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Post by lance on Aug 25, 2021 12:53:42 GMT -5
As the Novi is quickly coming to a close I am now planning to spend Sept. finishing up the Colt for it's future release. As I began to try to fit the Engine in I started to notice some issues with the Body. The body work in front of the rear tires sat to low and created fit issues elsewhere. Furthermore, after spending several days wrestling with this, I came to the conclusion I could do much better than my efforts of over twenty years ago and that leads us to how it appears today. The first photo is of the master as it has been for the last 20+ years. The second photo is with the rear body work removed and the jig I made to help align the wing end plates. The third photo shows the jig aiding in mounting the wing evenly, hopefully the next photos will show much more progress.    |
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Post by raceparke on Aug 25, 2021 13:31:31 GMT -5
I’m always fascinated to see the process “behind the curtain”. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by indy on Aug 25, 2021 14:39:13 GMT -5
Looking forward to this one, Lance. Thank you for not accepting good enough on this one.
Jordan
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Post by hurtubise56 on Aug 25, 2021 15:20:17 GMT -5
Looks to be another masterpiece! Thanks for all you do and have done for us, Lance!
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Post by illeagle10 on Aug 25, 2021 18:48:20 GMT -5
It just keeps getting better and better!
Jim
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Post by jimhamill on Aug 26, 2021 15:31:49 GMT -5
I’m always fascinated to see the process “behind the curtain”. Thanks for sharing. I'm equally fascinated & appreciative of all the "how to" lessons people share Jim |
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Post by shunter on Sept 3, 2021 7:32:31 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing more of this one, like others I enjoy these builds and always pick up something I can use myself.
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Post by lance on Oct 28, 2021 15:12:43 GMT -5
Progress has been very slow and there has been more than one attempt to fix this area of the car but it is starting to work itself out.  |
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Post by hurtubise56 on Oct 28, 2021 15:14:22 GMT -5
Any progress is good progress on this one! Those tough areas are the details that make all the difference with your kits!
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Post by indy on Oct 28, 2021 15:32:14 GMT -5
I was wondering about this WIP the other day. Sorry it is fighting you Lance but glad you are winning!
Jordan
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Post by illeagle10 on Oct 29, 2021 5:06:18 GMT -5
Oh yah!
Jim
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Post by lance on Nov 6, 2021 1:18:22 GMT -5
Found another major problem and decided to strip everything behind the cockpit. this kit is likely not going to happen anytime soon. I am super burned out and not enjoying any of this. As a result, I am doing some pretty awful work.
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Post by indydog on Nov 6, 2021 4:40:04 GMT -5
Take some time off Lance. Maybe step back and go build a model.
No reason to burn yourself out... we are all willing to wait, it'll be worth it.
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Post by hurtubise56 on Nov 6, 2021 8:02:48 GMT -5
Definitely take care of yourself first, Lance. When you are feeling up to it again, I'm sure "She'll come right" as Denny Hulme used to say.
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Post by illeagle10 on Nov 6, 2021 15:51:33 GMT -5
Lance,
When you push things it just doesn't happen, I find things just get worse. Got to step away and come back to it later. I find good things happen when I do that. It gives you time to think. Hang in there Bud!
Jim
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Post by indy on Nov 6, 2021 16:31:44 GMT -5
Take some time off Lance. Maybe step back and go build a model. No reason to burn yourself out... we are all willing to wait, it'll be worth it. +1 Thanks for all you do, this one will not beat you. Maybe step back for a bit. Jordan |
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Post by lance on Nov 6, 2021 18:30:57 GMT -5
Except for the nose and tail, this one is in the trash. Will attempt another body, someday.
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Post by illeagle10 on Nov 7, 2021 7:08:39 GMT -5
Except for the nose and tail, this one is in the trash. Will attempt another body, someday. Sad news Lance.....but at least you have a start when that someday comes! |
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Post by indydog on Nov 7, 2021 16:39:18 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that Lance.
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Post by lance on Nov 16, 2021 20:58:05 GMT -5
After a few days I did pull the turd out of the trash and pieced the tub back together and started a new cockpit cowling. Needless to say it will be sometime before it is ever finished.  |
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Post by illeagle10 on Nov 17, 2021 5:57:45 GMT -5
Well I know one thing when it is finally done it will be close to perfect! Thanks for not giving up on this one Lance!
Jim
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Post by lance on Dec 4, 2021 1:10:58 GMT -5
After playing with a new project for a few days and ordering some new rubber, I decided to start back on the Colt. Built a new jig today to keep everything as straight as possible. Going to look at the car today at the Speedway Museum helped clear up a few things as well.  New project.  New jig. |
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Post by illeagle10 on Dec 4, 2021 7:08:45 GMT -5
Great to see you progressing on the Colt even if the going is slow.......The new project looks interesting, can't wait for the reveal!
Jim
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Post by hurtubise56 on Dec 4, 2021 7:52:40 GMT -5
What I said before, any progress is good! This will be a huge seller when you finish it, right up there with Kevin's F-1 Eagle.
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Post by indydog on Dec 4, 2021 20:08:18 GMT -5
Glad to see you decided to start this again Lance. Look forward to seeing the results of your hard work.
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Post by lance on Dec 17, 2021 20:12:06 GMT -5
So I spent today working with the Colt and the decision has been made to totally start this one over. I originally started this one over 20 years ago and it shows. The more I work with it, the more I uncover things I do not like about it. Starting with a clean slate will free me from my past mistakes with this car and make this much more enjoyable for me and those wanting to build it.
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Post by lance on Dec 21, 2021 14:14:22 GMT -5
And so it begins, a new Colt from the ground up. Getting ready to start changing the contours of the tub. Making templates to aid in keeping things symmetrical.   |
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Post by illeagle10 on Dec 21, 2021 15:50:28 GMT -5
That's awesome Lance! You just made my day, I am glad your getting into the Colt along with the Shrike! Did I say that is AWESOME! We get to watch both come to life in kit form. This is going to be great!
Jim
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Post by indy on Dec 21, 2021 16:18:07 GMT -5
I REALLY enjoy watching your process, Lance. You are a master, thank you for sharing your talents.
Jordan
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Post by indydog on Dec 21, 2021 19:22:47 GMT -5
I also love watching the process from nothing to finished kit.
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