futurattraction Posted September 27, 2014 Posted September 27, 2014 Super job, Clay. They look fantastic...
Codi Posted September 27, 2014 Posted September 27, 2014 Nice Clay, and I like your use of the brass lenco trans tabs for the header sensor flanges. I'll have to try that one on future builds. Cheers, Tim
Mooneyzs Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 Clay... I am truly blown away by your talents. Those headers are a work of art and masterpiece. I love the first pic of the mocked up pics just looks Bad A$$!! Awesome use of the Dirt Modeler tabs. I think it s so cool how we can incorporate many of these different aftermarket pieces into different parts of our builds.
ClayK Posted October 7, 2014 Author Posted October 7, 2014 Thank you guys....I appreciate it. Small update. I've finally got the body work all primed. Big thanks to John Teresi, and DaveyT for the help on sorting out what primer I should use. Right now everything is covered in Omni 2 part Epoxy primer. It will give me a good solid base to work from, and hopefully lock in the resin body and keep me from having issues down the road. I still have a few small spots to fine tune, but for the most part the body work is done. Hopefully I can get some engine work done and get it caught up with the body. I am running out of time! Clay
Mooneyzs Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 Clay... awesome update. Love it in primer. What I would give to have my funny car at this stage...lol. i have been debating if I should use a 2 part primer for my body because I typically been using Plastikote spot filler primer from a rattle can. I have recently purchased some Napa brand primer but may try it on a different build. As always I am looking forward to more progress on this build. It's giving me more motivstion to get my funny car done..just like you i am running out of time and April is getting here quick...lol
futurattraction Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 Fantastic update, Clay. It's looking super! Having the body completely in primer makes the completed body all the more impressive.
John Teresi Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 CLAY………YOU HAVE IT THIS SOOOOOOO FAR OUT OF YOUR PARK……..IT HAS LANDED HERE IN CALIFORNIA……….LOVE THIS BUILD BUDDY
Nitrozilla Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 CLAY………YOU HAVE IT THIS SOOOOOOO FAR OUT OF YOUR PARK……..IT HAS LANDED HERE IN CALIFORNIA……….LOVE THIS BUILD BUDDY That would explain the UFO I saw from my patio the other nite. Looks great in primer Clay. Keep on keepin' on.
Codi Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 Pick a superlative to describe this build and it will most certainly apply. Must be very satisfying seeing it come alive in front of you Clay. Cheers, Tim
Adhsdad Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 You say you're running out of time. Are you planning on having it done for the Southern Nationals?
comp1839 Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 clay, your builds never stop making me go...........WOW!! you are truly "THE" master. lovin' it buddy!!!!
GoatGuy Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 clay, your builds never stop making me go...........WOW!! you are truly "THE" master. lovin' it buddy!!!! I second that.....
Prostreet Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Man this thing is turning out unbelievable Clay, Really motivates me to get started on my new project . What do you mean by this? "lock in the resin body and keep me from having issues down the road" Should i beware when using a certain primer on resin? I never worked with resin much at all. Also what program do you use to make the chassis and print the plans? Edited October 16, 2014 by Prostreet
ClayK Posted October 16, 2014 Author Posted October 16, 2014 Man this thing is turning out unbelievable Clay, Really motivates me to get started on my new project . What do you mean by this? "lock in the resin body and keep me from having issues down the road" Should i beware when using a certain primer on resin? I never worked with resin much at all. Also what program do you use to make the chassis and print the plans? Thanks Joe. I've had problems with resin from both Flashpoint and Comp Resins. Whether it is messing up the paint after everything had cured, or sometimes you don't see the problem until after you put the paint on. Almost like the resin has a skin, and once you sand through that skin, the resin stays sticky no matter what you do. My Pistonator PS has issues like that. No lacquer primer or sealer seemed to take care of it. I'm hoping the epoxy primer will do it this time. You say you're running out of time. Are you planning on having it done for the Southern Nationals? Yes! That is the plan... Thanks everyone, I'm working away! Clay
Mister Twister Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 I am always speechless when I look at this build......Good stuff!!....As always!
ClayK Posted October 20, 2014 Author Posted October 20, 2014 Thank you guys. Been a busy weekend working on the pro mod. I've been banging away on the engine. I ran the plug wires....I used Pro Tech's 1/16 red wire into a Micro Nitro MSD mag. I made the valve cover boots from plastic. I scratch built a new oil pump from plastic, and a new fuel pump from a resin body, and sheet plastic. I added Scale Hardware bolts to the front over of it. I also made a blower belt guard from brass and resin and painted it plat black. The barrel valve is made up from 7 pieces of brass all soldered together, then bolted to the injector hat. I ran all the injector lines, and I'm ready to install the main fuel lines next. I also redid the valve covers again, and added bolt details to those as well. A few sitting in the car.... I also got all my window tabs soldered on. These are Dirt Modeler 1/16 tabs. I need to get the rest of the plumbing done this week, then get on to paint on the body! Thanks for looking, CK
gasser59 Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Outstanding update Clay. You HAVE had a busy weekend. Keep those updates coming. Now excuse me while I go dump my drool bucket.
Red rocket 10 Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 OMG Clay this is insane What a masterpiece ,much continued success .................. Leonard
o-man Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Holy BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH, I thought that was a real motor! Excellent work.
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