Dr. Cranky Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I am loving every step of this build. Fabulous work with the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Yeeeehaw!!! Looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 Many thanks guys, I just hope I'm not boring everyone with all these pics. I know when I'm cruzin' and see a build that I like, I always wish there were more photos of what went into it......all the nuts & bolts stuff that's for the most part not visible in pics of finished models. How do you guys feel about it? Do you think lots of (good clear pics) are redundant and cause loss of interest or do they make you smile and perhaps gather tidbits for your own builds? Or perhaps you just enjoy looking at all the pretty colors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 Coach floor boards...... I'm going to have to put a small hump in the passenger floor boards to allow a little more clearance for the bell-housing. I don't need a drive shaft tunnel as this chassis has a stationary torque tube going to the fixed IRS differential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 (edited) Many thanks guys, I just hope I'm not boring everyone with all these pics. I know when I'm cruzin' and see a build that I like, I always wish there were more photos of what went into it......all the nuts & bolts stuff that's for the most part not visible in pics of finished models. How do you guys feel about it? Do you think lots of (good clear pics) are redundant and cause loss of interest or do they make you smile and perhaps gather tidbits for your own builds? Or perhaps you just enjoy looking at all the pretty colors? I LOVE lots of pics! Many times when looking at some build I'm left wanting for more. What went into a build is far more interesting to me than seeing a finished model. And why? .. lets see, "make you smile and perhaps gather tidbits for your own builds?" and "pretty colors" .. YES, YES, YES! And that support cradle ... THAT answers my question about the front! It finishes it off just right. Edited November 29, 2010 by Foxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 Thanks Mike. Every now and then I have to do a mock up, push back from the bench to clear my head, step back and eyeball this thing from various angles....after all, if it doesn't have the look or the stance I'm after, it'll disappoint me and I'll wander off and sulk. Nuff talk, more pics...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I'm lovin' your project and enjoying the pics, Don. Keep them coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hattley Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Heck no, love the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaleautobuilder Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 WOW, nice work so far, keep them pics coming.. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbler75 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 This is truely becoming a work of art! I am lovin' all the aspects of this build! I'm sorry I missed a few updates but when I come in and see this! I'm truely blown away! Great work I'm sure all the great custom coachbuilders would approve in one way or another! Great work! Love it! P.S. As far as the pics go. Don't stop! Keep postin' them! It really brings this build to life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Diggin' it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Every time I check on this thread, I'm amazed by your skills and talents. Absoutely, keep the pics coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 (edited) Thanks guys...... First two pics are the drivers seat under construction, the seat will be upholstered and floor boards carpeted. Rear seat mocked up and some of the curved body panels in place. I'm going to lower this rear luggage rack floor a little just 'cause I think it'll be more pleasing to the eye. This side of the coach hasn't been sanded or trimmed out yet but I wanted to check the stance and fit. Edited December 9, 2010 by GrandpaMcGurk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 Merry Christmas guys........ I cut a section of the pleats from a Big T bench seat, shaped and bonded it to a wood base. I'll spray the plastic part with contact cement and cover it with fabric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTMust Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 WOW! What more can be said? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 Thank you Tony, I hope to have it done around the end of Jan. If you like this one, wait 'til you see what I have coming up next. This one is 1/12th scale....guess I'm one of those large scale snobs as 1/12th is about as small as I'll work on. So what's next? I've ear marked a corner to corner shelf in my almost completed "new" hobby room for the the Big Mutha! It's to be a 1/6th scale Willys coupe, 426 Hemi with 2 four barrels on top of a puffer with giggle gas. Old school nose in the air style, straight axle street-able (barely) gasser. It will go on a 1/6th scratch built tandem trailer.......and as if that wasn't enough it'll be towed by a 1/6th Willys custom pickup or panel truck with big block Chevy (haven't decided yet). The whole thing will be somewhere between 5 to 6 ft. long! Now that's a big model my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTMust Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I'm with you, Grandpa. It really is size that counts! Wish my hobby room was big enough for something that daring! Best wishes for the season. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Rick Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) This has got to be one of, if not THE finest "In progress threads"; I've seen not only here.....but on ANY forum !! ( Including mine ) ......It brings back the true spirit of model building .....before the saturation of Bondo, excess Alclad & overdone Photo etched Everything !!!- This is the Real Deal !!!.....And your step, by steps are just icing on the cake !! - FANTASTIC ; Thanks Very much....I'll be looking forward to seeing more of this Gem !!! Edited January 10, 2011 by Krazy Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Absolute fantastic work!! I could only hope to be so good at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I do not know how in the world I missed this before. This is superb building so far! Terrific job. I have always wanted to do one in 1/16 LOL. I wont be the first if I ever do will I! LOL. This oughta be a real good size in the scale you are doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 A little more has been done on this project.....I lowered the rear luggage platform and added a rolled section under it. Drivers foot-board added, interior seat bases (these will be upholstered at a later date) also. As you can see in the photos I've started filling, rough sanding and sealing the wood. Still have to add window frames & doors......and the list goes on and on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I just found this for the first time and i read through the entire build WOW! is all I have left ( I need some coffee or a nap) cause I got so excited I made myself tired. Keep up the outstanding build my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. min t. fresh Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Man that thing is KOOL!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Faster, Don, faster. We need to see this thing completed. Hope to see you and this build at the model car/truck club forming meeting on Agust 6, 2011 at the Hobby Lobby in Ocala (SR200). Meeting starts at 10:00am. (Couldn't resist trying to get a plug in here for the club). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron a.k.a. Grouchy Pants Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I agree, keep the progress coming. This is an outstanding build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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