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Post by clm1545 on Jan 10, 2012 12:01:01 GMT -5
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 10, 2012 12:04:02 GMT -5
Well, that did not work out too well
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Post by Calvin on Jan 10, 2012 12:32:58 GMT -5
One of my first heros was Tony B. The best way to start IMO   "] YES! you almost got it, the reason why it didn't work is some of your "img" in your codes were missing brackets [ img ] you need both brackets on both sides of the [ img ] But at the end of the day just simply left click, yes left click the IMG code and that will copy it for you on your Photobucket page. Then come over here and do the normal right click and paste.  |
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 10, 2012 14:58:57 GMT -5
Thanks, Calvin
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 10, 2012 15:13:43 GMT -5
I will try a couple more [img src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb373/clm1545/belanger/DSCN0763.jpg" ![]() ][/img] [img src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb373/clm1545/belanger/DSCN0762.jpg" ![]() ][/img] Grind out the grill and fill the cockpit side. Also get rid of the large vent. |
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 10, 2012 15:18:16 GMT -5
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 10, 2012 15:19:14 GMT -5
crap
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Post by Calvin on Jan 10, 2012 16:09:52 GMT -5
  Bob's drawing shows a louvered panel under the tail. I will try to duplicate that. A hood blister to make room for the canted engine. Take a look at your code when you paste it. When you paste it from Photobucket its already to go, it already has your [ IMG ] codes in the front and in the back already. This is what your code should look like  This is what your code looks like  so get rid of these extra [ img ] codes  Like I said all you have to do is copy and paste because photobucket has it already to go for you. But at the end of the day just simply left click, yes left click the IMG code and that will copy it for you on your Photobucket page. Then come over here and do the normal right click and paste. |
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 10, 2012 17:16:55 GMT -5
I will keep trying, Calvin. How much do you charge for these "photobucket for dummies" lessons?
Take Care
Craig
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 10, 2012 17:24:33 GMT -5
Modified kit wheels and new oil tank.  tires modified from kit. I will be casting these in resin.  |
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Post by Calvin on Jan 10, 2012 17:37:56 GMT -5
Looks like you got it now!
Just keep doing what you did in your last post!
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Post by Calvin on Jan 10, 2012 17:40:22 GMT -5
How much do you charge for these "photobucket for dummies" lessons? Take Care Craig $100 hour is what I usually charge.......  but I might just let this one slide? |
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 10, 2012 19:31:16 GMT -5
Thanks, Calvin, that hundred would have to come out of my kit account and the way you and Lance are going, that is already tapped out,
Take Care
Craig
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Post by Calvin on Jan 10, 2012 23:47:20 GMT -5
Well, I'm thrilled you can share your builds with us now!
Before this thread, I had absolutely no idea what kind of a builder you, now I know. I can already tell you know what you're doing. Its looking good.
The Kurtis kit is a fun one to put together. The one thing that I dont like about it is the ride height, especially in the rear. On my 1955 Hopkins Spl. you my have noticed I glued the rear axle in the normal way. But later on I raised up the rear axle to lower the car.
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Post by kurzheck on Jan 11, 2012 8:31:22 GMT -5
Nice work so far. What you're doing with the wheels and tires is interesting. As Calvin noted the kit has a decided hot rod rake that can be corrected by mounting the axle slightly higher than intended.
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Post by gavkiwi on Jan 11, 2012 8:56:40 GMT -5
great wip so far, forgive my ignorance, but the roadster era at Indy is not my Forté. This ride of Tony B, is it the same team that won the 51 "500" with Wallard? Cars look very similar, especially the numbers.
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Post by jamesharvey on Jan 11, 2012 9:27:54 GMT -5
You are correct that this is the same team/car owner that won Indy in 1951 with Lee Wallard. Murrell Belanger was a prominent car owner at Indy from 1947-1956. I don't think he came back to Indy after Tony Bettenhausen crashed this Kurtis 500D during the 1956 race. Gordon Eliot White's book "Indianapolis Racing Cars of Frank Kurtis" has an account and pictures of every Indy car that Frank Kurtis built. I have found it really helpful in tracing the history of these cars.
