Nitrozilla Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Hey Tim, I'm back from GSL and the FIRST thing I thought of was to check to see how your surgery went. Right after I posted in my own GSL thread. And checked my pm's. And responded to them. Then I got a Pepsi. Oh, and I had to scratch myself. But I digest. I sincerely hope that all is well and you get back in the groove soon. Best Wishes, Zilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Thanks Joe. Went well and I'm going to try to get back to the bench on Friday. Day by day. I'm sure you had an awesome time at the GSL and I'll be sure to check out your pics. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Trying to ease back into it and got the driveshaft done with the CF decals and the nickel plating I wanted to put on the yokes. I tried some different techniques on the nickel and I think it came out better than my first pass at this. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 very impressive! I think that just that will will best in show by itself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Dayum, Tim... That's all I got. The work is spectacular. Thanks for the encouragement to get back on the midget. Now that I'm back from Salt Lake, I'm inspired... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Too beautiful and too funny at the same time. I just picked up some carbon fiber decals from a vendor. So THAT'S what you're supposed to use it for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Tim.... That Drive line is insane and looks great. That is one impressive piece of work and you killed it!! By the way I wanted to ask you what are you using for the nickel plating is a at home do it yourself that you heat the material to a certain temp or are you having to use Anodes. Reason I ask is that Greg Nichols who won best of show at the GSL in 2013, he did a seminiar on how he build that car and he explained the nickle plating that he did on the parts he made. They looked goreous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I just saw this thread and went thru every page. Wow freaking WOW..... The bar is raised so high I cannot even see it. Anyone wanna buy some kits? I may just hang it up after seeing this masterpiece of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I'm old school so when my niece asked what I thought of tattoos, I said I couldn't think of ANY image I'd want to look at everyday of my life and not get tired of it. But this morning I called her up and told her I'm thinking of getting a tattoo of another guy's rear end. After a minute she said that's cool and there's nothing really wrong with that ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Hi Tim, Good to have you back at it my friend! Your plating of parts is just crazy awesome. They look perfect !!!!! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) Appreciate the comments fellas. I want to answer the questions that Chris asked and share pics of the new 4 link axle bracket I made today. Chris, Caswell has sooo many options it's a bit confusing. I emailed them and they suggested a simple $49. kit that uses a low voltage power supply and anodes. What I learned on this session was "less is more". Don't put the parts too close to the anodes, don't use too much of the nickel solution, move the parts around in the solution while they're in process AND the biggest difference was heating the solution for 20 seconds in the microwave before plating each part. The pinion yoke was immersed for only 30 seconds and it came out as you see it. No polishing or anything other than a dip in soapy water and a rinse afterwards. It's definitely something that you have to experiment with and I'm sure that anyone that tries it will get better with each attempt. The new bracket was one that I saw on a real 1:1 10.5 outlaw car. Always liked it so I thought I'd try to replicate it. It's VERY close and I can't deny that it looks much better than my earlier attempt. Comments welcome and thanks for checking it out. Ignore the glove in the pic please...it's to keep goop out of the stitches. Edited May 6, 2015 by Codi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Very nice, Tim. I'd have to agree that your second attempt at the brace came out much more refined appearing than the first - though I'd be happy to call the first one mine! I especially like the recessed milling that you did. It gives it a totally finished, professional appearance (which is consistent with everything else you've done on this build... How's the hand doing? It looks all.....blue. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Um, Scott, thanks for taking my joke. Now I gotta come up with something else. Good one. So, Tim, how's the han.............oh, wait. darn. What a great looking piece and assembly. Personally, I wouldn't stress over infection or gangrene. I say lose the glove, get some goop in there so you can build up antibodies and enzymes and goop killing amoeba's and stuff. Man up. Jeezaloo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarana-X Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Amazing work continues. I wouldn't be surprised if you have a tiny machine shop with Lilliputian machinists to pull off this work, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Superior results from talented hands. Looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I never thought I would ever stop and stare for 5 minutes at a photo o a drive shaft! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayK Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I don't know what to say anymore Tim. You just keep getting better and better. Some fantastic machining there! Clay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Tim.......this just has to be the model of the Century ......."WOW".......just to dang good man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeback Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Blown away by your skill and attention to detail. truly jaw dropping stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) Tim... first off iam glad to hear your surgery went well and I hope the recovery period is a speedy one. By the looks of the new bracket you made I dont think the surgery has held you back. I am so impressed with the new machined bracket. It is very impressive and i am at a loss of words to say. You are one talented man for sure. Looking forward to the next update. Thank you for also sharing your plating process with us Edited May 7, 2015 by Mooneyzs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 I want to acknowledge the comments posted in reply to my recent pics. Scott- I took the ice off and the "blue" finally left my hand. Joe - "man up"........man you are TOUGH. Can't wait to meet you someday, I'm sure I'll be laughing for a week. Jason- No minions or lilliputians here. If you took a peek at my first pass of the bracket, you'll see I can make some pretty bad stuff too. Dave (GoatGuy) - Thank you very much for your continued interest and positive comments. I DO appreciate them. Mike (Foxer) - I think Joe is going to have some competition at the "Laugh Factory", that was funny. ClayK - Thank you Clay. I recently visited your site again and took a moment to look at your Jeff Gordon "superdetailed" nascar build. Guys, if you've not looked in on it, you should, it's just so impressive. I must have spent 25 / 30 minutes going over and over the pics and the detail you put into it. Can't wait to see what you decide to tackle next. John (Mr. Teresi) - At the rate I'm going it will take me a century to complete it. And thanks too for your continued support and interest. I took a look at the GSL and the cars you've been showing....unbelievable how fast and creative you are at the same time. Darren, thanks for peeking at the build and your comment. Chris (mooneyz) Appreciate the comment on the bracket. The walls at the top of the machined recess are only .5mm (half of a millimeter) wide. I drew them up that way and I made sure the mill was dialed in as best as I could. There is nothing more satisfying than making that cut and seeing it come out the way you hoped & planned for. I can't wait to see your next Vega Funny updates. I'll check out your GSL dragster later today. I'm sure its quite impressive. Cheers to all, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Dude, that looks great! The redone part looks much better. Not that the other was bad. But this new piece fits the build better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I'm pretty sure your driveshaft is cooler than anything I've ever built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hi Tim, The new part is flat out beautiful my friend ! The rear end sub assembly is a work of art all by itself. Inspires me to get back to work Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Ya got me drooling here, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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