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Post by sam on Jun 17, 2022 12:56:39 GMT -8
Ismael, You are an insane individual, and I mean that in the best way possible. 😃
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Post by Joel_W on Jun 18, 2022 4:04:32 GMT -8
Ismael, Now that's one windshield for the book. Looks perfect.
joel
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Post by tatocorvette on Jun 20, 2022 14:29:23 GMT -8
Hello, The hood on this car is held by 4 inverted V shape elastic straps like seen on this reference drawing. Most likely a bungee type cord. So you take a piece of solder, 1. Flatten it 2. Cut to size 3. Shape it 4. Make the V with more solder and flatten the tip 5. Crimp together And repeat 3 more times Also, the gas cap on the kit is a joke, like pretty much everything else but the main body and steering wheel. So I machined my own. Flattened a piece of solder that will eventually be the top latch. Entering the home stretch boys! It seems I WILL finish a model in 2022!!! Thanks, Ismael
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Post by tatocorvette on Jun 21, 2022 14:39:53 GMT -8
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
PRESENTING THE 1949 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX WINNER TALBOT LAGO T26C !!!
Car: Talbot Lago T26C Engine: Naturally Aspirated 4.5 liters straight six Gearbox: Four speed Wilson preselector Chassis number: 110-001 Driver: Louis Rosier
Race: 1949 Belgian Grand Prix Track: Spa-Francorchamps Sanctioning body: Formula A (eventually Formula 1) Date: June 19, 1949Qualified: 7th Time: 3:15:17.7 Average speed: 96.82 MPH This race was won on fuel management and strategy as Louis Rosier did not have to stop for fuel or tires. While faster, other cars like the Ferraris and Maseratis were thirsty and relentless on tires, requiring pit stops. Ferrari finished 2nd, 3rd and 4th. My first model of 2022! Took it out on my private track for a shakedown. I started with the Smer/Merit kit reissued by Atlantis. This humble kit dates back to the 1950's. At the end, pretty much everything was modified. Only part of the rear suspension and the steering wheel are basically unmodified kit's parts. There are 105 louvers in this car. how do I know? I had 105 battles with them. I wanted to represent a nice preserved car but not a show car. This is a race car. Very subtle weathering. Modifications: Herb Deeks PE wheels on modified kit's tires Indycals decals Replaced molded grille with mesh unit Drilled exhaust tips Modified seat Modified front suspension Scratchbuilt gas cap, windshield, Pre-selector shifter, dash, gauges, transmission hump, pedals, windshield, front linkages, hood hold down straps, brake lines, radiator cap, valve stems, etc. Hope you like it! Thanks, Ismael
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Post by arcticwolf on Jun 22, 2022 7:06:26 GMT -8
You took a crude plastic toy and made it into a beautiful display model. Of course I like it!!! Especially considering the scale.
I have that kit (and the ALFA) but I doubt I'll ever build it. I do wish there were 1/12th kits of these cars, but I'll settle for looking at yours. Great job Ismael.
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Post by Joel_W on Jun 23, 2022 4:46:49 GMT -8
Ismael, What a great build of such an old Iconic car. As Paul said, you took what was basically a plastic toyish kit and turned it into something entirely different; a museum quality display replica. All those little scratch built parts ending with those 4 tie down straps, which I'm not so sure was like bungie cords because I don't remember ever seeing one back in the 50'. Nice job on the 105 louvers as they all seem to have been thinned to a taper rather then a chunk of thick plastic.
I also really like how you changed all the hanging pictures in your little display stand to better represent a proper display.
So outside of all the CR Vettes you've built. What's presently on your workbench that has 4 wheels and a gas engine?
And for the record, I was actually 1 1/2 years old when they raced at Spa.
joel
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Post by sam on Jun 23, 2022 17:03:04 GMT -8
Great out of the box build Ismael, I am sure it was very relaxing compared to your usual detail oriented builds. 🤪
Seriously though,outstanding results. All the little details sure paid off.
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Post by pnance26 on Jun 24, 2022 9:11:34 GMT -8
Well, that worked out pretty well, didn't it, Ismael.
I just knew that this would be a stunner when completed by you!
Well done, well done!
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Post by tatocorvette on Jun 30, 2022 13:55:28 GMT -8
Thank you guys! Glad you like it! It has received a warm welcome at both model and photography forums. Sorry I haven't been very active in the last few days. Very busy and will be out of town most of July. Joel, several stalled projects but not sure yet what will be next. I'll see when I get back at the end of July.
Thanks, Ismael
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