RickArt Posted July 14, 2018 Author Posted July 14, 2018 (edited) Small update on this one. Burnout! The Revell 1/24 scale top fuel/funnycar slicks was a little bit oversized for the 1/25 covette body. Thanks for looking! / Rick Edited July 14, 2018 by RickArt
Mooneyzs Posted July 14, 2018 Posted July 14, 2018 Rickard... Nice work on the shifter and rear end. Man do they look killer. Love the Burn out with the rubber
NYLIBUD Posted July 14, 2018 Posted July 14, 2018 Man,I wish I had the talent you have.Great job so far.
mvadrag Posted July 18, 2018 Posted July 18, 2018 I sand down my slicks the exact same way! I also use a metric socket for a mandrel. I have followed this build from the beginning. I am impressed with the excellent detailing of each part, which is common in all of your builds. Keep up the good work.
Codi Posted October 28, 2018 Posted October 28, 2018 Thanks Erroll, this one dropped off my radar as well. Hopefully we'll see something soon. Just pure craftsmanship on every part of the build so far. cheers, tim
RickArt Posted November 17, 2018 Author Posted November 17, 2018 Small update on this one...and thanks for all comments! Carbon tubs made from .020" Evergreen sheet. Mockup. Koni control box. / Rick
blackbeard Posted November 17, 2018 Posted November 17, 2018 fantastic craftsmanship love the new tubes and koni box
carmad1957 Posted November 23, 2018 Posted November 23, 2018 That's some spectacular work! Will definitely be following this build! Kudos to you ?
RickArt Posted December 26, 2018 Author Posted December 26, 2018 (edited) Hi all and thanks for all nice comments! Modeling going pretty slow here, but I stole some time to make some progress on this build. The regulator on this air bottle was made from small brass and aluminum tubing. This bottle are going to feed the shift system and Lenco airpods. Rear coilovers. I used the same method on this one as I did on my silver pro mod Nova. Airbrushed Koni yellow. ... Edited December 26, 2018 by RickArt
RickArt Posted December 27, 2018 Author Posted December 27, 2018 (edited) .. When I cut the doors open on the body it turned out exceptional bad and ugly. The doorgap was sooo uneven and rough. Some weeks agoe I got an idea how to fix this problem...that probably should work...bodyfiller and aluminumtape. I started to get the opening on the body as perfect as I could. I sanded the edges and curves smooth and made the opening just the way I wanted. Now I want the same shape on the door as on the opening...and all bodylines must blend in perfectly. I covered the thinn edge with aluminum tape all arround the opening. I mixed the bodyfiller/hardener and added a few drops of aceton to get the filler thinner. Then I applyed the filler on the aluminum tape and gently fixed the door in the opening. I let the filler cure about 1h before I removed the door from the tape. After some cleanup and sanding it was time to try it on. ...some minor adjustments required, but I think it turned out great... Thanks for looking in / Rick Edited December 27, 2018 by RickArt
Adhsdad Posted December 28, 2018 Posted December 28, 2018 Nice recovery on the door jam. Hopefully you will be able to " steal " more time in this coming year for this bad boy.
Dragonhawk1066 Posted December 29, 2018 Posted December 29, 2018 That is some fantastic craftsmanship and detail!
GoatGuy Posted December 30, 2018 Posted December 30, 2018 Great update Rickard. Some time please show the coilovers finished.
Codi Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 Really like the solution you hit upon Rickard on the door issue. Learned something new again from you. The whole build is exciting to see as you progress. Time for another post yet? hint-hint
bytownshaker Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 Simply Amazing detail for a 1/25 scale model.
Breezy Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 This is a great read with with even better craftsmanship. Well done.
R.D.F. Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 Rickard I'll repeat with other people have stated, great build ! As a model master I have to ask you a question that only people like you know. I glued my finger to my forehead. Do I use a hammer to break them apart?
RickArt Posted February 27, 2019 Author Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) Hi First uptade 2019, and tnx for all comments...I hope the updates on this one will get more freqent ahead. The chassie are now ready for assembly. Now starts the fun First out, the front suspention. I started to build the A-arms from stainless tubing and RB Motion rod ends, washers, nuts and bolts. I used photoetch chassies tabs from Futurattraction. Evergreen rod just to check the angle... Main parts for the coilovers. / Rick Edited February 27, 2019 by RickArt 1
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