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Post by Calvin on Jul 16, 2013 21:43:39 GMT -5
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Post by indycals on Jul 17, 2013 0:22:05 GMT -5
Just remember I have tires coming... got my first sample from Lance and they are beautiful.
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Post by Calvin on Jul 17, 2013 1:03:03 GMT -5
I added some more milliput - I'm trying make this nose look less stupid (I've been very mouthy today)....its kinda tricky to sculpt this nose out.  |
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Post by clm1545 on Jul 17, 2013 8:02:33 GMT -5
Calvin, when you get that nose right, how about making a mold so that the rest of us can build a correct 63-64 car. Michael, when can we order the tires? I need at least 3 sets.
Take Care
Craig
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Post by Calvin on Jul 17, 2013 9:43:32 GMT -5
Calvin, when you get that nose right, how about making a mold so that the rest of us can build a correct 63-64 car. Michael, when can we order the tires? I need at least 3 sets. Take Care Craig I dont know.... I think I might try out the fine fokes at "What heck did I get myself into INC." Yeah I'll dip it into some rubber. |
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Post by Patrick on Jul 17, 2013 10:24:00 GMT -5
Thanks Calvin for doing the correct nose. I can't wait to see the windscreen mods.
Patrick
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Post by indycals on Jul 17, 2013 17:09:34 GMT -5
Calvin, when you get that nose right, how about making a mold so that the rest of us can build a correct 63-64 car. Michael, when can we order the tires? I need at least 3 sets. Take Care Craig The tires will be available for order whenever I get my shipment from Lance - I ordered 30 sets and he's just starting on them, so it might be a few weeks yet. I'm not doing a pre-order on them. Once those are gone, that is it... for now. The masters were accidentally destroyed and I have to order new masters - at least 2-3 weeks before I have them. They will come with Calvin's windscreens, either Watson or Lotus. I'll have pics of my Watson with the new tires and windscreen shortly. |
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Post by Calvin on Jul 17, 2013 20:48:59 GMT -5
I just got back from the Hobby Store, I got myself a jar of rubber for the nose! I was going to restock my clear 0.010" styrene but they were out of stock, darn it!
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Post by Calvin on Jul 17, 2013 22:15:15 GMT -5
Next we need to get rid of that disgusting chrome! The fastest way is to use Easy off oven cleaner.  Just takes a few sprays and its off in a matter of seconds.  It took only 5 mins to do all this. |
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Post by Calvin on Jul 20, 2013 18:04:02 GMT -5
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Post by indy on Jul 20, 2013 19:01:34 GMT -5
Looks great with primer on it. Very smooth!
Jordan
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Post by indycals on Jul 21, 2013 0:50:58 GMT -5
It's getting there, but nose is too rounded at the front
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Post by Calvin on Jul 21, 2013 10:59:59 GMT -5
It's getting there, but nose is too rounded at the front Yep, you read my mind. Also (anyone feel free to chime in) do you think it needs to be kinda beefed up a little more?   This nose is more tricky than I thought. But I'll keep on sculpting tel' its right. |
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Post by Calvin on Jul 21, 2013 11:57:19 GMT -5
I think I know why the top of the nose is not as flat as it should be - When I first glued this kit together I pushed the nose down and held it down while I glued it.(what I said prolly doesn't make sense but I'm very confident that's the problem.)
I just got done sculpting the tip of the nose to get rid of the roundness like what Michael said - it looks better, I'll takes some pics later after the primer is on.
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Post by indycals on Jul 21, 2013 17:58:41 GMT -5
In addition to the curve on the top that you highlighted in red, it curves up from the bottom more too.
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Post by Calvin on Jul 21, 2013 18:50:11 GMT -5
More updates.....What do you guys think of this so far?  I think its still missing that "sharp edge look" around the nose opening. ....I'll keep going tel' its right.....  |
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Post by indycals on Jul 21, 2013 19:00:08 GMT -5
Getting a lot better, but as you say, still needs that sharp leading edge.
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Post by Calvin on Jul 22, 2013 0:38:13 GMT -5
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Post by indycals on Jul 22, 2013 0:51:38 GMT -5
Looking a lot better!
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Post by zippernl on Jul 22, 2013 4:52:58 GMT -5
I have to agree to that. The photo from the front shows the angle good. |
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Post by alwaysindy on Jul 22, 2013 10:12:42 GMT -5
Dear "The Machine":
Looks spot on now...Please send it to me for my planned '64 Marshman car...
Tim
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Post by Calvin on Jul 22, 2013 11:02:58 GMT -5
Dear "The Machine": Looks spot on now...Please send it to me for my planned '64 Marshman car... Tim  |
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Post by Calvin on Jul 22, 2013 17:23:37 GMT -5
I added some more to the bottom back. I'm starting to like how things are looking......   |
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Post by indycals on Jul 22, 2013 18:00:17 GMT -5
It's really getting there!
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Post by chadm500 on Jul 23, 2013 7:00:28 GMT -5
Looking great, I learn so much from your WIP's.
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Post by Calvin on Jul 23, 2013 11:03:39 GMT -5
Looking great, I learn so much from your WIP's. Thanks! Since people are benefiting from my WIPs (maybe?) and this is a greedy world I might have to start doing Pay Per View WIPs!  |
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Post by Patrick on Jul 23, 2013 12:21:32 GMT -5
:'(You are way too mean to think that way...and I thought you were such a good sort! I love the nose!
Patrick
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Post by Calvin on Jul 24, 2013 0:31:31 GMT -5
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Post by indycals on Jul 24, 2013 3:50:07 GMT -5
I think you nailed it.
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Jul 24, 2013 5:37:30 GMT -5
Yep, this looks good. Nice work.
Sandy
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