John Teresi Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Dr.......this is just totally AWESOME man.......I sure would like to buy one of your creations......just to be able to own something you built would be an honor......GREAT work.
Dr. Cranky Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 I am honored, John, coming from a master builder like you that means a lot. I'm just having fun, and losing my mind to styrene. Many of us, like you, are too far gone! LOL! Stay tuned in for a final round of mocking and tweaking before this one moves over to the UNDERGLASS section. Cheers, V.
Dr. Cranky Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 All right folks, here are some macro closeups in what I think is pretty good focus . . . you let me know. Hope you've enjoyed this build as much as I did building it. When crazy ideas take over your imagination, ride them for the fun of it, and for the STYRENE ADDICTION! THANK YOU ALL for watching Doctor Cranky, EYEGORE, and the rest of the Lab-RAT-ory CREW!
John Teresi Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Dr.......gotta be one of the coolest models I have seen in awhile........I really enjoyed watching this build come together......you have a special talent Sir.......thank you for sharing this with us.
Mr.Zombie Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Because it is one of the coollest Ideas ever! I have a few "buts" please. Firstly, however the transmission works, not even Eyegore would drive that thing without welding some wire mesh around the driveshaft! Very dangerous. Second, how does it steer? A steeringbox is needed. Thrid, some thin wires that go from brakes to nowehere under the frame woild add a little realistic touch. Same goes for some plumbing along the frame to those gastanks. And maybe even some throttlecables? Just a bit of wire in different diameters would help alot.
Dr. Cranky Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 Thanks, Adam, I am gathering my cables here and see what else (and where I can add them). This build almost made me cross-eyed! LOL . . . while I wait for more inspiration, I've moved this model over to the UNDERGLASS section. I still have to tweak a few things and it should be done.
Foxer Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 I get the feeling the power in that blown hemi shifted the cab back a bit..
Dr. Cranky Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 I think so too, Make! LOL! I think I am going to try this one again, but this time it's going to have a double-headed monster and a scratch-built frame. At least that's how I jotted down the idea in my little idea book.
Tony T Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Love it, Doc!! Thanks for taking us on a very cool ride with this build!!
Tony T Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 THANK YOU ALL for watching Doctor Cranky, EYEGORE, and the rest of the Lab-RAT-ory CREW! Who are "the rest of the Lab-RAT-ory CREW" of which you speak, Doc?? I don't think we;ve met them yet!
Dr. Cranky Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 LOL! Let's see there's EYEGORE, there's OTTO, the friendly Lab-RAT-ory driver, Frau Brucher . . . well, you get the idea. Thanks for tuning in!
Tony T Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Doc, EYEGORE and a cast of thousands...got it!!
glusnifr Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Absolutely loved watching this build Doc .It was a great idea ,and became a very COOL build. Thanks for sharing.. jim
Dr. Cranky Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 Thanks, Tony and Jim and everyone who tuned in . . . I appreciate the support.
Mr.Zombie Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 I am gathering my cables here and see what else (and where I can add them) Well, add them where they make sense, Stangley, I wouldn't care,and I didn't back in the days, but since I choose to drive one of those 70ies beasts every single day, I had to learn at last a bit, now I know how simple some of the stuff is, and it makes models so much more appealing. Would be a shame if that Cab and all that weathering work would not get this final touch. I mean it is awesome by itself, but since the engine is so exposed a little wiring would make it pop. I would begin with some black thin hose from the front calipers and simply drill a hole in each rail. Most of them plumbings run in the frames anyhow, and since there is that cab, there is no need for a master cylinder, could be under the cab, and you don't see it anyhow. Then I'd run a piece of copper wire from the cab, on the inside if the left rail and end it shortly before the radiator, then I#d take some black plumbing run it to the fuel pump (which should be somewhere near the oilpan in the front of the engine, left or right, mostly drivers side, and yes, must be black rubberhose because the engine is shaking and nobody would ever run a stiff connection for fuelline), this plugs in the fuel pump from underneath. On top of the fuel pump there should be another hose, that in your case should run to the fuel distributor on the right side of the blower. I may also add a filler cap, and underneath it a transparent hose that runs on top and then in the side of the radiator and ends just there, the overfill hose. That should be enough to make this thing a blast!
Dr. Cranky Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 Adam, I appreciate the the suggestions, and the instructions. I agree, it think it's going to give it even more to look at. Thanks, buddy. Keep up the styrene addiction! Cheers, DC
Dr. Cranky Posted October 13, 2011 Author Posted October 13, 2011 Thanks, Joe. I think I will do just that.
Tom Setzer Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 WILD! Great work this as ussual! I wish I could build as fast as you do, and still turnout a Great Build! CHEERS! Tom
Dr. Cranky Posted October 13, 2011 Author Posted October 13, 2011 Thanks, Tom. I appreciate the kind words.
bobthehobbyguy Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 I really like this. Very cool project. I like the tutorial for doing the weathering, I am thinking of giving it a try. Where did you get the rear whitewall drag slicks? Thanks, Bobthehobbyguy
Dr. Cranky Posted October 14, 2011 Author Posted October 14, 2011 You gotta try it, it's lots of fun indeed.
Nick Notarangelo Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 I have seen more then my share of models over the years the nothing really excites me,but this one Virgil is just mind blowing and completely out of left field. Nice work.
Dr. Cranky Posted October 14, 2011 Author Posted October 14, 2011 Thanks, Paul. The inspiration is all around. As you know, this one came from an illustration by Nate Greco.
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