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Post by scalecentral on Jan 6, 2011 18:25:23 GMT -5
Anyone else having withdraws? It's been almost a week, lol.
Nic
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jan 6, 2011 19:04:18 GMT -5
Soooo, I'm not the only one.
John
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Post by kurzheck on Jan 6, 2011 19:27:24 GMT -5
I'm with you Nic and John. I NEED and update!
Trevor
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Post by Michael Chriss on Jan 7, 2011 0:10:55 GMT -5
The way Calvin was going at it, I thought they would be on sale by now, and I would have 2 waitng for me when I get home. Sometimes life gets in the way, I can't believe he may have lost interest. No way!
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jan 7, 2011 8:49:21 GMT -5
I suspect the next time we see something it'll be worth the wait.
John
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Post by Calvin on Jan 7, 2011 18:18:04 GMT -5
I suspect the next time we see something it'll be worth the wait. John Probably |
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Post by scalecentral on Jan 7, 2011 19:02:56 GMT -5
I suspect the next time we see something it'll be worth the wait. John Probably Lol, okay, now you're just taunting us. Nic |
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Post by Calvin on Jan 10, 2011 22:34:49 GMT -5
Okay guys its survey time.  Answer these questions: True or false 1) I dont mind using a donor kit for suspension and other minor parts. 2) I dont mind minor air bubbles in my resins. 3) I dont mind using paper templates to cut out Brass or thin plastic. |
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Post by indycals on Jan 10, 2011 22:48:55 GMT -5
As long as it get's me an 82 Wildcat, True on all of the above  |
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Post by Michael Chriss on Jan 10, 2011 23:22:13 GMT -5
^^ What Michael said ^^
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jan 11, 2011 0:20:29 GMT -5
Ditto. It's the modeler vs assembler thing.
John
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2011 0:28:06 GMT -5
Calvin,
May I be brief an to the point about the 1982 Wildcat.....
[glow=red,2,300]TRUE ON ALL THREE!!!!!!!![/glow]
Thank you and best to you!
Russ
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Post by pje on Jan 11, 2011 1:02:24 GMT -5
Sounds good to me!
Paul Erlendson
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Post by Calvin on Jan 11, 2011 1:33:03 GMT -5
Awesome! Thanks for the input thus far....
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 11, 2011 1:39:53 GMT -5
Calvin
I would answer "TRUE" to all 3 questions. However, my answer would depend on what you would consider a fair price for your kit. I think that Lance charges a fair price for his kits considering what you get. A hundred bucks for kit that requires a donor and scratchbuilding is too much in my opinion.
Take Care
Craig
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Post by scalecentral on Jan 11, 2011 2:35:06 GMT -5
I agree with everyone else. I come to expect making a couple of flat or minor parts from sheet plastic or borrowing from a kit. As for bubbles, minor bubbles are somewhat normal as long as they are not in something like the letting on a valve cover or something that would require a lot more than simply puttying it up and sanding. As long as we get the Wildcat I think most people will be happy.
Nic
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Post by Calvin on Jan 11, 2011 2:45:44 GMT -5
If I get some things figured out with the suspension parts (Which Im close to doing) there may be no need for a donor kit. Some of the good parts that I have pulled out are IMO just as strong as the normal injection plastic parts on the PC6. Im starting to learn some things about resin that are interesting.
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Post by macsparty on Jan 11, 2011 7:12:31 GMT -5
Another vote for true on all three. This is looking good!
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Post by elsapito on Jan 11, 2011 7:41:44 GMT -5
Some hints, after answering true to all questions.
-I can tell you that now comes the longest stage of the operation: you are never happy with that finish here or there, or that panel line. Also it's really quite something to say: that's where we have arrived and take the final plunge into making the mold. So mates be patient and let the artist take his time ;-)
-Air bubbles, well I can tell you that as long as they are 1 or 2mm big, you are OK. The worst ones are those as thin as a hair: no way you an putty that!
Calvin, be sure to
-manage a smooth finish on the proto
-before pouring the silicone, first apply a thin coat with a brush and let cure.
-Donor? I did use to have moral controverse with myself: when you make a transkit, you feel responsible of the "killing" of some full kits. At the end of the day, it's good: more sales, regardless the kit is fully used or not.
That said, Calvin, for your health sake, casting bodyworks is a pleasant task. Casting sets of mech parts, a pain. There are so many Monograms out there after all!
Hope it helps
James
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Post by illeagle10 on Jan 11, 2011 8:07:07 GMT -5
I know this is a belated opinion. For me most of the time I'm fabricating parts. That's what takes so long when I build. As long as the major parts are real close, that's Great!
Jim
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Post by Calvin on Jan 12, 2011 0:35:28 GMT -5
Okay Guys thanks for the input. It helps a lot.
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Post by Calvin on Jan 12, 2011 2:12:08 GMT -5
OK I have a question about the real car, about the 81/82 Wildcat in general. I've been looking through history on this car but I cant seem to put my finger on how this Wildcat chassis originated. For some reason I keep on thinking its actually a modified copy of the the 1980 Phoenix chassis? The Patrick team used Phoenix chassis in 1980 but most of the characteristics of the Phoenix are the same as the Wildcat?
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Post by SWT500 on Jan 12, 2011 8:23:25 GMT -5
The Wildcat is similar in appearance to the Phoenix but a completely different animal, built by different people. They are not the same car.
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Post by Calvin on Jan 12, 2011 12:39:39 GMT -5
Well I came across an article from late 1980 about the Patrick Team Modifying their Phoenix. All I can say is the 81/82 Wildcat is actually a British Phoenix chassis. "Modified Phoenix Chassis" as they called it.  82 Wildcat  So IMO the Wildcat was not the last American chassis to win the great race because its actually a British Phoenix design with new body work. (I hate saying it but its just the facts) |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jan 12, 2011 15:03:18 GMT -5
Ahh, why let the facts get in the way of a good story?  John |
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Post by pje on Jan 13, 2011 0:33:50 GMT -5
According to the November 1982 Car & Driver article on the Wildcat, the car was built in Michigan.
In my opinion, the design of 1981 Wildcat was probably based on the Phoenix, but both the 1981 and 1982 Wildcats were physically constructed in the USA.
Paul Erlendson
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Post by Calvin on Jan 13, 2011 0:58:46 GMT -5
Its hard to see from the picture but Im currently working on the wheel center (pain in the butt)  All free hand with the dremel using a 0.028 drill bit as an end mill. Oh and its a PC6 wheel that im using. |
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Post by indycals on Jan 13, 2011 1:18:09 GMT -5
All free hand with the dremel using a 0.028 drill bit as an end mill. |
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Post by Calvin on Jan 13, 2011 2:14:29 GMT -5
I have to be in the right mood to free hand like I just did. I had to clamp it down, hold the Dremel with both hands, and I actually put my cheek up agents the side of the Dremel just to keep the movement study. Plus I have good eyes. (I hope?) |
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Post by Calvin on Jan 13, 2011 2:16:53 GMT -5
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