coil-over shocks in the parts bin, so decided to build my own. Used aluminum tubing, rod and wire. Built the springs by wrapping wire over a screw: All the pieces for a few coil-over springs: IFS found in the parts bin, no idea what kit they came in... The modified Ford 9-inch rear end is from the Revell '32 Ford kit: All the chassis and suspension parts painted and ready for assembly: More to come... One thing I noticed, and it might just be distortion from camera angle, but on the 1:1 the beltline molding on the quarter panels matched the beltline on the rear of the cab. This is one of the details that I was really impressed by with the original build. I think you're doing a great job, a couple of details on the frame are just a little different but aren't worth doing something to them unless you're really going for exact, and those are the running board brackets on the original don't have the bulky vertical piece that goes vertically up the side of the frame rail. This one should really be ahead turner when you set it down on the table, I plan on watching this one very closely. Dave Kindig was quite pleased when the belt-lines actually matched between the suburban and chevy cab. Running Board Brackets...bulky - yes...I did consider modifying, but left alone - afraid to mess up the brackets for the running boards.
curt raitz Posted July 24, 2015 Author Posted July 24, 2015 More progress photos... I used the LS3 engine/transmission from the Camaro kit. I was not able to find a scale Magnuson rear-drive supercharger for this engine. So, I built my own. I made a mold of it and resin cast a bunch of 'em - so if any of you need a Magnuson rear drive supercharger... Engine coming together: Also did the same with the valve covers: Well,I got caught up in the moment and finished the engine, made decals for the "Fleetside" on the valve covers. Thanx for lookin' more to come...
horsepower Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 That's great, really like what you're doing, I was curious about how you were going to do the detailing on the valve covers, only thing missing now is the oil and coolant.
crazyrichard Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 oooh yes !! awsome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
curt raitz Posted July 25, 2015 Author Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) Ah yes the paint... Kudos to Jameston from ScaleFinishes! I had the pleasure of meeting him at the GSLXV in April. I discussed with him of my idea of building the Phantom Fleetside. He resides in Salt Lake City and took the time to visit Kingdig-iT Designs to get information on the Fleetside. He was able to identify the paint they used and he made up a "Phantom Fleetside" batch of paint. Red is Audi 4Y4Y Salsa Red; White is Chrysler PWG Cool White http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rrdtwktrrwksddsxgwkgsrskgfgd,vi/fwqtkwgdbxrtqgrtqkxsqbddwtwt/3/1265603/13748826/DSCN1253-vi.jpg For some reason I'm no longer able to load photos from fotki, was working fine a couple days ago - what happened? the file is there, but no image... Didn't work..at least I thought it didn't until I saved the post - wella! photo showed up Edited July 26, 2015 by curt raitz
AzTom Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 Ah yes the paint... Kudos to Jameston from ScaleFinishes! I had the pleasure of meeting him at the GSLXV in April. I discussed with him of my idea of building the Phantom Fleetside. He resides in Salt Lake City and took the time to visit Kingdig-iT Designs to get information on the Fleetside. He was able to identify the paint they used and he made up a "Phantom Fleetside" batch of paint. Red is Audi 4Y4Y Salsa Red; White is Chrysler PWG Cool White http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rrdtwktrrwksddsxgwkgsrskgfgd,vi/fwqtkwgdbxrtqgrtqkxsqbddwtwt/3/1265603/13748826/DSCN1253-vi.jpg For some reason I'm no longer able to load photos from fotki, was working fine a couple days ago - what happened? the file is there, but no image... Nice build that looks like the url instead of the "code for forums" link
curt raitz Posted July 25, 2015 Author Posted July 25, 2015 Ah yes the paint... Kudos to Jameston from ScaleFinishes! I had the pleasure of meeting him at the GSLXV in April. I discussed with him of my idea of building the Phantom Fleetside. He resides in Salt Lake City and took the time to visit Kingdig-iT Designs to get information on the Fleetside. He was able to identify the paint they used and he made up a "Phantom Fleetside" batch of paint. Red is Audi 4Y4Y Salsa Red; White is Chrysler PWG Cool White http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rrdtwktrrwksddsxgwkgsrskgfgd,vi/fwqtkwgdbxrtqgrtqkxsqbddwtwt/3/1265603/13748826/DSCN1253-vi.jpg For some reason I'm no longer able to load photos from fotki, was working fine a couple days ago - what happened? the file is there, but no image... Nice build that looks like the url instead of the "code for forums" link So what happened? Do I change my settings in fotki or on the forum. I really like the "Share" button in fotki and the "attach photo" button in the old version. worked beautifully!!!
