Chris Smith Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 I’m just speechless ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Perfection is not of this world but this comes close !!! ? With this kind of update you make me want to start a Pro Stock project more and more! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvadrag Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Wow wee and holy smokes... this is fantastic. Incredible micro machining!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted July 4, 2022 Author Share Posted July 4, 2022 Had to post some quick mock-up pics as I'm about to run out the door........promise to reply to each of you by tomorrow....cheers, tim Just mock-ups.......nothing detailed or assembled yet......... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 good lord, man!!!! you're gonna make a grown man cry!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris coller Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Just insane..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 i hate myself. WOW. someday i hope to be that good . amazing work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted July 8, 2022 Author Share Posted July 8, 2022 I have some pictures to share this morning but first I wanted to reply to all those that have recently commented. Nazz (Jerry) - A simple but much appreciated "thank you!"............ Bobthehobbyguy - I wholeheartedly agree with the talent on the forum and the different subjects covered here. I'm happy to have found the forum 7 or 8 years ago. I've learned a bunch and made new friends too. cheers John Teresi - Thanks sir........and we're all waiting anxiously for YOUR next new build & thread.........soon right ? Chris Smith - "fly on the wall"...........I can't have "witnesses"............soooo.......... ? Dave (comp1839) - "chipping away"..........yeah but SLOWLY chipping unfortunately. btw, No cryin' aloud and it's looking good for the Friday visit too! Ian - "setups & commitment"...........I admit Ian I've used a lot of imaginative set-ups but so far all good. I know machinists on the board, Dave, yourself, Francis and Charlie to name but a few can appreciate the process........thanks! Francis - I admit the bottom portion to machine was tricky as we never want to remove a piece from a vice or rotary once started. This one I had no choice but to do so and I was pleased to get it right all the same. Thanks for noticing. btw, "pro-stock, pro-stock, pro-stock, pro-stock"..............what car / engine are you thinking of if I may ask? You can send me a PM if you're prefer........ Ray (cobraman) thanks for always following along Ray. Daniel (straightline59) - Also a thanks for your continued support and interest! Mavdrag (Jose) - Appreciated! Chris Coller - "just insane"............HEY, who you calling insane, I'm crazy but I'm not insane. ? Charlie Libby - Appreciate your comments and sentiments as always Charlie. I'm following your new build as well and look forward to YOUR progress as well. Lastly, I'm new to the "Heart" (like) feature and just noticed that bytownshaker and Mattilacken both shared the sentiment. Sorry if I missed that from anyone else that shared such a sentiment, I don't mean to be rude but sometimes I DO miss stuff!! The pics that follow are only mock-ups (the manifold itself is glued & assembled but the carbs are not permanently affixed yet) I'm going to re-do the oil pan in steel and change the profile a little bit. Then it's final assembly and painting/assembly the engine stand once and for all. Afterwards, frame rails and finishing the car once and for all. I figure 12 to 18 months should wrap this one up based up my current pace.........cheers everyone! tim been a long time but I'm rolling out the penny for scale purposes btw, I wish everyone could see the actual colors of the metals next to each other....the pics don't do it justice IMO In this pic you can see many of the bolts & tubes used to detail the manifold Seen from the back of the engine 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Holy schmoley that is gorgeous Tim!! Its almost inconceivable to believe this is in 1/25th scale. My hat's off to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 I could go on and on about this, suffice it to just say increadable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Hi Tim! Masterful work, bravo! But I'm curious: where exactly do you buy those GIANT aligator clamps that hold your parts? I want one! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Tim…..now that’s a piece of Jewelry I would wear around my neck. Absolutely Stunning!!!!!???? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDSchindler Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 On 7/5/2022 at 5:47 AM, comp1839 said: good lord, man!!!! you're gonna make a grown man cry!!! TOO LATE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ambrose Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 This is just incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 WOW Tim !!! This is just a suggestion but I would have put instead of the 1 cent, a 17th century Spanish gold coin next to this jewelry just to be in the same value range ! I support you 100% to put this beauty on a stand to admire all the details! Really fantastic !!! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 holliglogismchemfealionsky. i don't know what else to say!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 Good morning to all, oil pan on the mill and should have it done today or tomorrow......but first let me respond to the comments. Brad- Where have YOU been and why haven't we seen more of your work on the forum? It's time to share sir!!!! And thanks too! Ian, thank you.......but now I want to know what YOUR next project is going to be? Claude, it's obvious I go to the "Giant Alligator Clamp" outlet. Granted, with supply chain issues, their inventory is a wee bit low. John Teresi - Jewelry, well so long as I don't have to wear my failures and scrap pieces around my neck, we're good. Brian - Thank you and for following along too! Dave Ambrose - Appreciate the sentiment shared Dave........hope you like what's to follow. Francis - PM sent. Dave (comp1839) - I'll be there around 10:30 unless something changes on your end!!!!!! Cheers everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Why would you ever put this piece of jewelry in a model?? This needs a stand of it's own or a bare chassis at most. Your work keeps amazing me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 we'll be here!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colmer Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 John stole my line. "like jewelry." Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris coller Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Beautiful work. I might as well hang it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 Hey Pete, I did make an engine stand for it.......going to paint and assemble it next so I can get her displayed. Cheers Dave, Scott & Chris........appreciated!!!! A few quick pics with the new oil pan finished....I'm going to assemble the whole thing and get the stand painted by next week so I can wrap this part of the build up.....yeah for the "small" victories! cheers, tim I know the images appear alike but I had trouble with the lighting and getting the details captured. I'll share all 3 for the heck of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Incredible work. How long have you been on this planet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Tim….Absolutely Gorgeous…..it’s amazing to know that this 1/25 Scale engine is totally made by Machines…..you are Super Talented.?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Every picture I see something new and amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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