Tortuga Kustomz Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 17 hours ago, Ian McLaren said: Marcos, I know exactly what you are talking about regarding mistakes, my 1/12 Camaro has had several corrected (brass construction is easier to change/ adjust than plastic in a lot of cases) That being said there are things I know about that unless actually measured would not be detectable and have no real bearing on the model as a whole so they remain. I finally learned that there is no such thing as the perfect car (full size or model). I have seen people literally spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on world class show cars to get to the perfect car and fall short. The best you can hope for is each successive model is better than the last and that you have fun doing it. Your work is fantastic, don't sweat the small stuff my friend. Thanks for the amazing words Ian, much appreciated my friend, and trust me, i always try to do thing better on every model, just like you said, there's no perfect chassis but i try to do things better on every project that i have in hands, i remember my first tube chassis, maaaaan, i laugh about that now and i was so proud of that job LOL, but i like to see the progress and makes me to do more, i really do enjoy scratch building and love to see what other people do, i can't wait to start working on a brass tube chassis like you guys do, definitely is another level in my opinion 14 hours ago, Kenmojr said: My thoughts exactly, scratch building the chassis is going to be insightful. Thanks Ken, glad you like my project my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 Work a little bit on the front area of the chassis, needs a lot of work but i'm getting there, engine details are in progress but need to start working on the fuel lines and the belt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Looking great Marcos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 That is one impressive looking bunch of plastic, fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 On 1/28/2023 at 8:22 AM, Ian McLaren said: Looking great Marcos! Thanks Ian On 1/29/2023 at 7:52 PM, tbill said: That is one impressive looking bunch of plastic, fantastic Thank you Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 Hello guys, here’s is a little update on the Camaro, I’ve been working in many things for this project and one of the things is done is the brakes distributor block for the calipers, I think they came out nice and compared with the ones I’ve done before this ones are my best so far, scratch made and detailed, also work on wire looms for the distributor and they came out fantastic in my opinion, very proud how they turn out, hope you guys like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 On 1/27/2023 at 2:39 AM, Tortuga Kustomz said: The best you can hope for is each successive model is better than the last and that you have fun doing it. Your work is fantastic, don't sweat the small stuff my friend. No truer words have been spoken, regarding this artform. It took me forever (until the last few years, truly) to get to the place where I could accept some of my mistakes, and move on, rather than toss a project back in a box, and move it to the back of the pile--that's why the NFD is almost 26 years old!? Now that it's back on the bench, I am having a helluva good time, with it, and it feels like my best work. This is coming along very nicely, Marcos! The mag looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 23 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: No truer words have been spoken, regarding this artform. It took me forever (until the last few years, truly) to get to the place where I could accept some of my mistakes, and move on, rather than toss a project back in a box, and move it to the back of the pile--that's why the NFD is almost 26 years old!? Now that it's back on the bench, I am having a helluva good time, with it, and it feels like my best work. This is coming along very nicely, Marcos! The mag looks great! Thanks man, i can say the same thing my friend, tucked me years to get to the point i'm right now, one project that i put in the box was my jungle jim vega, every time that i learn something i jump in and do it and back to the box again, until i find my MOJO back and complete that project no long ago, and like you, one of my best projects so far 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 Hello guys, hope everyone is doing well, I’ve been doing some small details for this project and I’m very happy with the results. first worked on the distributor plugs and they turned out really nice. work on the tires tubs for the second time and I believe this time around they look better. Decided to scratch build 3 way fuel distributor block and the fuel valve for the blower hat. Added a fuel cell from tuturattractions and a 3d printed fuel filter, they look really good. Finally wanted to scratch build my wheelie bars and did the lower part, also wanted to see how everything looks together and mounted the fron tires and wheel just to see and love it. hope you guys like it, any questions feel free to ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueberry_no1 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Tortuga Kustomz said: Hello guys, hope everyone is doing well, I’ve been doing some small details for this project and I’m very happy with the results. first worked on the distributor plugs and they turned out really nice. work on the tires tubs for the second time and I believe this time around they look better. Decided to scratch build 3 way fuel distributor block and the fuel valve for the blower hat. Added a fuel cell from tuturattractions and a 3d printed fuel filter, they look really good. Finally wanted to scratch build my wheelie bars and did the lower part, also wanted to see how everything looks together and mounted the fron tires and wheel just to see and love it. hope you guys like it, any questions feel free to ask really nice job!! I really have a lot to learn and my Volvo should be ashamed? