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Post by clowncar on Feb 9, 2021 16:18:23 GMT -8
Okay, this is just nuts. Model and modeller, both.
And I mean that in the best possible way.
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Post by pnance26 on Feb 9, 2021 17:12:52 GMT -8
I was looking at this in amazement and then realized... oh, it's Chris Smith. Typical... LOL!
Great job, Chris! Glad to see you building again!
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Post by chrissmith on Feb 9, 2021 18:02:10 GMT -8
I was looking at this in amazement and then realized... oh, it's Chris Smith. Typical... LOL! Great job, Chris! Glad to see you building again! Thanks buddy!! Keeps my mind off of the real things that keep me up at night |
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Feb 10, 2021 7:19:20 GMT -8
Super clean work Chris, its very tidy and accurate I always appreciate this type of building, Keep it up and Feel better. Chris
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Post by Joel_W on Feb 10, 2021 7:31:46 GMT -8
Chris,
As usual your work is just top notch. If I didn't know it was a model, I'd be complaining to Chris and JC that you're posting pictures of the real car after Photo Shopping it so that the background is your workbench. That's just how good your modeling is.
I'm shocked to hear that you've been battling Lymphoma. My twin, younger brother (20 min my jr.) was diagnosed with it 2 months ago and just had his 3rd Chemo treatment. Blood levels are low but have literally been at Zero at times so he's been in the hospital basically every other week. He's beating the Cancer as of now which is the main thing. Of course just yesterday he fell at home not following Dr. Orders to use a walker, and ended up back in the Hospital needing stitches and a cat scan. So believe me I know exactly what you're going through. This makes your progress on the 917 even more amazing.
Joel
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Post by chrissmith on Feb 10, 2021 8:31:03 GMT -8
Super clean work Chris, its very tidy and accurate I always appreciate this type of building, Keep it up and Feel better. Chris Thank you very much for the compliment and kind words! |
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Post by chrissmith on Feb 10, 2021 8:38:06 GMT -8
Chris, As usual your work is just top notch. If I didn't know it was a model, I'd be complaining to Chris and JC that you're posting pictures of the real car after Photo Shopping it so that the background is your workbench. That's just how good your modeling is. I'm shocked to hear that you've been battling Lymphoma. My twin, younger brother (20 min my jr.) was diagnosed with it 2 months ago and just had his 3rd Chemo treatment. Blood levels are low but have literally been at Zero at times so he's been in the hospital basically every other week. He's beating the Cancer as of now which is the main thing. Of course just yesterday he fell at home not following Dr. Orders to use a walker, and ended up back in the Hospital needing stitches and a cat scan. So believe me I know exactly what you're going through. This makes your progress on the 917 even more amazing. Joel Thank you!! You always have something nice to say and it’s really appreciated 😁 Yes life did kick me a curve ball, but I am getting better and things are slowly getting back to where I should be. I hope your brother is on the mend and the meds are helping, no one should have to go through any thing like this. |
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Post by arcticwolf on Feb 10, 2021 19:39:35 GMT -8
Chris, I'm really sorry to hear this news. Get well soon man, I'm cheering for you.
Paul
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Post by Joel_W on Feb 12, 2021 9:05:09 GMT -8
Chris,
I took my brother to the cancer/blood center this morning for his blood tests and all his stats are getting better and better. last week's scans at the hospital showed the Bone Marrow cancer almost completely gone, and the Lymphoma in remission. Just fantastic news. Next week is #4 Chemo of 6 treatments. And number 3 was the 1st time that the Chemo didn't put him right back in the hospital with horrid Blood work results.
I'm hoping and praying for you to follow in his path.
joel
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Post by 2whl on Feb 16, 2021 15:41:04 GMT -8
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Post by chrissmith on Feb 16, 2021 17:27:59 GMT -8
I have been a little busy but, it has taken me a while to get this done. I got the parts painted last week and had ambitions of getting it done sooner. Had to get a blood transfusion and threw a curveball into my plans.
So on with the build!!
I got the rear uprights, brakes, sway bars and shocks done. I should try to show the rear axles, which I think came out well.
Thanks for looking
Chris
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Post by Joel_W on Feb 17, 2021 6:57:48 GMT -8
Chris,
Glad that the blood transfusion worked and your white and red blood cell counts are up. Platelets are a whole separate issue.
The installed engine and rear suspension looks amazing. Honestly, I'd be hard pressed to tell it from the real deal. the metal parts all look like polished metal slightly different in finish as they're different metals.
Joel
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Post by 2whl on Feb 26, 2021 8:04:24 GMT -8
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Post by chrissmith on Feb 26, 2021 9:12:40 GMT -8
Had a good week at the bench! Check out the teeny tiny decals on the dash...I almost went cross eyed putting these on.
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Post by tatocorvette on Feb 26, 2021 9:43:54 GMT -8
When you are done, can we take a ride in it?
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