Romell R Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 That car is going to look SICK. I love it! Outstanding detail work Romell. Thx Kyle I do my best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy5963 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Thanks for sharing all the pics, this is really coming along nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksarben Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Unbelievable, meticulous work, I'm blown away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 It is a shame that so much of your great detail work is going to be covered up. The chassis and suspension work will never get the attention they deserve with the body on. Absolutely impressive building skills. Actually, I don't know which car I like better.....well, I guess I would have to opt for the 1 to 1 car. Both will be great when finished. Great work...I will follow this to the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 (edited) It is a shame that so much of your great detail work is going to be covered up. The chassis and suspension work will never get the attention they deserve with the body on. Absolutely impressive building skills. Actually, I don't know which car I like better.....well, I guess I would have to opt for the 1 to 1 car. Both will be great when finished. Great work...I will follow this to the end. Peter I can tell you are a man of good taste and we are glad to have you aboard for the ride. Thx for the compliments Edited May 24, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpit602 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Your car is really turning out sweet. Lov the engine that thing is huge. keep up the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 Your car is really turning out sweet. Lov the engine that thing is huge. keep up the post. Thx Mudpit glad youre following along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffone20 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Man that chassis is looking sweet!! You sure are covering all the details and I can't wait to see what you do next!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTH KUSTOMS Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 This is looking ouda site man.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 Thx go out to Mike And Marty for the kind words of incouragement, I havent posted in a few days because Ive been waiting on some photo ecthed parts to come in the mail...but i got bored waiting so i cut up the body and removed the doors and trunk. And since my 1:1 will have a tilt front end I cut it off too. So I have some progress pics for ya I hope you enjoy.... heres the body after cuttin it up..... LOL! J/K I have two bodys this one is what we call the donor body. See you destroy one to get the doors and trunk or whatever you need, then you just cut out the same parts on the other body and file down to the lines. See perfect fitting doors and trunk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 (edited) you know I cant leave you without a mock up ..... What ya think??? Edited May 26, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nails3825 Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 That engine is HUGE! Looking sweet I'm enjoying your detailed descriptions of your build... keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janne Herajärvi Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Very interesting project. That engine looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokentail58 Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Love the build. Your suspension parts are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra98 Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 WOW!!!!Awesome build,Awesome Talent!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) Hello fellas welcome back. I have a few progress pics for ya. I got my shotgun Bill scoop in the mail but it was too short so I had to add some brass tube to it and reform it. I hope you enjoy.... heres the hat with the extra tubing added Here I added squadrens putty and CA glue the CA glue makes it almost like a plastic cover, I add the glue after i get the final shape then I resand. [i/] Edited May 27, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) I wanted to simulate a BorgWarner 4 speed tranny with shift linkage and Hurst stright shifter. Heres what I started with...both pieces has a few hole in them that need repairing but a little white putty fixed that right up. heres the tranny and Bell housing after paint and linkage detailing I still have to add bolts but its almost done this is a pic with all three pieces simi done Edited May 27, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) You already knew I was gonna do a mock up for ya, didnt ya? Stay Tuned for more... Edited May 27, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 I'm glad the link I gave you for the scoop worked out for you. Bye the way, your work area is way to sanitary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 I'm glad the link I gave you for the scoop worked out for you. Bye the way, your work area is way to sanitary. Yeah thx for the link , and trust me this isnt my work area, this is my desk at work I just work on small things there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 The transmission and injection linkage look great, and yeah, that engine is huge in the front of that car. Your work desk???? I couldn't get anywhere near my work desk with a model car and get away with it...and I own the company1 I even have to look over my shoulder when I am on the forum at work. Anyway, this is coming along nicely...very nice. I could kinda' get a little expensive using two kits for opening panels, but you are right, it does work out ok. Keep it going.....something tells me that you don't need encouragement to finish this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gibbons Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 This is incredible, amazing work! I, too, will follow this to the end. Thanks so much for sharing your assembly photos and scratch building techniques. With the working suspension, are you going to have working u-joints? Just curious...I think it would be a piece of cake for you! Eagerly awaiting future installments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) This is incredible, amazing work! I, too, will follow this to the end. Thanks so much for sharing your assembly photos and scratch building techniques. With the working suspension, are you going to have working u-joints? Just curious...I think it would be a piece of cake for you! Eagerly awaiting future installments. Ive done working U joints before with a brass drive shaft and once all is said and done. I think i put way too much work into building them , I thought about doing it for this project and im still not sure if i want to invest the time it takes to make them. But who knows? This whole project is shaping itself, im just following directions. Edited May 27, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) This is incredible, amazing work! I, too, will follow this to the end. Thanks so much for sharing your assembly photos and scratch building techniques. With the working suspension, are you going to have working u-joints? Just curious...I think it would be a piece of cake for you! Eagerly awaiting future installments. Hey I married the boss so i get to do whatever I want LOL! J/K I own the business and I only do small projects on my desk to take pics of the progress then show them to you guys....LOL! Thx for your comment and welcome aboard Edited May 27, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyledr330 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Your craftsmanship is just outstanding Romell! But, you better beef up that body or that motor will twist the body. Great work buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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