Nytrozilla Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I knew you were holding out on us with the paint. I also have a sneaking suspicion that the best is yet to come. How can that be possible? I think you might have one or two painting tricks under your hat. You know? Something, um, er, uh, well, unconventional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 WOW Thats insane looking with that little bit of color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 ahhhh Joe, if only the painting will come that easily to me. It's the one thing that continues to torment me.......when the air brush flows, I feel like I'm in Vegas and am just gambling away. we'll see. Today I started the chutes beginning with the bracket. Next I'll solder the tubes on the chassis and get the bracket mounted. This was the better part of the day and a few joints need some minor clean-up but it turned out well enough to move on. I'm making twin Simpson pneumatic chutes as an fyi. cheers the "birdcage" is made of .5mm rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 looking good tim!! the bends and joints are spot on.if you don't mind me asking,............what size rod is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 looking good tim!! the bends and joints are spot on.if you don't mind me asking,............what size rod is that?Don't tell him Tim !!!! He knows too much already. Well, more than either of us anyway.BTW, nice rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 My, oh my... More gorgeous work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 That looks great Tim. Nice and symmetrical. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Thank you gentlemen and Joe, good one with the "rack" giggle. To answer Dave's question, the rod is .5mm (half millimeter) it was the best compromise to replicate the actual 3/8" that they use on the 1:1 cars. Cheers fellas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cesar Bossolani Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Absolute!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 FLAT OUT AWESOME... chute mounts are on point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louie Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 What a work of ART! !! Amazing, Amazing, Amazing. One of the Greatest build's I have ever seen. You have a talent that I could only dream about. I've been following your build for a little while and wanted to say thank you for sharing this with us. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Thanks guys.....and Jeff (louie) be sure to check out Comp1839's dragster build he's doing now and then his photobucket account........THAT is the best there is (IMO), but I appreciate your sentiments I assure you. Got the chute launchers done. I didn't have any printers plate ( I like how it worked for Brad) so I dropped by Lowe''s and bought their aluminum gutter flashing. I liked how it worked for this application. Nothing is permanently affixed just yet. The whole assembly is just a hair over 1 & 1/4" long. Cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 You never cease to amaze Tim. Great execution on that aluminum sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 killer workmanship continues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepxj Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Omg,Absolutely incredible work.I just cannot believe my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Finally you build some parts that are on my level. Those would have taken me a few hours at my speed. And they would be the 3rd or 4th attempt.You probably knocked them out chatting with Dave instead of drawing doodles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Between you and Dave, I'm hard pressed to decide who has more talent. Your workmanship never ceases to amaze me. You sir are a true artisan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Awesome work. Looks fragile. Can't wait for more..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Tim.........great up-date Brother.......gets bettter and better all the time!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Tim.... Here you go again moving that bar up for us to try to catch up with you. Your work is just awesome. Love seeing your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) Joe - I'm embarrassed by the amount of time it has taken me to get these done. That secret will go with me to the grave......... Brad - Thank you......I don't know how different the flashing is compared to printers plate but it worked v. well for this application. Tony - Appreciate the comparison but it's truly unwarranted. Dave is simply in another league....must be lonely there but that's what happens when one is THAT good. I mean that most sincerely as I can't even fathom doing some of the things he does. I've said before and consider myself blessed to have met a mentor that is willing to share and teach & who has become a friend as well. Dave (GoatGuy) yeah it looks fragile but after getting the brackets on the frame today and mounting the cage to it, I can share that it's extremely rigid and secure. The actual rod I used is 1/3rd larger than the real deal with regard to scale but I couldn't find any .38mm rod so I used the half millimeter. To everyone else, many thanks and before I post the latest pics, I'd like to wish one and all a HAPPY THANKSGIVING with your friends and family. Cheers, Tim THE CHUTE LAUNCHERS are NOT attached to the frame yet as I haven't decided what finish to apply just yet. The joints are NOT cleaned up yet, that will be next. The frame slips easily on and off and I'm going with a cool gold chute release cable that I found in my parts box. The chute, CO2 and release lines will be added upon final assembly. Looking ahead, I took a little time to experiment making a flared "chimney" out of brass. The top brackets that the chute cage slips onto and the upper wing support rods will have to pass through the brass trunk lid, so I want to finish them off with something that is a bit more aerodynamic and "finished" approach than just leaving holes exposed in the trunk lid. I think they'll work. Sorry, one more pic...shows from above how tight the wing brackets have to squeeze between the chute cage and wing bracket. Edited November 25, 2015 by Codi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 NOTE TO SELF: Rip off Tim's parachute design for Nomad.ANOTHER NOTE TO SELF: Use different material for chute release cords so Tim doesn't notice.THIRD NOTE TO SELF: If model doesn't win at contests, blame Tim's chute design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 HOLY SMOKES!!.........man, that is nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!! tim, let's just agree to disagree. i think you're in a league of your own here. you do what i do........only three times smaller!!!!!!! it makes me very happy to have helped some one like you along your way but, make no mistake.............. you have earned your stripes 3 fold. awesome work my friend.......awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Tim, this just keeps getting more and more Amazing! And a Happy Thanksgining back to you and Yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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