Ira Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 WHERE IS HIS HELMET? My wife Dolores gave me this container, it held nylon stockings. The plastic toy containers in gumball machines would probably work too. I cut an opening just about wide enough for the Finks Head...
Mooneyzs Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 This is too Cool....and going to be an awesome build. Nice work so far!!
Ira Posted February 22, 2012 Author Posted February 22, 2012 On 2/22/2012 at 1:51 AM, Mooneyzs said: This is too Cool....and going to be an awesome build. Nice work so far!! Thanks for the kind words Chris!
Ira Posted February 22, 2012 Author Posted February 22, 2012 REALLY BIG HELMET!!! I added a length of half round plastic strip around the opening and sprayed on primer/filler. I did some test fitting and decided that the Helmet & Fink Head were too large. I laid 2 strips of 1/4" masking tape on the helmet, one from front to back, the other from side to side. I traced the 2 lines, removed the tape and cut the 2 pieces out of the helmet. Then I glued the 4 sections back together. This should be the perfect size...
Romell R Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 cant wait to see more. But I do have a question, I grew up in the 70's (born in 67) but was never really into the whole "fink" thing can you provide us with a little history on "Rat fink"?
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Ira, Reminds me of the old video game pacman characters before you put the helmet on. However he's got a mean look on his face. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this one. bobthehobbyguy
Dr. Cranky Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Ira, your stuff is always so inspiring and smart too. Great going. Keep it going.
GrandpaMcGurk Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 On 2/22/2012 at 7:02 PM, Romell R said: cant wait to see more. But I do have a question, I grew up in the 70's (born in 67) but was never really into the whole "fink" thing can you provide us with a little history on "Rat fink"? http://www.google.com/search?q=Ed+Roth+Rat+Fink&hl=en&rlz=1T4ADBS_enUS266US266&prmd=imvnso&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=J1lFT-yVOeahsgK61pjDDw&ved=0CFkQsAQ&biw=1326&bih=665 http://www.ratfink.com/
Ira Posted February 23, 2012 Author Posted February 23, 2012 On 2/22/2012 at 7:02 PM, Romell R said: cant wait to see more. But I do have a question, I grew up in the 70's (born in 67) but was never really into the whole "fink" thing can you provide us with a little history on "Rat fink"? Google Ed Roth & Rat Fink... !!!
Ira Posted February 23, 2012 Author Posted February 23, 2012 DON the SNAKE FINK!!! The Monster has a Name, it's "Don the SNAKE-FINK"! I sprayed Don with Duplicolor Primer/Filler and added a litle more putty. I carved Don's Head to fit the New Smaller Helmet, did some sanding and applied more Primer/Filler.
Ira Posted February 23, 2012 Author Posted February 23, 2012 DON TESTS the HELMET! The Size seems about Right... Looks like a Pretty Good Fit! Is it just me or is Don looking a little more Snakey lately?
Ira Posted February 23, 2012 Author Posted February 23, 2012 On 2/22/2012 at 7:25 PM, bobthehobbyguy said: Ira, Reminds me of the old video game pacman characters before you put the helmet on. However he's got a mean look on his face. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this one. bobthehobbyguy Don has been developing Snakey features lately...Does anyone have an extra Snake Tail they don't need?
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 Ira, You could make one with epoxy putty if you can't find 1. bothehobbyguy
Ira Posted February 23, 2012 Author Posted February 23, 2012 On 2/22/2012 at 8:18 PM, Dr. Cranky said: Ira, your stuff is always so inspiring and smart too. Great going. Keep it going. Thanks for the kind comments Dr.!
Ira Posted February 23, 2012 Author Posted February 23, 2012 On 2/22/2012 at 9:09 PM, GrandpaMcGurk said: http://www.google.co...iw=1326&bih=665 http://www.ratfink.com/ Thanks Don!
Ira Posted February 23, 2012 Author Posted February 23, 2012 On 2/23/2012 at 2:29 AM, jeffs396 said: Good stuff as usual Ira! Thanks Jeff!
Ira Posted February 23, 2012 Author Posted February 23, 2012 On 2/23/2012 at 4:25 AM, bobthehobbyguy said: Ira, You could make one with epoxy putty if you can't find 1. bothehobbyguy Thanks for the suggestion Bob!
Ira Posted February 24, 2012 Author Posted February 24, 2012 On 2/23/2012 at 4:56 AM, vwrabbit said: Don's lookin' good! Tim Thanks Tim!
Ira Posted February 25, 2012 Author Posted February 25, 2012 Modified Roadster Bodywork: I found a 24th scale Turtle Deck in the Monogram Stinger Dragster kit! It was a pretty close fit, only needed a couple of plastic strips to shim up the sides. I added a bottom made from sheet plastic.
Ira Posted February 25, 2012 Author Posted February 25, 2012 More AA/MR BODYWORK: I smoothed down the Turtle Deck and attached it in the same position as the original. Here is the Profile...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 25, 2012 Posted February 25, 2012 I really like this one a lot, Ira. Hope you keep giving it a big push. I'm sure you want to see it finished as much as we do.
uncle potts Posted February 25, 2012 Posted February 25, 2012 I was never into that Rat Fink thing, but i gotta admit, this is pretty dang cool!
Ira Posted February 26, 2012 Author Posted February 26, 2012 On 2/25/2012 at 10:12 PM, Dr. Cranky said: I really like this one a lot, Ira. Hope you keep giving it a big push. I'm sure you want to see it finished as much as we do. Thank you Dr.! I am working on this one right now, more photos coming!
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