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Post by lance on May 6, 2021 16:53:45 GMT -5
I have found a company here in Indiana to do the photo etch parts, will update as I learn more.
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Post by hurtubise56 on May 7, 2021 18:03:14 GMT -5
Sounds promising! Never say die!
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Post by lance on May 9, 2021 20:56:55 GMT -5
After working with one of the photo etched grills it became very clear that this was not the path to take, there was simply no way the photo etched grill was going to conform to the compound curves needed to replicate the grill on the actual car. So this is what I have come up with, not perfect but I am very pleased with it. I will be finishing up the grill and one or two more small things and should be building the molds in a day or two.  |
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Post by jamesharvey on May 10, 2021 5:29:37 GMT -5
Sometimes going with what we know is best. This seems like a workable solution that satisfies you and allows you to bring this wonderful model to the rest of us. Thank you, Lance. We need you.
Jim
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Post by indydog on May 10, 2021 5:41:53 GMT -5
I agree. If that's what works the best, then go for it.
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Post by mrindy77 on May 10, 2021 12:47:29 GMT -5
Have you eve contemplated using the lost wax casting technique? I think Chris Etzel utilized that on the Kuzma car.
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Post by raceparke on May 10, 2021 14:06:29 GMT -5
Did drivers really wear that silvery outfit in those days? (Asking for a friend. . .)
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Post by hurtubise56 on May 10, 2021 16:40:01 GMT -5
Did drivers really wear that silvery outfit in those days? (Asking for a friend. . .) Looks kind of like a drag racer from the '60s! |
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Post by Gary Davis on May 10, 2021 19:51:20 GMT -5
it kinda does...'cept he ain't hold'en his lip right...don-cha think?
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Post by lance on May 11, 2021 10:26:25 GMT -5
The grill is done, will be primering the body today and molding it tomorrow.  |
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Post by billj on May 11, 2021 11:59:26 GMT -5
Novi looks great. Those old knights wore shorter skirts than a '70's Go-Go dancer. Shocking, positively shocking!
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Post by lance on May 14, 2021 14:00:33 GMT -5
Some final test fitting.   |
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Post by raceparke on May 14, 2021 15:23:48 GMT -5
Man, that’s impressive!
Dan
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Post by hurtubise56 on May 14, 2021 17:11:03 GMT -5
Wow, this one is looking great!
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Post by lance on May 17, 2021 15:34:54 GMT -5
There will be a 46 Novi, the mystery of the decal on the side of the car has been solved!
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Post by robh on May 17, 2021 18:58:13 GMT -5
Hooray!
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Post by speedracer on May 18, 2021 11:46:43 GMT -5
There will be a 46 Novi, the mystery of the decal on the side of the car has been solved! This is great news, I would prefer the 1946, Hepburn car. Looking good Lance. |
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Post by lance on May 21, 2021 20:36:33 GMT -5
The body molds are done and the build for the instructions will start tomorrow, will post a few photos each day.
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Post by Gary Davis on May 22, 2021 13:17:43 GMT -5
Looking REAL good Lance.
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Post by lance on Jun 1, 2021 19:41:15 GMT -5
These shots are of a jig I made to help align the rims and spokes during assembly, I am giving a lot of thought towards including something like this in the kit.   |
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Post by lance on Jun 1, 2021 19:44:02 GMT -5
Nearing the end of photographing the assembly, will then try to put my scattered thoughts on paper. My favorite part, finally seeing a kit stand on it's own wheels.   |
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Post by jimhamill on Jun 1, 2021 21:31:11 GMT -5
Lance,
I think it looks really good & am looking forward to building the kit
I'd be happy to build a jig if you include a plan for it & "how to use it"
Jim
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Post by 1961redlegs on Jun 2, 2021 4:03:22 GMT -5
She’s a beauty, Lance!
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Post by hurtubise56 on Jun 2, 2021 13:48:01 GMT -5
Impressive!
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Post by illeagle10 on Jun 2, 2021 19:44:36 GMT -5
Looks great Lance!
Jim
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Post by lance on Jun 8, 2021 20:42:20 GMT -5
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Post by jj66 on Jun 9, 2021 0:43:21 GMT -5
Outstanding Lance!
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Post by hurtubise56 on Jun 9, 2021 11:24:51 GMT -5
Oh boy, Christmas in July!
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Post by indy on Jun 9, 2021 11:39:40 GMT -5
Lance, where are you at in the ordering process of this one? I cannot pass it up anymore!
Jordan
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Post by lance on Jun 9, 2021 14:13:12 GMT -5
I am taking orders, I plan to be shipping in the near future.
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