gasser59 Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Thanks Chris. Having thes seat done is a big milestone out of the way. Now things should really flow except for when I get to the front axle agin. A bit of reworking or I may need to build an all new one. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 It looks better and more amazing each time you post!! Terrific work, Brad!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 This is looking really good so far. You've made really good job with aluminium, and those seatbelts are looking very realistic too. Can't wait to see more work with this. Gas pedal looks nice too, nothing to complaine about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) Niko - thanks for the comment and following along. Got a bit more work done after work last night, well actually this morning. Got the steering mechanism and instrument panel in. Still more interior details to go like fuel shut off lever, wiring for the dash switches and steering wheel button. I bought a PE butterfly wheel for this but its just too big. Might try my hand at making one out of printing plate. As always, input welcome. Edited August 22, 2017 by gasser59 Updating photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Wicked good. Love it. Great thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Brad.......terrific skills you got going on here.....this build is coming out GREAT!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) Thanks Virgil and John. Coming from both of you, with your mad skills, I really appreciate the feedback. This has really been a fun build for me and when I'm not able to work on it, its all I seem to think about. I suppose there's a name for that. Edited August 25, 2011 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 obsession maybe ?? Brilliant and such clean work, thumbs up man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HondaRacer1124 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) Brad.......Crazy good!! How did you turn the aluminum tubing using a dremel? Your steel brake lines look so authentic (metal?) I'm following this thread. The drawing are great to have. Edited August 25, 2011 by HondaRacer1124 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) WOW! Truly amazing! How can you make something so tiny look so real! Edited August 25, 2011 by basher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 Thanks Eric and Hugh. Yes, the brakes lines are actually metal rod that I found and it's very flexible and still retains it shape. As for turning aluminum in my Dremel, well it was already the correct diameter but I wanted it a bit shiner and the leading edge smooth and shiny so I married it up with the correct sized collet and polished it with 600 grit. After it was done, I cut off the excess by rolling/cutting with an X-Acto. It was actually done on a low speed with my Dremel Stylus power tool. The modeler's best friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Nice job so far how did you make your brake cylinder and also how did you make your gauge for the tech? John Pol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Thanks for the compliment John. The brake cylinder was made from 1/16" tubing for the horizontal piece and a piece of 1/8" tubing for the vertical part which was notched out to fit the smaller tubing. I puttied up the larger tubing at the top and after sanding, painted it flat black. The head of a small straight pin is on the visible end of the smaller tubing to give it a finished look. I'd like to say I made the tach as well but it is an aftermarket piece purchased at the LHS. Its turned aluminum and has a couple decals and PE pieces that I found it hard to even see with my magnifier, like the gauge needles. More updates soon. Thanks all for following along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Still looking great, Brad! What brand and part number is that PE butterfly steering wheel? It looks like something I need!! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Brad... WOW! Looking good. The seat looks great now that it's completed and so does the steering wheel, steering shaft and Tach. Great work on this. This just gets better and better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) Thanks Danno and Chris. Your comments are always appreciated. Dan - its a Model Car Garage piece numbered MCG-2145 - Top Fuel Interior Details (A). Good luck. Edited August 26, 2011 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 (edited) I had about two hours of bench time before work this evening so I was able to make a butterfly steering wheel out of aluminum flashing from the big home centers. I also made the thumb buttons and brace for between the sides of the wheel out of printing plate and tiny brass brads but ran out of time to get pictures posted. Not absolutely certain on the switch plate at this point though, but the wheel looks great. Once I get home later, I'll get them added. I'm really excited about how it came out and can't wait to show you guys. Stay tuned... Edited August 27, 2011 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 (edited) Here's a picture of my fabricated butterfly wheel made from aluminum sheet. It actually looks better in person. Edited July 24, 2017 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 This is some Awesome work, just gets better and better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Hi Brad, The interior is coming out crazy good!!! Your wheel looks great, keep it coming. How did you add those rivets?? Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 (edited) Thanks Danno and Chris. Your comments are always appreciated. Dan - its a Model Car Garage piece numbered MCG-2145 - Top Fuel Interior Details (A). Good luck. Thanks, m'man! Uh ... now that the MCG wheel is surplus, you wanna recoup some expense on that? Is it for sale? Edited August 27, 2011 by Danno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Danno - its yours, gratis. So this must mean you're planning another TF dragster? This one going to be as unique as the one I saw a few weeks ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 (edited) Hi Brad, The interior is coming out crazy good!!! Your wheel looks great, keep it coming. How did you add those rivets?? Randy Thanks Randy. To which rivets are you refering to? If its the ones on the bottom bent edge of the output shaft tunnel, they were drawn on with a extra fine Micron black felt tip. If its not these, let me know. Edited August 27, 2011 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 (edited) A bit more bench time, so here's today's update. Added a bracket for the throttle cable to keep it out of the way for the lowered body and added the reverse lever on the direct drive. Once the engine is glued in, which I hope is soon, this will connect to the shift lever that's already for installation. Also, wired in all of the switches behind the dash panel. Just need to finish the engine end of the fuel shut-off cable and then the engine can be glued in. That's all for today. Hope to have more done tonight so stay tuned... Edited July 24, 2017 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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