Pete J. Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 Holy BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH, your at it again! Oh my a birdcage. You are one to take on the challenge. You know what I would like to see at some point is a tutorial from you on panel beating. Perhaps a YouTube video. I am more of a visual learner than a taker of instructions. Well, I will definitely be following this one. Also time for me to get back to some metal work. You do inspire me Randy!
MrObsessive Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 Randy, Randy, Randy! A Birdcage Maserati! One of my favorite '50's/early '60's road racers! You betcha i'll be following this one! The soldering alone is interesting to watch as sometimes that's what ya gotta do to get certain parts and strength.
FabbricaP Posted September 9, 2016 Posted September 9, 2016 Really gorgeous car. Looks awesome so far, can't wait to see the progress!
signmike Posted September 9, 2016 Posted September 9, 2016 Ho what an ambucious project. This is gonna fun to watch. Good luck with this...
Randy D Posted September 10, 2016 Author Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) Hi Folks, Thanks to all who took the time to comment !!!!!!! Some progress to report on the chassis alto it is merely adding on some more tubes Michael, Look forward to your metal work on your latest Altered. You sure have casting in nickel silver down to an art! Maxx, I go on the Maserati page of Ultimate Car just about every day looking, leaning towards 2454. The only thing I have ruled out is a model with the 'boat tail' that they used for the higher speed races Pete, I will try to take some film when I attempt some more body work. Tim, I'm using Tix flux and Novak Silver Solder. I am no expert but I do enjoy trying. I keep studying Sir Gerald's methods on bodywork but have not had his results. My meager efforts on bodywork to date consist of the fairly simple shapes on the wrecker... set The fenders were made up using the steel dapping set in combo with a hardwood wheel for a 'buck' Mocking up some more body work. The tough thing on this car is the transition from the hood to the top of the front fenders. Trying to figure out how to break the front end down into multiple pieces that I can handle..... Thanks for looking in! Randy Edited September 10, 2016 by Randy D 1
gtx6970 Posted September 10, 2016 Posted September 10, 2016 Hi Folks, New project, building a 1/24th scale model of what I feel is one of the prettiest cars ever raced. Agreed 100% And having seen one of these cars in person . I sure don't envy you making that chassis from scratch.
Mooneyzs Posted September 10, 2016 Posted September 10, 2016 Randy... Holy Smokes... You are some kind of Magician. That chassis is amazing. Looking Good Buddy. I gotta ask what is your soldering board made up of. I can't figure it out...lol
sflam123 Posted September 10, 2016 Posted September 10, 2016 A beautiful car that you are doing amazing work replicating. Your work is not model building...it is artistry!!
crazyrichard Posted September 11, 2016 Posted September 11, 2016 great start on the bodywork , i can imagine it will give you some things to think about and trial and error ...
Art Laski Posted September 11, 2016 Posted September 11, 2016 My meager efforts on bodywork to date consist of the fairly simple shapes on the wrecker... set Meager efforts? My god man! All your efforts are amazing, as I'm sure this will be too. Looking forward to watching, my friend!
Nytrozilla Posted September 11, 2016 Posted September 11, 2016 Must be something in the air Randy.I'm starting to consider the possibility that I might maybe sit myself down and fiddle with an Altered. Tim & Michael got me all stirred up.Might even have to get a dapping kit.Great start sir.
BDSchindler Posted September 12, 2016 Posted September 12, 2016 "MEAGER efforts"?"fairly SIMPLE shapes"????Randy, compared to you...I figure I'm the village idiot!Just curious...where did you learn to do this?
58 Impala Posted September 12, 2016 Posted September 12, 2016 Beautiful work on the cage. I have a question about how you solder nickel silver tubing, do you use a soldering iron, torch or resistance soldering unit? What type/wattage do you use?
gtx6970 Posted September 12, 2016 Posted September 12, 2016 Meager....you call that meager?I call it stunning and WAAAAAAAY above most builders abilities
Davewilly Posted September 12, 2016 Posted September 12, 2016 Pretty cool looking sheet metal work there Randy..
10thumbs Posted September 19, 2016 Posted September 19, 2016 Hi Randy, hey I saw one of those dapping blocks and the taps too.....I like! Got a set coming my way soon. Here we go domes.... For me, you're the true metal scratch builder. I like your style and admire your abilities, always a treat to view.
ningoth4 Posted September 20, 2016 Posted September 20, 2016 That truck is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Kevin
Chariots of Fire Posted September 20, 2016 Posted September 20, 2016 A little tip on how you formed the fenders, please!!
Randy D Posted September 25, 2016 Author Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) Hi Folks, Hi Bill, Very jealous that you have viewed one in person Need some details on that my friend! Chris, The pads are ceramic. I get them from jewelry supply shops, many different sizes available. It is epoxied to a pressed paper builders board so I can use pins to use them as jigs. Your soldering jigs are so much cooler!!!! Sflam123, Thanks! Hi Pete Richard, It is giving me a headache! Art, Compared to the guys that really know how to work the metal my stuff is pretty simple but I am determined to close the gap!!! Stephen, Thank you! Joe, Go 'Wings' !!!! Brian, I am learning as I go! Tom, Using a Weller 40 watt iron that has a variable temp control. I use it on the highest temp so I make the joints quickly before it loosens the joints around it. Thanks Dave!! Michael, Thank you, your thread in the Drag section is always one that I check up on to learn new stuff!! Thanks Kevin, one day it will be done! Charles, I took some pics when I formed up a another fender, hope it helps.... Hardwood toy wheel is my 'buck'..... Metal material hammered over the buck.... Into the dapping block, beat the buck with a hammer to smooth out the metal .... I am going back an forth between the dapping block and the buck held in the vise to try an get the shape I want. When I get happy with the shape I 'lead in' using solder, both inside and outside.... Next step is to get the soldered material back to scale thickness and smoothed out. Using a grinder in the Dremel and files... I often have to resolder to fill in voids... Using the grinder and any round surface to give the desired radius to the fender 'skirt'..... This is as far as I will take these practice fenders.... Working on a body buck, hope to show more soon on that soon. Progress on the chassis...... Need to get some skills in video production as we move forward on body work, it would really help in showing the process. That is all for now, thanks for looking in. Randy Edited September 25, 2016 by Randy D 1
Codi Posted September 25, 2016 Posted September 25, 2016 Thanks so much for sharing the pics and details of "how-to". As someone that wants to attempt what you're actually DOING, it will be most helpful when I try my hand at it even if I can't get the same results. Oh, yeah, that chassis isn't too bad either. cheers, tim
John Teresi Posted September 26, 2016 Posted September 26, 2016 Randy.......you just blow me away with your work and your style of work......I really look up to you Brother......hope you can make GSL next year so I can see your work and we can hang out
58 Impala Posted September 26, 2016 Posted September 26, 2016 Thanks for the info Randy. Nice work, I'll be following your build, Where did you get the measurements/specs for the chassis?
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