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MOON BEAST! 12 Cylinder, 2000 HP Drag Strip Terror is Finished!


Ira

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Circles & Squares!

I started by drawing several Circles on the Rear Pan. These are markers for Cooling Holes.

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Next I drilled a small hole in the center of each hole. I enlarged the holes with an X-Acto Knife and then a little larger with a small reamer.

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I cut out 4 Squares of plastic strip and glued them in place as shown. These are the cross members that support the engine.

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More Coming... B)

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I was just wondering what had happened to this! Now I know. :D

How will the driver get in and out? (I know, there isn't really a driver, it's a model - but you know what I mean!)

Thanks Don!

The Body would be hinged in the back so the front would lift up, like a Funny Car... B)

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Have you ever driven a real VW bus ? they're tough to get used to because you're sitting forward of the steering , this'd be like being strapped on the tip of a rocket and trying to steer with a rudder ... hahahahha AWESOME !!!

Thanks Dan!

Yes I have driven a VW Bus, Fun Times. That's why the front axle will be moved forward and the rear axle has been moved back. The wheelbase is much longer than the stock Van...

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Engine for the Beast!

I sprayed the Big Engine with Tamiya Camel Yellow. Then I brushed on some Silver, front and back.

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Next I brushed on a Black Water base Wash, The Detailer. I will wipe off some of the Wash later with a wet Q-Tip.

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Here is the Engine, almost complete now.

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After a little trimming, I got the Engine fit back into the Frame. Unfortunately the Chrome wiped off. I'll paint it later...

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More Coming... B)

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WOW!!This is cool, Ira. You are doing a great job with it. Imagination is definitely your sidekick.

It kinda looks like the coolest and fastest hero sandwich on the planet. :)

Scott

Thanks for the kind words my friend!

So glad you are enjoying it... B)

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Cut it Out!...with a Drill?

I decided to turn the Van into a Bus! I'm going to cut out side windows, through which you can see the Engine.

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Here is the Funny Part. I cut out the Windows with a Drill Bit. I drilled a hole then pulled the Bit along the Line and it cut through as easy as can be...

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I used an X-Acto Knife and Sanding Boards to clean up the window lines.

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Here is a quick mock-up to show how the Engine can be seen through the windows...

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More Coming... B)

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Say Ira . . .

You know with all this hacking and slashing . . .

This Beast is looking more like a Banana Split

:lol:

Just poking a little

I really am liking Your body work on this build

Looking forward to seeing more and the final product

Thank You for sharing

Later

Russ

;)

Thanks for the kind words Russ!

I working on spraying Primer and Sanding now... B)

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