Reeves Racing Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Really superb work. I hope you find a better source for wheels. While wires are the way to go with this one, the poor quality of the kit wheels takes away from the awesome work you are doing.
mschlem66n Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Look forward to seeing this in Detroit,I'll be there with my Bigfoot Happy modeling,and what a awesome build so far
Erik548 Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) An upcoming show on Sept. 27th has a rat-rod theme class... Andy (exesivefire) and I have decided to task ourselves with building a rat rod in 3 weeks. so its October 27th, is it done yet? it looked great at Toledo, and it was nice meeting you. look forward to seeing it(finished?) again at detroit Edited October 27, 2015 by Erik548
Impalow Posted October 27, 2015 Author Posted October 27, 2015 so its October 27th, is it done yet? it looked great at Toledo, and it was nice meeting you. look forward to seeing it(finished?) again at detroit hahaha.... It was nice meeting you too... I can guarantee the chassis will be complete in Detroit... but it depends on how the body foiling goes. I leave this Saturday for 8 days in Las Vegas for the SEMA show... if it wasn't for that i think i could have it done.... but if i had to choose between going to SEMA or getting this done... SEMA wins everytime, hands down.. Really superb work. I hope you find a better source for wheels. While wires are the way to go with this one, the poor quality of the kit wheels takes away from the awesome work you are doing. I agree 100% on the wheels... but sadly at this point in the project I don't think switching them up is a great idea... I am looking for other sources for future projects like this I am planing... But that is definitely noted for the next one.
Impalow Posted October 27, 2015 Author Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) I did have some luck with the pose-able steering last night... The "pins" I used are too small, and caused some slop. Im going to work up some brass bushings to hopefully remove some of the slop. I drilled the backing plates down low and added some bent RB motion end links. Although its not 1:1 scale correct... i shouldn't have to worry about tiny plastic arms breaking every time I transport it. (you can see how the seams in the frame popped here.... its not bad at all in person, but this photo really brings it out... One of the problems starting to build a rat rod and ending up here, oh well, more notes for the next time) Edited October 27, 2015 by Impalow
misterNNL Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) Anyone(except the builder of course)that would be critical of something is minute as a visible seam showing on this project would be extremely petty.There are so many positive things going here that a visible seam does not detract at all. Edited October 28, 2015 by misterNNL poor grammar-my kindle changed the spelling
Al Hoffman Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 Similar things have happened to me more than once. If it really bothers you though I doubt others will notice, you might consider closing off some of the rail to engine gap with a thin plastic panel painted whatever color you decide on for the body. Make it obvious that is an added panel.
Mr. Metallic Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 Try looking on the auction sites for damaged Franklin or Danbury Mint diecasts. The wire wheels on some of those should work well here, especially the bigger diameter ones on the classic Duesenbergs and such
Impalow Posted October 30, 2015 Author Posted October 30, 2015 Thanks guys... we are always our worst critics... good news is once the engine is in place, they aren't very visible at all... I never really noticed until those photos anyway. Try looking on the auction sites for damaged Franklin or Danbury Mint diecasts. The wire wheels on some of those should work well here, especially the bigger diameter ones on the classic Duesenbergs and such Thats a great idea... i have already picked up a couple damaged ones for other future projects... Ill keep my eyes open for something that could work... I can always upgrade those at a later date... My only concern is getting the diameters the same, because this frame was actually drawn around the specs of these wheels... but its worth a shot for sure! A last very little update before I head out to SEMA.... managed to get the steering done. I drilled out the RBMotion rod ends to fit the 1/32 brass tube... then drilled the inside of the tube to accept the .020 pins... cut the pins short enough i could insert one in each of the ends of the brass bushings. Sprayed the drag link with some Alclad polished aluminum... Once i got it all together... No more slop.. My plan is to add some photo-etched bolt heads to the pins during the final assembly. Pretty happy with this for my first try.. Okay.. I'm heading to Vegas to look at awesome cars for a week and hopefully come back inspired...
John Teresi Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 Eric......i`m so glad I came across this thread.......this is such a very cool build......I love all your scratch built parts and modifications.......a really cool build going on here.
Impalow Posted November 19, 2015 Author Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) Eric......i`m so glad I came across this thread.......this is such a very cool build......I love all your scratch built parts and modifications.......a really cool build going on here. Thank you John! I am a huge fan of your work and its an honor to have you looking at this build. Every one of your build threads has inspired me in one way or another, for that I thank you. After a bit of a break... SEMA and then the Motor City NNL.. I got back to work on this thing last night. I finished up the engine/ frame assembly for the Detroit show, but i somehow didn't get any photos of that. I will update this with some photos later. I did get started on the BMF body finishing last night... tedious for sure, but so far I love how its going. The plan is to get the outside done, clear it... then do the inside and wood trim around the windows. Body ready for foil... Foiled cowl... Got everything under the belt line done last night. I couldnt help myself and "brushed" the cowl... This added texture hides the "foil" look and the seams. It was hard to get a good photo, but the look is right where i want it. and one more photo... cause i'm excited... haha Edited November 19, 2015 by Impalow added photo
microwheel Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Nice detail work Eric, and foil job is looking top notch.
afx Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Nice project Eric. What did you "brush" the BMF with - looks great.
Impalow Posted November 19, 2015 Author Posted November 19, 2015 Thank you Jim and JC.Nice project Eric. What did you "brush" the BMF with - looks great.I used the gray "Scotchbrite" pad, just cut a small piece and sanded in tiny circles.
slusher Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Very impressive work. Nice touch on the foil...
Mr. Metallic Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 I was just thinking yesterday "Man, I hope theirs an update on this one soon", and here it is. This build continues to inspire and intrigue.
62pyro Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 How much better can this possibly get?Outstanding work.
Ridge Rider Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Very nice project and craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.
Pat Minarick Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Very cool Eric, not sure if this will help ,but if you rip the BMF instead of cutting it with a blade ,it will help hide the seams.
Impalow Posted November 20, 2015 Author Posted November 20, 2015 Thank you all! Very cool Eric, not sure if this will help ,but if you rip the BMF instead of cutting it with a blade ,it will help hide the seams. Thank you pat! Yes it helps! I actually went back and read your underglass post on this model before I started. The ripping is a great way to avoid noticeable seams... Thank you so much for the help, and cultivating this idea.
misterNNL Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Yowzaa!I'm lovin the foiled body.Looking forward to seeing it fully covered.
Darren B Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 This build just keeps getting insaner by the day, totally a work of art can not wait to see the finished artwork, very awesome building skills.
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