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Post by Calvin on Jun 3, 2013 9:09:29 GMT -5
Man, so sorry Calvin that you have this thing. I will never complain about my bad right knee again... Stu When I was at my worse time I would of took broken arms and legs over it any day. Its more of a handicapping disease than some that is actually handicap. Its HORRIBLE! Since I've been feeling better, I'm starting to realize how bad I really was. There was a time (as most know) I had a very hard time just getting on the computer! I was mainly stuck in bed or the stupid bathroom 24/7. I wont go into too much detail but there was times I had to go to the bathroom 30+ times a day, and it was painful and bloody. Uh yeah, I've had bad IBS and it can be mis-er-able. But this is multiple times worse. All I can say is I'm so glad I have loving mom that is very smart IMO when comes to health care, because if I din't there is absolutely no doubt I would have a date with the Grim Reaper! and I would of a RIP under my avatar on this forum! LOL |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 3, 2013 9:13:23 GMT -5
Oh and for the DW12, I'm just toughing it out and scratch building the suspension, I'm just going to fiddle with until it looks right!
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Post by Calvin on Jun 4, 2013 12:39:30 GMT -5
Little by little it comes along.... I'm currently working on rear suspension layout and how I'm going to make it work for the kit.     Feel free to give your opinion on my work. If you dont then we might end up with a inaccurate kit!  Remember what I've said in the past, I'd rather have good looking car than worry about hurt feelings! |
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Post by russd on Jun 4, 2013 20:17:52 GMT -5
Calvin,
Looking good! Thanks for doing a 1/25 scale of the DW12. I'll be watching this and waiting to get a copy.
Rusty
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Post by Calvin on Jun 5, 2013 15:11:00 GMT -5
I decided to take a different approach on the front wing. The way I had it before was just not working and was not going to work to well from a kit point of view or a mold point of view. Now the whole wing will just fit into the notch under the front part of the nose.   The nose on the DW12 sure is long! It almost seems too long! I guess without the wing or the front wheels in the way makes it look longer? |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 5, 2013 17:38:14 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on Jun 11, 2013 9:17:29 GMT -5
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Post by schix5150 on Jun 11, 2013 15:48:23 GMT -5
I can't wait to give you a bunch of money for some.
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Post by Calvin on Jun 13, 2013 23:12:22 GMT -5
The beauty of body work! Not Bodywork but Body Work! I usually dont take pics of un-primed surfaces but I thought it would be good to show what places I've been working on!  |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 14, 2013 7:46:45 GMT -5
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Post by macsparty on Jun 14, 2013 8:25:12 GMT -5
Looking more and more like a DW12 every time! Great work!
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Post by indy on Jun 14, 2013 8:26:13 GMT -5
Enough room in there for a driver figure? Jordan |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 14, 2013 8:40:27 GMT -5
Enough room in there for a driver figure? Looks like it...barley.   Thanks for bring that up! It actually helped me see some problem areas on the car by throwing this junky Herta figure in there! LOL |
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Post by indy on Jun 14, 2013 10:50:05 GMT -5
Enough room in there for a driver figure? Looks like it...barley. Thanks for bring that up! It actually helped me see some problem areas on the car by throwing this junky Herta figure in there! LOL Glad to help I haven't spent time comparing your car to photos so I'm glad I can do a small part in getting it better. Jordan |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 14, 2013 19:22:30 GMT -5
I like help - it makes me happy!
I like people to Critique my work - it makes me happy!
I like ideas run by me - it makes me happy!
I like people to question my method of building - it makes me happy!
I like saying "it makes me happy" - it makes me happy!
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Post by macsparty on Jun 17, 2013 9:49:02 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on Jun 17, 2013 13:32:08 GMT -5
Great pics! Any pic of the rear is always a big help! Thanks!
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Post by AJ on Jun 17, 2013 14:00:50 GMT -5
When i was in High School for my senior Project i carved a 2003 Bentley lmp out of wood in 1/10 scale. I got a 97% because i used bondo in areas. Then after awards someone stole it.
Looks great so far!
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Post by trevor83 on Jun 18, 2013 7:14:00 GMT -5
Not sure if these will be useful, but here are a few shots of the back end a buddy shot at Indy.  Funny, my spotter radios are sitting on the shelf in this picture. I spotted for Ana. |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 18, 2013 14:18:23 GMT -5
Just thought I would give an update. This weekend I worked on the top part of the nose/cockpit area and I like it way better and a whole lot better.....I'll take a pic later when its easier to see it.
BTW I'm liking how the my scratch built suspension parts are coming along, its been just a lot "fiddle faddle" work with those darn things.
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Post by schix5150 on Jun 20, 2013 2:39:17 GMT -5
Just an idea but you should pick up one in 1/18 scale to help with the suspension n stuff. When your done, you could just sell it off.
Mike
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Post by harveythedog2 on Jun 20, 2013 8:32:09 GMT -5
I have two 1/18th DW12's apart now. I can take as many photos of anything that you need. Just let me know.
Stu
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Post by Calvin on Jun 20, 2013 9:43:12 GMT -5
Just an idea but you should pick up one in 1/18 scale to help with the suspension n stuff. When your done, you could just sell it off. Mike I have two 1/18th DW12's apart now. I can take as many photos of anything that you need. Just let me know. Stu Michael P. already let me borrow his 1/18. I know what I need to do, its just replicating them is what is a pain in the donkey butt! I can do it but its just a pain.....kinda like making windscreen bucks - its just a pain - not impossible - just not fun! |
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Post by Patrick on Jun 20, 2013 18:17:29 GMT -5
Amen to the windscreen bucks!!
Patrick
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Post by trevor83 on Jun 20, 2013 19:35:23 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on Jun 20, 2013 19:41:19 GMT -5
I had taken these photos at the Dallara factory early this year with the intent to share them with you guys. I forgot I had them. Hope they help anyone wanting to fabricate the speedway rear wing. Wow! That is great! Thank you! |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 22, 2013 0:49:11 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on Jun 22, 2013 0:54:01 GMT -5
There is still something not right around whole nose area? Hummmm....I really need to primer it and then look again.....with all the different colors going on it makes my eyes go crazy!
But I do think I'm heading in the right direction when comes to those darn side pods.....sculpting out this new car has been quite the patience marathon!
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Post by indy on Jun 22, 2013 10:16:39 GMT -5
There is still something not right around whole nose area? Hummmm....I really need to primer it and then look again.....with all the different colors going on it makes my eyes go crazy! That was my thought Jordan |
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Post by Patrick on Jun 22, 2013 12:16:18 GMT -5
Calvin, You have amazing eyes  ! You take a glop of putty and a block of wood and PRESTO-ZINGO you have a current Indy car. I'd crap-out and not finish what I started if it was me  . Amazing!! Patrick |
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! You take a glop of putty and a block of wood and PRESTO-ZINGO you have a current Indy car. I'd crap-out and not finish what I started if it was me 
. Amazing!!