Scott Colmer Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) Had to take some time off for work travel, but got to build last weekend. After taking the canopy down the a reasonable thickness, the slimmer lid proved itself to be too fragile by splitting on the nose. Time for creative support. More handmade metalwork. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki I am getting closer, but going is slow. The new hinge took 6 hours. Thanks for looking and the encouragement. Scott Edited July 15, 2009 by Scott Colmer
Raul_Perez Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 Awesome craftsmanship and creativity!! I'd get in line to buy a resin replica of this one!! Keep up the GREAT work!! I can't wait to see this one finished!! For anyone who hasn't looked at the in process pics of this build on Scott's Fotki site, I guarantee you that it's well worth the time. Thanks for sharing, Scott!! Later,
Bernard Kron Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) This build is one of the greats. Since there isn't a continuous thread of the w.i.p. here's the link to Scott's Fotki pages on the build: http://public.fotki.com/Scottcolmer/the-timbo-challenge/ It's a stunner! Edited December 31, 2008 by gbk1
Joe Handley Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 That car is still just unbelievable, Keep it up!!!!
Scott Colmer Posted January 27, 2009 Author Posted January 27, 2009 Still making parts. It's fun, but time consuming. And some times very frustrating. The first canopy hinge design ultimately failed. I spent the better part of two weeks trying different arm designs before I gave up and went another direction to get it to open. More on that later. The pully system is done. All the cog drives are made with K&S Tubing groved with a back saw. The item on the left is the kit oil pump. On the right is an side mount aluminium water pump. It's all K&S. It was necessary due to space issues. The cog belt is a shaved down zip tie. The disk behind the crank pulley is for the ignition. Hosted on Fotki Added some blisters to clear the turbos and release the air drawn in for the intercoolers. I found out I had clearence issues when I ground through the body. First the design. Hosted on Fotki Finished product Hosted on Fotki Once the pulleys were done, it became clear I needed more space for the oil tank. The round one would not fit, so I made a custom fit one from sheet styrene pretty much following the same process I learned from a metal fabricators hand book. More putty welding too. I am still try to perfect the technique. Hosted on Fotki Thanks for looking.
ismaelg Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Love to see updates on this. Keep 'em coming! Thanks,
KanelKustoms Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 WOW!!!! What a masterful work of art! That is absolutly incredible! Excellent craftsmanship with an expert sense of style and flow. I can only imagine the amount of work that has gone into that. Keep up the good work and keep us posted.
Old Dog Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Now that is impressive. I am amazed at the ingenuity and the build details. I can’t wait to watch the progress. Thanks you for the pics and inspiration. I am starting on a salt car.
Peter Lombardo Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 I have one word and one word only for this build……Insane!!! Simply an amazingly detailed and awesomely laborious build. You are a very patient and steady craftsman. ( I looked at your photo record on this build so far, it rivals War and Peace in its scope). My attention span on any given build is nowhere near the time and effort invested in this build. Great workmanship.
Nick F40 Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 This is just incredible....the others said waht i was going to say and like what peter said, insane!
blubaja Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Epic!! As in never ending!! And as in beautiful!!! Can't wait to see this finished. Although it is still just amazing in the progress!!
RJWood Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) WOW is right. I can't imagine that a 1:1 build would be any more labor intensive than yours. Just bigger parts. Edited January 28, 2009 by RJWood
DR Dubois Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 This thing is going to be amazing! Love the work.
Raul_Perez Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 WOW!!! That pretty much describes this build!! The only thing disappointing about this build is that it doesn't look very likely that you'll finish it in time for the NNL West. Maybe you'll bring what you've got finished so far??? Thanks for sharing,
Scott Colmer Posted January 31, 2009 Author Posted January 31, 2009 Hey Raul, Nani and I are still planning on making the drive to NorCal. I'll try to have the body in base primer and all the fab done so I can do a mock up. I am not working on a deadline, but do want to get his one finished by April. I checked and as of Feb 14 2008, it will be one year. This was supposed to be a quick build! just havin' to much fun to rush it. I look forward to hanging out and seeing your stuff. Thanks to everyone for the encouragement. It really help keep me going. Scott
Raul_Perez Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) Hey Raul, Nani and I are still planning on making the drive to NorCal. I'll try to have the body in base primer and all the fab done so I can do a mock up. I am not working on a deadline, but do want to get his one finished by April. I checked and as of Feb 14 2008, it will be one year. This was supposed to be a quick build! just havin' to much fun to rush it. I look forward to hanging out and seeing your stuff. Thanks to everyone for the encouragement. It really help keep me going. Scott Sounds GREAT!! I can't say for sure, but I'd suspect we've met before, probably at the Gold Coast Challenge or an NNL West event. Either way, it'll be great to see you and the check out the Vette. I know that my friend Bernard (GBK1) who's coming down from Seattle will also really like to see it!! Later, Edited February 3, 2009 by Raul_Perez
Bernard Kron Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 ... I know that my friend Bernard (GBK1) who's coming down from Seattle will also really like to see it!! You got that right!!!! I can't wait! This has got to be one of my favorite lonnnnngggg term W.I.P.s.
Hizoot Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 The Zoot sayz, YOU CAN RUN BUT YOU CAN'T HIDE..! Really like your belt & pully system, very clever Scott ! Still I feel this will be done in time for GSL, that's right, I'm willing to bet perfectly good tacos this will be there complete... Hizoot
Scott Colmer Posted February 3, 2009 Author Posted February 3, 2009 Zoooooot! You found me! Don't tell the Show guys and thanks for the engouragement. GSL or Bust baby! Hang around a while. It's a cool place. Scott
Hizoot Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 I think Tim would be excited to hear your humble little "challenge" build has grown into this monster..! But you're going to have to tell him, I'm not going to say a word. Personally I think we delivered him a 1 - 2 punch..! Whatever my Buggin - U didn't do squash his hopes, I think this will finish him off..! In any case, I'll stop by here when I can & you keep building until I can collect my tacos..! Good luck, Hizoot
Scott Colmer Posted February 20, 2009 Author Posted February 20, 2009 Just a bit more progress. Enhanced the front of the block with some detail to the face of the heads and few bolt holes here and there. OPened up the motor plate. Also cleaned up the kit mainfold by adding a new base and some bosses for mounting bolts and what not. The intercoolers have their mounting plate and are welded up. Hosted on Fotki I also have a question for you Indy car experts...How did they start a 1985 March Chassis Indy car with a ZF transaxle such as this? Hosted on Fotki Thanks Scott
Raul_Perez Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Looking good, Scott!! Too bad that you can't make it up for the NNL West... Any chance we'll see you at any of the GoodGuys events in Pleasanton? They have pretty big model contests with the car shows 4 times a year. Later,
Geezerman Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Not much left to say. Beautiful work !!!!!!!!
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