Ognib Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Ahhhhh .... the "Mock - Up" I've waiting on this... Fantastic stuff here so far Tim,... That looks like it's Gettin'kinda heavy.... Cheers What he said! BTW, ever weigh that motor? Edited August 30, 2015 by Ognib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Thanks Clayton, no Ray, haven't weighed it yet. BUT, I did get on a roll this morning and completed the mock-up. Satisfied with the results so I can tear it down and move on. Enjoy and comments welcome as always. btw, no glue was used over the past 20+ hours of assembly, all bolted together. Cheers, Tim Besides these pics, there are more on my Fotki page for those that are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funnycar521 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 god dam art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I agree with the post above. What an amazing piece of model art, Tim! It's been a great journey to follow along with and I look forward to the home stretch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-body fan Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Yeah, what they said!!!! (Can I drive it when it's done?!?!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) What I really think you need to consider, Tim, is building the Henry body out of aluminum, just to keep it consistent with your virtually all-metal theme you've followed thus far... LOLBy the way, I can't wait to see what you do when you shift to the front suspension work. Edited August 31, 2015 by futurattraction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Amazing work of art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 AAARRRRGGGGHHH, my eyes........they burn!!!!!!!!! i think you should consider marketing a line of automotive jewelry tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Nice!!!...good mock ups are one of the main things that keep me inspired...seeing the progression of the entire assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Tim... I am super impressed by this and your work. It makes me want to pack up my Army Funny car..... sell all my stuff and start a new hobby.... lol. You seriously have to be one of the best. I really admire your work and skills. Your attention to detail is out of this world. I can't wait to see what you suprise us with next. I would love to see what you can do with a 1/16th scale build. You are making me want to get back to the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Words cant begin to describe this.....WOW...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Aaron, thank you, again nice to see comments from so far away. The forum is well represented globally. Art - appreciated...."home stretch" is a year from now as best as I can guesstimate. I'm going to wrap this one up by fall 2016 one way or another which means I'm now about 60% of the way through it. No way around that fact as I'm such a slow builder. oh well. again, many thanks. Michael - me first. Sorry Scott, i just don't have that kind of ability to do the body out of aluminum. I'd like to learn how to pound brass someday............. DaveWilly - thanks! Dave my friend (comp1839) - THANK YOU for all of your insights and assistance on a build that I thought I knew something about but came to realize how little I truly did know. Your mentoring has been invaluable and has helped me become a budding amateur machinist and better modeler. For that I will always be grateful. Ray - Wonderful to see your new 32' build and the rapid progress on it. I can see the juices are flowing again.....YEAH!! Chris - Sincerely hope you'll be back at your bench soon and finishing the Vega. Hope all else is well with you and your family. Disabled Modeler - thanks for checking it out and hope you follow along as I move on with the car. Lastly, here's a pic I wanted to share of the chassis / engine in the same shot. Didn't have the ability to post it earlier.........Cheers to all, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 There are no words to describe this piece of work!!!Edgar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Is it possible Codi is photo shopping a real car onto his workbench?Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Gorgeous work, Tim... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Codi......I bet if you put this in a Jewelry shop in Beverly Hills......this would sell for Mucho Mucho money........"Outstanding" work Codi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Fantastic workmanship and very good photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Looks like a half ton of Model Machining & Metal Manipulating Madness to me. Codi......I bet if you put this in a Jewelry shop in Beverly Hills......this would sell for Mucho Mucho money........"Outstanding" work Codi You wouldn't even need to add a jewel to it. Besides, there's no room for one. Well maybe a small sapphire to plug the intake when it's not running. WHAT? Oh, yeah......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 After goin through every page of this build all i can say is ...... Im a fan!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 You are absolutely insane Tim. This is just outstanding. Your so much amazing work, I almost don't want you to finish. Keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I'm speechlesssssssss......... awesome craftsmanship!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Sorry for not replying sooner............ Edgar - Glad you checked the car out and like what you see. Thanks Andy- My pics are of reasonable quality but with my limited computer skills, there's no photo shopping going on in this house. Scott - Thanks as always and appreciate the quick turn around on the parts I just ordered from you. Mr. Teresi - see my comments on YOUR build please. Just fantastic stuff as always and many thanks for your continued interest in Henry. Ray - Appreciate the "photos" comment. I credit the camera and lighting for the quality of them. Joe - Glad to see you moving along with YOUR build too. The sapphire is in the intake, but you should see what's in the oil pan. Romell - I've followed your work before sir, and you do some serious modelling in your own right. Thanks for checking out the build and hope you continue to follow along. Clayton - I prefer crazy instead of insane. Seriously though, thank you for your positive comments. Luis - Glad you llke it too and like the others that have visited perhaps for the first time, I hope you join me while I take this "journey" on this build. What's next.................well, my friend Dave was kind enough to impart 6 hours his time and knowledge on what awaits me. I feel like Bilbo Baggins in the Hobbit and Dave is Gandolf (correct spelling) After putting the car together and tearing it down I was feeling pretty satisfied with it. Well, that bubble lasted a day and Dave popped it. I have a LONG way to go on what I have to make for the car yet. It begins with a LOT of research of particular products and then how to fab said parts. Dave shared so many important aspects that I should (will) consider for the car that I came away with my head swimming. Complete brake system, chutes, doors & windows, pedal assembly, firewall, front clip, front struts and hubs, VERY detailed electronics and on and on. But I at least know where to look now for answers and what I want to replicate. I've resigned myself that I likely won't finish it till late 2016 at best. I am going to start my Mustang Funny (not the new Mustang but my stretched 71' rear-engine funny sometime over the winter just to avoid burn-out and to get a jump on it for when Henry is completed. Cheers to all and enjoy the rest of your Labor Day weekend ! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Simply Mind-blowing! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Tim - just think of how your head was swimming after your 6 hour learning session. That is how my head feels every time I see pics from your updates. You are schooling us my friend. And such a thorough teacher at that. I need to bring you an apple. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) Tim.. What I would give to be mentored by Dave. He has helped me with a lot of little things in the back ground of the Army Funny Car. Anytime I had any questions he was more than willing to answer them. I really wish I had a mill to make my own parts. I thinks is a great idea that you are going to start another build so you won't burn yourself out on this one. That is one of the reasons why I have started another build or two while doing the funny car. I can't wait to see what you do on the '71 funny car, seeing what you are doing here I know that you are going to Rock the funny cars world...lol Edited September 6, 2015 by Mooneyzs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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