Ramfins59 Posted March 27, 2013 Posted March 27, 2013 John this is looking very cool. You're starting to remind me of "the old days" when you and Dave were always thinkin' "outside the box".... Keep on keepin' on man... !!
FASTBACK340 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Posted March 27, 2013 Thanks Rich. I've been thinking of our friend the entire build Yeah, I'm finally enjoying building again. I was at the bench for about 2hours last night fabricating a dropped front axle from brass. I'll try & post pictures later tonight. Dare I say it, but I might sctually have something for NNL East !
Steven Zimmerman Posted March 27, 2013 Posted March 27, 2013 I have a project like this on the bench, using carbon fiber decals....yours looks pretty interesting !
FASTBACK340 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) Thanks Steve. Been a while since we last spoke (model car list days?) The Woody will be on hiatus till the weekend. Today me & the Mrs. are celebrating our 10th. wedding anniversary. Then I'll try & finish this for NNL East. Edited March 28, 2013 by FASTBACK340
FASTBACK340 Posted March 31, 2013 Author Posted March 31, 2013 It's been a busy week, but I did manage to make it to my LHS and stock up on some brass. I'm building this as a curbside, so where I'm not detailing the chassis or interior, I'll make up for it where I can. I'm fabricating the dropped axle and springs from brass. Some of the small brackets for the spring mounts are from a fret of brass military photo-etch I picked up who knows where or when. Here's a few progress shots. I'm taking a break as my old eyes are getting tired. I've started using my lighted magnifier I've owned for 15 years, but never turned on..... I'll be back....
Ramfins59 Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 John that front end is gonna look GREAT......you're a madman..!!
Psychographic Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) I can see see this going to be a very cool project. A very refreshing idea for a woody. That front axle's looking pretty good too. If it's a "Wouldn't", does that mean you'll be painting the wood frame work to represent metal of fiberglass? Are you leaving the metal bare? (I hope!) Edited March 31, 2013 by Psychographic
FASTBACK340 Posted March 31, 2013 Author Posted March 31, 2013 If it's a "Wouldn't", does that mean you'll be painting the wood frame work to represent metal of fiberglass? Are you leaving the metal bare? (I hope!) Exactly....... I don't want to give it all away just yet, but there's not going to be much Wood anywhere near this thing.
FASTBACK340 Posted March 31, 2013 Author Posted March 31, 2013 John that front end is gonna look GREAT......you're a madman..!! Thanks Rich! I'm anxious to build something that's "me" and not pre-painted BTW: If anyone has any decent site suggestions for Ardun detail shots, please pass it on. That's where I do my best work.... and I'd rather not make s mistake due to unfamiliarity. After I run my Mother-in-law home after dinner I'm planning on working tonight. We're both off tomorrow (going to opening day at CitiField) so it can be a late night. Details to follow.....
vintagedragfan Posted April 1, 2013 Posted April 1, 2013 oooooohh! brass! looks great John!! can't wait to see more!
FASTBACK340 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Posted April 1, 2013 I wonder if Bill has a scrap bucket as heavy as mine..... I fought with the radius arms and ended up making a new axle. I didn't make nearly the progress I wanted to last night, but am making progress. I have to focus harder..... Thanks everyone for the encouragement
FASTBACK340 Posted April 5, 2013 Author Posted April 5, 2013 OK, it's been a busy week. Between birthdays, ball games,dinner out, work, and haggling with contractors I haven't had time for the hobby room. I didn't sleep good last night, so tonight I hit the hobby room for a while to totally cross my eyes and insure a good nights sleep..... I have the front axle kingpins mounted and finished. Tonight I drilled the axle and made a set of radius rods. The triangular pieces of square tube will become the spindles. That will have to wait until tomorrow night. I'm trying...I'm trying.... I know NNL East is 2 weeks away. If it turns out the way I'm picturing it.... Love Letters/Hate Mail welcome
vintagedragfan Posted April 5, 2013 Posted April 5, 2013 nice work on the axle John! can't wait to see more!!
FASTBACK340 Posted April 5, 2013 Author Posted April 5, 2013 nice work on the axle John! can't wait to see more!! Thanks Bill. No where near your level, but I'm having fun. More tonight.....
FASTBACK340 Posted April 6, 2013 Author Posted April 6, 2013 OK, made a little more progress this morning. And man, am I having FUN! In our last update I had roughed in the dropped axle. This morning I made the radius rods, steering knuckles, and tie rod. Here we go: I soldered a length of brass rod to a short piece of brass tubing. The tubing will be bolted to the frame rail. Then I took a length of 1/4" square brass tube. After carefully planning my cuts & holes, I cut away eveything that didn't look like a steering knuckle... Here's both knuckles cut & cleaned up I also had to make a tie rod assembly. Sorry Bill, it's not adjustable Here's the axle mocked-up w/ straight pins. RB Motion .062 bolts will be used. Hopefully I'll have her up on her paws tomorrow. Then we shoehorn in the engine, and start detailing it. To be continued.....
bpletcher55 Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 john great work ,i have to say i liked the first set of wheels better, that front axle is cool nice job!
FASTBACK340 Posted April 6, 2013 Author Posted April 6, 2013 Hmm... I'll have to have a poll on the wheels. There's still a chance I'll change my mind again. I like the Halibrand style, but Torque Thrusts, Steelies, even Centerlines would work. There's no wrong answer.
Ramfins59 Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 John you're a madman. This build is getting better with each update.
Tom Geiger Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 Wow John! For someone that's been away from models you sure dove into the deep end of the pool! See you in two weeks my friend!
FASTBACK340 Posted April 7, 2013 Author Posted April 7, 2013 Thanks for the encouraging words guys! I'm really having fun. It's just frustrating getting everything sorted & organized, but it's a good feeling to start buulding again. I fab'ed the spindles, but ran out of Butane for my soldering iron so I'm stuck until the morning. I also want to thin out the tie rod arms on the knuckles. I might also take a small detour with some details, but for the better. This is too cool to hack together. Tomorrow we continue......stay tuned!
FASTBACK340 Posted April 8, 2013 Author Posted April 8, 2013 Well, all the fabricating is done for the front axle except for the drag link. Tomorrow we plant the engine between the frame rails. Going slower than I want it to.... Here's all the pieces. I had to make new radius rods... I re-shaped the tie rod links The brake rotors are actually washers from an Infiniti G37 transmission valve body. Pretty cool, huh? As awlays, love letters/hate mail welcome
vintagedragfan Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 nice work on the axle John, you are right , what you are doing is not a fast process, but very rewarding, keep after it bro
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