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Post by ira on Oct 16, 2009 14:26:52 GMT -6
 Triangula is an 8th scale show car powered by a Honda 750-4 Cylinder Motorcycle Engine. Triangula started with a box of old used Lindberg 12th scale "SC100" parts. The body was lengthend 2" & most of the bottom half of the SC100 was cut off on an angle & replaced with sheet plastic. The interior was rebuilt in a single person configeration with sheet plastic & an 8th scale IROC Camaro Seat. The front of the body was cut out to make room for the front wheels. The rear of the body was modified to fit the new larger rear wheels & the wider track. The bubbletop was replaced with the top from a Monogram 12th scale Ferrari Testarossa. The rear fins are from the 24th scale Monogram Predicta Show Car.  Just getting started on the Triangula, comments or suggestions welcome!  |
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Post by rocketeer on Oct 16, 2009 16:11:38 GMT -6
 Frak, you don't need any help from us! Looks great so far! ;D ;D ;D But I notice two things: One, the cutouts for the front wheels will have to be bigger if the wheels are going to steer (they are going to steer, aren't they? Nice feature to have on a big 1/8 scale rod); and two, it looks like there's a discontinuity, a kink, in the roofline right where the red meets the black. How about a Kamm-style rear end, like the Cobra Daytona had? Maybe some round taillights on a metal screen background?
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Post by gfgcollects on Oct 16, 2009 16:21:53 GMT -6
Holy... that thing is huge! Judging from the cutting board it's sitting on and the metal rulers, it must be over a foot and a half long.  Keep us posted. Gerry G |
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Oct 16, 2009 16:22:49 GMT -6
Wow Nice start IRA
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Post by ira on Oct 16, 2009 16:43:12 GMT -6
Frak, you don't need any help from us! Looks great so far! ;D ;D ;D But I notice two things: One, the cutouts for the front wheels will have to be bigger if the wheels are going to steer (they are going to steer, aren't they? Nice feature to have on a big 1/8 scale rod); and two, it looks like there's a discontinuity, a kink, in the roofline right where the red meets the black. How about a Kamm-style rear end, like the Cobra Daytona had? Maybe some round taillights on a metal screen background? Thanks! I am not sure if I want to go with 2 large rectangular tail lights, or 2 tear drop shaped lights or 2 large round Frenched lights. Yes the roof is rough, a roof scoop may be added later... |
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Post by scurvy on Oct 16, 2009 18:02:01 GMT -6
To play up the triangle theme, what about a rear window reminiscent of the 1934 Pierce Arrow Silver Arrow show car? It would resolve that "hump" nicely, and be another triangular accent. Love the way it's going so far.
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Post by gearbuster on Oct 16, 2009 19:06:27 GMT -6
That looks super cool..
A great looking build you got started there..
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Post by Joe Stoy on Oct 16, 2009 22:16:46 GMT -6
ira,
great start,
Joe
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Post by badroadahead on Oct 17, 2009 5:52:25 GMT -6
Great start Ira.
I like how it sits real low in the front. Like the fins too.
Dave
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Post by Tim Nolan on Oct 17, 2009 6:35:56 GMT -6
Man, I really like this so far Ira. As usual, always cutting edge with your builds. Keep us posted on it's progress!
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Post by ira on Oct 17, 2009 10:37:43 GMT -6
To play up the triangle theme, what about a rear window reminiscent of the 1934 Pierce Arrow Silver Arrow show car? It would resolve that "hump" nicely, and be another triangular accent. Love the way it's going so far. Thanks Dave! Interesting idea about the rear window.... not sure how it will be yet! |
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Post by TheMadModeler on Oct 17, 2009 11:04:26 GMT -6
Wow... Ira you just build some of the Koolest Custom model's..
Lookin' really good..
BiLL..
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Post by Dr. Kerry on Oct 17, 2009 12:30:35 GMT -6
Now that rocks!!!!!!
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Post by ira on Oct 17, 2009 21:16:19 GMT -6
Thanks for all of the kind words guys!
It has been fun up to this point. Now I have to figure out how to finish it. More photos coming!
