Magic Photos Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 Well got a little model done on the drawing chassis. Got the A-arms started, the tank started, and the tank strap started. I cut the strap and painted it red and then used an old plastic sprew and l set the end on fire the black plastic smoke ( messy ) stuck to the tank strap and I clear coated it. I think it turned out fine. Also got the rear end started. MIke Garland
Mooneyzs Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Mike.... That Chassis is looking great. Saw your email on this and just didn't have time to get back to you on it. I really like what you did with the black smoke on the fuel cell hold down bracket. Looks great. Keep up the great work.
Magic Photos Posted December 13, 2011 Author Posted December 13, 2011 Thanks guys I also did the weight bar up front, going to try and get some more tin work done today. Mike
stump Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 Great looking chassis there Mike. Hey, lovin' the "smoked" look to the tank restraint too....might have to try that at some point.
Magic Photos Posted December 15, 2011 Author Posted December 15, 2011 Thanks Stump, just make sure you are out side when doing the smoke what a mess.
Magic Photos Posted December 17, 2011 Author Posted December 17, 2011 Well got a little more done on the car the last couple of day. Test fit the chassis tin, seat, puke tank panel, fuel tank, computer box, weight bar,and rear end. Set the tires and wheels next to it just to get a look at what they will look like on the car. Well back down stairs for more work before church. Mike Thanks for looking
eviltwincustoms Posted December 17, 2011 Posted December 17, 2011 Those side Tins, looks sweet with that smoke technique you are using... Love the color as well. Keep those updates coming!
comp1839 Posted December 17, 2011 Posted December 17, 2011 looks great, mike! i love the smoked look on the tinwork. VERY convincing. the wheel and tire combo looks spot on too! is this going to be someone in particular's car?
Magic Photos Posted December 17, 2011 Author Posted December 17, 2011 Thanks Bart it is a fun build. Dave kind of I had a real 84 Trans Am Funny Car that I never finished and I am building it like I would have wanted my car to look like. If money was no problem.LOL I can dream.Thanks for the kind words. This coming from a builder like you helps keep me going. Mike
Magic Photos Posted December 18, 2011 Author Posted December 18, 2011 Got a little work done on the Funny Car today more done on the rear end mounted the fresh air bottle started running the air line. Time for mans group. Thanks for looking
comp1839 Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 looks like you might get this one done for you! hehe. keep at it mike. looks good.
stump Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 Oooh, Mike's been busy. Looks GREAT man. I'm pleased you carried over the "smoke" theme to the tin work, that looks excellent. Very nice progress man, keep at it.
Mooneyzs Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 Mike.... you are making sone great progress. Man it is sure looking great. That detail is looking sweet too keep up the great work my friend. nice job so far. looking forward to more
Magic Photos Posted December 19, 2011 Author Posted December 19, 2011 Thanks all taking a lunch break and then back to work on the car, will post more tonight. Mike
Magic Photos Posted December 19, 2011 Author Posted December 19, 2011 Well here are the pictures of what I got done today. Fuel tank ( using Pro Tech's new 1/16th scale fuel cap ) mounted with fitting for the fuel return lines and main line, front brakes and lines, fresh air line with on / off lever and helmet mount, padding on roll cage ( Pro Tech 1/16th scale roll bar padding cut in half). Stared detailing the chutes and lines, and started the brake handle. More tomorrow I hope. Thanks for looking.
Pro Tech Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 Looking good Mike, smoke effect is cool idea for the strap/panels. Charlie Pro Tech
Magic Photos Posted December 21, 2011 Author Posted December 21, 2011 Thanks Charlie love the fuel tank cap.
Mooneyzs Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 Mike you are making some great progress with this build and the detail is looking great. Keep up the awesome work.
Magic Photos Posted December 21, 2011 Author Posted December 21, 2011 Thanks Chris. Here are some more updates. Front end is almost done. Got the fire bottles in and plumbed, brake handle and fire bottle release, throttle and stop in, and the fuel shut offs done. Noe to start on the trans. Need to go to Dave's photo bucket and look at his trans in the dragster. Thanks Dave for sharing these build again we all learn so much from you. Mike Thanks for looking
Magic Photos Posted December 21, 2011 Author Posted December 21, 2011 Done for the day. Got the trans almost done ( sorry kind of looked at Dave AA/FA ) test fitted thing together and this is what I have so far. Thanks for looking Mike
comp1839 Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 looks great, mike. i'm glad if anything i have made, has helped with your build mike. keep up the great work.
Magic Photos Posted December 31, 2011 Author Posted December 31, 2011 Well chassis is done, just the motor to do. Thanks for looking. Mike
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