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Post by indycals on Mar 8, 2009 19:51:49 GMT -5
So now that I have Miller High Life decals finished, I need to build one up to put on my website. First I assembled the drivetrain and cockpit.   I then did some modifications to facilitate an easier build. I removed the front suspension pieces, then separated the bottom of the tub from the undertray - this will allow insertion of the assembled cockpit after the tub has been assembled and painted. I drilled holes in the tub to re-attach the suspension and inserted brass pins into the ends of the suspension pieces. This cannibalism of the kit isn't nearly as difficult as it may seem. I glued the top and bottom tub pieces together and used milliput to smooth everything out where the pieces go together.   |
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Post by shunter on Mar 9, 2009 0:41:44 GMT -5
Nice start Michael, look forward to seeing this one come together.
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Mar 10, 2009 15:19:26 GMT -5
Looking great and you've just got started! Can't wait to see the next installment.
Sandy
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Post by indycals on Mar 10, 2009 20:13:27 GMT -5
I decided to go all out - I'm doing the whole front row! In the meantime, more progress on the Miller car    |
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Post by professor on Mar 10, 2009 20:22:34 GMT -5
Decals for Al Sr. too?
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Post by indycals on Mar 10, 2009 20:25:30 GMT -5
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Post by indy on Mar 10, 2009 22:05:41 GMT -5
Michael, what are your thoughts - accuracy wise - on the AMT wheel covers?
Jordan
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Post by stonecold44 on Mar 10, 2009 22:57:21 GMT -5
Michael,
Will your Miller set also have the #1 that came with the kit? I can't wait to get these. Thanks for the offering.
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Post by indycals on Mar 10, 2009 22:59:23 GMT -5
Michael, Will your Miller set also have the #1 that came with the kit? I can't wait to get these. Thanks for the offering. Just the #9 - as far as I know, it never ran number 1 in 1988. |
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Post by indycals on Mar 10, 2009 23:04:45 GMT -5
Michael, what are your thoughts - accuracy wise - on the AMT wheel covers? Jordan If you putty them up like I did, they're fine. I'd rather leave them off, but they were on at the start of the race. It appears the front and rear covers were different - the rear covers had the three holes in closer to the center than the front. Speaking of covers, page 60 of the 88 Hungness yearbook shows Sullivan's car with a cover over the fuel nozzle, whereas Mears and Unser had the nozzle exposed. I also notice that the rear wing on Sullivan's car is white behind the green stripe - box art shows it gold in front and behind the stripe. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2009 0:44:36 GMT -5
Michael....
LOOKS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to dee the finished deal!
Best to you
Russ
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Post by professor on Mar 11, 2009 7:56:12 GMT -5
I think he qualified an all white car due to a crash in the primary car so if you don't want to do the gold an all white car is appropriate. Same decals.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2009 8:24:28 GMT -5
Michael, it might be me but I think the roll bar on Unser's car is a bit skinnier and taller than Sullivan's & Mears car.
Just thought I would throw some more anal info into the mix. LOL!
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Post by SWT500 on Mar 11, 2009 11:01:45 GMT -5
Stu is exactly right. At that time, a rule was in place which correlated the height of the roll hoop with the top of the driver helmet. There was even a tool to measure it. Michael and Mario were especially aggressive about this. Simply stated, the lower the driver sat, the lower the hoop could be and vice versa.
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Post by indycals on Mar 11, 2009 18:34:42 GMT -5
Unser's roll bar looks about equal to the kit roll bar - whereas Sullivan's and Mears look shorter.
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Post by SWT500 on Mar 11, 2009 21:13:14 GMT -5
My only point is that it is highly possible that roll hoops can be different, depending on the driver and car.
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Post by indycals on Mar 11, 2009 22:04:25 GMT -5
Just FYI... I'm on vacation for the next 5 days... If anyone is planning on ordering anything, you might want to wait until next week.
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Post by stonecold44 on Mar 11, 2009 22:33:07 GMT -5
Just FYI... I'm on vacation for the next 5 days... If anyone is planning on ordering anything, you might want to wait until next week. WHAT?  Not that you don't deserve it, but nobody takes more vacations than you. Just kidding.  Have a good time. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2009 14:42:16 GMT -5
Looking great so far, Michael. Now for some more pictures!
Mongo
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Post by stonecold44 on Mar 13, 2009 21:21:21 GMT -5
I think he qualified an all white car due to a crash in the primary car so if you don't want to do the gold an all white car is appropriate. Same decals. Professor. That was actually in 1989. And the Miller markings on the white car kind of looked cool. |
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Post by stonecold44 on Mar 13, 2009 21:23:04 GMT -5
Michael, any chance of doing a quick tutorial on how you tear down and re-assemble that car? I'd like to try my hand at doing something like that.
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Post by indycals on Mar 20, 2009 1:01:42 GMT -5
Michael, any chance of doing a quick tutorial on how you tear down and re-assemble that car? I'd like to try my hand at doing something like that. Not much to tut ;-) I cut the undertray with an Xacto saw, cut the suspension off very carefully with a #11 Exacto blade. Used a pin vice for drilling holes for the brass wire that will be used to re-attach the suspension. I'll have more pics this weekend. In the meantime I noticed that Unser's car had a yellow rear wing support whereas Mears and Sullivan had black. Source - Popely's Indianapolis 500 Chronicles, page 330. |
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Post by indycals on Mar 22, 2009 23:45:46 GMT -5
Three tubs primed and ready for painting  I drilled open some vents and added some screw holes. Also opened up the radiator openings  One mod that needed to be made was the triangle on the undertray in front of the rear wheels. This is supposed to represent a support wire. I removed this and replaced with real wire:  Painted the bodies:  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2009 0:55:00 GMT -5
Looking good Michael!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait to see it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2009 1:30:18 GMT -5
All nicely done, Michael! It will be a great looking collection of the front row.
Mongo
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Post by cobra276 on Mar 23, 2009 20:32:10 GMT -5
I have to say the photography is excellent as well!
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Mar 23, 2009 21:18:24 GMT -5
Great build article with tons of info, thanks!
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Post by indycals on Mar 23, 2009 21:38:38 GMT -5
I forgot to mention - the worst part of the build - the radiator exits on the sidepod. When you attach the insert there is a big gap that has to be filled with putty and sanded down, very difficult sanding. I ended up trimming down a sanding stick to get into the tight confines.
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Post by stonecold44 on Mar 23, 2009 23:51:40 GMT -5
Great work. When do you anticipate finishing these?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2009 23:41:19 GMT -5
I forgot to mention - the worst part of the build - the radiator exits on the sidepod. When you attach the insert there is a big gap that has to be filled with putty and sanded down, very difficult sanding. I ended up trimming down a sanding stick to get into the tight confines. I am so glad to see this - I am also working on the '88 Winner, and the side pod seam is driving me insane! (Very short drive - closer to a putt!) At least it's comforting to know I am not the only one, AND that the seam really should be filled. I was not 100% sure about that, did not find photos that showed it for sure! Thanx! Tom |
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