kennb Posted October 31, 2011 Author Posted October 31, 2011 Thank you I have been thinking of a top fr this. Theroretically it would fold into the trunk so it would be a hard top. I am thinking also of a soft top option but not sure yet. I am barely 2 weeks into the build and should be 2 to 3 weeks more before I am finished. I will be building the engine which is just a flathead 6 with duel carbs. Fairly standard for the Hudson of this time period. At this point it will be on a stand like I did with the Tatra. I did the final work on the sterring and tie rods last night and ran into a problem that I have to fix. It seems that I did not leave enough room for them and need to narrow the from part of the frame. Since I did not plan enough in advance I guess things like this can be anticipated. I design as I go so problems do come up that need to be addressed. Not sure if i will just cut things up and fix it of make new side rails and reassemble things with the narrower frame up front. The rear is fine so i am not sure yet. I am going to be working on this today I think I will have additional photos of my progress later today....stay tuned KennB
randx0 Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 this is really fun to watch .one question ,do you have many warping issues? I use the regular plastruc and evergreen but sometimes it goes south on me and I could use some pointers.
kennb Posted October 31, 2011 Author Posted October 31, 2011 I have had no problems with this material to date. When I get it shaped and the parts glued together it seems to be very stable and does not warp. I think a lot has to do with the fact of the way the material is designed. After it is formed, it needs to be stable. The design features are that is be heated to 150 degrees(roughly) vacumn formed and cooled, and then retain it shape as formed. The same material is used for plastic plates, and containers of all kinds that are thremal formed. (side comment, my brother owns most of the patents for this process as well as most of the patents on the machines to produce them).There is probably some addative to the composition of the plastic used for thermal forming that is not present in evergreen plastics or even injection molding. I hope this answers your question in some ways. If you have problems with warping you may want to try this plastic. One sheet would last the normal modeler a lifetime. KennB
randx0 Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Thank you that makes so much sense. does this plastic come in anything besides sheets? like rod and or tube of different sizes.
kennb Posted October 31, 2011 Author Posted October 31, 2011 It comes in sheets only as far as I know. They do carry shapes, but not sure what sizes, there. I have been using what I already had on hand from a long time ago.You can go throught their site to see what they have in that regard. They have various thicknesses but for what I do I have found the .40 the best for me. KennB
kennb Posted November 1, 2011 Author Posted November 1, 2011 The window frame has been finished along with the glazing channel. I was reworking the frame and thinking I better make some new side rails. It is not coming together the way I would like it to. I am going to set that aside for now and work on the trim, and roofs for it. KennB
Alyn Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 Very enjoyable to watch your work. You're accomplishing on the bench what we're only doing in our heads.
kennb Posted November 3, 2011 Author Posted November 3, 2011 I finaly have the chassis arranged properly. I had to shorten the suspension parts and narrow the frame. I just have some clean up to do and waiting for a new bottle of glue. i have yet to get the springs and the shocks placed. The ride height is close int he second photo. KennB
Peter Lombardo Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 Ken, this is just insane....what a great scratch-building project. Very impressive...that is all I can say, I am just so impressed by your boldness to even attempt a project this demanding. Enjoy it, I know we are.
bobthehobbyguy Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 Very impressive. I'm also impressed with how quickly you build. What type of liquid glue do you use? What type of putty? bobthehobbyguy
kennb Posted November 9, 2011 Author Posted November 9, 2011 Bob I have put all that in another thread for everyone. 1955 style studio. I am also thing of doing a tutorial, see proposal for next project thread. Thank you for looking. I am going to get back to this one next week. Needed a break from it. KennB
kennb Posted November 17, 2011 Author Posted November 17, 2011 Will be posting an update on this ine tonight. It is in the paint shop getting primer. I have decided that the exterior chrome will all be applaied after painting and chroming. KennB
Bigdad Posted November 18, 2011 Posted November 18, 2011 Wow!!! You are an inspiration to any one who builds model cars fantastic work.
kennb Posted November 18, 2011 Author Posted November 18, 2011 I have the body stratened around on this one now and have it ready for final primer and polishing for the caster. I am redoin the fornt steering and A frames on this. I will be dong the paint work on the frame and inishing the interior now. KennB
Plasticfanatic Posted November 18, 2011 Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) WOW...this is truly an amazing scrachtbuilt project and of a very interesting car to. Looking forward to see this one finished to,your other two proyects are also superb Fred Edited November 18, 2011 by Plasticfanatic
kennb Posted November 19, 2011 Author Posted November 19, 2011 This is the "final" primer. Polishing it to get it ready for the caster. I will still find some places that need attention. I use 600 wet/dry lightly then tooth paste for the polish. KennB
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