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Post by Starry Eyes on Jan 15, 2013 18:02:21 GMT -6
Where I've been hiding and what I've been up to . : Chatting with a couple fellow list members I became really motivated to build a large scale Uncertain-T .. I started laying the measurements out on paper and then a day or so later I was chatting with Scaledetail Bill ... later that day Bill sent me an a message telling me "I had a really good day" .. I thought what in the world is he talking about ? .. it warranted a phone call and it seems as though he had worked his magic and patterned the body out for me before I had a chance too ! .. man what a swell guy ! ! .. At this point I knew I was on a mission ... the rest is in the photos ..  Phase 1 - heat and bend the body -  Phase 2 - work the compound curves into shape and frame up the front window -  Phase 3 - build lower panel and tail light bezels fit inner headliner -    scribe tons of lines and drill holes for pins (buttons)     make panels-  build a frame-  narrow the front end -  build to resemble Steve's torsion bar front end -   make a key !  fab and cast a dash -  a little mock up -  squirt a little kustom paint-   have Pegleg Bob make a license plate just like Steve's -  waiting on some additional parts like custom made rear tires, finned brake drums, injected nail head Buick engine and an optional front tire setup .. thank you Don Garret for keeping my head on straight, Bill Clark, Pegleg Bob B., David Thompson for paint advice, Jeff Palmer, Paul Canney for selling me the donor kit , John Bissinger my "go to" guy for special parts ! and my friends at the KKIM for helping heat (JonDutch) , hold (Craig S.) and bend (Randy Meyer and his mind bending capabilities) the body into shape and TRD for your magic in the rack & pinion and engine department .. |
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Post by TheMadModeler on Jan 15, 2013 18:39:36 GMT -6
WOW.. Coming along Great Chuck....  BiLL.. |
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Post by RatRod on Jan 15, 2013 18:40:24 GMT -6
My God brutha, your a beast!!! This is the sweetest project I've seen in years. I guess I'll be looking for special things......Coat, muffs, gloves, etc.... ;D
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Post by Dennis M on Jan 15, 2013 19:40:17 GMT -6
Fantastic Chuck.
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Post by TooOld on Jan 15, 2013 20:01:13 GMT -6
Fantastic Chuck ! I'm a bit jealous . . . it makes my 1/25 kit look so tiny !
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Post by Starry Eyes on Jan 15, 2013 20:07:37 GMT -6
oh now come on .. I'm gonna blush here with all these kind words .. you guys are too kind ... ;D
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Post by AL on Jan 15, 2013 21:47:00 GMT -6
Fantastic Chuck !! . . . Very Nicely Done!! I Love It.
GO MANN GO !
-AL
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Post by kitbashkid on Jan 16, 2013 5:19:06 GMT -6
AWESOME WORK CHUCK!!!! ;D
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Post by showrodjohn on Jan 16, 2013 6:12:03 GMT -6
Fanbloodytastic. What a great scratch built project.
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Post by mykturk on Jan 16, 2013 6:58:59 GMT -6
Holy stinkin' cats Chuck, that's freakin' amazing!
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Post by badroadahead on Jan 16, 2013 9:29:37 GMT -6
Great work Chuck!
This one needs to be built in large scale.
Dave
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Post by ira on Jan 16, 2013 10:11:52 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]BEAUTIFUL BODY WORK CHUCK!!![/glow] You got the Uncertain Shape just right! Looks Great so far, I'll be watching this one...  |
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Post by Mysterion on Jan 16, 2013 10:22:23 GMT -6
Chuck, you are now officially the envy of every member on here.
This is looking fantastic, I can't wait to see it done.
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Post by kettlekettle on Jan 16, 2013 12:48:54 GMT -6
That will Be one bad ass build. keep us posted
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Post by Starry Eyes on Jan 16, 2013 12:59:15 GMT -6
Thanks again for all the kind words .. You guys are awesome !!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2013 17:33:55 GMT -6
Chuck my man... You've done one hell of a fine job on this.
She is looking SWEET! You've worked some real magic here
brother!
Thanks for the recognition, I'm just proud to have played a part!
Can't wait to see her done...
Later Pal!
Bill
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Post by Tim Nolan on Jan 16, 2013 17:52:27 GMT -6
Chuck, this is without a doubt one of the best scratch builds to come down the pipe around here in a hell of a long time.
Your attention to detail and realism is unprecedented. I KNEW you would be the one to master this beast in 1/8 scale.
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Post by skulldude on Jan 16, 2013 18:01:43 GMT -6
INMHO This is based on one of the ugliest rod Ive ever laid eyes on! Sorry
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Post by Starry Eyes on Jan 16, 2013 18:28:43 GMT -6
INMHO This is based on one of the ugliest rod Ive ever laid eyes on! Sorry I appreciate your candidness but to each his own.. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2013 18:50:11 GMT -6
INMHO This is based on one of the ugliest rod Ive ever laid eyes on! Sorry Easy skulldude... Someone might take your white cane if you use it as a weapon. |
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Post by mind9 on Jan 17, 2013 4:32:51 GMT -6
Chuck,
I,m following this project with joy.
I like scratchbuilding a lot and this is a top project wich i can learn from.
keep up the good work.
gr
Dirk
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Post by Starry Eyes on Jan 17, 2013 5:40:52 GMT -6
Chuck, I,m following this project with joy. I like scratchbuilding a lot and this is a top project wich i can learn from. keep up the good work. gr Dirk Thanks Dirk ... I've got tons of photos of the car in different stages . If you're curious about a certain "step " let me know and ill be glad to share !! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2013 9:17:53 GMT -6
Chuck, DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! your a machine brother. This is looking so groovy man & I'm loving the details brother  |
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Post by plastimatic on Jan 17, 2013 10:57:13 GMT -6
Love this, Chuck! I've never even had the chance to build the original.  Watching you build a biggun from scratch just takes my breath away!
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Post by Starry Eyes on Jan 17, 2013 13:42:43 GMT -6
Man !!! You guys sure know how to brighten a guys day !!
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Post by mykturk on Jan 17, 2013 17:45:41 GMT -6
INMHO This is based on one of the ugliest rod Ive ever laid eyes on! Sorry That's it! Turn in your Klown Kard! Seriously, out of all the truly ugly Showrods out there, and there are some butt ugly ones, how can you not love the Uncertain T? The car is drop dead gorgous and the worst thing about the kit, other than unavailablity is, the front wheels are turned when it's finished. |
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Post by robriley on Jan 18, 2013 9:30:38 GMT -6
INCREDIBLE!
My favorite show rod is coming to life in big scale, right before my eyes!
excellent work chuck!
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Post by Starry Eyes on Jan 18, 2013 10:19:43 GMT -6
*UPDATE!!!* I just received an email that I'll be receiving a phone call to discuss the type of material to be used for printing the nail head !! Man I am truly excited ... Thanks Mike and Rob for the positive responses and to my friends at TDR for their hard work and products to see this project through !!
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Post by barten on Jan 18, 2013 10:28:36 GMT -6
INCREDIBLE! My favorite show rod is coming to life in big scale, right before my eyes! excellent work chuck! Chuck. . I agree with all these comments! \ Great detail and will be totally cool when done! Love watching the progress! Thanks GB barten |
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Post by Starry Eyes on Jan 18, 2013 10:46:12 GMT -6
INCREDIBLE! My favorite show rod is coming to life in big scale, right before my eyes! excellent work chuck! Chuck. . I agree with all these comments! \ Great detail and will be totally cool when done! Love watching the progress! Thanks GB barten Thanks Danno ... 'bout time for a phone call isn't it ?? |
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