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Post by Gary Davis on Nov 22, 2011 19:38:35 GMT -5
Hey folks....I've been thinking about doing a build in 1/43 scale for quite sometime. When last yrs ART work at Billet Proof,Chehalis Wa... was the subject for this yrs Billet Proof....I thought I'd do a Modified Race Team. Well...as most of us know ....I wasn't able to finish the Builds( Car...Trailer...Pull Truck) By the deadline. I haven't put it back in the box. I'm working on it as much as I can(like always). I do have a few pics of the started Chassis and body work. I got this kit from a show and it had been started( body painted brown). I decided to use the basic chassis(side rails only) from the kit as it had the curve I was looking for at the front of the chassis. I made an under slung frame at the rear section and took the rear end from the Monogram cobra kit and made an axle along with disc brakes. The tires and wheels are from a F1 Heller kit. I ground all the detail off and made the wheels deeper. They(front and rear) will have a different hub for both. The Motor(289/327) from the Cobra kit will be used for this build. The windows and wheel wells have been hogged out but...they need a little more attention. The body will be lowered at least 3-4 scale inches also.
Here are a few pics of the start.... Thanks for looking folks...    
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Post by Gary Davis on Nov 23, 2011 22:57:40 GMT -5
Here are a few more update pics...Everything you see in White is all fabricated.
The chassis with opening trunk lid and fabbed fuel cell.
More update pics will be added soon...Thanks for looking in folks...
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Post by Gary Davis on Nov 29, 2011 23:03:07 GMT -5
Here's a few more progress pics...The carb was drilled with the 4 inlets....valve cover breathers fabbed for left bank...three link rear end was fabbed along with disc brakes...side bars are added...front and rear shock mounts made.....   
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Post by mjjracer on Dec 2, 2011 16:51:06 GMT -5
Very cool!
I don't think I could even work on a 1/43rd any more. The eyes and hands ain't what they once was.
Best of luck.
MJ
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Post by Gary Davis on Dec 2, 2011 18:48:35 GMT -5
Very cool! I don't think I could even work on a 1/43rd any more. The eyes and hands ain't what they once was. Best of luck. MJ
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Post by Gary Davis on Jan 24, 2012 19:44:46 GMT -5
Well...some time has gone buy and I've managed to get a few things done. A NEW DASH was fabbed as the old one didn't look good to me. All the gauges have been built along with the bezels. The old rear deck hinges were tossed and new ones made and installed. A handle was also fabbed and added to the trunk lid. A buck(pattern) was made from balsa wood and Milliput (two part molding putty that hardens over night) for the hood. It was then Vacuum formed. The Nose piece was also fabbed and it is ready for the whole to be cut for the screen. The back sheet metal was also fabbed and installed. Two brake master cylinders(front/rear) were also fabbed and the mount holes drilled into the firewall. Here are a few pics...Thank you for looking in folks... The NEW DASH...
NEW REAR HINGES AND HOOD...
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Post by Gary Davis on Mar 3, 2012 20:31:57 GMT -5
Well...Here's a small update...All interior things are in primer..ie...seat...dash...fire extinguisher..etc. The body is primed and the side bars are made and in gray and putty has been laid down(after these pics where shot) It's ready for re-prime. The front nerf bars are made but are still in white. I'll try to get them and the rest of the chassis tomorrow... here's a few pics to show some progress...thanks for looking folks...  
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Post by Chris on Mar 3, 2012 22:38:18 GMT -5
Man, hard to believe thats 1/43, GREAT Job I cant wait to see it finished....It inspired me to start on a Russo 1/43 Ferrari 643 F1.. Thanks for Sharing. Chris ;D
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Post by Patrick on Mar 3, 2012 23:38:33 GMT -5
You're breaking new ground here...just a minute so I can get my seeing eye cat to look at it for me! Man, I have eye strain at 1/24! But 1/43? Too damn old...'nuther three fingers barkeep!
Patrick
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Post by Gary Davis on Mar 5, 2012 17:37:42 GMT -5
Man, hard to believe thats 1/43, GREAT Job I cant wait to see it finished....It inspired me to start on a Russo 1/43 Ferrari 643 F1.. Thanks for Sharing. Chris ;D
You're breaking new ground here...just a minute so I can get my seeing eye cat to look at it for me! Man, I have eye strain at 1/24! But 1/43? Too damn old...'nuther three fingers barkeep! Patrick
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Post by clm1545 on Mar 5, 2012 18:01:18 GMT -5
This build would be super impressive in 1/24. In 1/43 it is just unbelieveable. As I have said before, the talent on this board is unreal.
Take Care
Craig
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Post by robh on Mar 5, 2012 23:06:34 GMT -5
What a great project! I build in 1/43 too, but not to the same standard as you.
