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Post by Calvin on Aug 18, 2013 18:03:38 GMT -5
Coming soon! Since there is so much interest in the AMT Lotus 29 replacement nose so doing the Old Calhoun nose for the AMT kit is a no brainier. I just need to do some clean up work, and I'll dip in rubber.....    as most know the AMT kit nose sucks but here soon no one will have to settle for that! |
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Post by clm1545 on Aug 18, 2013 19:31:09 GMT -5
Looking good. Calvin. While you are at it, why not do a standard nose for that kit. Many possible cars.
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Post by Calvin on Aug 18, 2013 20:27:07 GMT -5
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Post by billj on Aug 20, 2013 17:50:05 GMT -5
Very interested in the noses and part for the 63 Watson and the 63 Lotus. Thanks for mastering the parts, long overdue.
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Post by Calvin on Aug 20, 2013 18:03:09 GMT -5
Very interested in the noses and part for the 63 Watson and the 63 Lotus. Thanks for mastering the parts, long overdue. No problem, you are right its long overdue! When I get them cast up I will have a huge inventory so that means they will always be available. We are shooting for mid September to have these parts available. |
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Post by Calvin on Aug 25, 2013 21:04:58 GMT -5
Its getting there..... I still think I need to make the flares more aggressive looking....mine still look a little blah.....   One thing about the 1963 Old Calhoun nose is its fine pointed nose which I'm making sure looks right on this kit nose.  |
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Post by indy on Aug 26, 2013 7:38:20 GMT -5
Do you have a good head on look at the suspension flares? The grooves for the intake need to start further up on the nose but it looks really sharp Calvin. You are definitely getting there.
Jordan
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Post by Calvin on Aug 26, 2013 9:47:29 GMT -5
Do you have a good head on look at the suspension flares? The grooves for the intake need to start further up on the nose but it looks really sharp Calvin. You are definitely getting there. Jordan I have lots of good shots. Yep your right the grooves for the intake need to start further up. |
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Post by Calvin on Aug 27, 2013 0:58:15 GMT -5
What if Parnelli didn't win in 1963?  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2013 1:10:06 GMT -5
Since I had nothing better to do… well actually I did but I didn't feel like doing it, I looked at the nose of the #98 car and I think that maybe the little side fairings on the 1963 car (ignoring the IMS museum car) have the outside tips higher then the where it connects to the body, angling up from the inside to the outside?? I also wonder if the back edge of the top isn't angled to the back from the inside to the outside (unlike the IMS museum car). It is really hard for me to tell but either way I did attach a montage of photos I made from a video of the car pulling into victory lane. If you zoom in it gives a nice 90 degree rotation of the nose that might help. Attachments:
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Post by Calvin on Aug 27, 2013 1:33:04 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on Aug 27, 2013 1:40:55 GMT -5
Since I had nothing better to do… well actually I did but I didn't feel like doing it, I looked at the nose of the #98 car and I think that maybe the little side fairings on the 1963 car (ignoring the IMS museum car) have the outside tips higher then the where it connects to the body, angling up from the inside to the outside?? I also wonder if the back edge of the top isn't angled to the back from the inside to the outside (unlike the IMS museum car). It is really hard for me to tell but either way I did attach a montage of photos I made from a video of the car pulling into victory lane. If you zoom in it gives a nice 90 degree rotation of the nose that might help. Thanks! I agree the outside tips need to be higher. I too em ignoring the flarings on the IMS museum car because I believe it still has the 1964 flares on it. I still think my flarings are still too bulky....it still doesn't have that FAST look yet... |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2013 2:29:21 GMT -5
Your latest pics show that you are so close now! The only thing that I might add is in the attached pic I don't think the curves I highlighted in red exist, I think it should be straight as shown by the green lines. That's what I see anyway… I hope I'm helping, I don't want to seem as if I'm being overly critical. Attachments:
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Post by Calvin on Aug 27, 2013 10:42:07 GMT -5
I don't think the curves I highlighted in red exist, I think it should be straight as shown by the green lines. That's what I see anyway… I hope I'm helping, I don't want to seem as if I'm being overly critical. No, your not overly critical....I agree that it needs to be straightened up just like what your green lines show. Remember, I dont worry about hurt feelings - I worry about having good looking models.... |
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Post by Calvin on Aug 29, 2013 13:51:59 GMT -5
Does it look faster now? I think so.... But I feel it can still use some more tweaking...    Makes the kit nose look horrible! and absolutely disgusting!  |
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Post by billj on Aug 30, 2013 14:49:17 GMT -5
Looks mighty good to me. Very nice work. I'm looking forward to doing the 63 car again.
