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Post by ira on Nov 22, 2011 16:34:53 GMT -6
Nice idea Ira. The pipes coming out of the body looks great. I like the use of the Sharpie marker! Man, you are on a building roll! Maybe your momentum will inspire all of us to get it in gear. Dave Thanks Dave! I hope everyone is inspired by this and all the other great models on this site, I know I am... |
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Post by ira on Dec 14, 2011 9:47:11 GMT -6
I found these wheels at a Dollar Store. They were packaged sepparately and sold as toys with an optional launcher.  The wheels are about 10th scale and are very nicely detailed, perfect size for Triangula!  I removed the nylon launching parts and finally found a good way to mount these to Triangula! I am grinding the square mounting post down so that it fits inside a thick piece of plastic tubing. Then I found another length of plastic tubing that fits inside the first length of tubing, and it fits the front axle mounts!!! This set-up works Great on the rears too! |
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Post by ira on Dec 16, 2011 20:55:01 GMT -6
I found some 8th scale Corvette Brakes in the parts box that will be perfect for Triangula!  The brakes are one-sided, so I traced their shape on sheet plastic, to make backs for the brakes. The Front Brakes are visible from both sides so I made additional parts from sheet plastic for the Fronts. The Rear Brakes are one sided and don't need any more detail on the Rears.  Here are the Brakes with all the pieces glued together. This set up will allow me to mount the Brakes right on the new wheel hub mounts.  Now I need a little putty and primer... |
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Post by ira on Dec 18, 2011 15:07:06 GMT -6
I did the final fitting on the access covers today.  |
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Post by ira on Dec 18, 2011 15:23:50 GMT -6
I'm getting all of the parts together for the interior! The dashboard is from Monograms 12th scale '57 Chevy. I cut the bottom half off of it! The steering wheel is from Monograms 8th scale '95 Corvette. I cut the top half off of it! The control panel is cut from the Monogram 8th scale Camaro's dashboard. A second control panel from Monograms 12th scale Testarossa has already been fit into the interior  |
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Post by ira on Dec 18, 2011 17:36:00 GMT -6
Here are the Dual Belt Drive Guards! This is how the power get to the rear wheels... There are two Swing Arms, one for each rear wheel. There are two Belt Drives, one for each rear wheel. Power goes from the engine to a transfer case to the Belt Drives.  No Driveshaft! This allows the driver to sit lower in the Triangula! |
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Post by ira on Dec 20, 2011 10:34:58 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]TRIANGULA GOT PAINT!!![/glow] Started this project over 2 years ago...finally got it painted  The paint is Testors Diamond Dust on the top and Tamiya Mica Blue on the bottom. The body is going to dry in the closet for a few more days, then... |
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Post by ira on Dec 20, 2011 21:26:20 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]FLAMES!!![/glow] I need more flames! I realized one sheet was not enough and I finally found a second sheet of Flames on line!  After the paint dries I wil be applying the Flames to the areas of the body painted with Diamond Dust. |
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Post by ira on Dec 30, 2011 10:58:04 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]More Painting....[/glow] After the Diamond Dust paint dried, I turned the body upside down and sprayed the underside with Mica Blue. I didn't mask the top area so the separation line between the colors is soft. The interior and engine area have been painted Flat Black.  While I was spraying the Mica Blue I turned the body slightly and sprayed the taillight area also!  |
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Dec 30, 2011 11:22:00 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]More Painting....[/glow] After the Diamond Dust paint dried, I turned the body upside down and sprayed the underside with Mica Blue. I didn't mask the top area so the separation line between the colors is soft. The interior and engine area have been painted Flat Black. While I was spraying the Mica Blue I turned the body slightly and sprayed the taillight area also! |
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Post by ira on Dec 31, 2011 9:43:08 GMT -6
Thanks Paul, Glad you like it!