AzTom Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 Curt, This is the way I have been doing for at least five years now.Click on "Share" then at the bottom of that window click on "More sharing options" then click on the "Code for Forums", the title not the actual link. The link will then turn blue, copy that and paste it to the posting box on MCM. I remove the last section of the link Hosted on Fotki so it doesn't show up next to the photo. A tip that helps if you are doing several photos in order. You can click on next or previous while in the "Code for Forums" and the link will be ready for it as well. I hope that makes sense, try it you will like it.
Tom Geiger Posted July 26, 2015 Posted July 26, 2015 Thanks AZTom! I just tried your method and it worked. A good work around until we can get the "insert other media" button to work again.Kurt- I've had the same issue with not being able to get an image to appear on a post through the "insert other media" button. I just did a few tests that eliminate it being a Fotki issue (I tried to use images from other websites - same result), and I tried it from another laptop that didn't get the latest Java update, so I've eliminated that possibility. So it's a board issue!
AzTom Posted July 26, 2015 Posted July 26, 2015 Doing it the way I stated I have never had one not show up. Another photo tip I wish more members would do so we didn't loose photos on old posts.I made a separate album for this message board on Fotki for photos that are not in a build album.
curt raitz Posted July 26, 2015 Author Posted July 26, 2015 (edited) Thanx for the positive comments so far... I'm gonna try and update the build, hopefully the photos will load this time! I was afraid I would need to get the wheels 3-D printed. But by pure accident I found a set of wheels in a kit that are almost exact replicas of the Billet Specialties Legacy wheels used on this truck. I picked up this kit on ebay for a future diorama project. I wasn't keen on the custom wheels until I looked at them really close. Dang, it looks like they used the Billet Specialties Legacy wheels as a pattern for these. And another bonus - they spec out to be 19" and 20" in 1/25 scale. Photo of the wheels/tires showing contrast between the finished wheels/tires and unfinished: Sometimes..."even a blind squirrel will find the nut" Back to the bench I don't know about this new version, now all of my text decides to underline itself...and I can't change it???? Edited July 26, 2015 by curt raitz
AzTom Posted July 26, 2015 Posted July 26, 2015 Curt, I'm sure glad your model is doing better than the posting It looks great. somehow you have the print as part of the photo link, that's why it's underlined.
ProStreetOnTheStrip Posted July 28, 2015 Posted July 28, 2015 I wish I could be talented enough to build a replica of the challenger from kindig
curt raitz Posted August 1, 2015 Author Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) Update on the Phantom Fleetside; Finished the chassis ready for engine, exhaust, etc. While looking closer at photos of the truck, I noticed the disc brakes were smaller plus the calipers were black. I replaced them and mounted the engine, exhaust and fuel tank to the chassis. Now onto the fun part...finishing the body. Edited August 1, 2015 by curt raitz
curt raitz Posted August 6, 2015 Author Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) A "rolling chassis" complete, well not really...I never build a model with wheels that roll! The AMT '50 Chevy PickUp cab mated to the resin panel behind. I used Miliput to fill in the side and rear of the fleet side bed. Here's the body sitting on the chassis, so far it's looking' good. Thanx for lookin'... Edited August 6, 2015 by curt raitz
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