mike 51 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 "Real" motor mounts! Very nice touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxdude Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 On 12/5/2017 at 7:16 AM, Joca said: Thank you for the infos Fred. In my previous post I call you Chris, my sincere apologies for my fault. Best regards. I have contacted my lawyer and he said to accept your apology. The Hatfields and McCoys have yet to chime in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joca Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 11 hours ago, Taxdude said: I have contacted my lawyer and he said to accept your apology. The Hatfields and McCoys have yet to chime in.... Oh my...The Hatfields and McCoys are involved ? Now I need to clean up and reload my Colt and Winchester, saddle up "Smokey" and run away... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Great Fabrication on the Motor Mounts and the Suspension. I like your Intake Manifold design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 16 hours ago, Taxdude said: Â Â Wow. I use a bit of square stock and call it good. That is impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxdude Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 10 hours ago, espo said: Great Fabrication on the Motor Mounts and the Suspension. I like your Intake Manifold design. Thanks. This is the 3rd version intake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxdude Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 10 hours ago, Jantrix said:  Wow. I use a bit of square stock and call it good. That is impressive. Since I was changing the kit engine to a Y-block changes needed to be made. Also the engine is set back a bit since it is a touch bigger. So totally re-engineered motor mounts. But what a PITA. Getting all of the angles just right was very frustrating. However this is what I find truly enjoyable about building. It is also why I don't finish very many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxdude Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 So how much detail is too much? I spent a few minutes today using a 0.3mm drill to drill out the base of carbs for mounting hardware. This is for the visible mounting posts. So do I do the same for the posts under the float bowl?  This is a detail that most will never see. The extra portion of the mounting stud will be cut off. It is just fun to do but I think I'll do the other ones. Man close-up pics are not kind to those carbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 If the fun 8s in the building, them by all means detail away. It is nice to see just what can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxdude Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 Some work on the dashboard.  I filled the gauge opening with a piece of .030 sheet stock, still needs final sanding. Decided that the spacing between the gauges would be .030. Using a .097 punch the four holes were...well punched. The endgame here is that I wanted the gauges to be below the surface and the trim rings flush. To achieve this I punched out 4 disks, using a .087 punch from .010 stock and then the gauge faces, Model Car Garage, were epoxied to them (and yes the volts is backward, drats). Total size .015. I little fine tunning around the perimeter of each face and they drop right into the holes. The bar across the back sets the correct depth. The tach cup is a piece of aluminum tubing that has been slightly expanded at the opening to accept the gauge face and then polished. It will then be mounted on the steering column. can't decide on a steering wheel.  Maybe a 40 Ford. The next thing to sort out is the windshield frame. I want the windshield to be kicked out at the bottom. To this, the frame is way to thick and a new piece of glass needs to be cut. I haven't decided if the frame can be sanded to half its width and then a lip installed to hold the glass or it a whole new frame scratch-built with a recessed area to accept the glass. Also, need to make the 2 hinges that hold the windshield out.  At some point, big progress will be made. Quick build fail.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff f Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Beautiful work there ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Amazing job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Everything about this build is perfect !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 On 12/19/2017 at 5:42 PM, mike 51 said: "Real" motor mounts! Very nice touch! x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxdude Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 I have yet to put any finishes on this build. Maybe tomorrow I'll do the Mexican blanket seat cover (Scale Motor Sports decals). Just need to figure out a way to make it look bunched up or like someone sat in the driver's seat spot. I'm open to any ideas. And go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 In case you are interested, Michael's carries a printable fabric that will run through your desktop printer in case you want something other than a decal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxdude Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 With very few free minutes to work very little gets done. But the body is in prime and just needs to be sanded and painted. The engine is painted and the trans just needs to be airbrushed with some Alclad. Here are some of the smaller parts waiting for a home. The bench seat Mexican blanket decal was a pita. It broke and ripped multiple times. I put it back together as best as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Carb linkage is outstanding my friend. I look forward to seeing this on in person sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Definitely some fantastic work going into this model! Go Man, Go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 That is some impressive scratchbuilding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kustomm Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I would hate...love...hate...love to see one of your slow builds ! Very inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxdude Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 On 3/6/2018 at 5:03 PM, misterNNL said: Carb linkage is outstanding my friend. I look forward to seeing this on in person sometime. MAybe I'll bring it down in the in the roadster this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 That would be absolutely outstanding. due to a third major surgery on my right knee I can no longer walk well enough to attend a good guys event as in the past plus Karen has been diagnosed with COPD ,congestive heart failure and is now on medical oxygen full time. I think our traveling days are going to be very limited for the for seeable future. I look forward to watching the future posts on the Coupe project after tax season is finally over. Have a great week! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Wow, I didn't see this build until now. I'm glad I did though, it looks fantastic. All of the small details that you're adding are improving the look of this kit a lot. Keep up the good work, I'm sure this will be a masterpiece when it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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