Romell R Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 (edited) Oh Man!! I forgot the mock up, cant have a post without a mock up!!! Edited May 21, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 no way I'm gonna mock ya on that! Chassis detail is fantastic looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CustomFerrari Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Oh Man!! I forgot the mock up can have apost without a mock up!!! That look's smexy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyledr330 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Outstanding work Romell. Can't wait to see both of the rides finished. You have a great gift for attention in the smallest details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cowboy Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Forgive me Romell for not posting a comment on your outstanding and awesome work. I am in awe over the detail you put into your builds on both scales. I have picked up some tips from your work so keep those sweet pics coming my friend.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 Forgive me Romell for not posting a comment on your outstanding and awesome work. I am in awe over the detail you put into your builds on both scales. I have picked up some tips from your work so keep those sweet pics coming my friend.. Isnt that what this wonderful hobby of ours is all about, sharing what we know with others? thx for your comment Spacecowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 Hey fellas check back later tonight or tomarrow I have pics of the start of the big block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 (edited) hello I just couldnt wait to work on the motor so i got some progress pics for ya this first pic shows some of the parts i'll be using These are the headers that came with the Ross Gibson kit but as i was cleaning them up i figured I could make some better. I made these from solder and polished em up good i still have to make the collectors.... Edited May 21, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 (edited) Heres amock up of the 454 big block. The valve covers are polished aluminum just like on my 1:1 , I painted the resin tunnel ram with Alclad polished aluminum. this should be pretty nice once I get it all wired and plumed this is whats in my 1:1 Edited May 21, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsdropshop1 Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 wow Romell thats some amazing work on the chevelle suspension and engine setup cant wait to see it finished up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Deluxe Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 WOW!!! Everything looks right,and none of it is sloppy,well done... Loving the effort and thanks for sharing!! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 Thx fellas for the compliments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
envious8420 Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Lookin' Tough Bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader101 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 This is not merely a model car being built....this is truly a work of art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 OMG!!!!! I love it all ready I quit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 I too am very impressed with your building skills! I find your work with metal to be especially impressive as well!! (I would have done the work in plastic as I don't like burning my fingers.) HA If I might ask, how do you bend your solder with putting a nick in the bends? Like where the header comes out of the head? I am very glad you have joined the site "fresh ideas" are always welcome! Thank You for sharing Let Us see more! Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 I too am very impressed with your building skills! I find your work with metal to be especially impressive as well!! (I would have done the work in plastic as I don't like burning my fingers.) HA If I might ask, how do you bend your solder with putting a nick in the bends? Like where the header comes out of the head? I am very glad you have joined the site "fresh ideas" are always welcome! Thank You for sharing Let Us see more! Later Russ Thx for the kindly welcome aboard RustyBill to answer your question, I use a jewlers file about the size of the bend i want to do I just put the file where I want to bend the solder and bend it around the file handle, If you dont have small files you can use any small object like a screw driver, pin vise, small piece of tube, anything..... I hope this helps you out thx for your comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 (edited) Hey Fellas I was able to get some work done on the headers and some other engine parts , but for now i'll show you the progress on the headers. I still have a few touches to add to them but there alomst done. I hope you enjoy these are my 1:1 headers Edited May 23, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Nice work on the headers. They look great. How did you make the collectors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 Nice work on the headers. They look great. How did you make the collectors? I used heatshrink tube for the collectors, i gluded a piece of brass tube to the end of the header and then slid a piece of heat shrink tube over the two pieces, add a little heat and some aluminum Alclad paint and WHA-LA instant collector LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Pacemakers Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Great build going on here!! I'm at the stage in one of my builds that I need to make headers for, can you give a run down on the process you used. Thanks Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 Great build going on here!! I'm at the stage in one of my builds that I need to make headers for, can you give a run down on the process you used. Thanks Robert Well Robert what I'll do is put together a small tutorial on the header tomarrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 Hey fellas I got the motor somewhat put together. I still need to make brackets for the air conditioner compressor and get some pulleys. I also have to wire, plumb and add small details like nuts,bolts, and spark plugs . I hope you enjoy these early pics of the motor. If you look close you can see the altenator bracket and adjustment bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 Almost forgot the body mock up again LOL enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyledr330 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 (edited) That car is going to look SICK. I love it! Outstanding detail work Romell. Edited May 24, 2010 by kyledr330 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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