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Post by Calvin on Nov 10, 2011 1:32:30 GMT -5
My job is to entertain you guys  So here is something to laugh at! I've always wanted a 1/12 scale Pennzoil Chaparral 2k I started on this about 1 month ago. I'm just having fun, I have no idea what will become of this? I haven't touched this since a month ago.....so who knows. Right now its not on my priority list.     |
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Post by pbh51 on Nov 10, 2011 1:43:09 GMT -5
How do you come up with the cross sections for this?
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Post by pje on Nov 10, 2011 8:54:18 GMT -5
How do you come up with the cross sections for this? If memory serves, the May-June 1981 issue of Scale Auto Enthusiast that had a complete set of plans. Paul Erlendson |
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Post by gavkiwi on Nov 10, 2011 9:06:58 GMT -5
Holy crap, a 1/12 scale Yellow Submarine, wow, this is insanely awesome  |
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Post by SWT500 on Nov 10, 2011 9:28:06 GMT -5
Beautiful.
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Post by 2lapsdown on Nov 10, 2011 11:01:12 GMT -5
Calvin, I don't think anybody is laughing. Awesome, this may push you over the edge.
John
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2011 11:20:23 GMT -5
speaking as a guy that has spent hours trying to get that nose right, i can only say 'calvin you nailed it'..this guy is hands down the future of indy car models. lance and i are getting old.when we die, you guys will be in good hands..
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Post by gavkiwi on Nov 10, 2011 11:34:16 GMT -5
Just out of curiosity Calvin, do you plan on using a Tamiya 1/12th scale chassis as a donor? Like the Lotus 78 for example ?
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Post by Calvin on Nov 10, 2011 11:46:14 GMT -5
Just out of curiosity Calvin, do you plan on using a Tamiya 1/12th scale chassis as a donor? Like the Lotus 78 for example ? I really haven't put very much thought in this so I dont know. I just got that wild idea and started to take styrene and went at it, after an hour or two I had a nose. I know the shape of this car so good that instructions are just a check sheet. Oh BTW if I do get this done. Remember this: Resin makers dont make styrene-putty-sculptures for themselves. |
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Post by macsparty on Nov 10, 2011 11:47:16 GMT -5
*Grabs bag of popcorn, pulls up chair, pops open a beverage and watches in anticipation*
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Post by drums01 on Nov 10, 2011 17:51:00 GMT -5
Wowie-Zowie Batman! If you don't mind sharing some of that popcorn, I'm gonna prop up a seat, bring more beverage, and I really want to see where this is going!...
Calvin, you continue to amaze....
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Post by pje on Nov 10, 2011 22:18:50 GMT -5
Calvin, the only thing I would suggest is for you to get your hard center line in now. I'm presuming that you are starting to do most of the body in solid form to start with. If that's so, then take your profile (side elevation) drawing and lay that out on the same sheet plastic that you used for the 'ribs" of your nose and glue it to your base. Then you can hang your next cross section ribs from it. My two cents.
Good luck!
Paul Erlendson
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Post by Calvin on Nov 10, 2011 22:45:58 GMT -5
Calvin, the only thing I would suggest is for you to get your hard center line in now. I'm presuming that you are starting to do most of the body in solid form to start with. If that's so, then take your profile (side elevation) drawing and lay that out on the same sheet plastic that you used for the 'ribs" of your nose and glue it to your base. Then you can hang your next cross section ribs from it. My two cents. Good luck! Paul Erlendson Yep, the center line is very important. A lot of times I just build without planing and go from there. But when I do plan ahead it really comes out great and thats what I plan on doing with this. Thanks! |
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Post by SWT500 on Nov 11, 2011 10:26:39 GMT -5
I would kill for that wonderful car in 1/18.
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Post by Calvin on Nov 11, 2011 12:05:45 GMT -5
I would kill for that wonderful car in 1/18. Well! I wont do that, I dont want anyone killed over 1/18.  |
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Post by harveythedog2 on Nov 11, 2011 12:54:16 GMT -5
Reminds me of the way the old Balsa Wood rubber band driven airplanes used to go together. Awesome work so far Calvin!
Stu
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Post by SWT500 on Nov 11, 2011 13:14:59 GMT -5
Let me rephrase. I might kill if you don't!!! LOL!!!
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Post by Calvin on Nov 11, 2011 15:56:40 GMT -5
Let me rephrase. I might kill if you don't!!! LOL!!! Well, don't do that, you cant build models in prison. |
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Post by Calvin on Nov 11, 2011 16:02:26 GMT -5
I would kill for that wonderful car in 1/18. The only way I'd do a 1/18 scale 2k is if you of anyone was able to come up with race TV broadcast of the following races. 1979 Phoenix 150 NBC 1980 Michigan 200 NBC 1980 Mid Ohio 150 ESPN 1980 Milwaukee 200 NBC I love watching old races and these are on my holy gray list. |
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Post by shunter on Nov 11, 2011 16:38:48 GMT -5
Watching with interest, good luck and i love how you just go off on these adventures...
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So here is something to laugh at!