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 you're doing a great job on your volvo, i wish to knew back then what i know now LOL, my first tube chassis was good but i was scared all the time to do something wrong but i did enjoy ever single thing that i did to it and haven't stop it sense, you only need to make some drawing of what you want to do and have some pictures reference of what you want to replicate, Tim Mcamis have a complete 1:1 build that i did follow the first time and keep learning from it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueberry_no1 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 15 minutes ago, Tortuga Kustomz said: you're doing a great job on your volvo, i wish to knew back then what i know now LOL, my first tube chassis was good but i was scared all the time to do something wrong but i did enjoy ever single thing that i did to it and haven't stop it sense, you only need to make some drawing of what you want to do and have some pictures reference of what you want to replicate, Tim Mcamis have a complete 1:1 build that i did follow the first time and keep learning from it already have pictures and plans for the 2 projects after this one.. but if I've understood correctly, is 1.6mm tube the right size to build with? now I have built with 2mm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 This is one sinister looking Pro Mod !!! Great work Marcos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Great stuff Marcos, everything look very good so far! Another beast in the making! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 On 2/19/2023 at 4:31 AM, Blueberry_no1 said: already have pictures and plans for the 2 projects after this one.. but if I've understood correctly, is 1.6mm tube the right size to build with? now I have built with 2mm That's good Mattias, keep working like that, can't wait to see more of your builds 19 hours ago, bytownshaker said: This is one sinister looking Pro Mod !!! Great work Marcos. Thanks Edgar, i'm extremely happy with this one for sure 18 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Great stuff Marcos, everything look very good so far! Another beast in the making! Thank you Francis, yes, this beast looks more aggressive in my opinion, i love it, going to try you technique for the tubs, hope to do a good job with that, the 2 attempts that i have done they came out really bad in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Coming along nicely, my friend! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 21 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: Coming along nicely, my friend! Thanks Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Great progress Marcos, the added details are certainly bringing this model to life, excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 14 hours ago, Ian McLaren said: Great progress Marcos, the added details are certainly bringing this model to life, excellent. Thank you Ian, hope to shout some paint on them soon, can’t wait to put this rear end together to start playing with the interior heres a little update is not much but soon will have a the little details I’m planning to add… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 I'm done with the wheelie bars, they look great, this details make this car look a lot meaner, i did use futurattraction wheelie bars setup, and the fabricated 9" from the same place makes the perfect duo in my opinion, still need to connect my brake lines and add some details all around thos section before passing to the interior work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Those parts from Futurattraction are the icing on the cake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryH Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Gorgeous work! Those wheelie bars are outstanding! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Very nice details Marcos, wheelie bars are always a nice addition to any drag racing car and you nailed it perfectly! ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 15 hours ago, bytownshaker said: Those parts from Futurattraction are the icing on the cake. Thank you Edgar, i love all those stuff that Scott have there 15 hours ago, TerryH said: Gorgeous work! Those wheelie bars are outstanding! Thank you Terry, i was super excited to do this part of the project 11 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Very nice details Marcos, wheelie bars are always a nice addition to any drag racing car and you nailed it perfectly! ? Thank Francis, i was so nervous when i was making them, didn't want them off center from the car, and i believe wheelie bars are one of those little details that make drag cars more interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Looking good, Marcos. Keep it going, my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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