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Post by rustybill1960 on Oct 17, 2009 21:25:57 GMT -6
Dude love your build ( i was at your web site totally awesome and nice to have a face with the name!!) i see what rocketeer mentioned and the rear window looks fine! i was at the lhs and saw one of the "Gold Duster" kits mentioned WOW!! those are big great for more detail!!! lovet he work keep on keepin on! later man russ ;D
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Post by davea on Oct 17, 2009 22:47:06 GMT -6
Very cool stuff as usual, Ira!
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Post by snakeplissken81 on Oct 19, 2009 3:35:46 GMT -6
In a word..."Cool."
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Post by dbash2006 on Oct 28, 2009 12:56:06 GMT -6
nice Ira!... look'n great!!
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Post by ira on Oct 28, 2009 17:37:35 GMT -6
Holy... that thing is huge! Judging from the cutting board it's sitting on and the metal rulers, it must be over a foot and a half long. Keep us posted. Gerry G Yes, it is about 16 inches long! |
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Post by ira on Oct 28, 2009 17:38:50 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Thanks for the kind words guys, Glad you like it!!![/glow]
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Post by ira on Nov 6, 2009 17:37:27 GMT -6
AFTER:  Made some progress with the Triangula Interior. Much of the stock interior was removed & replaced with sheet plastic. Drive to the rear wheels is done with Belt Drive and Independent Trailing Arms. The driver sits very low in the car, because there is no driveshaft. Notice that a large Access Opening has been cut out in the floor. This will allow me to install the Windshield and finish the interior after the Roof Section has been glued in place. BEFORE:  |
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Post by scurvy on Nov 6, 2009 18:03:01 GMT -6
Cool... engineering stuff like that is my favorite part of building.
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Post by ira on Nov 17, 2009 14:23:22 GMT -6
Made a little progress on the Triangula this week. The Taillight, Rear Window & License Plate Openings have all been filled with sheet plastic. Two round holes have been cut in the Rear Window area for the Deep Frenched Taillights. I cut the bottom half from the Revell 12th Scale 1957 Chevy Dashboard. This leaves the top half for the Triangula. Now it's a perfect fit and there is plenty of legroom in this 8th scale interior.  Finished filling in all the sections that were cut away from the original body. Next I have to cut out an area in the top of the body, to clear the 8th scale Honda 750-4 Cylinder Motorcycle Engine. Comments or Suggestions Welcome!  |
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Post by hobbybobby on Nov 17, 2009 17:17:33 GMT -6
WOW, Ira! Your wonderful visions and reconstructions, that's what makes me addicted, I'm a kitbashjunkie...  ;D |
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Post by fredmellini on Nov 17, 2009 19:33:10 GMT -6
Just a pleasure to see your work!!!!! ;D Simply amazing!!!!
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Post by badroadahead on Nov 18, 2009 6:42:24 GMT -6
This is very nice work Ira. I love the little wings on the rear
I have to admit that I too am a kitbashjunkie.....
Dave
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Post by Tim Nolan on Nov 19, 2009 15:29:28 GMT -6
That front end treatment is starting to remind me of the Voodoo Spider. I love that car! Your build is coming along great! Watching with interest!
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Post by ira on Nov 29, 2009 14:08:16 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Thanks for the kind words guys!!![/glow]
I just sliced off the bottom of the Camaro seat, on an angle. The seat lays back another 20 degrees and the headroom is increased by about 1/2".
Now there is plenty of room for an 8th scale driver!
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Post by rustybill1960 on Nov 29, 2009 16:20:03 GMT -6
nice man
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Post by ira on Dec 4, 2009 17:33:12 GMT -6
I put the Honda 750 Engine together, so far straight from the box, no painting. This Entex Honda Engine is made up of Plated Parts, Aluminum Finish Parts & Black Parts. Positioned the engine & cut out the opening. Enough room was cut out to clear the 4 Header Pipes too. The Carbs & Stacks will also be exposed.  Comments Welcome... |
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Frak, you don't need any help from us! Looks great so far! ;D ;D ;D
Keep us posted.
;D 