Gluhead Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Neat build, but the Starfire was an actual Oldsmobile product...much cooler than it's brother the Impala imho...and why I made a beeline to the thread when I saw the title. Hmm. Actually, I have two spare Olds bodies....dangit there's another project to add to the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 Mirror was okay and Starfire is even better.....but (in my twisted mind) "Pegasus" tickles my fancy. Thanks Don! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans Am Erik Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 This thing is so darn cool, good job. I know I have a full work bench but your Starfire has inspired me to tackle an oooold stalled project consisting of a certain '33 Ford and space shuttle kit. I love the "Rough Boy" video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Phun!!!! Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Excellent craftsmanship! Love it. Thanks Rob! Glad you like it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Ira, the white glue tip is excellent and I can see how it works beautifully. Thank you Dr.! I use it all of the time. It covers many mistakes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTEMIS1759 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I got a similar car (not flying) I wanted to do. It is a modern take on a 59 Impala. Model 59-409 Chevrolet Impala. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) Neat build, but the Starfire was an actual Oldsmobile product...much cooler than it's brother the Impala imho...and why I made a beeline to the thread when I saw the title. Hmm. Actually, I have two spare Olds bodies....dangit there's another project to add to the list. Thanks Christopher! Changed the name to STAR FIRE, 2 words. I like STAR FIRE, it's a good name... Edited March 24, 2012 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) UP IN THE AIR!!! Working on a way to insert a length of Piano Wire into STAR FIRE so that it Floats... I started with 3 lengths of plastic tubing, each cut to about 3/8" long. Then I glued them together. I made 2 of these, 1 for the base... Next I measured to find center and drilled the hole in the access panel at that point. Then I glued the 3 Tube Assembly on the inside of the access panel, over the hole. Here's the other assembly glue to the inside of the plastic display base. A hole was drilled through the base too. Edited March 25, 2012 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 INTERIOR'S DONE!!! Finished the Interior, just have to adjust the Light Speed Shifter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 ROCKET POWER!!! Installed the additional 4 Rocket Engines!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) This thing is so darn cool, good job. I know I have a full work bench but your Starfire has inspired me to tackle an oooold stalled project consisting of a certain '33 Ford and space shuttle kit. I love the "Rough Boy" video Thanks Eric! Looking forward to seeing photos of your project! Edited March 25, 2012 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 UP FRONT!!! The Custom Tube Grill from the Impala Kit is perfect for STAR FIRE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 UNDERSIDE VIEW!!! Here is the underside, showing the Interior held together with Straping Tape, then glued later. The 3 Piece Assembly fits right in the center of the rear seat, at the highest point. Here is the Access Panel in Place. The Vertical Thrusters are Low Rider Wheels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Ira......looking good!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 CHOPPED THE BUBBLETOP!!! I've almost got STAR FIRE Finished and I decide the front of the Bubbletop is too tall...so I slice 1/4" off the front bottom, with a Cutting Wheel in a Dremel Tool. I used different grades of Sandpaper to Smooth the bottom edge of the Bubble top. I'm Happy Now!!! Still a little more fitting to do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinicle Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) this thing is WAY cool! thanks for the inspiration! Edited March 25, 2012 by sinicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 I got a similar car (not flying) I wanted to do. It is a modern take on a 59 Impala. Model 59-409 Chevrolet Impala. Nice Drawing Terry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Just way too cool! What more is there to say? Awesome work! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Ira, Looks great! You and Star Fire should cruise over to Phoenix for Desert Scale Classic on April 21! We'd love to see some of your work on the tables! Just saying ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Ira......looking good!!!! Thank you John!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Ira, I love the results and the look of this build. Love to see this one in person too. You really have inspired us with this build. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 this thing is WAY cool! thanks for the inspiration! Thanks for the kind words Doug! Glad you like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Just way too cool! What more is there to say? Awesome work! David G. Thanks for the kid comments David! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowsWillRise Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Very Nice looks like something you would see on the jetsons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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