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Post by Patrick on Sept 21, 2013 14:30:28 GMT -5
I LOVE IT! Sorry didn't mean to yell, but...
Patrick
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Post by kuzlynn on Sept 27, 2013 16:38:49 GMT -5
Hi Guys I finished up the air box and engine cover. I still need to add a few panel lines and rivets. Then she is ready for rubber. By the way, is anyone going to the collectors’ toy fair in Toledo, OH next weekend? Let me know. Thanks Kevin K.    |
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Post by Art Laski on Sept 27, 2013 17:12:31 GMT -5
Pure artistry!
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Post by indy on Sept 27, 2013 18:50:36 GMT -5
Taking shape nicely!
Jordan
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Post by lance on Sept 27, 2013 19:51:42 GMT -5
Stunning, simply STUNNING!
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Post by racerbrown on Sept 28, 2013 6:14:25 GMT -5
up periscope!
beautiful work as always.
thanks for sharing.
duane
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Post by Patrick on Sept 28, 2013 10:06:11 GMT -5
Kevin,
To me (and this could be due to the photo) the cockpit surround just below the front part of the windscreen seems a bit flattened. The area where the windscreen attaches does look correctly rounded, however, and therefore it is perhaps just the photo. Thanks for doing such a fine job on this neglected racer. You did it proud.
Patrick
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Post by kuzlynn on Oct 16, 2013 15:56:24 GMT -5
After scouring the internet for aftermarket headers, I found there really isn't any for this application. So I had to tough it out and build my own but at least they are correct. I made them from hollow aluminum tubing with a plastic collector. I will be offering these for anyone who had purchased the Chevy engine kit. It will be done in white metal. As far as the chassis/engine cover, it would have been done last week if I didn't ***** up the mold by not using mold release almost to embarrassing to talk about. I should have the body cast and molded by tomorrow morning...should key word here. I will be sending it out to Indycals so he can start sizing for decals. The first three decals I would like to get done would be the Boraxo, Interscope, and Viceroy. If you guys are interested in other cars please let me know. Thanks Kevin K.
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Post by kuzlynn on Oct 16, 2013 16:00:13 GMT -5
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Post by kuzlynn on Oct 16, 2013 22:44:32 GMT -5
Hi Everyone I just popped out the first finished body for the F5000 Lola and to my surprise, everything worked out fine. This is after a few major screw ups on my part over the last two weeks and yes, the engine cover will be removable. Now just to get all the masters ready for investment casting and then off to get the white metal castings. I will keep you posted. Thanks Kevin K.    |
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Post by lance on Oct 17, 2013 0:37:44 GMT -5
This may very well prove to be the best open wheel resin kit done to date!!!
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Post by kurzheck on Oct 17, 2013 6:40:39 GMT -5
Wow, very impressive work. Every item you make is better than the last.
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Post by indy on Oct 17, 2013 7:34:47 GMT -5
Great looking piece!
Jordan
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Post by indycals on Oct 21, 2013 19:59:31 GMT -5
I just got a body from Kevin and it is a true work of art!!!
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Post by Patrick on Oct 21, 2013 22:27:00 GMT -5
YEE-HA!
Patrick
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Post by kuzlynn on Nov 4, 2013 22:26:42 GMT -5
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Post by 2lapsdown on Nov 4, 2013 23:13:08 GMT -5
That's the first I've seen of the Sinmast car. I never knew it existed until you started this project. Thanks for sharing the photos
John
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Post by Patrick on Nov 5, 2013 14:34:33 GMT -5
Kevin,
Loved the pictures. I remember now the Sinmast car, but don't remember the red on the Hogan cars. Interesting!
Patrick
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Post by harveythedog2 on Nov 5, 2013 16:26:02 GMT -5
Good stuff Kevin!
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Post by kuzlynn on Nov 5, 2013 19:13:32 GMT -5
it,s kinda funny I always thought the Hogan cars were ugly! but with that red on the nose I have changed my mind..really love the armorall car .the first decals to be made will be the sinmast johncock car. thanks kevin.k
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Post by kuzlynn on Nov 11, 2013 16:31:20 GMT -5
Hi Guys, I just finished tweaking a few things on the gear box. Hopefully now it resembles the DG 300 and not so much the Indy car version. Thanks for the persuasion to make the changes. Sprayed the car with model master Flo red, unfortunately I could not find any Tamiya at the local hobby shops. Hopefully it will completely dry soon. The bottom of the tub was finished in bare metal foil, matte aluminum. I should be receiving the decals to do the 75 Sinmast/Johncock car any day. All the parts have been shipped out for investment casting and white metal. I will keep you posted. Thanks Kevin.    |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Nov 11, 2013 16:40:34 GMT -5
I'm interested in how well this kit does. The F5000 series wasn't around very long but it seems to have had a pretty passionate following by the people that did follow it. Thanks for the update, it looks great!
John
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Post by indy on Nov 11, 2013 16:49:35 GMT -5
Pulled the new posts into the original thread.
Jordan
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Post by Calvin on Nov 11, 2013 17:18:19 GMT -5
I'm interested in how well this kit does. The F5000 series wasn't around very long but it seems to have had a pretty passionate following by the people that did follow it. I dont know diddly squat about F5000 but I still want one these fantastic looking kits! |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Nov 11, 2013 20:42:09 GMT -5
Calvin, you would have loved it. Cool cars and great drivers. I still don't know why it didn't do better. I guess maybe people were to much into ovals at the time? Maybe somebody could weigh in on this.
John
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Post by Patrick on Nov 11, 2013 21:28:33 GMT -5
I went to more F5000 races than any thing else. I loved the 5 liter Chevys and the open wheeled cars. I saw the first F5000 race at Laguna's 1st CanAm in 1966. You go Kevin! The engine/Hewland unit looks excellent! And, yes, Calvin, you would have loved the the races!
Patrick
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Post by kuzlynn on Nov 24, 2013 15:42:57 GMT -5
hi all there might be a little misunderstanding out there about the kit. I am still doing the 332 ,but bill is going to do the 330, two totally different cars! nothing has changed,he just gave me the rights to do his lighting in exchange for some help on the 330, hope this explaines things a little better. thanks kevin.k
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Post by indy on Nov 24, 2013 22:12:58 GMT -5
Looks like a great time to be an F5000 builder!
Jordan
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Post by mjjracer on Dec 5, 2013 14:09:21 GMT -5
I want one I want one I want one.....
MJ
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Post by drums01 on Dec 8, 2013 7:40:42 GMT -5
I really like the look of this car (and your work for the kit).
Can't wait to see the finished product!
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