My try at an Optima battery

[Railfreak78]

This here is my shot at the Optima. I did not realise Aftashox was working on it too and his certailnly looks better but I will say this was cool to start scratch building. I am not sure the size but the "6 pack" is Evergreen tube and I used Evergreen flat styrene for the top and bottom. I doubled the top and drilled it for the posts. I have this on the work bench since I still have to work out the right cables and PE parts. I think I like the start though. Enjoy

[High octane]

Hey Brian, I must say that that battery looks pretty darn good!

[highway]

Hey Brian, I must say that that battery looks pretty darn good!

I agree, and at least you were brave enough to do one, that's farther than I've gotten!

[CrewDawg15]

Looks good. I find that scratchbuilding is very rewarding...especially, if the subject matter is not readily available.

I noticed that the cuts were a little rough. If you are serious about scratchbuilding, consider getting a razor saw, and miter box (about a $10.00 investment)...square cuts mean less sanding to even everything out.

Keep up the great work!

[Railfreak78]

Thanks for the thoughts and feedback guys. Jimmy I agree. I still need some tool and I didn't even try to sand this at all. I was using this one as a moch up basically to see if I would be interested in making more. I'm also not to worried about the paint so it can see the purple pond. Its just testors bottle red and spray grey primer. I think I will clean this up as you guys seem to like it a bit so far

[charlie8575]

I think you did a nice job, Brian. I like the approach for building that, sort of how I would of thought to do it, too. With time, you'll improve your skills.

Charlie Larkin

[toplessfury]

thats a good idea.that is really a easy build but makes a big statment in under hood detail.good job.

[GOTH KUSTOMS]

Hay man all I see is a great start, a job well done, be proud of youself, this is a new start for you in the hobbie, stay with it, and you can only get better.....

[modeler]

nice job

[Romell R]

Good Job my friend , Now drop that baby in a car and start her up

[cruz]

Very cool, remember, practice makes perfect....

[toplessfury]

railfreak pm sent

[zak78]

railfreak pm sent

Looks good. I'll probably make one of my own in the near future.

Also, thanks for the advice, Jimmy.