Codi Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Hey Chris, VERY nice job on this kit. The car brings back great memories of hearing early 70's Ferrari 312T's at Watkins Glen. Their flat 12 was the coolest thing ever as you could tell where the cars were even out of sight as their sound was so unique (GREAT!!!!!) best of luck as you finish her up. cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 Thank you very much Tim! nothing like a flat 12 at high rpm ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 Look what I found today ? After getting some chores done. I decided to bring this out and give it a couple of coats of paint. Hopefully in a few days I will get the decals on this and clear coated ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwobeaman Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I am just catching up with your build and it looks great! I have one in my stash too hope to get to it in 2019 as a prelude to building the 312 T3 and T4’s awaiting in the stash.... As for the rivets, I LOVE the look of tiny pins heads for rivets, but I’ll admit right up front that is is a long arduous task to clip, drill, set each one. I hope you’re happy with the Archer transfers and look forward to seeing the results once you hit that red with clear and polish. ‘Keep your legs moving’ brother, it’s looking good! S/F, Gunner B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 16 hours ago, cwobeaman said: I am just catching up with your build and it looks great! I have one in my stash too hope to get to it in 2019 as a prelude to building the 312 T3 and T4’s awaiting in the stash.... As for the rivets, I LOVE the look of tiny pins heads for rivets, but I’ll admit right up front that is is a long arduous task to clip, drill, set each one. I hope you’re happy with the Archer transfers and look forward to seeing the results once you hit that red with clear and polish. ‘Keep your legs moving’ brother, it’s looking good! S/F, Gunner B Thanks for the kind words! I was going to try the regular rivets, but I found the archer ones and gave this a shot. They do have there plus’s quick and easy, there minuses is that they can fold onto itself which is a pain. It did take me a wile to lay them out. I think next time I will be doing the old fashion way. chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 I can’t believe how frustrating a hobby can be. I had the large gum ball decal wrinkle up and after numerous times of trying to get it to lay flat, I have no luck whatsoever ??? so now I will have to try to start over again. I am super frustrated. After I calm down and realize that this is a learning experience all will be good again. For those few who are keeping an eye on this build I do thank you. Your kind words and encouragement do make this process fun and enjoyable. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Ugh, just ugh Chris. Consider this additional encouragement however as I know you'll get it right. Cheers sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Keep going sir! It will turn out great! Remember, I have some red if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 7 hours ago, Codi said: Ugh, just ugh Chris. Consider this additional encouragement however as I know you'll get it right. Cheers sir! Thanks for the kind words. I was able to find another set of decals on e bay.? hopefully I will get back at in a couple weeks, in the meantime I will prep it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 5 hours ago, Brudda said: Keep going sir! It will turn out great! Remember, I have some red if you need it. Thanks Bruce!! As of this moment I have enough paint. Just trying to find enough patience. Replacement decals can’t get here quick enough. by the way: where is the show being held at? I have never been to one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 It is the NNL West. Held in the Bay Area. Hope you can make it. I’m going to try very hard to make it. I live on the other side of the Sierras and if it snows real heavy I will not make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64Comet404 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Great looking build! I have one of these that I have been puttering away on for the past few years, and need to get it back on the workbench. If the latest set of decals gives you issues, you may want to check out the ones made by Indycals. Their products can be found on www.indycals.net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 18 hours ago, 64Comet404 said: Great looking build! I have one of these that I have been puttering away on for the past few years, and need to get it back on the workbench. If the latest set of decals gives you issues, you may want to check out the ones made by Indycals. Their products can be found on www.indycals.net. Thank you and for the heads up on the decals ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 So, after a few long days of waiting for replacement decals. They arrived last week! I got my stubby little fingers to work. For the last couple of nights I got to put all the decals on. Now if Mother Nature would be kind enough to warm up enough so I can put on some clear. I may need to ask my buddy who has a body shop, if I can use his paint booth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 Hello all ... I finally have a update on my build. As you all know it’s just a little too cold to paint anything outside. Even hear in Nor Cal. So I asked a friend for a favor if he could spray the clear in his paint booth at his body shop. So I brought him my peace’s to get done. Now hears the funny part, he assures me that it won’t be that long of a wait to get it done... Well I guess 3 weeks isn’t long.... lol I got them back today, they look great!! Now I can try to get back on track with this. Thanks for looking Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Wow!!!!!!! Artist at work! Beautiful just Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 Thanks Bruce! I don’t know about being an artist.... Just trying to do my best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Looking good Chris..I know how frustrating decals can be.. Looks like your past that now, and getting closer to tying this one up. Following along... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 I got some major stuff accomplished in the front bulkhead. Front wishbones,brake master cylinder and radiator. Hope you like Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) I happen to get some bench time tonight, been working on some small details that where omitted from the kit. It may not be correct for the car, and I have been using what I have laying around to give it a more realistic look. I am happy with the look, and my progress. Thanks for looking Chris Edited February 16, 2019 by Chris Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Oh I forgot to mention that I got the front knuckles and brakes on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Very impressive. Looking forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I like the guitar string? brake lines up front Chris ! Looking good !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 I had a chance to merry the engine to the tub. I will say it wasn’t without a lot of struggle. Parts started to pop off and I started sweating and getting frustrated. So I put it down and went and visited my daughter for the weekend. Went to the Sacramento Autorama, got to see some cool stuff and got my mind right. When I got home, took a deep breath and got at it... Hope you like Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 NICE !! Yes, sometimes you just need to step back, go for a walk and cool off. Come back with a fresh mind and get it done. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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