jj66
Podium Finisher
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Post by jj66 on Feb 24, 2023 15:14:42 GMT -5
What a great job and what a great effort!!
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Post by indydog on Feb 24, 2023 18:49:47 GMT -5
Oh boy! Resin suspension is OK with me, if it comes to that. Same here Lance. If you need to make it all resin, I'm ok with that as well. |
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Post by illeagle10 on Feb 25, 2023 6:36:00 GMT -5
Aaahhhhh! So close!!!! All that resin...........what's a little more resin.........
Jim
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Post by lance on Feb 28, 2023 17:42:56 GMT -5
Well I will be moving ahead with the resin suspension, not very happy about it but that's the way it is. The people in the jewelry field do not want to do non jewelry work and people in the dentistry field also do not want to do non dental work. The one company I was referred to that does castings for Silver City Models declined to help without any explanation and was a bit rude to deal with. I have one company that may be able to help but they have a 6 month back log, not an option unless something can be worked out. Will keep you all posted as resin pouring begins again.
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craig
Hot Shoe
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Post by craig on Mar 1, 2023 0:52:02 GMT -5
PM sent. I may have a investment casting guy.
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Post by lance on Mar 4, 2023 16:25:35 GMT -5
Thanks Craig !!
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Post by lance on Mar 4, 2023 18:25:21 GMT -5
Parts are going out this Mon. for investment casting.
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Post by indydog on Mar 4, 2023 19:00:58 GMT -5
Parts are going out this Mon. for investment casting. Glad to hear you finally got that problem resolved Lance. |
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Post by dusfincher on Mar 4, 2023 21:18:58 GMT -5
Great news! I’m really looking forward to this one!
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Post by illeagle10 on Mar 5, 2023 9:13:01 GMT -5
This is good news!
Jim
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Post by lance on Mar 22, 2023 19:13:46 GMT -5
The investment casting went very well (some of the nicest I have seen) and the parts are on their way back, then off for white metal production.  |
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Post by 1961redlegs on Mar 22, 2023 19:21:42 GMT -5
Those are beautiful, thanks for the update!
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Post by illeagle10 on Mar 22, 2023 19:50:24 GMT -5
Looks really nice Lance!
Jim
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Post by billj on Mar 22, 2023 23:04:45 GMT -5
Excellent!! Getting excited now  |
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Post by hurtubise56 on Mar 23, 2023 6:17:19 GMT -5
Wow, they look great! Awesome news!
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Post by lance on Mar 26, 2023 17:31:44 GMT -5
Just pulled the first test windshield, very pleased, now I just need to find a new source of .015 clear plastic as K&S has quit making it and this was my last sheet.   |
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Post by hurtubise56 on Mar 26, 2023 18:45:50 GMT -5
What type of plastic do you use? Polystyrene, butyrate, or something else?
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Post by lance on Mar 26, 2023 21:26:51 GMT -5
I have always used butyrate.
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Post by Calvin on Mar 26, 2023 21:58:46 GMT -5
Just pulled the first test windshield, very pleased, now I just need to find a new source of .015 clear plastic as K&S has quit making it and this was my last sheet. I notice a month ago that K&S might be discontinuing their plastic so I went ahead and bought an insane amount of sheets, just in case they did. and give me time to explore other brands |
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Post by lance on Mar 27, 2023 13:45:58 GMT -5
I think I have a new source, possibly pre-tinted.
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Post by lance on Apr 4, 2023 21:04:48 GMT -5
Payment goes out tomorrow for the white metal parts and I should see them sometime next week.
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Post by hurtubise56 on Apr 5, 2023 6:58:31 GMT -5
Sounds like you're on the homestretch!
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Post by lance on Apr 8, 2023 11:30:14 GMT -5
Test fitting the decals, seeing the graphics on the car is all ways a satisfying moment.   |
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Post by hurtubise56 on Apr 8, 2023 14:30:29 GMT -5
Suh-weet! Can't wait!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 9, 2023 1:13:11 GMT -5
Yeah that looks awesome.
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Post by lance on Apr 12, 2023 19:07:47 GMT -5
The metal sets arrived today, I will be starting the build for the instructions next week (currently getting ready for this weekends IPMS show). Not sure about the color yet.  |
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Post by lance on Apr 17, 2023 19:20:07 GMT -5
Sooo, I started the instructions yesterday, started with cleaning the parts, drilling the holes, filling and sanding a few small blemishes and priming the body, so far so good. Today I tried to use my airbrush for the first time in over a year, you can pretty well guess how that went. I settled on using Testors dark blue and will let it set for a day or two and then apply another coat to hopefully hide a few problems. If this does not work I will just move forward with a build for the instructions that does not include a painted car in an effort wrap this up and get kits in the mail.   |
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Post by illeagle10 on Apr 18, 2023 4:30:04 GMT -5
Oh Yah!
Jim
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Post by hurtubise56 on Apr 18, 2023 14:09:13 GMT -5
Kits in the mail, sounds like the checks in the mail, but better!
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Post by lance on Apr 19, 2023 11:47:48 GMT -5
I decided to move forward with out paint, should have the wheels and tires on to night. Will start doing the layout for the instructions tomorrow.   |
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