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Post by raceparke on Sept 18, 2020 14:19:34 GMT -5
I addressed the transmission, driveshaft and seat   |
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Post by raceparke on Sept 18, 2020 14:50:45 GMT -5
The hood side panels are same size. The top engine cover is one piece. I sanded off the kit hinge line.  |
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Post by indy on Sept 18, 2020 15:49:29 GMT -5
Great research, I think you are building it right. Love the detail work, keep it up!
Jordan
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Post by putt on Sept 18, 2020 16:44:55 GMT -5
I am really enjoying this build keep the pictures coming. Bob
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Post by tomfaletti on Sept 18, 2020 21:49:44 GMT -5
Gary’s kit was definitely a representation of the 1923-1924 Miller. They were representing the 1923 winner and the various Durant team cars from those years. That is why you see the difference in the cowl and the grill. The one for 1923-24 cars were 122cu in. cars while the 1926 through 1929 were 91 cu. in. cars. This car can be made into one of the later Millers quite nicely as your build demonstrates. The Etzel kit was the 1926 through 1929 Miller.
John Morana who is selling Gary’s s kits now is not terribly knowledgeable. He saw the Jynx special cars and saw that the miller was pretty accurate and went ahead and got the decals for the 1927 Jynx car even though Gary never intended to create that actual kit with this miller. It certainly is a fine representation of the 1927 car though
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Post by raceparke on Sept 19, 2020 12:57:21 GMT -5
Thanks Tom, appreciate the information.
Dan
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Post by raceparke on Sept 19, 2020 13:13:18 GMT -5
I sanded a raised area on the belly pan and tail to produce a smooth curve.   Lots of small steps. |
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Post by raceparke on Sept 19, 2020 13:23:54 GMT -5
I don’t know why Tom got two postings- solar storm maybe? Other ideas?
Anyway I will be working on the area behind drivers shoulders. The kit seat seems incomplete there. Oh boy! It’s Miller time! Glug glug
Whats that? It’s Filler? Oops!
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Post by raceparke on Sept 19, 2020 16:52:07 GMT -5
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Post by jj66 on Sept 20, 2020 13:27:14 GMT -5
Great improvements. I love this build!
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Post by Gary Davis on Sept 20, 2020 14:57:43 GMT -5
This is looking real good Dan. I have a few of Garys' Millers and watching your build sure helps with improvements for sure.
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Post by raceparke on Sept 22, 2020 12:54:11 GMT -5
I’ve built up the seat back a bit using filler and wine bottle metal, of which I seem to have a quantity.  I used a wire to represent edge of the coaming around the seat. The wire looks a bit oversized- I may grind it down somewhat. I used an ivory brush paint to blend the various shades to see how the shapes work. Obviously lots of sanding and polishing in my future.   |
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Post by Gary Davis on Sept 22, 2020 14:32:46 GMT -5
I like the idea of using the WINE foil. This is looking good.
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Post by raceparke on Sept 23, 2020 13:42:16 GMT -5
I replaced the wire bead with one smaller and started to shape the seat back.   Clearly lots of finer smoothing to be done. |
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Post by speedracer on Sept 27, 2020 11:35:33 GMT -5
Cool build, I plan to do the same with one of Gary's kits and am watching your build with much interest
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Post by alwaysindy on Sept 27, 2020 12:28:41 GMT -5
Dan:
A very cool build! I also love the old cars, and this one is making me want to build another 1930’s car...the wire on the seat trim is also something I have never thought of...keep it up, my brother!
Tim
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Post by raceparke on Sept 30, 2020 12:56:46 GMT -5
I’ve been thinking how to make the nose more like the 1928 nose. Here’s one idea.  A thin plastic rod for the crest and a thin plate  More shaping to be done then we’ll see. |
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Post by raceparke on Sept 30, 2020 13:59:49 GMT -5
And with slightly trimmed kit grille.   |
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Post by Gary Davis on Sept 30, 2020 15:46:18 GMT -5
I like that idea for sure.
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Post by indy on Oct 1, 2020 11:50:27 GMT -5
Impressive work so far. I have been enjoying all the updates. It is coming along well.
Jordan
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Post by raceparke on Oct 4, 2020 13:40:17 GMT -5
Some Miller’s seem to have a crest on the grille shell, the more I look at this one, the more I’m convinced it doesn’t. The top of the shell is rounded.  |
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Post by raceparke on Oct 4, 2020 13:45:26 GMT -5
I took off the crest I had added and am filling in the bottom to create a more squared off look. I also removed 3 mm. from the back.   |
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Post by raceparke on Oct 6, 2020 13:58:45 GMT -5
More fine tuning on the grille shel. This is a very prominent part of the “look”of this car, so I’m trying to get it as close as possible.   Sorry for the fuzzy pix, I must learn to focus. . . |
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Post by raceparke on Oct 12, 2020 13:18:44 GMT -5
Finally, progress. I thought I might use Tamiya TS 21 gold, but it seemed too bright or something. So I sanded it off and applied Testors 1244 gold. It’s much better, in my opinion.   More to come |
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Post by raceparke on Oct 12, 2020 16:31:59 GMT -5
Quick mock-up. Ready to start final assembly.  |
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Post by Gary Davis on Oct 12, 2020 16:36:56 GMT -5
Man...this is really looking good DAN!!! Are those the wire wheels that come in the kit? They sure look good..
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Post by jimhamill on Oct 12, 2020 16:40:16 GMT -5
Really nice - all the hard work was worth it!
Jim
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Post by raceparke on Oct 13, 2020 10:47:23 GMT -5
Thanks for the compliments and likes.
Gary,
They are wheels from the kit, two layers of PE set in the rein rims. Sprayed gloss black, then tires brushed in matte black. I found some knockoffs in spares, painted Modelmaster steel.
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Post by jj66 on Oct 14, 2020 12:34:32 GMT -5
Golden body looks nice! Wheels too. Can't wait to see it finisihed.
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Post by raceparke on Oct 16, 2020 16:34:31 GMT -5
Wheels and axles attached. All four wheels touch! The intake grill on the cowl and the moto meter on the radiator cap are left overs from the Etzel Miller. I’m really happy with grill shell.   |
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