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Post by mrindy77 on May 2, 2022 9:16:50 GMT -5
Tameo 1/43 scale 1988 Penskes in various states of assembly. The brass photo etch wheel covers in the kit were 6 hole and I soldered backing plates made of brass and filled with solder three holes then covered with BM foil to replicate the correct disc as ran on the first laps. Tedious work but well worth it for the accuracy.  |
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Post by indy on May 2, 2022 13:54:12 GMT -5
Great eye for detail. I did not remember Al Sr's rear wing supports being yellow but you are right. I cannot wait to see these progress. Are you modifying anything else other than the wheel covers?
Jordan
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Post by mrindy77 on May 2, 2022 16:00:32 GMT -5
One of the Mears cars will have different wheels without the 'aero discs' as they removed them after the first stop.
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Post by mrindy77 on May 2, 2022 16:07:48 GMT -5
I'm using Indycals and a couple of notes...I masked off the Miller car using the Tameo kit decals as a template. The Indycals are not the same, so I'm using 2 sheets and having to splice the green border in. I liked the old Goodyear style better without the black circle. I'ts very difficult to get that circle position properly and get it to actually 'stick' even with my strongest decal setting solution. My technique for the older version was to lay down the decal then go over it with some Tamiya quick set liquid glue. It melted the decal into the rubber and left no noticeable trace of decal sheet.
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Post by indy on May 2, 2022 17:24:04 GMT -5
One of the Mears cars will have different wheels without the 'aero discs' as they removed them after the first stop. Which kit has these rims? Jordan |
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Post by mrindy77 on May 2, 2022 17:39:41 GMT -5
One of the Mears cars will have different wheels without the 'aero discs' as they removed them after the first stop. Which kit has these rims? Jordan I robbed one of my Ampersand kits. |
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Post by elsapito on May 11, 2022 6:42:05 GMT -5
Wow!!! What a nice group!!! I love these short series builds!
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Post by ampersand on May 11, 2022 8:57:41 GMT -5
[/quote]I robbed one of my Ampersand kits.
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If you need a replacement set, just let me know!
Bo
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Post by mrindy77 on May 24, 2022 10:10:46 GMT -5
Bo, I do. I will PM you.
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Post by ampersand on May 24, 2022 11:28:49 GMT -5
Will you be in Indianapolis for the 500? If so, I can bring a set along. Bo |
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Post by mrindy77 on May 24, 2022 16:52:11 GMT -5
Yes, I will be there. What does your itinerary look like? Are you going to the memorabilia show?
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Post by mrindy77 on Jun 20, 2022 21:07:35 GMT -5
Down the home stretch, windscreens and mirrors.  |
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Post by mrindy77 on Jun 20, 2022 21:09:41 GMT -5
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Post by woody86 on Jun 21, 2022 21:09:59 GMT -5
Those look really nice. Great representation of the 88 front row.
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Post by indy on Jun 22, 2022 8:59:02 GMT -5
They look great. I see Mears ended up with aero wheels, any insights? Don't forget the pushrods!
Jordan
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Post by mrindy77 on Jun 23, 2022 20:17:55 GMT -5
They look great. I see Mears ended up with aero wheels, any insights? Don't forget the pushrods! Jordan Pushrods are all clipped out and ready. I have 2 Mears cars going, one with aero discs and one without. The non aero disc wheels need a little more modification to work. I'm using the Ampersand wheels and they don;t have the same offset as the Tameo. I have to chuck them up in the lathe and make them a bit deeper. |
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Post by mrindy77 on May 25, 2023 11:23:12 GMT -5
Finally finished and ready for delivery this weekend.  |
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Post by mrindy77 on May 25, 2023 11:32:41 GMT -5
The post race version with different wheels.  |
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Post by indytreads on Jun 11, 2023 9:47:49 GMT -5
Nice work! That was an amazing front row. 1988 is a race I’ve watched over and over.
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