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Post by ira on Jan 1, 2012 9:39:37 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]The Taililights Look like They are Lit Up![/glow]  The taillights are made from Chrome Wheel Backs and Red Plastic Rhinestones from a craft store. |
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Post by honda599 on Jan 1, 2012 19:02:05 GMT -6
Nice work bro, very smooth body work. Can't wait to see how the frames turn out. 29? haha
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Post by ira on Jan 2, 2012 9:52:49 GMT -6
Nice work bro, very smooth body work. Can't wait to see how the frames turn out. 29? haha Thanks! Yeah me too, I plan on doing the Flames soon! |
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Post by ira on Jan 3, 2012 16:47:48 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]FLAMES ON!!![/glow] Here is a photo of the Flames on the top side! There will be 2 more large Flames coming from underneath, up the backside, ending up by surrounding the license plate housing.  There are even a couple of Flames for the seat!  |
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Post by ira on Jan 5, 2012 9:56:25 GMT -6
Finishing up the Interior! 8th scale Seat & Control Panel from the Camaro, 12th scale Dashboard from the '57 Chevy, 12th scale Shift & Controls from the Testarossa and the 8th scale Steering Wheel from the Corvette.  The Honda Trim Decals from the 8th scale Honda 750 - 4 motorcycle. |
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Post by ira on Jan 5, 2012 10:09:09 GMT -6
I added chrome tips on the Corvette Steering Wheel and attached it to the Dashboard. The Speedo Decal is from the Honda 750-4 Motorcycle.  |
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Jan 5, 2012 13:53:32 GMT -6
Wow nice detail
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Post by ira on Jan 5, 2012 21:14:27 GMT -6
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Post by Dennis M on Jan 5, 2012 21:25:12 GMT -6
Great Job Ira' what a beauty.
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Post by ira on Jan 6, 2012 9:39:22 GMT -6
Great Job Ira' what a beauty. Thanks for the kind words Dennis! Added a few more stickers...  |
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Post by badroadahead on Jan 6, 2012 12:20:32 GMT -6
WOW!!! Ira that looks great!
I love the flames and the "Hot" seat. A nicely detailed dashboard too.
Is the notch in the bottom of the windshield body for the gauge housing?
Dave
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Post by ira on Jan 6, 2012 20:40:08 GMT -6
WOW!!! Ira that looks great! I love the flames and the "Hot" seat. A nicely detailed dashboard too. Is the notch in the bottom of the windshield body for the gauge housing? Dave Thanks Dave, Glad you like it! The notch is for a windshield wiper... |
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Post by ira on Jan 7, 2012 10:08:58 GMT -6
Got the Front Axle in Place!  The front bulkhead, axle and suspension are from Monograms 12th scale Ferrari Testarossa.  |
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Post by ira on Jan 8, 2012 12:14:20 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Finished the Interior!!![/glow] I had to fit the dashboard into place, upside down while reaching through the side windows to apply 2 drops of Zap-A-Gap. After the glue dried I used electricians black tape to hold the front of the dash in place.  |
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Post by ira on Jan 10, 2012 9:54:59 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]We Have Power!!![/glow]  Installed the engine and carbs!  Engine Detailing Next! |
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Post by Wardster on Jan 14, 2012 12:01:00 GMT -6
Lookin' awesome Mr. Ira, sir! Very cool!
How'd you paint the engine bits? Those look really interesting! You have some really nice color / sheen combos going on those parts. It makes those parts look realistic; and it also contrasts nicely with the shiny body bits.
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Post by ira on Jan 14, 2012 18:44:45 GMT -6
Lookin' awesome Mr. Ira, sir! Very cool! How'd you paint the engine bits? Those look really interesting! You have some really nice color / sheen combos going on those parts. It makes those parts look realistic; and it also contrasts nicely with the shiny body bits. Thanks for the kind words Ward! The engine parts are painted with a wash called "The Detailer". |
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Post by ira on Jan 15, 2012 17:10:07 GMT -6
FINISHED THE [glow=red,2,300]TRIANGULA!!![/glow]  More photos coming later...when the glue dries! |
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