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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2008 13:45:10 GMT -5
WORK IN PROGRESS...Okay, for some demented reason, finishing the Seller's Novi has inspired me to try to finish Etzel's Speed Classic kit of the Miller 91. It has more parts that a Tamiya F-1 kit, but this is by far a more interesting subject matter.  Best to all Russ
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Post by pylonguy2003 on Nov 16, 2008 16:44:03 GMT -5
Hey Russ! Glad to see you are getting inspired! Can't wait to see this one done! Tim  |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Nov 17, 2008 8:33:44 GMT -5
Hi Russ,
Curious here, what resin model is that tail to tail with the Hertubise model in the upper right of your photo?
Sandy
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Post by herk56 on Nov 17, 2008 9:04:35 GMT -5
Hi Russ - Great start on the Miller! Keep the WIP pics coming. Winter is almost herre and I'll soon have more time to build. Can't wait! Sandy, Russ can answer for sure but I think the resin car is Johnnie Parsons' 1950 winner.
Later,
Brian
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2008 14:16:15 GMT -5
Hi ya Sandy...
That's Bill Jorgensen's 1950 Kurtis Kraft Parson's Winner....a future project of mine. Bill did some nice work to get the body accurate. I'm just hoping I'm up to doing it justice.
Best to you
Russ
P.S. - The Hurtubise Watson is an old 1/32 scale Stormbecker slot car I converted and hand panited..it runs too!
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Nov 17, 2008 17:18:12 GMT -5
Thank ya Russ (and Brian), the Kurtis/Parsons car looks good. I'll have to put that one on my want list of Bill Jorgensen kits. And that Strombecker is really cool. The number and variety of slot cars produced by companies like Strombecker, Cox, Monogram, Revell and others back then is amazing.
Sandy
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2008 0:01:57 GMT -5
WORK IN PROGRESS Body painted and guess what I'm going to be doing with part of my Thanksgiving? Besides cooking the bird? Have a great Thanksgiving everyone! Best to you Russ
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Post by herk56 on Nov 27, 2008 10:32:57 GMT -5
Lookin' sharp, Russ! Enjoy your Turkey Day!
Brian
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Post by indy on Nov 27, 2008 11:15:20 GMT -5
Good to see you building again Russ!
Jordan
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Post by macsparty on Nov 27, 2008 11:25:42 GMT -5
Not a prettier race car out there than a Miller. This is looking great.
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Post by stonecold44 on Nov 27, 2008 21:13:11 GMT -5
So what was better, the turkey or the car? Answer this when your family can't see what you are writing.
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Post by pylonguy2003 on Nov 27, 2008 21:34:39 GMT -5
Russ: Great to see the Miller moving forward. I take it that the messages today mean that all is well in cyberspace for you. You had said you were making some changes a couple of days ago. Hope your turkey turned out as good as mine!! Tim  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2008 3:26:26 GMT -5
Hi ya Gregg!!!!!!
The day, the turkey and family were fine,thank you....I finally figured out the damned suspension on the Miller!! Chris id excellent kits, but sometimes a bit too involved with little things. Not an easy build, but well worth it once your finished. So the day was totally good!
Best to you
Russ
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Post by racerbrown on Nov 28, 2008 18:26:12 GMT -5
inspiring pictures , russ! i like how you tease with other stuff in the background of your pictures.
you're lucky to have some of chris's work. i tried to win that same miller on ebay but that and a duesie and a fronty all went way past me! i've got a jorgensen miller coming (hopefully) soon so these pictures really help a novice like me!
duane
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2008 22:40:54 GMT -5
   What I got completed yesterday and today....It isn't teasing with showing what's behind...It's called a messy and cluttered work bench which needs to be cleaned. My next project once the Miller's done. Best to you all Russ |
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Post by pylonguy2003 on Nov 29, 2008 0:57:23 GMT -5
Hey Russ! This is going to be one nice model when you get it finished. Hope it is soon. I'm off to PA for a few days to visit my parents so I won't be on the board for a few days. Hope it's finished when I get back. Have a great weekend! Tim  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2008 9:08:45 GMT -5
Have a great and safe trip Tim......Be finished when you get back?!?! You are a true optimist!
Best to you
Russ
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Nov 29, 2008 11:28:06 GMT -5
Wow Russ, this is looking great. What paint did you use? Of all the paints out there whats your weapon of choice? Do you think you can ever get Mr Etzel to re-issue some of his kits? I remember seeing them advertised in your MRRN, but I never got any as I didn't think I was up to tackling a full resin kit back then.
Sandy
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2008 0:53:26 GMT -5
Still a work in progress.......slow, I know![]() i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq15/OldCal/P1010429-2.jpg[/imgWell, this is what I got done over the holiday weekend, between eating, napping and watching college football...Now comes the threading of the wire whhels....oh joy for the one handed modeler. I'll keep you posted! Best to you all Russ
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2008 0:57:34 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2008 7:57:56 GMT -5
Looks outstanding, Russ.
Mongo
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Dec 2, 2008 8:15:25 GMT -5
Nice wiring job on the engine. Looking forward to watching the wire wheel process.
Sandy
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Post by macsparty on Dec 2, 2008 9:00:27 GMT -5
In a word: Inspiring. Always fun to watch.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2008 13:12:58 GMT -5
Sandy,
I would love to get my good friend Chris Etzel to re-issue some of his kits, if I could only get him to return a freaking phone call!!!! I can only hope that Bill and Lance keep up the good work. Like I have said many times.....Don't worry about what you don't have, get what you can from the current resin casters and model makers.....Don't get shut out!
Bill does a nice Miller 91, Lance does a current 71 McLaren and a beautiful Watson Conversion....GET THEM NOW! Etzel's Speed Classic should be a lesion for all......You'll never know when these guys get tired and decide to fold up their tent. I tried to warn many before Chris stopped....and now they're singing the blues.
Best to you
Russ
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Dec 2, 2008 13:27:51 GMT -5
Really good advice Russ, thanks. I'll have to put Bill's Miller on my long term wish list. Yep, thank goodness we've got Bill J and Lance (and Dr Dave too) keeping us supplied with such neat kits.
Sandy
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2008 19:07:42 GMT -5
I FINISHED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   I'm happy I Finally finished this sucker! All I can say is, the best part of this kit is that it, is finished. Etzel's Speed Classics did some really fine work, I wish the builder was up to the quality of the kit. This one almost had me beat a few times. I started his sucker years ago...try three years ago before my illness....and I just now finished it. The kit is awesome...Almost as good as Lance's kits. I am happy with the way it turned out. Best to everyone.....now I have to clean up my workbench! Russ
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Post by 2lapsdown on Dec 10, 2008 20:31:26 GMT -5
Russ, she's a beauty!! Your work on your dashboards just blows me away!
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Post by racerbrown on Dec 10, 2008 21:26:10 GMT -5
WOW! i love it! fearless leader does it again!
i'm still wondering what the oops was.
duane
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Post by pylonguy2003 on Dec 10, 2008 21:56:12 GMT -5
Hey Russ! Looks great. Good to see you finish another great Indy car model! Tim |
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Post by herk56 on Dec 10, 2008 22:10:46 GMT -5
Great job, Russ! Way to persevere thru some tough times.
Brian
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