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Post by ira on Sept 29, 2011 13:27:24 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]HOOKING FRED UP!!![/glow] I carved a piece of plastic rod to fit in the end and glued it in place. I also added a washer to increase the glueing area.  Next I ground the back of the Quick Change Rear End down flat. Then I cut a piece of sheet plastic to cover the opening. I drilled a hole in the rear end and inserted the Tubonique Rocket Engine in place!!!  I am going to need to figure out some kind of bracing or retaining device to hold this Jet engine in place...Wow, 1300HP!!! |
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Post by mykturk on Sept 29, 2011 20:35:25 GMT -6
Oh now, that's just crazy.
I love Crazy!
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Post by ira on Sept 30, 2011 8:57:11 GMT -6
Oh now, that's just crazy. I love Crazy! [glow=red,2,300]Thanks Michael![/glow] |
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Post by rocketeer on Oct 1, 2011 11:33:29 GMT -6
I am going to need to figure out some kind of bracing or retaining device to hold this Jet engine in place...Wow, 1300HP!!! Just a silly little strap from the bottom of the truck bed with a couple bolts would be sufficient...  |
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Oct 1, 2011 17:27:13 GMT -6
krazy & kool Ira!!
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Post by ira on Oct 2, 2011 8:37:15 GMT -6
I am going to need to figure out some kind of bracing or retaining device to hold this Jet engine in place...Wow, 1300HP!!! Just a silly little strap from the bottom of the truck bed with a couple bolts would be sufficient... [glow=red,2,300]Thanks for the suggestion![/glow] Yea, I think I will use a strap or maybe chains... |
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Post by ira on Oct 3, 2011 9:01:14 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Thanks![/glow] |
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Post by Mysterion on Oct 3, 2011 10:52:53 GMT -6
The hell with HP, how much thrust does it have?
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Post by ira on Oct 4, 2011 8:58:38 GMT -6
The hell with HP, how much thrust does it have? [glow=red,2,300]1300HP TO THE REAR WHEELS!!![/glow] This guy had a go kart that did 150MPH in the quarter mile! It is an interesting story....Check out "Turbonique" on Google. The articles I read mentioned that there wasn't much thrust compared to the amount of HP going directly in to the rear end. |
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Post by ira on Oct 6, 2011 19:01:54 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]GOT PAINT!!![/glow] I started painting Fred's Race Car. The body was sprayed with Testor's Inca Gold. Everything else needs to be handpainted. The Interior & Engine were painted Flat Black. I also used Chrome Silver, Magnesium, Red and Gunmetal paints on the Engine and Chassis Parts. The Spark Plug Lines are attached to a Prewired Aluminum Distributor.  |
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Post by ira on Oct 6, 2011 19:09:24 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]FRED GETS SOME COLOR!!![/glow] Fred is done in Tamiya Light Green. Gloss White was used for the Helmet, Eyes & Teeth. Flat Blue was used on Fred's Jeans. His Shoes and the Helmet Trim are Flat Black. The Shift Handle is done in Chrome Silver.  [glow=red,2,300]Still more to Paint...Back to the Paint Booth!!![/glow] |
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Post by ira on Oct 10, 2011 12:33:35 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]MONSTER DECALS!!![/glow] The MONSTER decals didn't show up very well so I outlined them with a fine tip pen. I made the ACME ROCKETS decals on the computer.  I removed the pin in the rear axle so I could adjust the position of the rear Slicks. This allows me to adjust the angle of the finished car on the stand. |
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Post by scotttansley on Oct 11, 2011 5:11:02 GMT -6
Ira, that looks hot. I love that look.
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Post by redbaron on Oct 11, 2011 14:27:45 GMT -6
It's looking great so far, I love the paint and the decals are very interesting
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Post by ira on Oct 12, 2011 8:51:02 GMT -6
Ira, that looks hot. I love that look. [glow=red,2,300]THANKS SCOTT!!![/glow] |
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Post by ira on Oct 12, 2011 15:27:11 GMT -6
It's looking great so far, I love the paint and the decals are very interesting [glow=red,2,300]THANKS!!![/glow] I'm still painting.... |
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Post by ira on Oct 13, 2011 8:45:15 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]FLAME ON!!![/glow] I found these plastic "Flame" shapes at a Ceramics/Crafts Shop. They are Ceramic Christmas tree decorations. I have used them for tail lights before. They come in several colors too.  I think I will use the yellow one and add some red to it. Here is the Yellow Flame in place on the ACME Rocket Engine.  I wasn't sure about adding the Flame, but I think I like it.... |
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Post by jondutch46 on Oct 13, 2011 11:15:16 GMT -6
This is comin' out way kool, Ira. Love the "added power".