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Post by Gary Davis on Mar 20, 2012 17:29:10 GMT -5
Thank you Craig and Rob for the compliments....
Here's an update...the Chassis is painted. Rack an pinion installed..wheels shot with Alclad( the centers are ready to install.. but will go in when I permanently install the wheels). Bar pads also need to be tie wrapped. The Dash is complete along with the Battery. Those will be installed as soon as the Racing Harness is finished and put on the seat. The Headers are in the first steps of Fabrication and will be finished up when the engine is installed. The Coil Over Shocks are ready to install.. The Master cylinders are made and ready to go in. then the brakes lines will be ran to each Disc Brake. Here are a few pics...Thank you for Looking in folks...   
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Post by mjjracer on Mar 20, 2012 19:54:56 GMT -5
Awright, now look at those coil-overs - this is NOT 1/43!! ;D
Amazing. Thats all I can say. Thanks so much for sharing this build.
MJ
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Mar 21, 2012 6:36:29 GMT -5
Excellent work! It looks great,
Sandy
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2012 15:51:15 GMT -5
Fantastic, loving this
Ian
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Post by Calvin on Mar 22, 2012 0:18:33 GMT -5
Awesome!
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Post by Gary Davis on Mar 22, 2012 14:27:45 GMT -5
Thanks for the compliments and fine support folks. I managed to get Half of the bar padding tie wrapped yesterday. I'll finish the rest today and jump right in on the racing Harness. After I get the whole interior and plumbing finished...I'll post pics of the finished Chassis.
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Post by Gary Davis on Mar 29, 2012 22:02:12 GMT -5
The chassis is finished( with the exception of the roof bar..left out for pics). The engine will be dropped in next and the headers will be completed then.Then...it's body paint. Here are a few pics to see the chassis...thanks for looking in folks....    
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2012 15:53:31 GMT -5
Wow, stuning work, especially in 1/43rd. I'd need a magnifying glass as big as a porthole to do this.
Ian
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Post by Gary Davis on Mar 30, 2012 18:38:09 GMT -5
Wow, stuning work, especially in 1/43rd. I'd need a magnifying glass as big as a porthole to do this. Ian |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2012 5:58:35 GMT -5
Your very welcome your work does you credit.
My camera has become a very useful tool for checking up on details and such, have to go back and fix all sorts of things I wouln't have noticed if not for the camera. Glad I'm not the only one who has to use it!
Ian
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Post by Gary Davis on Apr 4, 2012 23:48:40 GMT -5
Well...the engine is in and ALL the plumbing and primary wiring is finished. The secondary wires will be added tomorrow. Here are a few pics of the engine before and after. I put a Quarter next to it in one shot to get a feel of the scale of this little guy.....  In the car.... 
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2012 13:38:03 GMT -5
Wow, Just WOW! Love it all, just so inspiring. Great work.
Ian
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Post by Gary Davis on Apr 19, 2012 14:08:27 GMT -5
Wow, Just WOW! Love it all, just so inspiring. Great work. Ian   |
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Post by racerbrown on Apr 19, 2012 20:32:08 GMT -5
too cool!
it looks like you're coming up to the checkered flag with this one.
thanks for sharing.
duane
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2012 20:37:13 GMT -5
Nothing warms the soul and steadys the eye and hands of a detail builder than appreciation.....and you Sir have mine in Spades!!
What a pretty piece.
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Post by robh on Apr 20, 2012 7:21:56 GMT -5
Outstanding detail work! Can't wait to see it finished.
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Post by alwaysindy on Apr 20, 2012 10:09:17 GMT -5
Gary:
My only question is: Where did you find the tiny little nanobots to get such great detail? I mean, come on; it could pass for a 1/12th!
Seriously, a FANTASTIC job. Keep up the great work. It just keeps getting better and better...
Tim
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Post by Gary Davis on Apr 21, 2012 12:09:31 GMT -5
Thanks again folks for the kind words.
Hey Duane...it's is getting close to that Checker. Been building this puppy since the end of June last year. Wow....time has really passed by super fast...
Gary: My only question is: Where did you find the tiny little nanobots to get such great detail? I mean, come on; it could pass for a 1/12th! Seriously, a FANTASTIC job. Keep up the great work. It just keeps getting better and better... Tim
Hey Tim...The 1/43rd Crew says "thanks". 
Well...I did get the hood Re-painted yesterday. The Trunk lid had to under go a few changes also and it's complete. The windshield will be cut and mounted either today or tomorrow. The Decals have been started(last night) and will be finished today. Then it will be time to put everything together in their prospective order. Yes....It's down to the final few laps on this build....
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