Pierre Rivard Posted January 29, 2024 Author Posted January 29, 2024 Now finally ready to start setting the wheel/tires to body relationship. My initial estimate is that I want to lower the ride height by 2 mm. I can achieve that at the front by swapping the left and right knuckles.
Pierre Rivard Posted January 29, 2024 Author Posted January 29, 2024 After completing the front suspension installation, I assembled the chassis to body for verification. Front ride height looks good. The rear is not changed yet but probably needs about the same. Track width not yet addressed. That's where I'm at for now. 1
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 30, 2024 Posted January 30, 2024 Enjoying seeing this one come together. 1
MarkJ Posted January 30, 2024 Posted January 30, 2024 Pierre, looks like you have the stance just right. Are those the wheels you are going with or are you waiting for some others to arrive?
Pierre Rivard Posted January 30, 2024 Author Posted January 30, 2024 35 minutes ago, MarkJ said: Pierre, looks like you have the stance just right. Are those the wheels you are going with or are you waiting for some others to arrive? The plan will be to substitute for new wheels when they are ready. Jason has a lot on his plate but committed to develop the wheels for this application. The design will also work for other vehicles requiring 3x24 inside/outside laced wheels.
Rattlecan Dan Posted January 30, 2024 Posted January 30, 2024 Pierre, the chassis and body look great! I humbly submit the stance IMHO is a bit nose heavy. Or perhaps the rear is a tad too high. Hope I haven't offended. Trying to offer some constructive criticism. Realizing you're not completed yet.
Pierre Rivard Posted January 30, 2024 Author Posted January 30, 2024 53 minutes ago, Rattlecan Dan said: Pierre, the chassis and body look great! I humbly submit the stance IMHO is a bit nose heavy. Or perhaps the rear is a tad too high. Hope I haven't offended. Trying to offer some constructive criticism. Realizing you're not completed yet. Far from it Donato, and I agree with you. I had not yet adjusted the rear, which I now have, by moving it 1.5 mm lower and adding a touch of negative camber typical of a swing axle type suspension (rear) 3
Rattlecan Dan Posted January 30, 2024 Posted January 30, 2024 Perfect! Or at least it would be if the right front was touching the ground. I will shut my pie hole now.
1959scudetto Posted January 30, 2024 Posted January 30, 2024 Now it has the right racecar stance... 1
Straightliner59 Posted January 31, 2024 Posted January 31, 2024 Beautiful work, my friend! That stance, with those wheels... 1
MarkJ Posted January 31, 2024 Posted January 31, 2024 Pierre, glad to hear you have the correct wheels on the way. This build is really going to be special like all of your other ones. 1
Pierre Rivard Posted January 31, 2024 Author Posted January 31, 2024 Massive (for me) milestone achieved today. As I have said before, spraying paint is not possible for me so the only way for me to stay in the hobby was to develop methods and material mix to achieve brush painted finishes. The toughest of them all has been silver and achieving a decent result has been a 3 year journey. This may be no match for a good spray job but the best I can do and good enough to proceed with the rest of this build. 1
Rattlecan Dan Posted January 31, 2024 Posted January 31, 2024 Did a Great job. Spot on color and realistic texture. With the new tires and decals, this build is going to be great!
MarkJ Posted January 31, 2024 Posted January 31, 2024 Looks very realistic, Pierre. Has just the right sheen for a race car. I'm seeing a homogeneous paint job with no brush marks.
1959scudetto Posted January 31, 2024 Posted January 31, 2024 For a racer from the 50's this color looks perfect, Pierre ! Very realistic !
Straightliner59 Posted February 1, 2024 Posted February 1, 2024 Kudos to you, for the paint! Brushing silver has to be absolutely harrowing!?
Bainford Posted February 1, 2024 Posted February 1, 2024 Beautiful work, Pierre. Things are looking right. Nice work on the paint.
absmiami Posted February 6, 2024 Posted February 6, 2024 Amelia Island 2015 - Stirling Moss' show ... I took the first shot - this one was fr Conceptcarz.com ...
Randy D Posted February 10, 2024 Posted February 10, 2024 You never cease to amaze Pierre!!! You have another great looking project going here. Randy
1959scudetto Posted February 11, 2024 Posted February 11, 2024 59 minutes ago, 250 Testa Rossa said: Where are the tires from? These are the kit-suplied tires.
Allan31 Posted February 17, 2024 Posted February 17, 2024 I'll never be able to look at my kit the same way again.....
Pierre Rivard Posted February 17, 2024 Author Posted February 17, 2024 1 hour ago, Allan31 said: I'll never be able to look at my kit the same way again..... Well right now it's painful for me to look at it. My best yet brush painted job was a touch on the dark side and got worse (darker) after I put the clear on. I mistakenly proceeded with decals and just could not bear to look at it. I then dropped the body and one of the fragile rear fenders broke. Sanded off the decals and started repairs. I have to find ways to regain motivation for this one... 1
MarkJ Posted February 17, 2024 Posted February 17, 2024 Wow, I thought only stuff like this happened to me. I'm sure you can fix it and it will be the best build you've ever done. 1
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