DirtModeler Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) This car has been sitting in a case for a couple years now, but I want to actually build something for me for a change. So i'm going to try to get this and a couple other cars done in time for NNL 2012. This car is going to take some work. It was an early prototype that i used to test parts and work some things out. A lot of parts are going to have to be replaced throughout.. but it's a start. Edited March 19, 2014 by DirtModeler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronr Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 And a GOOD start it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Woah, that looks very cool. Please post more pictures as you make more progress . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtModeler Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) First thing i had to do was remove the old rear end, and replace it with a newer one. The newer version uses metal pins to hold the lift bar mounts in place for strength. I swapped the birdcages from the old rear end to the new. Then i built a new set of Wide-5 Hubs. These are still rough, the resin 'caps' are epoxied into place, the 'lugs' will be trimmed later. I keep them long so i can hold them while painting and priming. Next up was a new set of brake calipers. Still need to be cleaned up and ready for prime and paint with Alclad Chrome. Edited September 5, 2011 by DirtModeler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyB Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) That's a Nice looking Rear end. Brakes & hubs look Fantastic.. Edited September 5, 2011 by RodneyB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) Holy smokes those look so good, super realistic. Great job . . . keep the eye candy coming, please. Edited September 5, 2011 by Dr. Cranky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper86 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Guys you have to check out his website!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtModeler Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 I did a little work yesterday, but wasn't able to do anything new today. Here i'm mocking up the rear brakes to make sure everything fits. The difference between these brake calipers and others, is that they are connected to the axle with some clips. The whole rotor assembly can rotate completely separate from them. The two 'giant' silver pins you see sticking out the back are those mounts.. they are clipped off after attachment. They are long now as i still have to paint the calipers, they are still in raw brass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Now that is a work of art! Super job Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Wow, that is looking so freakin' realistic. Excellent. Take your vitamins and keep it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Michael, that is some amazing detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 AWWWW MAN! the pics wont load for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtModeler Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 I haven't forgotten about this build! I had to close down my shop in late 2011, and just NOW have a shop again. I have some 1:64 projects i'm working on now, but after they are done in a few weeks, i'll start working on this car again! i gotta finish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) Man, that chassis and rear-end are some serious craftsmanship. Beautiful work. I'll certainly be watching the threads for anything with your name. Edited November 23, 2013 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 whooooow ... thats just ......scary good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtModeler Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 My drag truck project stalled for a moment while i sort out the tire issue, so i thought i'd get back to this long standing project and see if i can't get it finished. This project has changed over the years because i keep changing some of the components out with newer stuff. I've been messing around with the new-ish Frankland Hubs and looking at how they go together, how they look, etc. The funny thing about macro photography is, it shows you things you can't even see with your naked eye. The hubs in person look a lot smoother. I guess i'll do some more sanding on them before calling them good. Painted with Testors Metalizer Buffing Magnesium. At the same time, i've been tweaking the design of the old spindles. The original ones were meant to mount the hubs with a 0-80 socket head screw. To use the new hubs, i replaced the nut insert with some round tube with a metal pin soldered into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Awesome,... Ur back!! This is lookin`as stunning as your Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 This sounds interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtModeler Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 I'll repaint the hubs tonight, yesterday i wet sanded them with 1000 grit to hopefully get rid of the print lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Awesome work on it. Can't wait for more!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Believe it or not there "USE TO BE" a resin body of a late model out along time ago... I saw one back then Not sure if you can find any or if anyone makes one now adays but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtModeler Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 They do look better after a wet sand, but still not perfect. I'm going to call the hubs good though. I have a bunch more to finish up. I put the brake rotors together and gave them a coat of etching primer. My goal with these is to give them a raced a few times look to them. I purchased a rusting agent, and am going to try it out on the brake rotors. I'm going to try rusting the inside of the rotor's fins, then polishing/sanding back on the edge of the rotor to the stainless steel. If it works, it should look pretty realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtModeler Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Some more work on the hubs tonight. Did a test of one way of doing the rotors. Painted them with Metalizer Exhaust, then after it dried sanded back to the stainless steel on the rotor's side. I'm doing some in a test of a rusting agent, but it has to cure overnight, hope to have an example of how they look tomorrow. the 3D printed hub itself is accurate, though has a rough finish, still wish i can find a way to solve it. Edited March 20, 2014 by DirtModeler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypower Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Wow those look great, wish I could build like you guys. I see I still have a long way to go. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanesteele240 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 This is some good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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