Mooneyzs Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hey Steve.... Thanks man. The Valve Covers are from Mark Johnson. He does some Killer resin engines and I would recommend him to anyone looking for 1/16th scale engines. I was going to be painting the valve covers with Alclad. I have both the chrome and Polished aluminum. I will probably end up doing a spoon test and go with which looks like it matches my reference pics the best. I believe the real valve covers on the funny car are made from aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Chris, This is off topic but are you going to make the NNL in Santa Clara Feb. 16. ? If so will you be bring this? bobthehobbyguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Hey Bob... how's it going? You know I want to make it to the NNL's this year but I am not sure If I will be able to or not. But I know for sure I will bring it the following year since I will have it completed before then. I am shooting to have this done by the end of April at the moment. Ok guys not much of an update but I have worked bondo on the spark plug boots and reprimered and even shot a coat of black to see how they would look..... here is the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Boy Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Those came out awesome, Chris! Stick with those, pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Thanks Aaron.... That was my plan. I just wish they didn't take so long...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Yup, those look great. Glad they turned out nice. So are these the finish paint color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Thanks Brad... at the moment they are the finished paint color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Invader Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Just checked out all 87 pages of this build thread. My hat's off to you Chris, a truly awesome build and a great tutorial for us wanna-be's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) Hey Bruce... Thanks for taking the time to go thru all 87 pages. I am sure it took a while. Thanks for the Kind words. I just wanted to be able to share with every one how I am doing the build process and if helps anyone in the process that is great. So I have done a little more work today. Not done working on it for the night yet but I did get my fuel shut off lever drawn up in Solidworks and made it from aluminum sheet. Here is a few pics to show the process today.... I had first drawn up the lever in solidworks and then I started out by printing the drawing to scale. I cut it out of the paper and used a glue stick to hold it onto the aluminum so i cold cut it out: Here is what it looks like after I had sanded and filed to shape as well as getting the mounting holes drilled into it: Then I had to mock it up on the chassis and figure where it was going to mount and here is the location: Well.... back to the workbench right after I have some dinner...Stay tuned Edited February 10, 2013 by Mooneyzs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 that looks great chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAT-T Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 NICE CLOSE UP SHOTS CHRIS! REALLY SHOWS OFF YOUR CHASSIS JOINTS, NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansb57 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I always have to keep in mind this is 1/16 You sure know how to keep te suspence up!! Love your build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Henry.... thanks man Tom.... Thank you, a few of the chassis joints I need to add some bondo to but pretty happy with them do far Hans... Thanks!! sorry to always keep the suspense up. I was going to start working on scratch building the butterfly steering wheel last night but then I didn't feel like sitting at my computer so I started on sanding the primer on the chassis to start to prep it for paint. And let me tell you what a pain in the butt that it is. I started using my flexi file where I could then I actually started cutting thin strips of sand paper to use to get in all of the cracks. I swear I sanded for a couple of hours and I am still not done. Besides that I need to still add a little bondo to a few areas and then it will be ready for one last primer coat. which then I will go back and sand one more time (Yes I am nuts to have to re-sand it again) before paint, but its the only way to tell if it will look good once painted. well gonna get to drawing up the steering wheel and then get back to sanding the chassis. Hope to have some pics up in a little bit for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F/C NUT Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) Excellent handle Chris. What size are drilled holes? Iknow what you mean about the sand, it is a pain but its worth it. Also I notice that you used solidworks to draw out you handle. What program is this Is it available and can anyone use it? Edited February 10, 2013 by F/C NUT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Photos Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 The handles look great Chris, keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanesteele240 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 DJ Mooneyzs a skritchin and scratching. This is artwork. You should be proud of your work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Gary.... haha... Thanks man I really appreciate the kind words about this build. I have to tell you that I am very proud of this build so far and will be the best build I have done to date when completed. So I sorta worked on my Butterfly Steering Wheel Attempt #1 on and off for a few hours this evening and well it started out good but I was not happy with the outcome and didn't even try finishing it. I will have to start Attempt # 2 tomorrow night. The process I am doing works good, I just didn't get my cuts straight like I should have and aborted trying to save this piece and will attempt at another one. I would really like to get and try the micro marks photo etch do it at home set to try but little hesitant on it, Or I would like to learn how Mark (scale master) does his acid etch process. I think one of those two ways would be the best to get the part perfect. Anyway here is the process and how far I got tonight.... I started out again drawing the part in my Solidworks CAD program, printed the part and glued the template to my .010" thick brass sheet: Next I cut the part away from the sheet: Here is How far I got with the cutting out process. I took the back of my xacto knife with a straight edge to scribe a guide line in. then I took my razor saw and slowly sawed away the pieces. I wasn't happy with the center section as I wasn't able to get it completely straight like I wanted, so the reason I will be redoing the part: Then for Giggles I decided to bend the steering wheel into shape to see what it would look like: Its not that bad but I wasn't 100% happy with this first try. so I will go back and redo it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Excellent handle Chris. What size are drilled holes? Iknow what you mean about the sand, it is a pain but its worth it. Also I notice that you used solidworks to draw out you handle. What program is this Is it available and can anyone use it? Hey Steve.... sorry about not answering your question earlier. the hole size I drilled in the fuel shut off lever was with a #78 drill bit which is .016" in diameter. yes the sanding can be a pain on tube chassis but your right its worth it. SolidWorks is a 3D CAD program. I have an old 2005 version. I really want a new one but they are quite pricey. There is a couple of free ones out there I believe. I know of a 2D CAD program called Draft Sight which is a sister program to the main SolidWorks and you can download DraftSight for free. I have heard of a few other people that have downloaded Google Sketch up for a 3D program and I believe that one is free too. I have been using CAD programs since College but I think anyone would be able to use it after going thru some tutorials and learning the basics of it. may take a little bit to get up to speed but can be done. Hey Mike... thanks for the kind comments. I tried giving you a call today but didn't leave a message. was just wanting to catch up with ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 good stuff Chris, can't wait to see it finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F/C NUT Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Thanks Chris for the info. I appreciate it. I'll look around and see what I can come up with. Steering wheel looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Bill thank you my friend. You make the brass work look so easy i was actually consideing trying to make the butterfly wheel out of 3 pieces and soldering it together lol Steve... you are welcome. Gonna shoot you a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Well guys I just wanted to give a quick update even though I don't have pics to share I have been making progress. I have gotten some more primer on the front axle and spindles and it's getting closer to being ready for some Alclad. My biggest hurdle at the moment is sanding the chassis. I have been sanding the primer prepping it for one more coat of primer before paint and I have to tell you that it has been kicking my butt. I have been cutting thin strips of sandpaper to be able to sand every tube of the chassis. It's really time consuming and can't wait to have it done. Hoping to have some more photo updates for you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sflam123 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Your patience and attention to detail is beyond my ability to comprehend! Sanding every tube on the chassis? UNREAL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterj1 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Chris, I'm going to be up front and say I've never wanted to see anyone's progress so badly! I'm chomping at the bit to see the frame ready to go to the paint booth -I guess I can say I'm a styrene junkie when I get so motivated for primer lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Sflam.... thanks man. I am sandind the primer on every tube of the chassis because it gives a better surface for the paint to lay down on. Joe....thanks.... I can't tell you how bad i want to see this in paint myself. I am so ready and have been for a long. time to get the chassis painted. Once I do. I Will be able get it in a rolling chassis stage really quick. I am hoping to possibly have paint on this in a week to two weeks. This weekend is pretty much out for me working on it because I will be at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird and hoping to get alot more reference pics as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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