Codi Posted October 13, 2016 Posted October 13, 2016 John, I know the recent pics are to showcase your engine progress, but I always take time to look at what's going around the subject you're sharing. The frame details and interior floorboards are just a few examples. Nice eye John. cheers, tim
Randy D Posted October 15, 2016 Posted October 15, 2016 Hey JT, Just beautiful scratch building you are doing here!!!! From the tube frame and bodywork to the shifter and electrical panel, Awesome my friend. Randy
John Teresi Posted October 15, 2016 Author Posted October 15, 2016 Hello......thank you all so very much for the kind comments........I really do appreciate them.......I modified a parts box seat and used a "Pro Tech" 5 Point Racing Harness.......I also made an electric fuel pump ......I heavely modified the the frame and used "Pro Tech" nut and bolt ends and made a brake line using a "Pro Tech" T` fitting......and I painted the frame and weathered it lightly .......I will get the front end on tomorrow......thanks for looking.
Mooneyzs Posted October 15, 2016 Posted October 15, 2016 Dang Johnny Bravo.... Now that is one heck of an update. Nice work on everything. I love how you did the seat with the piping and how it looked all painted. It turned out killer. Those Seat belts turned out awesome as well. And that fuel pump and fuel filter turned out nice. I am loving this update
Nytrozilla Posted October 16, 2016 Posted October 16, 2016 It's updates like this that make life worth living.
John Pol Posted October 16, 2016 Posted October 16, 2016 you should do how to on how you made that electric fuel pump just love your work
Art Laski Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Awesome work, Johnny! It's really coming together nicely, as usual, but these details really make it special.
John Teresi Posted October 17, 2016 Author Posted October 17, 2016 Helllo......thanks guys for the kind comments.....I really do appreciate them......I got the front end painted and lightly weathered I used some "Pro Tech" nut and bolt ends and attached to the frame......I will work on the engine next......thanks for looking.
noname Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Man, this guy should be super appreciative upon getting this detailed replica of his car. Great work!
Mooneyzs Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 John... That is one awesome update. That front end is looking great. and I am loving the look of the car on all 4 wheels.... The stance looks killer . Very Nice work!!
gasser59 Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 I go out of town for a few days and I see the minions have taken completely over your shop JT. That is some really stellar work. The weathering and scratch-building is over the top.
Davewilly Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 wow! Looks great John...nice looking little parts! and the seat is very cool
sk8erdave Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 its builds like this that motivate me to get back on the model cars! Your scratch building is amazing and i love the context.
bobthehobbyguy Posted October 19, 2016 Posted October 19, 2016 Killer update. Wonderful scratchbuilding.
Randy D Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 Hey JT, Beautiful work as always my friend, the seat came out great and you have the front end looking awesome. Great update!!!!Randy
John Teresi Posted October 20, 2016 Author Posted October 20, 2016 Hello.......Thank you all so very much for the kind comments......I really do appreciate them.......I started to assemble the engine......I modified alot parts on the engine and I made the spark plug boots.......I used "Pro Tech": spark plug wire ,detailing wire, nut and bolt ends, and wire looms......I painted some engine parts Alclad and weathered lightly......I also painted the Headers Alclad and airbrushed some heat stain on them using Tamiya clear red ,blue and yellow.......I also made a dash ,I used real wood with a light stain and clear coat and used some "Pro Tech" small gauge rings and nut and bolt ends.......I got the wheels and tires painted Alclad and a special mix for the rear wheels......and I lightly weathered the tires.......I got the roll cage painted Tamiya clear red over silver base coat ,and painted the fuel cell Alclad, and I used "Pro Tech" nut and bolt ends......I attached the seat ,battery and electric fuel pump.......I also started on the floor,I painted it Alclad with a light wash and used "Pro Tech" nut and bolt ends....I also got made and painted the B&M Shifter Alcald......I will work on the carbs tomorrow and finish the floor.......thanks for looking.
John Pol Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 Great job so far anyway you can show some us how you scratchbuild the Electric fuel pump? Keep up the good work
John Teresi Posted October 20, 2016 Author Posted October 20, 2016 Great job so far anyway you can show some us how you scratchbuild the Electric fuel pump? Keep up the good work John.......here is everything I usd to make the Electric fuel pump minus the "Pro Tech" nut and bolt ends.......you can se everything in these pictures......you should be able to see what I did......if not PM me and I will try to exsplain.......thanks
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