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Post by scurvy on Jul 4, 2007 15:27:52 GMT -6
 Still have steering linkage, fuel system and seat/belts to finish up.  I tried to replicate the scratched, cracked appearance of old acrylic or polycarbonate on the canopy top... I think it needs a little yellowing to be "right".  Thinking about leaving a couple of stray wires hanging out of the abandoned clock-hole. I still need to add the canopy seals and frames as well.  |
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Post by vwcamperman on Jul 4, 2007 16:01:34 GMT -6
Everytime I see this i think of WWII fighters, with a huge engine infront of the bubbly canopy! It looks awesome Dave! ;D
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Post by fredmellini on Jul 4, 2007 16:13:40 GMT -6
Man that thing is wicked!!!!!............You need an opel blitz truck to make a hauler for it!!!!
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Post by theflame on Jul 4, 2007 16:20:22 GMT -6
Been waiting to see a little more on this - great work Dave!
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Post by Tim Nolan on Jul 4, 2007 16:32:51 GMT -6
Thats truly SICK Dave. I too have been waiting to see this progress. Tell me more about the motor. What a killer setup! What is it comprised of?  |
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Post by scurvy on Jul 4, 2007 16:54:04 GMT -6
Tim,
The V-12 is made up of two of the underscale Damiler Benz sixes from the Red Baron. On the front of that, a Hilborn injector feeds air to a Paxton centrifigul supercharger from the AMT '57 Ford. Intake plemums are made from brass square tubing.
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Post by bustedlifter on Jul 4, 2007 20:07:33 GMT -6
That thing is Cool!
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Post by TheMadModeler on Jul 4, 2007 21:03:12 GMT -6
Lookin' Good.. One of a kind for sure..
BiLL..
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Post by davea on Jul 4, 2007 22:07:38 GMT -6
About time we got to see more on that one, Dave! Let's see it finished!
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Post by RatRod on Jul 4, 2007 22:11:01 GMT -6
Man that is wicked Dave!!! I think the front wheels are all wrong for this one though, a set of MAS, or Herb Deeks photo etch wires would look best, or even a set of resin Halibrand 12 spokes. MAS also did some very nice 12 spokes too!!! I think it would give it the old school look better than the newer spoke wheels......MHO!!!
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Post by scurvy on Jul 4, 2007 22:24:47 GMT -6
I had a set of Deeks PE baskets ready for it (he doesn't make the drag wheels anymore), but I decided to go with something a little more dangerous looking. I didn't want this to look so much like an old-school dragster, but something built by throwing together a bunch of old parts. Totally unsafe and unlicenseable, but somehow still do-able. It's like the rat-rodders equivalent of a Cacklefest car.
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Post by RatRod on Jul 4, 2007 23:41:30 GMT -6
Well Dave, you have definitely hit the nail on the head with it!!! I truly do like your weathering techniques, and dare to be different ideas!!!
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Post by modelcitizen on Jul 5, 2007 1:04:20 GMT -6
Talk about Rat Rods gone BAAAAAAAAAD!!!!!!!! This one's outta the park Scurvy    ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D!!!!!! Absolutely AWESOME!!!!!!! (I'm with ya on the canopy tinge, very pale though .) "Paulie" |
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Post by Honest Charlie on Jul 5, 2007 3:28:18 GMT -6
Look'n better and better everytime Dave. I love see'n the progress on this build. It's get'n real close.
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Post by robriley on Jul 7, 2007 17:50:12 GMT -6
man scurv...every time i see this thing, i am blown away.
i love it...and the weathering / wear on it is excellent.
keep it up....
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Post by scurvy on Jul 7, 2007 18:05:30 GMT -6
Update: Have I ever told you guys how much I hate doing PE racing harness buckles? Tring to get what little safety gear there is going to be all in place today. Edit: here they are:   |
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Post by modelcitizen on Jul 7, 2007 20:39:32 GMT -6
Terrific detail work Scurvy , I know it's a pain  , but well worth the effort ! It's lookin' great ;D ;D ;D!!! "Paulie" |
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Post by fredmellini on Jul 7, 2007 21:38:33 GMT -6
Nice!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Starry Eyes on Jul 7, 2007 21:38:43 GMT -6
Way Cool Scurvy .. ;D.. Love your work man! -Chuck- |
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Post by scurvy on Jul 8, 2007 18:35:06 GMT -6
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Post by modelcitizen on Jul 8, 2007 18:42:13 GMT -6
Scurvy, you sneeky Kat you ;D! You left the single rear wheel in place ;D! No need for a "wheelie bar", eh ? BRILLIANT ;D ;D ;D! "Paulie" |
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Post by hizootdklown on Jul 9, 2007 13:21:59 GMT -6
Dueling dragsters sounds kewl..! I'm just hours away from finishing mine but I'm not happy with my front wheels. I will not glue them on until after the classic...
I like the idea of dangling wires from your dash board but I think I'd just use some bare metal foil on the canopy for a trim piece & call it a day. Any parachute or do you subscribe to the Burt Munro method of stopping..? Nice job & good luck, if you have any front wheels, bring em along this weekend... PlEASE..!
Hizoot ;D
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Post by scurvy on Jul 9, 2007 18:34:58 GMT -6
Jeff, do you want vintage-appearing wheels or will more modern pieces do? I have a pair of machined aluminum five-spoke modulars meant for slot car racers - or I have a set of Deeks PE wire baskets, but I don't have rims or hubs for them.
Edit: Yeah, there's a chute. Just haven't painted it yet.
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Post by Dr. Kerry on Jul 9, 2007 19:56:05 GMT -6
That is one awesome digger!!!!
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Post by rickg on Jul 9, 2007 20:03:48 GMT -6
I Really , really Love That Rail !!!!!
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Post by zeppy1320 on Jul 10, 2007 0:06:17 GMT -6
man that is just looking way too cool
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Post by Honest Charlie on Jul 10, 2007 3:22:41 GMT -6
If this doesn't make it into all the major model rags, somethings wrong. AWESOME!
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Post by JerryG on Jul 10, 2007 10:05:39 GMT -6
That....is an Incredible build!
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Jul 10, 2007 10:33:25 GMT -6
Hey Scurvy
that rail is looking Sweet. thanks for sharing
don v
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Post by hizootdklown on Jul 10, 2007 13:28:39 GMT -6
Hey Dave,
Thanks for getting back to me... You've seen what I have on there & I like the 6 spoke design but they're not real clean looking rims up close & you know me (Mr. clean)..! ;D ;D ;D
I don't care if they're new or old as long as they're complete & look KEWL..! The front axel came off TD's Bad Medicine showrod so maybe with that big spindle (1/8th " ) I might even be able to use something off a dicast motorcycle..?
You know the drill, it gets frustrating hunting down parts, so if you have something you think looks good, bring it down & I might luv it..!
Thanks bud & see ya soon,
Hizoot ;D
PS - Glad the classic is not people's choice, you would have kicked my a$$ already..........................................................!
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D!!!!!!
, but well worth the effort 
