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Post by clm1545 on Jan 15, 2012 23:09:30 GMT -5
In Calvins honor, I would like to change the name of this thread to Tony Bettenhausen '56 Belanger Spl. Kurtis Offy, but I don't know how. Anyway, some progress. I have made the grill, thanks to Russ for the metal, and made some brake discs and calipers.  also modified the seat, and "upholstered" the seat and headrest  The Belanger cars had unique knockoffs, I will rey to duplicate them  sorry about the bad photos |
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 15, 2012 23:18:00 GMT -5
 If anyone else is building a Kurtis, I suggest you get the conversion kit from Tim Jones (Alwaysindy), it will save you a lot of work. I have a little bit of Tom Sneva in me, so I did not. I will next time. Thanks for looking, comments and suggestions are welcome. Take Care Craig |
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Post by Calvin on Jan 16, 2012 0:21:26 GMT -5
I would like to change the name of this thread to Tony Bettenhausen '56 Belanger Spl. Kurtis Offy, but I don't know how. Go up to the top right corner of your first post and click on modify. Then change the title.  |
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 16, 2012 15:24:41 GMT -5
Once more, Calvin to the rescue.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2012 18:09:16 GMT -5
when will the wheels be done. how much for them. I`m doing some 60`s champ dirt cars,need some of the same wheels. (Big Donkey)has the tires. here are some of them. Attachments:
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 20, 2012 21:18:12 GMT -5
The short answer is " I don't know". I want to build some more Monogram roadsters and I need the wheels and tires. I would rather buy them, than make them, but nobody else seems to want to do it. Lance would rather sell kits, which I fully understand. I plan to cast my first tires this weekend. If that goes well I will move on from there. My current plan is to offer a kit of wheels, tires, brake discs, and knockoffs. I don't know if the wheels will fit any other tires. I don't like to copy anyone elses work, but the wheels are beyond my limited skills. As I have said, I will make them with the blessing of Lance, and will stop if he withdraws that permission. I do this for fun, and sometimes I just don't feel like it. When the wheels and tires are ready, I will post photos and pricing.
I truly am sorry that I can't give a better answer, but thats the way it is. I worked on somebody elses schedule for many, many years and I don't have to do it anymore.
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Craig
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Post by clm1545 on Feb 25, 2012 2:51:48 GMT -5
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Post by clm1545 on Feb 25, 2012 3:47:19 GMT -5
I am well aware that my skills do not compare to some of the work we see on this board, but being involved with most of you guys has made modeling a lot more enjoyable for me.
By the way, Michaels decals are always great but the nose decals on this build were a real (expletive deleted).
Take Care
Craig
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2012 8:23:21 GMT -5
LOOKING GOOD CRAIG!!!!!! Looking forward the end product.
Russ
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Post by clm1545 on Feb 25, 2012 10:47:48 GMT -5
Sorry about the B word. I thought that unless we were refering to a driver it was allowed.
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Post by alwaysindy on Feb 25, 2012 11:07:04 GMT -5
Craig:
BEAUTIFUL work! It is really looking good; I think the paint and decals are spot on. Can't wait to see it finished...
Tim
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Post by racerbrown on Feb 26, 2012 11:00:32 GMT -5
first class job craig!
i love the detail and nice clean look.
duane
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Post by jamesharvey on Feb 26, 2012 19:38:00 GMT -5
I really like what you have done. I, too, have several of the Monogram roadster kits and they do require some work to get them right. Please let us know about anything you decide to make available for purchase. Your wheels and tires are right on. Good for you.
Thanks,
Jim
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Post by Calvin on Mar 3, 2012 11:54:50 GMT -5
Wow! Looking great! Keep it up!
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Post by clm1545 on Mar 3, 2012 21:04:03 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2012 21:10:11 GMT -5
Craig...LOOKS GREAT!!!!!
Russ
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Post by macsparty on Mar 4, 2012 9:45:51 GMT -5
That turned out great, Craig! In particular, I like how that grille turned out. Looks like you just glued a short bit of tube on the front for the starter tube rather than drill all the way through? I'd been wondering about drilling all the way through and ruining the look - I should have just thought of that! Also, the brake lines I think are such a subtle detail, yet add so much.
Plus, how can you go wrong with a black race car!? Well done!
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Post by kurzheck on Mar 4, 2012 10:37:07 GMT -5
That looks fantastic! I love the details like flat spotting the tires and brake lines. Your grille looks perfect.
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Post by Patrick on Mar 4, 2012 11:13:28 GMT -5
Yup, that grill is really "cherry".
Patrick
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Post by alwaysindy on Mar 4, 2012 14:31:03 GMT -5
Craig:
I love it! Very nice detail work; it looks ready to qualify. Love the dash and interior!
Tim
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Post by clm1545 on Mar 4, 2012 16:24:19 GMT -5
That turned out great, Craig! In particular, I like how that grille turned out. Looks like you just glued a short bit of tube on the front for the starter tube rather than drill all the way through? I'd been wondering about drilling all the way through and ruining the look - I should have just thought of that! Also, the brake lines I think are such a subtle detail, yet add so much. Plus, how can you go wrong with a black race car!? Well done! I did drill a hole in the grill for the starter tube. You do have to be careful with the photoetch. The car is actually TS55 dark blue, not black. Thanks everyone for the kind words. The grill started out with this  Take Care Craig |
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Post by harveythedog2 on Mar 5, 2012 16:10:45 GMT -5
What a war horse! I love it!
Nice work Craig!
Stu
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Post by Calvin on Mar 6, 2012 13:51:55 GMT -5
I love it Craig! Thanks for all the great Info and work you have shown us.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2012 15:19:09 GMT -5
Looking great I can't wait to see this one finished.
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