gasser59 Posted June 15, 2015 Author Posted June 15, 2015 I can't edit the picture brackets. I give up.
gasser59 Posted June 15, 2015 Author Posted June 15, 2015 Why do I keep getting this quote when i try to post? "You are not allowed to use that image extension on this community." I've done this countless times.
gasser59 Posted June 15, 2015 Author Posted June 15, 2015 OK....I'll try this again. Spent a considerable amount of time prepping the Comp Resins radiator shell. It was a solid piece with the radiator which had to be removed. This left a very thin piece along the bottom which i strengthened by adding a piece of styrene. Saturday I primered it, cleaned it up some more and shot another coat of primer on it. Then it was final sanded with 1200 grit. I shot it with gloss black yesterday, both sides and gave it the rest of the day to dry. I shot Alclad on it this morning. Its coming along albeit slowly. I appreciate your interest and comments welcome.
Nitrozilla Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Please don't hit me. Ya' know what would be kewl Brad? No, not Bacon Brownies. Take a piece of wire insulation or heat shrink tube like at the top of the tank, cut a split in it and use that for a cushion under the tank on the bracket. I'm not saying Bacon brownies wouldn't be cool, but that would be better. Don't feel singled out. I do this to John and Chris and Tim all the time.
10thumbs Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Hi Brad, Those are some fine looking parts, the wheels do look great, tank too. Good that you're back at it. "Bacon brownies"....lol. Michael
gasser59 Posted June 15, 2015 Author Posted June 15, 2015 I don't know Joe, bacon brownies might just be better. I like your suggestion and would do it although the reference photos don't show that as much as I can tell. I may just do it anyway. Thanks and I won't hit you, you're too far away.
Art Laski Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 Nice to see some progress on this one. It's looking good. Those wheels are definitely sweet...
Mooneyzs Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 Brad... that is some mighty fine work on the radiator shell. Looks like you are becoming an Alclad master like our big brother Johnny Alcad. I am also digging the moon tank and straps, it looks great.I am looking forward to your next update.
gasser59 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Posted June 19, 2015 Thanks for the positive feedback gentlemen. I've been working on the 'batwings' for attaching the radius rods for the front axle. Have one side done and attached, working on the other side. I'll get some pictures up either tonight or in the morning.
John Teresi Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Brad .......hurry up with the pics........I got Walt`s Puffer on the brain
gasser59 Posted June 21, 2015 Author Posted June 21, 2015 Ok.....ok, here's a few pictures. I made these out of aluminum printing plate and cut a slot in the axle with a P/E saw blade for them to fit into. They may be a bit big but I'm going with them this size because I'm tired of having to find them on the floor. LOL Radius arms are next and I have a couple of different ideas on those. Stay tuned.
Mooneyzs Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Brad... That there is some freaking awesome work.I have to give you credit doing all of this in 1/25th scale. I don't know if I could do detail like that to them anymore after working on bigger stuff...lol
John Teresi Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Brad......that is some great work Buddy.......looking forward to the next up-date
10thumbs Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Looking good Brad! Super clean and perfectly scale looking. Great update.
gasser59 Posted June 21, 2015 Author Posted June 21, 2015 Thanks for the feedback fellas. hope to get some bench time in today although it Father's Day so who knows.
Nitrozilla Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Thought I'd take a break from packing and see what people who still actually work on models are up to. Wowza Brad. Well done sir on the axle and leafs (leaves?). I hear ya' on dropping stuff. Not me, but I've heard it happens to other people.
gasser59 Posted June 22, 2015 Author Posted June 22, 2015 Wasn't able to get any bench time in yesterday so I'll get some time in the week. I will share with you that the axle keeps coming unglued in a couple of spots from all of the rough handling. I still need to put it back together.
gasser59 Posted July 6, 2015 Author Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) See next post. Edited July 6, 2015 by gasser59
gasser59 Posted July 6, 2015 Author Posted July 6, 2015 Post deleted because its not allowing me to use the brackets [ and ]. A bit of work done over the long weekend but mostly it was family time. Started on the exhaust by using some aluminum craft wire from Michael's. It's 0.078 in diameter and with all of the handling, it polishes up a bit. The flange is brass as well as the pins. The exhaust tips have been drilled out and will eventually get some flat black paint once these are done. I'll work some more on these this week but feel I have a good start.
Mooneyzs Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 Brad... that is looking great and I am glad to see you getting some time.in on this one. I can't wait to see more.
10thumbs Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 Hi Brad, good to see the progress. Man! Aluminum wire instead of tubing, now that's a cool idea! I wanted to use aluminum tube in 2.5mm, but nowhere to be had. Thanks for the info. The wire you have equals out to 2mm, great. Bending soft aluminum tube is an adventure that I don't need again so soon. How did you fasten the brass wire to the alu wire? Michael
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