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Post by "ScratchFever" on Oct 6, 2017 0:37:48 GMT -6
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Oct 6, 2017 0:46:05 GMT -6
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Post by johnverkerk on Oct 6, 2017 6:34:03 GMT -6
This is certainly an ambitious project!! all indications are that you are heading in the right direction, i will be paying close attention. Beautiful workman ship as well!!.
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Oct 6, 2017 10:16:21 GMT -6
Thanks johnverkerk.. I highly appreciate it...
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Post by 41chevy on Oct 6, 2017 11:00:05 GMT -6
Wow! I like what you've done. Your ideas for making the body is excellent. Paul
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Post by 3dscaleparts on Oct 6, 2017 12:01:41 GMT -6
Scratch how are you going to build the rear portion? Im about done with the 3d construction of the Roach. Right now I'm finishing up the inner part of the model. The mental notes I have on this model are quite related to what I've seen with your scratch build. The front portion of the model was construction quite fast relative to the rear. The back end of this thing has taken most of the time. Specifically the "Leg" portion has taken the most of me. So I applaud what you have done so far as it looks great! Im really curious to see how and what plans you have for the rear. As I said in the beginning for me I knew there may not be a model that gets harder than this one. Keep up the great work and look forward to seeing your progress. I'm soon to get this out and will of course post pics when Im there.
Mike
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Oct 6, 2017 13:20:57 GMT -6
Howdy!! 3D hope all I well ....Here is my plan....I just received in the mail a 3/8 thick sheet of pvc to give me carving freedom. you see those lines on the bug butt....lol well I will draw the basic outline of each leg then carve the to spec..I will then cut notches in the body going towards the front of the car.i will then slide each leg in position then glue them in. It's kinda of like putting a 3D puzzle together.....I cant wait to see your 3D version to see how close we are....and once again sign me up for one so I can compare...I think we both can get this thing together.
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Oct 6, 2017 13:26:37 GMT -6
I'm going solder a chasis and use a 1" steel chrome ball bearing for the gas tank....the other gas tank you see in the pictures that's on the rear housing with that license plate looking thing...im going to keep that for one that is going to be the roach license plate...and im running 2 gas tanks......just to be a little different and I don't feel like taking it off because it looks kool...
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Post by 3dscaleparts on Oct 6, 2017 14:46:53 GMT -6
Sounds good! Really enjoyed seeing the progress on this. Chassis work you have done looks really good.
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Oct 7, 2017 23:50:03 GMT -6
Just laid some primer and got all of the imperfections out....next the nose...stay tuned fellas... |
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Oct 8, 2017 12:01:21 GMT -6
I can't stand all the advey's on photobucket......any who here is more mock up to give an idea of where I'm headed..... |
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Post by kabdriver on Oct 8, 2017 15:13:25 GMT -6
Looking great bud! Really nice scratchbuilding! Very inspirational!
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Oct 8, 2017 18:02:41 GMT -6
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Post by Starry Eyes on Oct 8, 2017 19:05:25 GMT -6
Love your work man.. long time fan as you know.. !! You’re killing it Bro .. talk to you next weekend.
Starryeyes
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Post by DVS on Oct 8, 2017 19:25:02 GMT -6
All I can say is WOW.  I can't wait to see more of your progress on this wonderful build. |
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Oct 8, 2017 19:53:16 GMT -6
DVS!!coming from you after building that StageFright that's a tough act to follow.........lol And the Chuckster I wished I would have known you were in Kennewick Washington im just an hour and a half away in Portland , Oregon.....sigh!.. I enjoyed talking to you earlier, but moms called and said she had some home cooking...so iflew over there.....lol,,,Ill catch up with you next weekend my brother from another mother,,,,,,,,,, and thanks for the compliment Chuck you are a master builder......you know im a fan of you and DVS...keep on building....
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Oct 9, 2017 23:58:55 GMT -6
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Oct 10, 2017 0:10:57 GMT -6
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Post by kabdriver on Oct 10, 2017 3:09:59 GMT -6
Nice! Amazing scratchbuilding! I'm constantly amazed by the skills of builders on this site!
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Oct 10, 2017 16:09:17 GMT -6
 replaced the center of this rim that fit like a glove after enough sanding..... |
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Oct 10, 2017 16:21:32 GMT -6
 the initial brass tubing is a brass plumbing insert sleeve...thanks for looking fellas...im on this build hard..i want to see it finished stay tuned... |
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Oct 10, 2017 16:26:32 GMT -6
Oh! I have to drill 5 holes for the lug bolts...
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Post by kabdriver on Oct 10, 2017 16:30:42 GMT -6
Staying tuned! Those wheels look GREAT!
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Oct 10, 2017 16:39:42 GMT -6
Thanks Kab I have since pushed the centers in for more of a deep dish look......
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Post by Dennis M on Oct 10, 2017 19:21:01 GMT -6
Amazing work.
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Oct 10, 2017 19:40:04 GMT -6
Thank you Dennis M...I highly appreciate it my friend...that mail truck in your avatar is truly bad@$$!!!!.....
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Oct 13, 2017 12:31:56 GMT -6
Almost done with the nose will post pictures really soon
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Oct 13, 2017 14:53:13 GMT -6
 getting there used Milliput epoxy putty.... |
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Oct 13, 2017 15:22:11 GMT -6
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Post by kabdriver on Oct 14, 2017 5:16:43 GMT -6
Oh wow, amazing! Looks INCREDIBLE!
Do y6ou have a particular technique that you like to use for making the curved shapes in the sheet plastic?
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I can't wait to see more of your progress on this wonderful build.