Jim
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 11, 2012 9:51:28 GMT -5
great wip so far, forgive my ignorance, but the roadster era at Indy is not my Forté. This ride of Tony B, is it the same team that won the 51 "500" with Wallard? Cars look very similar, especially the numbers. Yep, Belanger was a car and farm equipment dealer from Crown Point Indiana. He ran cars at Indy for several years. It was a much different world, back then. I met Tony B when I was a child. As I recall, he was a farmer who drove as a sideline. Most teams, at that time were One car and one mechanic. Owners were guys that were in racing as a hobby. As I said, a different world. Take Care Craig |
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Post by SWT500 on Jan 11, 2012 10:24:52 GMT -5
Mr. Belanger purchased his first Indycar in 1934 and was a continuous entrant from then on. I do not know when and why his efforts at Indy ceased. By the way, anyone know the paint code for this blue?  It's a Chrysler color, yes? |
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 11, 2012 12:21:46 GMT -5
Mr. Belanger purchased his first Indycar in 1934 and was a continuous entrant from then on. I do not know when and why his efforts at Indy ceased. By the way, anyone know the paint code for this blue? It's a Chrysler color, yes? I don't know the color code. The 51 winner in the museum is a very dark blue, almost purple. I will be using Tamiya TS55. Take Care Craig |
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 11, 2012 12:29:50 GMT -5
The reason I'm doing the wheels and tires this way is that my next 2 projects require these wheels.    Take Care Craig |
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 11, 2012 12:40:17 GMT -5
  I will be casting the wheels and tires and, hopefully will make them available. I also plan to cast the Kuzma and offer at least a partial kit. The wheels are from Lance and I do have his blessing to duplicate them. Take Care Craig |
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Post by kurzheck on Jan 11, 2012 14:15:46 GMT -5
Nice! I'm working on the same machine. I think you've captured the roundness better than I have. I should have more pics posted tonight.
It would be great if you make the wheels/tires available.
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Post by SWT500 on Jan 11, 2012 15:42:03 GMT -5
I believe Michael knows exactly what color that car should be. I remember it being a Chrysler factory color, since Mr. Belanger was a dealer for them. It's worth checking.
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 11, 2012 17:38:09 GMT -5
Trevor That car has made me want to smash it many times. Looking back, it would have been faster to start with a block of wood. After all the putty to get the shape close, it looks too big. Right now, my plan is to rough cast the body and cut it up to shrink it before doing the finished master. The reason I continue is that Jimmy Bryan was one of my childhood heros, and once finished it should not be too hard to convert it to this.  |
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Post by Calvin on Jan 11, 2012 22:34:40 GMT -5
Wow Craig! what did I do with you? Now you're picture posting machine!
and Nice work!
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 11, 2012 23:07:02 GMT -5
We need to start calling you Dr Calvinstein, you just may have created a monster. Take Care
Craig
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Post by Calvin on Jan 12, 2012 2:14:40 GMT -5
you just may have created a monster. Its fun, uh? Doing a WIP can really kick yourself into gear when building a model. When you let everyone know whats going on, all of the great facts and info come out and you learn a lot very quick! |
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Post by Calvin on Jan 12, 2012 2:20:24 GMT -5
I will be casting the wheels and tires and, hopefully will make them available. I also plan to cast the Kuzma and offer at least a partial kit. The wheels are from Lance and I do have his blessing to duplicate them.  |
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Post by Calvin on Jan 12, 2012 2:26:24 GMT -5
By the way, anyone know the paint code for this blue? It's a Chrysler color, yes? After looking at the awesome painting info that Michael has, Tamiya TS-51 Racing Blue. Which IMO looks the best for the Belanger Spl. www.indycals.net/faq/paint.html |
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but I might just let this one slide?
It's a Chrysler color, yes?