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Post by hobbybobby on Sept 28, 2007 5:14:19 GMT -6
Thank`s John!  And it continues to go. Since the rims have now a over-broad, there are no finished tires which I could draw up.  I thought, No problem ;D. I could turn which from plastic and color they then black  (already few times made, with good result). ;D No, no, no! I want rubbers! Special rims need finally special tires! ;D But, which? Since I was active in former times in the machine industry in the tool construction, I found somewhat suitable. ;D Those are “rubber springs”, which one uses in the punching technics as well as in the tool- and building of devices. It gives different colors and many diameters and lengthen.  The idea was good ;D, but the treatment exhibits problems. The color of this rubber spring shows optically their hardens. The black is the softest (approx. 70 shores).  Thus one can turn it only in a device with very sharp tools, or work on it with rough sandpaper. I had to use both variants and after much work and sweat , look this now in such a way:  Thanks for the interest and take care, Bobby |
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Post by fredmellini on Sept 28, 2007 5:52:09 GMT -6
Bobby my man!!!!!!............You are blowing me away with your scratch-building techniques!!!!....................Yaou are the man!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by chief on Sept 28, 2007 7:49:28 GMT -6
I ahve to AGREE with Fred you are BLOWING US away with these scratch building , KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by dbash2006 on Sept 28, 2007 11:58:07 GMT -6
you got the shop to do it, use it ...!! this is really an undertaking and done by a master it appears!!
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Post by hobbybobby on Sept 30, 2007 7:48:04 GMT -6
Thank`s! |
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Post by hobbybobby on Oct 1, 2007 10:03:10 GMT -6
After the arduous polish, is it finally so far, my wheels are now complete. ;D Well. I am not completely content with the polished surface. It looks somehow blunt beside the chromium-plated surface of the original rim. This has a “cold” and my a “warm” gloss…     I hope that it looks good at the model, finally... Thanks for looking. |
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Post by stevielewis on Oct 1, 2007 10:58:47 GMT -6
Those rims look great as they are, more realistic! Don't be so hard on your self, you're doing a fantastic job scratch building. Be proud of what you have accomplished! ;D This is going to be a super show rod when finished!
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Post by davea on Oct 1, 2007 11:16:03 GMT -6
You did a great job on those- they're beautiful!
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Post by hobbybobby on Oct 4, 2007 9:53:53 GMT -6
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Post by metalburner on Oct 4, 2007 11:11:08 GMT -6
man that is cool!!!
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Post by ramone on Oct 4, 2007 11:56:48 GMT -6
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Oct 4, 2007 12:01:46 GMT -6
Killer
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Post by rallygsc on Oct 4, 2007 12:12:08 GMT -6
Holy Bat crap Batman, he did it again, Killer Build so far
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Post by Tim Nolan on Oct 4, 2007 15:00:07 GMT -6
Wow! Lookin' really nice! Some great scratch-building going on here!
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Post by scurvy on Oct 4, 2007 17:23:15 GMT -6
What about painting the wheel centers "magnesium"? Would take care of the incongruity in the polished and chromed portions and would also add to their visual depth.
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Post by Honest Charlie on Oct 4, 2007 17:45:18 GMT -6
Bobby, you may very well be the next Tim Nolan. ;D
This is going to be one bad build for sure.
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Post by davea on Oct 4, 2007 19:28:42 GMT -6
That is awesome building, man!
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Post by flounder on Oct 4, 2007 20:58:05 GMT -6
This is truly an creative and awesome build. Add one more fan to the list!
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Post by customhearse on Oct 5, 2007 16:17:14 GMT -6
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Post by JerryG on Oct 6, 2007 6:48:28 GMT -6
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Post by hobbybobby on Oct 10, 2007 9:39:53 GMT -6
Thank you, thank you, thank you very much! Before I give a little color, I wanted to again show you, how it looks in the “plugged together condition”. ;D Here still without the barrel cab:    And here with the barrel cab:   I hope, that it looks also good for you… |
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Post by fredmellini on Oct 10, 2007 10:05:58 GMT -6
I don't know what else to say?  ?.................just keep sending the inprogress photos!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D..................Keep up the excellent work!!!!! |
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Oct 10, 2007 10:15:08 GMT -6
Man those Wheels are the BOMB !!!!!! Great looking build
oneyed
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Post by chromecop on Oct 10, 2007 14:05:48 GMT -6
Awesome!!!
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Post by rallygsc on Oct 10, 2007 15:09:21 GMT -6
Hey Bobby, I like it, it kicks ass
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Post by Tim Nolan on Oct 10, 2007 15:59:02 GMT -6
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Post by davea on Oct 10, 2007 17:20:25 GMT -6
Wow is right! Can't wait to see it done and in paint!
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Post by METALFLAKE on Oct 10, 2007 17:38:18 GMT -6
NOW!! Thats one true KUSTOM BUILD. A great model build thats handcrafted. You just can't get any KOOLER than that.
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Post by Dr. Kerry on Oct 11, 2007 19:46:00 GMT -6
All I can say is........WOW!!! Nice build!!
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Post by A.J. on Oct 11, 2007 20:04:18 GMT -6
Just freakin' awesome! I wasn't sure how the body was going to sit on that chassis but now I get it. I love it! Can't wait to see more! Keep it comin'!
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(already few times made, with good result). ;D
?.................just keep sending the inprogress photos!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D..................Keep up the excellent work!!!!!
