vintagedragfan Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 WOW !! Rom, it's about ready for it's first burn out! AWESOME!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Hopefully the first burnout is something like this... Fast Freddy From Sweden! Tires looks great, can't wait to see more. This is really impressive Daytona build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 So when did Mickey Thompson and Hoosier merge into one company? They merged when I mistakenly put the two companys decals together LOL! I'll be removing one of the two emblems today didnt realize what I had done untill after the pics were taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 So this is a fantasy build? Totally cool, like Ira's stuff. Now I think I get it! Sorry for the earlier comments, back then I thought you were going for realistic before. Theres one like you in every crowd no apologies needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr. Odyssey Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I'd leave them, more tire lettering looks cool, and it looks more balanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragracer Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 The tires & rims look great Rom, (remove the M/T's, keep the Hoosiers, just my opinion),I also agree with you (& others) the stuff from R.B.Motion is great, I've got the tire valves & a bunch of bolts,nuts etc. for my 2 builds. I know you wanted to see the cars but I want to get a little more done before I take pics & post, very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 The tires & rims look great Rom, (remove the M/T's, keep the Hoosiers, just my opinion),I also agree with you (& others) the stuff from R.B.Motion is great, I've got the tire valves & a bunch of bolts,nuts etc. for my 2 builds. I know you wanted to see the cars but I want to get a little more done before I take pics & post, very soon. Yeah Richard Im looking forward to seeing those builds of yours , hurry up and post something. I did end up taking the Mickey Thompson logos off the tires I'll repost some pics later tonight. (boy did i feel like a goofball on that mess up ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I think you are just getting excited Romell, happens to the best of us, LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Yeah that could have been the problem Jim, and by the way great job on that build of yours. Now I have a few things to post tonight but first I think I better post the corrected tires.... I also have the wheel hubs, rim centers and disc brakes mounted on the rear axles I almost forgot to make my wishbone had to fab one up really quick need to clean it up , I'll take care of that tomarrow then Ill install it with nuts and bolts. me and the lovely wife (dont know how this pic got in here.... be right back with another update.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 I need to make a brake line setup for the double calipers in the rear so heres what I did I soldered together two pieces of frame wire like this then added RB Motion AN fittings may look confusing but you'll get it once its all plumbed more soldering more fittings See ya tomarrow with another update...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 geniuous!, also , often wonder what all of us knuckleheads look like, great to see a face to go with a personality, my wife started on her first model couple nights ago, how cool is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Hey Rom.... I don't know if its just me but I am not able to see all of the pics you posted in your last two posted. I just see a note from photobucket saying this image exceeds bandwidth with too many views. strange. guess I will try looking up on my cell phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericj Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I am not able to see them either and I am on a computer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Dang!! I can't see them either and I'm on a Mac, as if that makes a difference. It does to me. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragracer Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I couldn't see them either, just checked out some other sections (How to, etc), came back & they are there now, everything looks great Rom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericj Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Can see them now, everything looks great Rom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 FIxed the problem , darn Photobucket made me pay for the Pro upgrade, they said i was using up too much bandwith LOL! I guess so with over 700 pics in this build alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 geniuous!, also , often wonder what all of us knuckleheads look like, great to see a face to go with a personality, my wife started on her first model couple nights ago, how cool is that? Now that's kool , my wife has helped me a few builds sanding and making suggestions & shooting some of my photos. Its nice when you have someone who enjoys what you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Looks great Rom, Where did you get the tire and wheel decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djway3474 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Pretty, she lets you build models - if she cooks you have the trifecta Oh and the car is looking good to LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8dogginz Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 OK....i gotsta know....is this your most in depth, crazy, handcrafted, off the wall build ever? Because ive never seen so much love to go into a model and if you've got something more amazing than this then i have to see it, if you would present it good sir. Amazing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 Looks great Rom, Where did you get the tire and wheel decals? Joe the decals actually come from Slixx you can find them on the goodie sheets these are by the way 1/24th scale Pretty, she lets you build models - if she cooks you have the trifecta Oh and the car is looking good to LOL She cook as good as she looks LOL!... Well fellas I have another update for ya ...... I got the brake lines all hooked up to the read calipers and I attached the wheels , Shes standing on her own rubber for the first time . Here have a peek for your self. the body is on just to make sure everything fit ........ And ofcourse the beadlocks rings are added...... more to come...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 OK....i gotsta know....is this your most in depth, crazy, handcrafted, off the wall build ever? Because ive never seen so much love to go into a model and if you've got something more amazing than this then i have to see it, if you would present it good sir. Amazing..... There are links to four of my build in my signature if you'd like to see them... Ok im back with part two of tonights update I had to figure out a way to get my front wheel on so here are the steps i took, I wanted a actual wheel bolt that i could screw on to hold the front wheels so I had to adapt the wheels to fit my spindles First I had to make hubs for the rims because the center hole was larger than my spindles, here I used a tap and dye set to make the threads. this is the hub that will go in the center of the rim so that the wheel will fit the spindle. here the hub fitted on the spindle.... sorry that I didnt get more pics of this but I also made the lock nut that hold the wheel on the spindle it actually screws on the end of the spindle the two holes you see will allow for me to put a pin through the nut to make sure its secure to the spindle. And here she is for the first time sitting on her own rubber..... Getting closer to paint time, if I can just get some good weather...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Beautiful Craftsmenship!!! Great Body Work & Amazing Detailing, Thanks for Sharing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Great progress Rommel! I like your solution for the brake line junction w/fittings. BTW: Great looking couple you guys are. And as you said, if she can cook as good as she looks, you got it all Dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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