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Post by Calvin on Sept 1, 2013 14:31:23 GMT -5
Still trying to improve it......   |
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Post by Calvin on Sept 20, 2013 11:04:22 GMT -5
Well its that time! NOW AVAILABLE!1963 Old Calhoun Watson Upgrade kit sites.google.com/site/classicracingresins/customization/1963-old-calhoun-update-kitAccurate upgraded resin nose and Vac-U-Form windscreen for the MPC/AMT Watson Roadster kit "Old Calhoun" This kit replaces the inaccurate ugly kit nose and unusually thick kit windscreen. Comes with an instruction sheet. This kit will require clean up - sanding, washing, filling. My checkout is basically the same as Indycals. All orders are shipped in less than 1 business day via First Class mail or Priority. |
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Post by chadm500 on Sept 20, 2013 14:43:40 GMT -5
Got me one on order. Hope this doesn't mean your going to stop working on this car.
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Post by Calvin on Sept 20, 2013 14:54:45 GMT -5
Got me one on order. Hope this doesn't mean your going to stop working on this car. Thank you! I will have it sent off by tomorrow morning. No I'm not stoping - need to get it built to have a "display model" for my website plus I want to have a nicer Old Calhoun! |
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Post by gavkiwi on Sept 20, 2013 15:01:56 GMT -5
The machine does it again, fantastic work Calvin, you never cease to amaze. I admire the roadsters, I am a rear engined Indy car fan, but I can really appreciate the level of detail you have accomplished with this cars nose. Kinda wish a had a model right now to make the '63 winner  |
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Post by Calvin on Sept 20, 2013 15:06:17 GMT -5
The machine does it again, fantastic work Calvin, you never cease to amaze. I admire the roadsters, I am a rear engined Indy car fan, but I can really appreciate the level of detail you have accomplished with this cars nose. Kinda wish a had a model right now to make the '63 winner Thanks!.....Well, if you ever get the urge to build one I'm always open.   |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2013 15:35:56 GMT -5
To whom it concern...
Anyone, I MEAN ANY ONE BUILT AZCCIRATE Ole Calhoun roadster...Get Calvin's nose &Indycals tire combo. That will put you ahead of class. Both are excellent products and make Ole Calhoun perfect.
Russ
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Post by billj on Sept 20, 2013 17:40:02 GMT -5
Yipeee!! I have mine ordered! Thank you for making these Calvin. I am looking forward to the Lotus parts as well.
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Post by Calvin on Sept 20, 2013 18:10:22 GMT -5
Yipeee!! I have mine ordered! Thank you for making these Calvin. I am looking forward to the Lotus parts as well. Thanks, No problem.....Your order will be sent off by tomorrow morning! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2013 22:41:04 GMT -5
Outstanding work Calvin! The price is also nice… order placed.
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Post by billj on Sept 23, 2013 15:59:56 GMT -5
That was some amazing service! I received my nose and windscreen today! The pictures do not do the nose justice. In person the nose looks even better and totally correct. The windscreen will be a great addition too, along with the windscreen for the 68 Turbo Lotus. You're my hero Calvin, thank you, very much!
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Post by chadm500 on Sept 24, 2013 9:37:30 GMT -5
I received my nose yesterday and it looks great. What is the correct color for the pearl white? I was thinking TS45 pearl white over white primer?
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Post by Calvin on Sept 24, 2013 10:22:17 GMT -5
I received my nose yesterday and it looks great. What is the correct color for the pearl white? I was thinking TS45 pearl white over white primer? Awesome! Yep, TS45 would be the right one. |
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Post by chadm500 on Oct 21, 2013 14:22:32 GMT -5
Getting closer to painting and I’m not sure about the colors.
What’s the correct blue and is TS-8 Italian Red the correct red?
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