Art Laski Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Usually I like to build serially, but lately I've been getting the itch to try some other things while I'm hung up on other projects. I have been dying to try working with some brass since I was given a rack of metal last year. I thought a good first project might be a replica based on parts and dimensions of a die cast midget I bought a few years back. I wanted to see if any of the parts would be a help to me in building my dad's midget he had back in the '80s. I'm not quite ready to start that project, but I thought instead I might modify the die cast to resemble my little brother's midget he raced in Indiana back around 2008. Most of the project will be scratch-built or contain parts from Monogram/Revell sprint car kits. Here's a few shots of my brother's car: Edited December 10, 2014 by Art Laski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Here's the die cast: This my first attempt at scratchbuiling an open wheel chassis and my first attempt at brass work. So far it's a lot of fun. It's not dimensionally correct to the real car, but is consistent with the die cast so that the parts fit. Edited October 21, 2014 by Art Laski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Jon Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Nice workmanship, looking great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2whl Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Art....this looks like a cool project. And you have some excellent photos to document the build. Can't wait to see more....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Art…….."WOW" brother………you stepped up into brass framing……..this will be such a treat to watch……..and your brothers midget is really cool looking…….i`m sure this will be an awesome build……..looks great so far……..can`t wait for the next up-date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 Thanks, guys. Glad you could see it. Parked over here in the die cast section, you may be the only ones who ever see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Awesome! That sure looks better than my first attempt at brass,lol I'm going to follow this one for sure. Thanks, guys. Glad you could see it. Parked over here in the die cast section, you may be the only ones who ever see it. Build It, They Will Come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 Thanks, Tom! You may be right. No pressure... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Thanks, Tom! You may be right. No pressure... lol Wait a minute! Are you talking "Modified Die Cast classes" at the Phoenix Dessert Classic? I'm going to have to step up my game,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Wait a minute! Are you talking "Modified Die Cast classes" at the Phoenix Dessert Classic? I'm going to have to step up my game,lol Absolutely! I'm planning on being there, but not sure this one would be ready on time. We'll see, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I'm looking forward to seeing it. I sure hope I will get something done by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 I managed to get the other side built. Amazingly, it matches up pretty well with the first side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 Not all the bars are in place, but the two frame rails are connected... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Looks great, Art! Bring it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Thanks, Danno! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Art…….."WOW" buddy looks soooooooo dang good man………perfect for your first time Art……….way to step up your game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Thanks, Johnny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Small update- I added a few more bars. The anti roll tubes on the ends will get trimmed later. Not much different visually, but this actually took quite a bit of time to get the rear cage braces done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrherald420 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Very nice. Gets tricky keeping all the joints together at this point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 EGGcelent Robin……….very good………EggHead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Perfect just Perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 NICE! G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Very impressive work with the brass Art ! and I'm sure this build will be amazing when it is finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) Thanks for looking guys! I have been making some progress on the components, but nothing much to show yet. Should have an update soon. Edited November 5, 2014 by Art Laski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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