ScrappyJ Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Looking good Tyrone!!! Always a pleasure watching your updates, Bro! I wish I had a couple snow days too. Edited February 13, 2014 by ScrappyJ
tyrone Posted February 14, 2014 Author Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks alot fellas for the kind words.... well the ice storm is outta here, we were without power for most of the day today.. put I still managed to get alot done had plenty of light and my play list on my phone to keep me going....lol..... I got the engine all sanded down and cleaned up, here's a few mock up pics..... thanks for looking and comments welcome.....
blackbeard Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 love the update tyrone that motor looks right at home between those rails
am73grand Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Tyrone after looking at your engine, I think I've got the wrong heads in my Ross Gibson kit. I'm going to have to substitute for something bigger.
Rrrrrrumps Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 Is building models your job? In another post (63 promod vette) you state you can't paint because of the weather, so you start another project!! I'll be doggone if I could even do in a year what you do in a day...I must have A.D.D. or something. Too many distractions (work), but I must say that you do some really fine work...I can only dream. Keep up the great scale model work...I don't know how you do it. We just got 21" of snow along with sleet and freezing rain up here and it takes me hours to clear it off my drive and walks, so much for model time.
MitchP Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 Tyrone: You said you were open to comments and q's, so I hope you can/will respond. I've seen a lot of your work here, along with Brent and been really amazed. I'm still at the "build from the box" and "detail with Teds" stage. Do you ever intend to make and sell blueprints or step by step instructions on how to measure length/width/heigth/wheelbase required for the styrene chassis build? On a related note, I intend to use one of the RGE pro mod engines in an alteration to the original Revell Soff Seal '57 Chevy as I'm a little burnt out on twin carb pro street/pro sportsman builds right now. What's your opinion on the craftsmanship of the engine kits? I kinda talked Ted (or reassured him) that the upper end pro mod types would sell. I intend on using that shrink wrap type carbon fibre on my blower hat, at least if I don't screw it up and as much detailing as I can muster. Thanks for your time, Mitch
tyrone Posted February 18, 2014 Author Posted February 18, 2014 Rrrrrumps.... I have a full time job... I actually work 10 1/2 hours a day.. so when I get home if I'm able to spend a hour or two at the bench to kinda unwind I really enjoy it.. when time permits.. I usually end up with more than one project going at once because I'll have so many ideas in my head that I have to start something.. It also helps me not to get burned out on one specific build.... thanks for checking in and I'm glad you like my work..... Mitch.... thanks for the kind words ... as far as selling blue prints... the way I build is a little different from most... I don't use a chassis jig.. I start with the floor and work my way up from there... they are pretty close imop... but nowhere near perfect...... as for the RG engines they are pretty nice, you have to sand the pieces that will be glued together with some coarse sandpaper on a flat surface to ensure that they are nice and flat... hope this helps.. any questions please ask....
tyrone Posted February 19, 2014 Author Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) What's up fellas... I've been working on the firewall for this one....It's made out of 6 pieces of sheet styrene... I still nee to add the top piece that will run up to the bottom of the front glass...I also added the front bars to mount the front struts... thanks for looking and comments welcome... Edited February 19, 2014 by tyrone
blackbeard Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 that fire wall is spot on keep the updates coming
vette1955 Posted February 20, 2014 Posted February 20, 2014 Where do you get those wheels at?? They look awesome. Great work.
tyrone Posted February 20, 2014 Author Posted February 20, 2014 Thanks Justin... the front wheels are from Pro Track... they make slot car wheels.. the rear wheels are from Pegasus hobbies.... and thanks for checking in...
tyrone Posted March 3, 2014 Author Posted March 3, 2014 Alright fellas... I've been making some progress on this one... I got the drivers floor area done.. I went ahead and opened the doors.. and I got the rear end mocked up in the car .. I used 4 link mounts from dirt modeler, and the 4 link bars and the rear coil overs are from futturattraction... I also got the top part of the firewall finshed up... thanks for looking and comments welcome...
ScrappyJ Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 (edited) Looking good, Tyrone! Can't wait to see more. Edited March 4, 2014 by ScrappyJ
comp1839 Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) tyrone, looks killer dude! hey, before you put that blown hemi in there i thought i'd show you some pics of a '68 mustang they're doing down at precision chassis. maybe it will speak to you. Edited March 4, 2014 by comp1839
tubbs Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 looking real nice Tyrone, kind of out of your wheelhouse... a FORD?..... with a HEMI........ kidding. real nice as usual. on a side note, you guys down south have been hammered this year with bad weather. has to bring things to a screeching halt. we have had 15+ days up here recording temps below zero. keep warm and keep building!!
am73grand Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Looks awesome! I wish I could figure out how to open doors like you do! Love this build
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Where did you get the rear springs? Nice work thanks for sharing your in progress work.
Mister Twister Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Real nice progress.....Keep at it Tyrone....You da man!!
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