GasPunkAlley Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Tim, incredable work on the engine and the rest of the build. I was wondering if you are a bench jeweler or watchmaker by trade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Absolutely stunning. I doubt I'll ever have the time or patience to even approach your level of detail, but man oh man, it sure is inspirational work you're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaguar man 21 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Your work Is amazing Tim great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoMight Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 It can't be real.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADmodelDOCTOR Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 This has got to be the Baddest Henry J ever. Great job! Later, MmD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Twister Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Exceptional detail work here...Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 To Austin, Bill, Glenn and Darryl a hearty thank you for your comments/posts. For Jeremy, glad you like it and are following the thread. Tell your Father I said "hi' and I'll see you at a club event this fall. I promise to bring something! Rodger, no, not a jeweler etc....just a crazy, retired dad (or so my kids say) that loves scratchbuilding. Ken, glad you like the Henry J and where I've gotten the body. There are countless hours in the bodywork that I didn't even bother to keep track. The cars stance / front clip alone was changed (substantially) or 3 different occassions. Finally got to one I liked. The car was even stuffed in a box out of frustation for 6 months. Got it back out for some odd reason and just started hacking on it for the heck of it. Next thing you know...I liked it again. It's finally ready to play I think. Back to the bench and cheers to all! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booboo60 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Holy H@ppy Crapy! Just got back after 40yrs!!! Got any car pics from before! This project is super bad* as looks great, wow, say what did you use and how did you make the straps on the kool can? Also what did you use for the weild beads? Look so real.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booboo60 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Lol, sad! Makes me wanna go in the shop bench and toss my Super Bee in the trash and take up knitting, lol! J/k...awesome for 2nd time! I keep looking it over, this is like the 12th time I had to check it out again! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booboo60 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Ok, 1 more Question Master Tim! What color are you painting the body! I also ask about the straps on the cool can and humm..lol, oh what are the wire harness from the steering wheel! Which looks like it came from a real pro mod! Thy are the black and red curly cables? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 booboo60 (alan) I'll try to explain how I made them....it's not too difficult but it is time consuming. - measure the outer diameter of the can (or whatever you want to "clamp" down) and find appropriate/approximate alum. tubing that will slip over the item. -Slice/cut the width that you desire the "strap" to be. In this case it's about 1/16" - after getting your "ring" then slice it so you can remove a little bit in the middle...in this instance I made about 3/32" gap. I had some PE strip (from either MAS or Model Car Garage...not sure) that had the "necessary gap" in the middle and drilled either end with a #75 or #76 bit...enough to accept the .5mm scalehardware nut and bolt.... Bend back the ends of each PE piece so it will form a semi-circle which the bolt will go through the hold on and the "necessary gap" on the other. Super glue on on each side of your original tubing/clamp that you made in step one. Slide the entire assembly over your desired part and then install the bolt on one end and the nut on the other. And you have a v-clamp. Like I said at the beginning...a bit tedious and time consuming but it gives a very realistic representation of the real thing. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 booboo60.....sorry, here's the other answers I think you're seeking; a. the welds are the embossed 3D weld lines the guys have been posting about from Archer Fine Transfers. b. Color...I painted up 100+ spoons this Summer messing wtih Kandy/Pearl/Metallics/PearlX among others and I think this car will look best in Satin/Matt black of all things....keep it nasty looking. Maybe.... c. The "co-ax" cable from the steering wheels is micro wire from my parts supplies that are wrapped around a #75 drill bit. Simple to make actually. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyJ Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 This is just so bad a$$! Keep,the progress coming, Codi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) Hi, it's been a fairly good week. Rear shocks, Batteries and boxes and the CO2 bottle and it's bracket. Shocks are modified RB units with threaded collars and purple springs. Batteries are scratch as are the aluminum boxes. CO2 bottle has an all scratch brass regulator unit with fabbed alum. valve knob. The lower threaded line on the bottom of the bottle neck is a threaded bolt drilled out to replicate a proper fitting. The bottle bracket is drilled titanium with alum. hoops. The purple knob (again, scratch) on the back of the bracket is the release knob is the tensioner for the alum. hoops that secure the bottle. One twist, bottle is out. The brass regulator assembly was an interesting part to make. Cheers, Tim Edited December 25, 2014 by Codi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer50707 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 There are no words to describe this Henry. Just absolutely amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Tim... Fantastic work. I love your attention to detail. Simply Beautiful Work!! I sure would love to see what you could do in 1/16th scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Hi, Before I forget to do so, I want to acknowledge MicroNitro for the machined bottle that I used for the CO2 cylinder. I shortened the bottle to the appropriate length. Everything else is scratchbuilt. I don't want to take credit for something I didn't make of course. Lee & Chris, thank you too for your sentiments and I agree Chris, 1/16th scale for drag cars would be fun & challenging since there is so much you can consider in the build itself. You only have to look at Clay's mustang and the beautiful job he's doing on that build....simply amazing. Cheers, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 There are no words to describe this Henry. Just absolutely amazing. Totally agree Oldtimer!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Totally agree Oldtimer!!!!! X2…….."WOW"……..just AWESOME!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Fabulous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoMight Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Wow. Wow. Wow. WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Wow. Wow. Wow. WOW! You forgot Wow, Wow, Wow and WOWIE !!!. I can see how your mind would be boggled by the Wowness of it. A joy to watch Codi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayK Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyglu Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 My mind has had a few moments where it really can not comprehend what you are doing in 1/25th scale.....and no mill or lathe work makes it quite frankly a notch above anything I have seen. Keep up the good work Tim, you have us all amazed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Wow......... speechless....... awesome!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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