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Post by modelcarfan on Oct 13, 2011 17:29:05 GMT -6
I think there is a police car building hiding behind a billboard some where as you re building one  WAY TO GO.... you got me thinking of getting a kit like this...! b |
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Post by ira on Oct 13, 2011 21:35:20 GMT -6
This is comin' out way kool, Ira. Love the "added power". [glow=red,2,300]THANKS!!![/glow] Glad you like it. I plan on doing more with these Rocket Engines, they are Wild!. |
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Post by ira on Oct 14, 2011 10:49:53 GMT -6
I think there is a police car building hiding behind a billboard some where as you re building one WAY TO GO.... you got me thinking of getting a kit like this...! b [glow=red,2,300]Thanks![/glow] This is my second "Cartoon Car". They are Great Fun, you should try one. |
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Post by ira on Oct 16, 2011 15:57:59 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]WARNING!!!! WIRING UP THE ROCKET![/glow] This is only Cartoon Wiring for a Cartoon Rocket... This is Great Fun, not real accurate , but it looks good!  |
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Post by ira on Oct 16, 2011 16:01:48 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]FRED GETS BELTED!!![/glow] I made Fred's belt with 1/8th inch wide masking tape. I colored it with a Brown Sharpie Marker and then put it on. I cut out the belt loops & buckle. I think I'll look in the parts box for a new belt buckle...  |
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Post by ira on Oct 16, 2011 16:21:18 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]NOW FRED GETS PINNED!!![/glow] I had a Bell Helmet, years ago, when I had a bike & I remember chrome Snaps that you could attach a clear visor to. So I drilled holes along the edge of the helmet. Then glued cut-off straight pins in the holes. They look just like those snaps now!  Added a coat of Black "The Detailer" wash to Fred's Body. Fred also got his Red Eyes! Bloodshot details coming later... |
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Post by ira on Oct 17, 2011 8:37:40 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]GOT WHEELS!!![/glow] I made some progress on Fred's Super Altered! I adjusted the "Wheel Stand" angle as high as I could make it with out hitting the rocket engine on the ground. Then I applied Zap-A-Gap on the rear axle to hold the car in that position. Front & Rear Wheels, Radiator Shell, Fuel Tank and Frame Rails have all been attached. Removed the "Teeth" from the scoop. I drilled holes in the ends of the front axle & inserted brass rods to support the outside of the wheels. The ends of the brass rods will be covered with a few drops of White Glue, & painted over when the glue dries. (I didn't glue the Slicks to the base yet.)  Here is the rear view! The Parachute is from the Willy Wild kit. The Gauges are Slixx Decals. I moved the Rocket Engine to the top side of the rear end to add ground clearance. I drilled a new mounting hole and made a small disc to cover the old hole. The base was covered with "The Detailer" wash and then sprayed with Testors Dullcoat.  |
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Post by redbaron on Oct 17, 2011 16:22:12 GMT -6
I love the wheel stand, the overall look of the kit is very good I can't wait till you finish it
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Post by modelcarfan on Oct 17, 2011 16:37:24 GMT -6
Buckling up police uniform...Revving the cop cycle.. waiting right behind that billboard ( enging revving)
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Post by ira on Oct 18, 2011 19:56:08 GMT -6
Buckling up police uniform...Revving the cop cycle.. waiting right behind that billboard ( enging revving) [glow=red,2,300]BUT OFFICER![/glow] This is a Race Car , We wouldn't drive it on the street... |
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Post by mykturk on Oct 18, 2011 20:40:51 GMT -6
Looking like a little too much fun there Ira!
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Post by modelcarfan on Oct 18, 2011 21:29:43 GMT -6
My cop cycle is either a racer ... hee hee ( motor revving higher)
By the way, I like your work a LOT! really cool thing !
b
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