Helipilot16 Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 Here are the pictures of where I stand tonight. I have all the major bodywork done, with only minor work, sanding and painting left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 (edited) Lookin' really raw as you blast your way through the plastic. But oh so promising! Can't wait to see you start to finesse those shapes and show them who's boss... The fenders already look really fine, as does the accent ridge along the roof. When you're done it should be a beauty. Edited March 23, 2009 by gbk1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobdude Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Lookin Great Marcus ! My favorite style cars, Can't wait to see it done ! Here's My curbside Auburn Speedster by Shemp & Curley I've started a Slightly more sophisticated closed fender car ! Can't get enough of em ! Bill,It looks more like Harpo and Zeppo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 Lookin' really raw as you blast your way through the plastic. But oh so promising! Can't wait to see you start to finesse those shapes and show them who's boss... The fenders already look really fine, as does the accent ridge along the roof. When you're done it should be a beauty. Don't worry too much about the rawness of it. Since I took the pictures, I have smoothed it all out and added jams for the windows in the roof. I should start painting it tomorrow or the next day. I have decided on candy blue over silver for the main body. I'm still deciding on the color for the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 If it's not too late, I'd suggest a center peak along the hood to continue the line you have along the roof/tail of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Looking good Marcus. I'll definitely be keeping tabs on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 If it's not too late, I'd suggest a center peak along the hood to continue the line you have along the roof/tail of the car. No, it's not too late to take suggestions from a pro designer. I'm now considering how to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas SCR Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 No, it's not too late to take suggestions from a pro designer. I'm now considering how to do it. I like it Heli, Looks real nice. Hope the paint colors are not to flashy as this car should be suddle look and let the people see the body flows and the great work you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 I like it Heli, Looks real nice. Hope the paint colors are not to flashy as this car should be suddle look and let the people see the body flows and the great work you did. If I do the transparent blue right, it will look very classy. It all depends on what I use under it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) Harry This a beautiful hand-made "ART DECO" style Delahaye. Been collecting picture's for years, on these styles of stunning "Rolling Art", with tons of incredible "SWIRLY CHROME" all over the body. Some day........! In the mean time, I'll enjoy watching how this build turns out Marcus . Great start on your project, that'll mirror one of the most wonderful period's of automotive history. Keep us all up to date - dave Those Art Deco cars are pretty incredible... I saw a group of Delahayes, a Talbot Lago, a custom bodied Rolls Royce and a few others at a special exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum a few years ago... in fact, that roof w/ the split rear windows reminds me of the RR, it's a car famous for it's round doors..can't recall what the model name is, but Autoblog or Autoweek had an article on it recently... Edited March 24, 2009 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Those Art Deco cars are pretty incredible... I saw a group of Delahayes, a Talbot Lago, a custom bodied Rolls Royce and a few others at a special exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum a few years ago... in fact, that roof w/ the split rear windows reminds me of the RR, it's a car famous for it's round doors..can't recall what the model name is, but Autoblog or Autoweek had an article on it recently... I'm trying not to be too influenced by those cars, despite the name I've chosen. Think of them as my inspiration, not my prototypes. I don't want to seem to be copying anything. My headlights will be stacked modern headlamps set behind a clear cover, somewhat like those of some modern cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Here is the new Fordoni engine. The other one wasn't turning out right. The new one is very similar, but different in some major ways. The new cams will have their chain drives in front of the engine. The heads are scratchbuilt using laminated styrene. The fuel injection bases were built out of styrene tubing. I have ordered some air funnels from Hong Kong. Here is the engine story: I started with two aluminum low deck 347 cu inch Ford small blocks welded front to rear. I added a billet steel 16 cylinder crankshaft. The heads are aluminum overhead cam (four cams). The fuel injection is a custom built electronic Hillborn style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 I am using monofilament fishing line for the bolts on the cam covers. I looks very realistic in scale even though it isn't hex. I will paint the engine several different shades using Testors metalizers. The block will be painted aluminum using KustomKolor. The transmission is a Ford AOD from a 32 Ford kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James W Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 The engine certainly fits the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 The body work is now complete and about ready for paint. I'm working on the chassis now. I found a complete C2 Corvette frame in my parts bin and adapted the front and rear suspensions to the original frame. Pictures of the chassis are to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 Here is the chassis with the front Corvette crossmember and rear suspension. Here is the fuel injection system without it's airhorns, which I'm waiting for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 Here is where I stand now. I'm getting closer to painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 I recently had a small setback and have taken advantage of it to improve the car. I painted it transparent Oriental Blue over silver. It came out great. After it was gassed out, I coated it with Future. When the Future came out badly, I used ammonia to remove it. So far, so good. Then I decided to add another coat of blue. The paint immediately wrinkled up. Apparently there was a little bit of ammonia left on the body, causing a bad reaction. It immediately went into the purple pond. After the paint was gone, I went ahead and removed all the Squadron putty. I replaced it with melted plastic. It's much better looking and far stronger. I'm now in the process of sanding and smoothing. I redid the door hinges to make the rear of the doors swing into the body. I'll do a tutorial on how I did it when I do the second door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Check the tips section for how I built the new hinges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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