Scale-Master Posted May 23, 2021 Author Posted May 23, 2021 I made new hinges for the engine cover; the original ones I made took up space the spare tire needed to fit into and still be removable. 1
Scale-Master Posted May 26, 2021 Author Posted May 26, 2021 I made the tailpipes. I bent steel armatures to form the tubing from the insides. The ends are brass. 2
OldNYJim Posted May 26, 2021 Posted May 26, 2021 That steering wheel is really impressive - I've been wondering if I had the skills (and equipment) to make one of these on my Taig. I suspect I DO have the equipment, but will be found lacking currently in the required skills... 1
mikemodeler Posted May 28, 2021 Posted May 28, 2021 I have been watching this build from the beginning, in total awe of the scratchbuilding and amount of details that are in this, can't wait to see what's next! 1
Rob Hall Posted May 29, 2021 Posted May 29, 2021 Just incredible detailing and scratch building...been fascinating to watch. 1
mikemodeler Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 I was hoping to tune in today and see some more progress, sure hope there is some cool updates coming, this thing is a work of art! I could only hope to be able to machine or cast some of what has been displayed here. 2
mikemodeler Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 It's been a week since the last update, I am Jonesing for some new pictures and more detailed parts! C'mon Man, we need to see some more progress! 1
mikemodeler Posted June 10, 2021 Posted June 10, 2021 Two weeks and no updates? Hope to see some new pictures soon! 1
lucky 130 Posted June 10, 2021 Posted June 10, 2021 Still watching, in total awe and respect. This is one masterpiece! Should be in the model hall of fame. 2
mikemodeler Posted June 10, 2021 Posted June 10, 2021 1 hour ago, lucky 130 said: Still watching, in total awe and respect. This is one masterpiece! Should be in the model hall of fame. I have seen several of his builds here, nothing short of masterpieces. The details he picks out and stuff he makes from scratch, you'd swear it was a real car part shrunk down for models! 2
mikemodeler Posted June 11, 2021 Posted June 11, 2021 I saw some updates on this on another forum, wonder why Scale Master hasn't posted them here?
mikemodeler Posted June 19, 2021 Posted June 19, 2021 Been away for most of the week, anyone know of any updates to this? Scale Master hasn't been here in several weeks, anyone know why? He was making great progress and all those detail parts he's been making are incredible. 1
peteski Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 Looking at his profile, Mark has visited the forum on June 18. He is around. Like most of us, besides modeling, he probably has other things to take care of. 2
absmiami Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 We could start a chant … Lola , Lola, Lola, Lola … ? 2
Scott Colmer Posted June 22, 2021 Posted June 22, 2021 Finally got a chance to get caught up on this one. Great stuff with every shot! Looking forward to Mark's return. 1
mikemodeler Posted July 15, 2021 Posted July 15, 2021 Haven't seen any updates in 2 months, sure hope he hasn't put this to the side, was really enjoying seeing the cool hand made stuff on this build! 2
mikemodeler Posted August 14, 2021 Posted August 14, 2021 I gotta believe that something happened to his computer and I bet when/if he comes back he will have all kinds of cool updates to this, just too good to have stopped working on this. 2
Scale-Master Posted August 27, 2021 Author Posted August 27, 2021 The rear section seemed like it needed something more, so I freehand drilled a dozen holes in the rear panel. For a part that is based on a kit piece, I'm somewhat surprised how much scratch-work it has on it now. It didn't start out in my plans that way, but such is the nature of this project. 2
mikemodeler Posted August 27, 2021 Posted August 27, 2021 14 minutes ago, Scale-Master said: The rear section seemed like it needed something more, so I freehand drilled a dozen holes in the rear panel. For a part that is based on a kit piece, I'm somewhat surprised how much scratch-work it has on it now. It didn't start out in my plans that way, but such is the nature of this project. Awesome work, glad to see you back posting updates! 1
Scale-Master Posted August 28, 2021 Author Posted August 28, 2021 I designed the spokes for the steering wheel in SolidWorks from a real one I liked and printed a master. This is a resin copy I cast from it with the aluminum rim I turned. I milled out three areas in the rim for the spokes to fit into. Dry fitted together. 2
Scale-Master Posted August 29, 2021 Author Posted August 29, 2021 Shoulder belt anchor bar. Shoulder and lap belt anchor hardware. And the buckle sets. All scratch-built. 2
mikemodeler Posted August 29, 2021 Posted August 29, 2021 Unbelievable details and incredible skills to scratchbuild all of them! In total awe of this! 1
Scale-Master Posted August 30, 2021 Author Posted August 30, 2021 Thanks Mike! The kit seats are both the same. I notched the inboard edges for shifter clearance and cut holes for the lap belts. They needed some cushion detail. I thought I could use the pre-scribed sheet plastic I used on the camper I built last month, but it was so brittle (old stock I guess) it kept snapping, and not just in the recessed lines. I hoped to do each in two pieces but it was more like eight per seat. The indentations needed to be scribed a lot deeper and some curvature added. Primed and on hold until painting. 1
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