David G. Posted August 18, 2014 Posted August 18, 2014 Fantastic work! Love the precision detail. David G.
blunc Posted August 18, 2014 Posted August 18, 2014 thanx for the extra pix, just seeing how a scratch built part starts out will inspire others to attempt crafting their own parts.
Dominik Posted August 18, 2014 Posted August 18, 2014 Wow....you're shure, that it is 1/25 scale?!? Thats awesome....
TooOld Posted August 18, 2014 Posted August 18, 2014 Truly spectacular! If I hadn't recognized the tyres I'd have sworn this was 1.12th or bigger. Fantastic! My first thought was " How did he get those tires to fit a 1/12 scale model ? " . Very impressive work , I'll be studying this one for a looong time !
Daddyfink Posted August 18, 2014 Posted August 18, 2014 Tamiya would call you a "Master Modeler"! This build is awesome!
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 18, 2014 Posted August 18, 2014 Wow. On the vavle covers how did you do the Ford lettering?
High octane Posted August 18, 2014 Posted August 18, 2014 Wow, what a gorgeous job you did on that Wiilys. It's beautiful!
Maxicoop Posted August 18, 2014 Posted August 18, 2014 Tim, I'm sorry to say you are about 8 leagues ahead of me ............ that has to be one of the best models I've ever seen ..... such a beautiful piece of art work .....all I can say is WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sixx Posted August 18, 2014 Posted August 18, 2014 Holy cow! I thought your Henry J was a killer, then I saw this...It knocked me right out of my chair!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome!
Codi Posted August 18, 2014 Author Posted August 18, 2014 Hi Guys, For Bob (theHobbyGuy) - The FORD script on those v.covers were cast in the resin valve covers I used. I don't remember where I got them. The breathers were detailed and the covers I drilled and added cap head screws from RB. I removed the flange and added a new one as the resin one wasn't straight/clean enough unfortunately. They were painted modelmaster Magnesium and the plug tubes are stainless steel tube that I painted flat black. Roger - I spend probably 20% of my time on a build just doing research/planning. It helps before I get into the weeds. I'm a Ford guy through and through and I know it's blasphemy to do what I did......but I always had a fond spot for the Willys......I'm sure some of you are thinking why didn't I just build a 34' Ford or something similar in the first place.....I know it crossed my mind at times. To Mike, Ron, Glenn, Nick, Andy, Harry, Jesse, Jim, Bob, Dominik, Karsten, Derrick and anyone I missed, THANK YOU again for the sentiments. They truly made me smile. It took me too long to join the forum and I regret not having joined sooner. Look for future postings of other builds soon. Cheers, Tim
Helix Posted August 18, 2014 Posted August 18, 2014 Tim, this is really impressive mate, congratulations
1 bad55 stan Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 I carn't really add to whats been said,like your mustang its perfect!!!!
10thumbs Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 Tim, Thanks for the info. I have yet another question. I've been in Germany for so many years that I can only relate to size measurements in metric system. The nuts and bolts you used on the front suspension, could you tell me the size you used so that I could order the correct parts? I'll be studying this build for a long time. I don't plan on ever attempting your kind of detailing, but I would like to spruce up a few elements in our model kits, especially hot rods. Thanks in advance, Michael
Jeremy Jon Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 Fantastic & super clean, bravo Codi, a real piece of artwork you've made!
Codi Posted August 19, 2014 Author Posted August 19, 2014 Hi again guys, Can't tell you how pleased I am that you like the build. The cars been on my shelf for almost a year and it's been great to share it with you. I did want to answer Michaels question on the nuts/bolts for the front suspension. I used a combination of 1mm T2M bolts and ScaleHardwares .5mm threaded nuts/bolts. You'll have to check out T2M's offerings and pick the one that's best for your particular car. They have a decent selection but I can only get them from BNA Models out of Australia. The tiniest bolts I have found/sourced are the .5mm threaded ones and they work well on 1/25th scale. There is not a tool in the world that holds them since they're so tiny..at least I haven't found one yet but I can offer this tip when securing them. I hold the head of the bolt with small tweezer/pliers and put the threaded nut on the tip of a scribe. I have one that has just the right thickness where half of the tiny nuts threads are not covered up and I hold it against the end of the bolt while turning the bolt head. Once I have it on a few turns, I take my tweezers and carefully thread down the nut. Sounds goofy I know but after MUCH trial and effort and lost bolts I found it is very effective. Cheers to all, Tim
1930fordpickup Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 Tim If they sell socket head cap screws find one that has the right hex inside and just turn that around for a nutdriver.
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