Ira Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 WING TEMPLATES! I'm adding Wings to the Vette Jet. I started by cutting out Templates from the back of a pad of paper, any File Card type cardboard will work. I first cut out the basic shape then I started fitting the Template to the side of the Vette. Next I traced the Wing Shape on to sheet plastic, 4 times... I ended up changing the Wing Shape a little more before attaching it to the Vette. More Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Ira I love watching your builds come together!!!! Thanks Ron! Glad you enjoy the WIP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennb Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 always interesting and out of the box builds..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midengineaddict Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) Hope this can inspire you, I think this set up can look aggressive with your vette.. Edited January 14, 2014 by midengineaddict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 VETTE'S GOT WINGS! I glued a length of 1/4 inch wide Plastic Strips, on the sides, to position the rear Wings. I sanded the edges where the Wing Ends come together, for easier gluing. Then I glued the Bottom halves of the Wings on the body, below the Plastic Strips, with Zap-A-Gap, Green Label. I glued the Top halves of the Wings on the body, along the Top of the Strips. I also glued the Wings together on the sides. Then I glued the Wing Halves together along the Front Edge. More Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 QUICK MOCK-UP! Here is the front view with the Rear Wings in place. More Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Coming right along Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Ira,your imagination astounds me. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Ira... Awesome work. This is coming along very nice. Love how you are always creative and thinking out of the box. Thanks for the kind words Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 kool, kool, kool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 WING DETAILS... I decided to add a length of Half-Round Plastic Strip to the edge of the Wing. This should make a nice rounded edge. Here it is in place. I cut some plastic to fill in the rear of the Wings. Here it is in place. More Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Still looking cool. Thanks Andy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 FRONT WINGS! I cut 2 Front Wings from .080 Sheet Plastic and glued them in place with Zap-A-Gap Green Label. Notice the Wings are mounted along the main body seam, this saved a lot of body work in that area. More Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Really? REALLY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I like it, run with it Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Ira, you are a sick man...... in a good way, but still a sick man. You're creative imagination just blows me away (and everyone else too). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midengineaddict Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 this jet car is very cool, the wings set up look very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Any updates? I can't wait to see more Just did a couple! More Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 always interesting and out of the box builds..................... Thanks Kenneth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettecote Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Ira, I've been watching your builds for years. You never cease to amaze!!!! This is one beautiful build!... Thanks for the inspiration and entertainment!...Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Ira, Is this going to have a bubble top or be open? Love this project looking forward to more. bobthehobbyguy Edited January 16, 2014 by bobthehobbyguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Hope this can inspire you, I think this set up can look aggressive with your vette.. Thanks! Edited January 17, 2014 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Very cool and inventive Ira... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Coming right along Ira. Thanks Ray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 UP IN THE AIR! I decided to display the Vette Jet floating above a rectangular base. Here is how it was done... I picked up a 6 foot length of clear 3/16 inch rod from Tap Plastic and a bag of Plastic Tube with a 3/16 inch hole. First I drilled a hole for the Tubing. Then I put some glue on the end of the Tube and slid it into the hole until it touched the inside of the body. Made sure it was straight then I put some Zap-A-Gap around the tubing on the outside of the body. I cut off the tube flush with the body. Here it is with a length of Clear Rod in place. I added another Tube of the same on the front of the Vette. The Base is an AMT Product. I found these Bases in the 12th scale Cord and a 16th scale Corvette. I drilled a hole for the Tubing and glued it in place. I positioned the Tubes inside 2 collars inside the Base. I added a larger Tube around the original to make it more secure. Then I added a small piece of plastic on the end, as a Stop for the Rod. More Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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