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Post by kip on Oct 28, 2014 14:56:16 GMT -5
Suspension, cockpit, and decals are pretty much done. Numbers are Indycals. “Tombstone Life” decals by GWS. Others were a gift from Russ. Still have the roll bar and roll bar bracing, the rear “bumper”, exhaust pipe, oil tank, gas cap, windshield (which always causes me problems), and wheels to go. By the way, I used Krylon Original Chrome on the exhaust and oil tank, and was very, very pleased with the result. Much easier than Alcad. kip
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Post by illeagle10 on Oct 28, 2014 16:03:44 GMT -5
It looks great! Can't wait to see it with all the finishing touches on it!
Jim
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Post by kip on Nov 19, 2014 13:59:07 GMT -5
We’re done here. Since last time the roll bar, rear bumper, and supports have been added. (A real bugger—next time I’ll use plastic rod rather than brass and aluminum.) Also new are the oil tank, windshield, exhaust, wheels and tires and the elbow shield. Credits: Body—modified from a Sellers 1963 Watson. Tires—Classic Racing Resins Decals—Indycals (numbers, DZUS fasteners, accessory decals, tires), GWS Decals (Tombstone Life logo) and Russ Bundy. Driver and Mechanic name decals homemade. The AMT Watson kit provided the visible frame, wheels, exhaust header, steering wheel and some suspension parts. Sellers’ Watson kit was the doner for the seat, rear bumper, and oil tank. Visible part of offy engine -- American racing Miniatures. “Blueprint” by Bob Clindinst. Coil Springs—by RB Motion (I made my own for the first try at this car. For the second I went with the RB Motion coils; they really work!) Nose Scoop—modified from Classic Racing Resins 64 Parnelli Jones nose and vacuum formed. Thanks Calvin
The photo shows the exhaust pipe slanting downward. Since the picture was taken, this has been corrected to have the exhaust run parallel to the ground. Am pretty happy with the "burnt" look on the exhaust. Not happy with the windshield--I installed it with too mush of a slant.
Thanks for tuning in and all the kind comments. Next up may be Herks 1962 Jim Robbins Spl.
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Post by illeagle10 on Nov 19, 2014 16:19:15 GMT -5
Turned out awesome! Thanks for sharing with us Kip!
Jim
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2014 22:02:57 GMT -5
Most Impressive!!
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Post by Chris Hale on Nov 19, 2014 22:23:22 GMT -5
Very Nice build, the Flo Red is very well done.. Chris
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Post by kip on Nov 20, 2014 15:26:34 GMT -5
I didn't notice until I saw the photos. The front end sits too high. Checked it against the drawing and its true. Took the front end apart and lowered it to the proper height. Continuing with the Herk/roadster theme. Next will be either Herk's Demler 99 laydown (an early Ducette kit) built pretty much box stock or Herk's 1962 Jim Robbins ride (modified from a Sellers' Watson). Any preferences? We aim to please. kip
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Post by jj66 on Nov 20, 2014 17:03:21 GMT -5
Well done! About windshield, it looks very clean! How is it glued?
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Post by kip on Nov 20, 2014 17:28:47 GMT -5
I always have a lot of trouble putting on windshields. This time I didn't glue it directly. I drilled holes through the windshield and the body. Then I put tiny button head cap screws (from RB Motion on the internet)through the holes and used super glue (sparingly) on the shank of the cap screw on the inside of the cockpit. I did one at a time and worked my way around the windshield.
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Post by kip on Nov 21, 2014 10:42:51 GMT -5
OK. I leveled out the exhaust pipe and lowered the front end. Now it’s really done. Actually, I finally broke down and bought a smart phone and I wanted to see how the camera worked. Amazing. Photos are better than what I can get with my SLR. Thanks to all for following this thread and for the very kind comments. And thanks to all who offered advice, help, and even parts. kip
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2015 13:47:40 GMT -5
Looks like this one fought you to the very end but did it ever turn out nice. Outstanding job!
Jerry Sudduth Frankfort KY
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Post by MikeB on Jan 30, 2015 23:05:44 GMT -5
Great work on this one Kip
Sent from my C6730 using proboards
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