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Post by Chris K. Hale on Mar 10, 2021 17:27:55 GMT -8
Good Stuff Mike, I have been watching a lot and You almost have me wanting to finish up my 1969 Pro-Mod Shelby Mustang Project....... Almost. Chris
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Post by arcticwolf on Mar 10, 2021 17:43:55 GMT -8
This is way beyond model building.
Or maybe this is model building, and what I do is just gluing plastic parts together.
I bow to the master.
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Post by clowncar on Mar 10, 2021 19:19:36 GMT -8
I can't wait for the post wherein you gap, install, and wire the sparkplugs.
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 12, 2021 11:27:13 GMT -8
Mike, the fuel injection lines and connectors really look the part. I'm also pretty impressed with how the spark plug holes are turning out. Plenty of extra detail there that I honestly didn't expect. With the engine dry fitted, the build is taking on a whole different look now.
joel
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Post by mickgee on Mar 14, 2021 12:45:33 GMT -8
Thanks to all for commenting on the motor update, very much appreciated. Matter of fact, an incentive to finish the motor this weekend.
Here the finished deal, fuel pump and plug wires attached. Right siode at oil pan gets two oil lines though....quickly added.
Honest opinion, I'm thrilled with what a few brass and aluminum fabricated parts, especially at the front of the motor, can achieve. Add a small assortment of brass micro nuts and bolts, a complete resin or styrene motor can be transformed to appear close to the real thing. Happy too, the motor appears in regular daylight to be much more photogenic....I believe the lighting at hand distracts due to the metalizer paints used. With the finished car an intensive light box session will follow.
From what I can tell at this time, only a fuel tank is needed, and some crude seat upholstery and a chute.
Mike..
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 15, 2021 4:40:38 GMT -8
Mike, The motor as well as the entire chassis came out looking fantastic. Considering that in most of the pictures we're looking at your build in greater then 1 to 1 scale, and it still looks outstanding.
joel
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Post by mickgee on Mar 17, 2021 10:11:26 GMT -8
@joel, thank you for mentioning the photo size! This gets me back on track. Photos are taken after every single build stage. Closeups, wanting to get the view of mistakes or flaws. Maybe I post too often these photos? I think not....guys on forums love pics...me too. The better photos are though, from a foot away and more though, will be such in the lightbox and outdoors when the project is completed.
UPDATE: After viewing the various photos, also of the finished cars on the shelf....the black zoomie pipes were washed off with cotton swabs and lacquer thinner...now good old satin white from a Humbrol tin applied.
I like!
Here the new look;
Meantime, the fuel tank is mounted and fitted for fuel lines, and a chute pack is also mounted.
Next up is seat upholstery and belts.
Mike..
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Post by arcticwolf on Mar 17, 2021 13:39:35 GMT -8
Much better. White header paint was the old classic way to go, suits the car. Me like too!
Paul
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 18, 2021 6:10:16 GMT -8
Like Paul said, those Zombie pipes really look so much better in white then in black.
I use to take pics of every update phase of a build, but now the updates are further and further apart as I hardly get any posts and just a small number of views, so I've gone to less is more kind of thing. After all my builds are for the most part OOB with a little enhancing.
joel
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Post by mickgee on Mar 23, 2021 9:38:46 GMT -8
@arcticwolf , much appreciated. Agreed, no need for any black zoomie paint on 60s dragsters. @joel, I agree, the closeups are for me mostly an observation method. A joint, hardware, fuel lines....if acceptable, go with it.
UPDATE: Body panels. The first cowl was altered, the cockpit rounded line was too far back. This one has a soldered on piece to make a swept uprise to the mini windshield. I was hoping to not have to use putty/body filler, but a couple of pits need attention. No way I'll try to fill these with solder at the risk of ruining the rest!
Also, an oil filter was added, chassis right side, oil pump at motor right side with lines. Chute pack is mounted, only needs a pull cable to the cockpit. Fuel tank is mounted up front.
Not much left to do!
Trend is now heading for a House of Kolors, Candy Apple Red. Might look decent on a brass background with a gold chassis.
Mike..
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 24, 2021 4:24:50 GMT -8
Mike, The body cover with the up sweep for the plexi windshield really is nicely fabricated. Simple but effective for sure. The oil filter at 1st site does look a little weird out slightly in front of the engine, but the only other place it could logically be placed is on a rail under the exhaust headers, and that doesn't sound like a safe bet as the oil just might boil inside the filter.
joel
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Mar 24, 2021 8:37:05 GMT -8
Normally the Oil filters were placed out front as a safety measure , not good to have then around 2,000 degree, flame spittin' headers... In fact I believe that was a NHRA mandate. Chris
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Post by mickgee on Mar 28, 2021 11:01:21 GMT -8
@joel and Chris....Yes, having the oil filter away seems like a good idea, makes sense. Also, should a blower belt blow, oil lines are probably safe as well.
UPDATE: PAINT!
Last few days experimenting with getting the base color correct for a Candy Red top coat. Best selection, shown right side here, is 4 parts candy dark brown, 2 parts solar gold H of K), with 5 drops of Pagan Gold Intensifier (also H of K). Red and brown candy colors are Specialties Paints, the Inspire line...all compatible with House of Kolor;
Here a sneak peek. Final assembly now....not much left to do!
Next photo series will be with finished car....
Mike..
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Post by mickgee on Mar 30, 2021 10:50:06 GMT -8
I'm calling this project completed. These photos are from the bench, tomorrow several light box photos will be attempted. The length poses a few problems yet to be figured out.
Here we go. first off though, a shot of the painted body.
That's it for now. I'd like a follow up with hopefully more photogenic views, for the record.
I appreciate immensely the feedback and the many appreciative comments, truly an incentive to keeping up the momentum. Thanks guys!
Mike..
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Post by tatocorvette on Mar 30, 2021 10:54:52 GMT -8
Start it up! I want to hear it! Great job!
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