Railfreak78 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Hey Brian, I must say that that battery looks pretty darn good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrewDawg15 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railfreak78 Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toplessfury Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 thats a good idea.that is really a easy build but makes a big statment in under hood detail.good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTH KUSTOMS Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 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..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modeler Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Good Job my friend , Now drop that baby in a car and start her up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Very cool, remember, practice makes perfect.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toplessfury Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 railfreak pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak78 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 railfreak pm sent Looks good. I'll probably make one of my own in the near future. Also, thanks for the advice, Jimmy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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