Old Sprinter Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 Hi, I'm new here and have been building models for about 9 months. I'm currently building an Edmunds Off midget from scratch, in 1/8 scale. If there's any interest I would like to post some pictures of the build. I bought plans from Don Edmunds ,for this, and have done a ton of research on the Offy motor., I 'm a computer idiot and can't seem to post pictures any way but this.http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff516/Ken_Meaders/101e0852.jpg http://i1239.photobu...rs/101_0845.jpg http://i1239.photobu...rs/101e0850.jpg
Sixties Sam Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 Wow! Scratch built? Excellent work! You must have put a lot of time and effort into it. I'm eager to see the finished model! Sam
Old Sprinter Posted July 7, 2011 Author Posted July 7, 2011 (edited) Wow! Scratch built? Excellent work! You must have put a lot of time and effort into it. I'm eager to see the finished model! Sam Thanks Sam, I've been working on it about a month so far. Here's a cuople of side shots and a pic of a sprinter I just finished Ken Edited July 7, 2011 by Old Sprinter
comp1839 Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 that's some very nice work you done. you're scratch building looks incredible. it's always interesting, for me, to see others hard work and the fruits of their labor. so post away.
Ralph Henderson Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 Amazing work!!! Yes, post away!! Love all the scratchbuilding around here!!!!!
Old Sprinter Posted July 7, 2011 Author Posted July 7, 2011 I'm starting to fit the body, made of fiberglass. I made the grill with styrene and aluminum tube which will be painted with Alclad chrome. Ken
Harry P. Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 Amazing work!!! Yes, post away!! Love all the scratchbuilding around here!!!!! I agree with Ralph 100%! Scratchbuilding is model building in its purest form. Very impressive work so far... keep it coming!
Ralph Henderson Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 As you can probably understand by the following pics, I am REALLY interested in following your build!!!! Top one is a scratchbuilt 1/8 late 60's Northern California Super Modified, still some things to finish, but about 90% there. second is the beginning of a 1/8 60's sprintcar.....Lots of building and planning to go yet, but the fiberglass parts give a great place to start...
Old Sprinter Posted July 8, 2011 Author Posted July 8, 2011 (edited) Ralph, I'm into the supermodifieds too. Where did you get that sprint body? These are my first attempts at scratch building race cars. Ken Edited July 8, 2011 by Old Sprinter
Ralph Henderson Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 Outstanding builds, Ken!!!!! I picked the sprint car body up at a swap meet here in nor-cal, can't find the origins, but looks like maybe tether car, or old r/c parts.. Ralph, I'm into the supermodifieds too. Where did you get that sprint body? These are my first attempts at scratch building race cars. Ken
Old Sprinter Posted July 8, 2011 Author Posted July 8, 2011 Ralph; one more question. That super is very unique. Did you scratch build the wide 5 wheels? They're perfect along with the CAE hubs. Looks like it's ready for hot laps at West Capital Speedway. Ken
Ralph Henderson Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 Ralph; one more question. That super is very unique. Did you scratch build the wide 5 wheels? They're perfect along with the CAE hubs. Looks like it's ready for hot laps at West Capital Speedway. Ken Thanks Ken! Just missing the wing.......the wheels are actually inserts I made to fit inside the wheels that came with the tires, the tires were 'ripcord' Flywheels, but didn't have the right centers.. If I can ever get a bit better with my machining, I'm going to cut some aluminum wheels, and make some real hubs...not quite there yet
Old Sprinter Posted July 9, 2011 Author Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) Ralph, I don't know how you could do much better, that's great work there. The more I look at that super, you built, the more I like it. You must have had some hands on experience with the real things to be able to build a correctly detailed model like that. Those supers I did was all from memory but the sprinter and midget are from actual plans. If you're ever interested in building one, I will gladly send you plans. Ken Edited July 9, 2011 by Old Sprinter
Old Sprinter Posted July 10, 2011 Author Posted July 10, 2011 Today I'm working on the rear bumper, roll bar, front shock hoop and did a mock up of the windshield.
Doughnut Posted August 4, 2011 Posted August 4, 2011 One of the members of our club, Don Stauffer, recently completed his scratchbuilt 1/8 scale midget as well. It is really impressive. Here's a photo: http://public.fotki.com/dstadick/rpm0411meeting/dsc01792.html He is quite the expert and if you have any questions, I can pass them on to him. Excellent build so far.
Old Sprinter Posted August 4, 2011 Author Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) Building the oil tank out of laminated styrene, filled and sanded smooth. Add the fill cap and line fittings; put on some cooling fines and mount the thing up. Thanks for the info, Don. Outstanding sprint car. Edited August 4, 2011 by Old Sprinter
Old Sprinter Posted August 10, 2011 Author Posted August 10, 2011 Just some paint and a mock up to see what she'll look like when it's done. I like it so I'll finish it, hopefully this month or so,
comp1839 Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 ken, i love what you're doin'.... looks great. super nice details. very, very nice job.
Old Sprinter Posted August 11, 2011 Author Posted August 11, 2011 Thanks Dave, that means a lot to me considering what you build ( truely top shelf stuff) We like things that go really fast!!
horsepower Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 Outstanding builds, Ken!!!!! I picked the sprint car body up at a swap meet here in nor-cal, can't find the origins, but looks like maybe tether car, or old r/c parts.. The Red car looks almost like the Triguerro Brothers car out of Madera, more like an old San Jose car than a West Capital Speedway type (San Jose was a lightning quick 1/4 mile high banked asphalt track it bit the developers ax in the late 70s).
baddgass Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 I must say yes!! one super cool built. More pics. bro.
Old Sprinter Posted August 13, 2011 Author Posted August 13, 2011 I have turned some laps at Tully Rd, when it was there and at West Capital back in the day. Johnny Brazil drove the Triguerro Bros. red super modified. AJ Foyt drove a red Offy midget in the late 60s at USAC races. Fun stuff!
Old Sprinter Posted August 18, 2011 Author Posted August 18, 2011 I finally got her up on some wheels I made from PVC pipe (both tires and rims) These are asphalt tire. Still working on making dirt tires. More body work; seperate hood, nose, tail and side panels that bolt on.
Old Sprinter Posted August 18, 2011 Author Posted August 18, 2011 Here are some shots with the new color.
comp1839 Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 pvc for the tires and rims? i think some one needs to post some" how-to" on that. awesome craftsmanship ken! ain't 1/8 the bomb? ralph, you know i think your stuff is the bomb! i said it before, sprint cars are like fuel altereds...............that turn left!
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