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Post by Art Laski on May 13, 2015 0:07:23 GMT -5
Calvin, you asked for it. Here is the beginning of my Chaparral 2K WIP. Might not be updated too soon after this, but it's a start!   |
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Post by Calvin on May 13, 2015 0:18:48 GMT -5
Awesome! I kinda figured you would have a post appear tonight!  I'll prolly be doing the same as you - start a WIP but It'll be a little bit before I can really get to it as I have so much going on with other model and resin production right now that I wouldn't be able to focus the 100% attention that I would like towards it. It will be interesting for people to watch our different building techniques and styles. My WIP will be a combination of the build and endless info about the car, the team, the years it ran....I'm going to build the 1980 Indy 500 Winner....what year are you building?...I see you posted a picture of the 1981 car. |
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Post by Art Laski on May 14, 2015 1:19:37 GMT -5
I'll probably build 1980. Would you happen to know if there are any subtleties for the California 500 livery of that year? I was at that race and it has some special meaning to me for other reasons too, so I'd like to do that version, if there's anything unique about it.
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Post by Calvin on May 14, 2015 1:37:23 GMT -5
I'll check all my books and photos and tell you for sure on the decal layout but when it comes to bodywork it should be the same as the Indy 500 body beside the Cal 500 version had sliding skirts and the indy 500 winner did not (Just fixed skirts - Indy and Pocono were the only races were sliding skirts were not allowed)
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Post by 2lapsdown on May 15, 2015 11:42:55 GMT -5
I just noticed what I assume are brake cooling ducts in the photo. I don't recall seeing them before, did they run these at Indy? I can't imagine they did, but I'm no expert by any stretch of the imagination. I have this kit but never got the front uprights, I'll have to fudge something together for those.
John
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Post by bobbyc on May 15, 2015 13:10:07 GMT -5
The photo above that shows the front brake ducts appears to have been taken coming out of the second corner at Phoenix. If that's correct, they may have run those ducts on that track (and other "short" tracks like Milwaukee)but not at Indy. You use more brakes on the mile tracks than you would at the longer tracks like Indy and Michigan.
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Post by 2lapsdown on Aug 8, 2015 18:55:32 GMT -5
Whatever happened to this project?
John
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Post by clm1545 on Aug 8, 2015 19:28:51 GMT -5
Looks like Art has at least 3 projects going right now. Maybe he only has enough of his Magic dust for 2. I'm sure he will stock up, and blow us away on this one pretty soon.
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Post by 2lapsdown on Aug 8, 2015 19:37:46 GMT -5
I know Art's busy, he always is, but his WIPs are just so darn good and I have this kit so I'm looking forward to watching this.
John
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Post by clm1545 on Aug 8, 2015 21:09:43 GMT -5
My problem, John, is when I see anything that Art builds, I have an urge to take a hammer to my builds. Several guys on this board really give me a complex, but I still have fun.
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Post by Calvin on Aug 8, 2015 21:24:02 GMT -5
I'm sure when Art is in the mood he will work with it. Art is an incredible builder. The ideas he comes up with are just mind blowing. You know he comfortable with his skill as he is more worried about inspiring me with it! I can't wait for the day this WIP starts up! Becuase I love to go on with a bunch random blaw blaw blaw info about 2k's  Honestly I don't worry about who does a better job....I don't have anything to prove. I would rather prove that we can have a good time. |
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Post by Calvin on Aug 8, 2015 21:25:25 GMT -5
You know you've made it as a model builder when people knock on your WIP thread door wondering about it. |
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Post by Michael Chriss on Aug 9, 2015 2:07:24 GMT -5
Calvin, I don't recall ever seeing a 2K done by you. Have you built one? Besides the 1:1 you were working on?
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Post by Art Laski on Aug 9, 2015 3:48:42 GMT -5
Hey guys! Craig is right- I have quite a few things going on. I started three resin kits at the same time in an attempt to do all the cleanup at the same time. I started the Lola T332, this one, and an Edsel Model 40 Speedster, and I still have the midget waiting in the wings. I've been spending most of my model time on the F5000 car, but I actually did do a little on this a while ago. I also did a lot of thinking on it as to how I want to do the under tray and the back detail. It's going to be pretty cool, I think. I also got the paint and decals from Scale Finishes and Indycals, respectively, so once I turn my attention to it, I have all I need to roll fast.
Thanks for the compliments, too. I was trying to inspire Calvin, but you guys are inspiring me!
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Post by jwrass on Aug 9, 2015 10:16:10 GMT -5
Art and Calvin,
You two are a inspiration to us all!!!!
You build models but IMO you are Artisans of the craft!
Your willingness to share the skill of your imaginations, skillful hands, keen eyes and technical information benefit us all !!!! When I grow up I want to be like you two!!! lol
Many Thanks!!
Jimmy "RASS"
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Post by IndyCarModels on Aug 9, 2015 10:26:39 GMT -5
I want to be like them in my next life.
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Post by clm1545 on Aug 9, 2015 10:29:58 GMT -5
I want to be like them in my next life. You want to be like Calvin?  |
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Post by IndyCarModels on Aug 9, 2015 10:32:28 GMT -5
Maybe I should rethink this one,
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Post by Calvin on Aug 9, 2015 12:39:00 GMT -5
Bahahaha!  |
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Post by Calvin on Aug 9, 2015 12:41:47 GMT -5
Calvin, I don't recall ever seeing a 2K done by you. Have you built one? Besides the 1:1 you were working on? I built one before joining this forum in the spring of 2009 and then tore it all back apart to where its sits as of today.....I'm truly passionate about the Chaparral 2k  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2015 16:21:01 GMT -5
Never bought or built one.
I am considering buying one.
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Post by 2lapsdown on Aug 9, 2015 19:54:42 GMT -5
I've had the kit for years but I couldn't figure out what to do with the back and under tray. I can't wait to see what Art comes up with.
John
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Post by 2lapsdown on Dec 26, 2019 20:31:47 GMT -5
Art, whatever happened to this?
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Post by Art Laski on Dec 26, 2019 21:57:42 GMT -5
Art, whatever happened to this? Everything else! It just got too many things pushed in front of it in line. Actually, it’s been stalking me lately. It might get some love sooner rather than later. |
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Post by pje on Dec 26, 2019 22:38:37 GMT -5
How did I miss this? Art please tell us that this will be back on the bench soon! I also have this kit and would love to see the Laski touch on one of my favorite Indy cars.
Paul Erlendson
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Post by hurtubise56 on Dec 27, 2019 11:57:45 GMT -5
Just a quick question about the 2K. Does it have some sort of seat insert? No kit I've ever seen of it in any scale has a seat. Knowing Jim Hall, maybe it didn't have one!
Brian
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Post by Art Laski on Dec 27, 2019 14:09:58 GMT -5
Here are the only pictures I've found of the cockpit:   |
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Post by Art Laski on Dec 27, 2019 14:39:58 GMT -5
Found one more  |
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Post by hurtubise56 on Dec 27, 2019 14:58:55 GMT -5
Thanks, Art! More info than I had. Looks like fiberglass side panels and some stick-on foam strips on the bottom of the tub.
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Post by Art Laski on Dec 27, 2019 16:08:27 GMT -5
You're welcome!
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