vintagedragfan Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Mad skills. I love this thing. It's art in raw metal. I would be hesitant to want to paint it. I would leave it as is to showcase the craftsmanship. Absolutely amazing. ya Doc, I do not plan on painting it, I wouldn't dream of painting my 1:1 aluminum hemi if I had one! lol thank you Doc, really does mean alot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eferrari Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) Bill, Thanks for your reply. I just can't get over the fact of the scale that you are working in. The mill work on such a small object is unimaginable. A camara does not make the photographer, and a mill does not make a tool maker. It's the work they make. I have seen some of the best tool makers in my industry work in some very bad conditions. Europeans have scratchbuilt in larger scale, that are world famous. Your work on this engine in 1/25 scale on this side of the pond, is to a new level. Much continued success. Ron Edited August 13, 2012 by eferrari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Bill, Thanks for your reply. I just can't get over the fact of the scale that you are working in. The mill work on such a small object is unimaginable. A camara does not make the photographer, and a mill does not make a tool maker. It's the work they make. I have seen some of the best tool makers in my industry work in some very bad conditions. Europeans have scratchbuilt in larger scale, that are world famous. Your work on this engine in 1/25 scale on this side of the pond, is to a new level. Much continued success. Ron hey Ron, I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to do this project because of it's size, it is actually 1/24 scale which is as you know a tiny bit bigger than 25th, that does help me a little, I really apreciate the very kind words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Ok... So where & when do you want my deposit? Or do you want the full amount up front?? I'm serious!!! This is the most amazingly detailed Hemi I've ever seen & being a Mopar guy, without the tools or talent to make 1 of these myself, I got NO problem buying 1 someone else has made. Seriously, I'm speechless... Don't have a clue what else to say about this, that other guys haven't already said... :-| I do hope you consider casting the whole lot... Just add my name to the bulging list of Pre-orders :-) Keep up the fantastic work mate! Cheers Dan lol Danny I wouldn't know what to charge for something like this, I have about 6 weeks (or so) in this one engine! and still have quite a bit left to (try) and make, the intake is going to be pretty tough I'm thinkin, I have been working on the headers and turbos, geez what a pain! trying to keep all of this under the stock hood is a bit challenging, I should have some update pics soon, thank you very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughn Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Down right amazing !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyn Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 hey Ron, I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to do this project because of it's size, it is actually 1/24 scale which is as you know a tiny bit bigger than 25th, that does help me a little, I really apreciate the very kind words! what a wimp! Man up and do it in 1:26 scale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkPile Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 What he said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 thanks Vaughn! ohhh you funny Alyn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 been workin on the headers and turbo set up, this is what I want it to look like, I want to mount the turbos to the headers in front of the engine, not sure if this is the finished part yet, just using the kit frame for a referencethanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 similar concept - just in 1/1 scale http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=7038401&an=0&page=0#Post7038401 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 The turbo, like the rest of this build, is very impressive. The impellers are outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 similar concept - just in 1/1 scale http://board.moparts...e=0#Post7038401 that is awesome Bill, I didn't see any pics of the engine, bummer! The turbo, like the rest of this build, is very impressive. The impellers are outstanding. What he said ^^^^^ :-) Dan really appreciate it guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Bill... Holy Smokes... I need to pick my jaw up off the floor. man this is killer work and craftmanship. Nice work.... oh I got my new model car magazine today and saw an add for the next one and looks like you 1/16 FED jas an article on it. Cant wait to see that issue. congrats man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomw Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Amazing work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Wow, Bill. That is intense! Great work. -Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangmodeler Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 i just can tell.....amazing can´t wait for watch it finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Bill... Holy Smokes... I need to pick my jaw up off the floor. man this is killer work and craftmanship. Nice work.... oh I got my new model car magazine today and saw an add for the next one and looks like you 1/16 FED jas an article on it. Cant wait to see that issue. congrats man. thanks for looking in on it Chris, I am pretty stoked about the article, thats for sure, who hasn't built a model as a kid and dreamed of that? lol its goin to be cool to see it i there! appreciate it bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Austin Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) Incredible. Simply incredible. Edited August 16, 2012 by Del Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Wow, Bill. That is intense! Great work. -Art thank you very much Art! really means alot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Val, Mario, Del, thank you so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Lookin absolutely outstanding. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyn Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Love the way you toned down the finish on the aluminum to a satin finish; really makes a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 im in here DROOLING over this build again!!!!! those headers n turbos look stellar, nice work, very nice work! cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I am speechless. I still maintain you should never paint such a beautiful piece of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 ''POP'' there go my jaw it a hick of job you are doing? you are going for a all out on this one do all aluminum wheels too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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