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Post by chrissmith on Feb 26, 2021 13:18:28 GMT -8
When you are done, can we take a ride in it? Could you imagine if you could get your hands on any of the builds we do in full scale.... good times are coming 🙃 |
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Post by Joel_W on Feb 28, 2021 6:41:38 GMT -8
Chris,
all those details in the interior look fantastic. What really caught my eye was when I 1st saw your dash looking forward from the seats where all those small details on the left hand side. So exactly how did you figure out how to shrink down the real deal to 1/12 scale? Same goes for the 4 way seat harness assembly. What I can't do in 1/24 scale you created in 1/12 scale to a "T".
joel
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Post by 2whl on Mar 23, 2021 14:43:10 GMT -8
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Post by tatocorvette on Mar 23, 2021 15:04:44 GMT -8
I think you got the wrong forum. This is for scale models, not the real thing  |
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Post by chrissmith on Mar 23, 2021 15:37:53 GMT -8
So...I felt like kid yesterday, waiting for the mail. I ordered the fittings what seemed like a lifetime ago. Once the mail man left my tiny package in the mail box, I ran outside to get it and promptly went to the work bench. I then proceeded to start my journey to install them. Well before I knew it it was 1 am😲 and I didn’t even get half of it done.
So after eating breakfast this morning, I was back at it. I finally finished this around 3 this afternoon!
I can say this was intense, but satisfying. No wonder why we love to build scale models!
Thanks again for looking
Chris
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 24, 2021 4:28:48 GMT -8
Chris,
As Ismael said, please stop posting pictures of the real car as it confuses old timers like me.
Honestly, your plumbing is truly amazing.
joel
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Post by pnance26 on Apr 2, 2021 4:56:09 GMT -8
So, Chris, how did you get the braided line to bend so perfectly? And where are the fittings from along with the pipes for the fittings?
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Post by chrissmith on Apr 3, 2021 18:49:32 GMT -8
So, Chris, how did you get the braided line to bend so perfectly? And where are the fittings from along with the pipes for the fittings? The fittings are from RB Motion, the braided lines are Pro Tech. I got them from art laski. And the piping is all hiro, came with the kit. The Pro Tech steel braided lines have copper wire inside the center. Helps keep the form that you bend. Hope this helps. Oh Art’s store is under Scale Pro Shop, great guy to deal with, wish he carried 12 scale stuff |
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Post by pnance26 on Apr 4, 2021 6:08:29 GMT -8
This kit isn’t 1/12?
Double wow
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Post by pnance26 on Apr 4, 2021 6:08:39 GMT -8
This kit isn’t 1/12?
Double wow
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Post by chrissmith on Apr 4, 2021 14:36:53 GMT -8
This kit isn’t 1/12? Double wow This kit is 1/12!! |
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Post by pnance26 on Apr 4, 2021 15:33:03 GMT -8
This kit isn’t 1/12? Double wow This kit is 1/12!! Whew! |
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Post by Joel_W on Apr 5, 2021 10:57:18 GMT -8
Patrick,
Chris's work is top notch for sure. As for this level of detail in a smaller scale, checkout Pascal's 1/20 scale builds. I've been following his work for years, and he just finds a way to get better and better. Has to be a true Alien for sure.
joel
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Post by chrissmith on Apr 5, 2021 12:45:04 GMT -8
Patrick, Chris's work is top notch for sure. As for this level of detail in a smaller scale, checkout Pascal's 1/20 scale builds. I've been following his work for years, and he just finds a way to get better and better. Has to be a true Alien for sure. joel Joel, thanks for the compliment I do appreciate it. I will give anyone credit for working on small scale. It hurts my eyes just thinking of the strain it puts on them. I personally think the people who 1/43 scale are super talented and a little off 🙃 try putting PE on that size😬😅 |
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Apr 5, 2021 12:46:37 GMT -8
Scale Pro Shop , Art Laski's shop, is the place to get Pro Tech braided hose, it bends nicely ( copper wire insert as mentioned ), no crimping or kinking and stays together when using fittings, no lose wires like most, and is reasonably priced. scaleproshop.com/ I dont use anything else, I bought every size and just love the stuff. A tip I found is dont use pliers to bend it and there wont be any flat spots. Many Manufacturers sell a cheap computer wire as braided hose, dont waste your bucks. The really small size is the first stuff I found that works and looks right for 1/24 brake lines. Give Art a holler and stock up. My 2 cents... Chris |
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