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Post by clm1545 on Mar 6, 2014 21:51:12 GMT -5
Nobody seems do be doing this car, so I will climb into my WABACK machine and make a feeble attempt to turn this  into this   Don't expect one of Calvin or Redlegs speed builds. You all know my deal, Old, Slow, and Lazy. Take Care Craig |
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Post by indy on Mar 6, 2014 22:11:25 GMT -5
Nice project! Can't wait for the WIP  Jordan |
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Post by Calvin on Mar 6, 2014 22:46:35 GMT -5
This is going to be fun to watch! What a unique scheme.
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Post by pntmachine on Mar 6, 2014 23:09:11 GMT -5
This will be great, I have one going with a Autokit in metal but want to buy this kit as well. It looks like a nice kit and am looking forward to watching this.
Kevin
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Post by Calvin on Mar 7, 2014 1:00:17 GMT -5
I wonder if this is were Marty Robbins got his idea for his own race car colors? |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Mar 7, 2014 6:28:10 GMT -5
So... done by next weekend?
Sandy
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Post by racerbrown on Mar 7, 2014 7:53:07 GMT -5
you know i'll be watching this one!
did you ask calvin what color to paint it yet? :-)
duane
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Post by kip on Mar 7, 2014 8:50:54 GMT -5
I've been anxiously waiting for someone to do a WIP. I have the kit, but need someone to follow who knows where all the pieces go. I am slow also so it should work out. Thanks for doing this!
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Post by clm1545 on Mar 7, 2014 12:23:30 GMT -5
Sandy, the car will be finished by the weekend, I just don't know which weekend.
Duane, I have a color picked out, don't know if it is right or wrong. Seems like every photo I have seen shows a different color. I need to give Calvin something to do.
I intend to do a step by step on this car, as the instructions are, to say the least, basic. Plus I need to learn how to use my new camera.
The car in the photos is IMO way over restored, mine will be more as raced. I doubt the real car had that much chrome.
Take Care
Craig
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Post by 2lapsdown on Mar 7, 2014 17:19:09 GMT -5
This is great. One of the things that puts me off about doing more of Gary's cars is lack of color reference. This car is obviously beautiful and Craig will do it justice. And I really like the fact he's doing an as raced version. And he builds at my pace!! Thanks for doing this, I'm looking forward to it.
John
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Post by johnwebster on Mar 8, 2014 1:47:20 GMT -5
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Post by johnwebster on Mar 8, 2014 2:43:58 GMT -5
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Post by clm1545 on Mar 8, 2014 11:36:13 GMT -5
Great photos, John, they will be a big help. The black car is more what I have in mind, as far as the restoration. The car I posted even has the springs, and bolts chromed, which I doubt is accurate. The Miller 91 cars were some of the most beautiful things ever built IMO, and they don't need any extra bling. I consider myself an average builder, at best, some of you guys could pull the "show car" off, I can't.
I have a very spotty relationship with Alclad.
I don't have the patience, of talent to paint and then assemble some of those tiny parts.
I build race cars, not show cars.
I do this for fun, when it's not fun, I walk away for a while.
I welcome any comments and suggestions, sometimes I change my plan because of them, sometimes not.
Take Care
Craig
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Post by bobbyc on Mar 11, 2014 20:36:48 GMT -5
I'm about halfway throuogh my build of the car. The kit is very well done. I'm using Tamiya Lavender for the violet color and Testors Dark Yellow for the wheels and frame. I'm decanting the Lavender color from the spray can so I can airbrush it.
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Post by kurzheck on Mar 11, 2014 20:48:09 GMT -5
Great colour choices. I've pegged TS37 Lavender for mine with TS16 Yellow trim. I suspect the restored car is brighter than the original but it just looks so good.
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Post by clm1545 on Mar 11, 2014 20:53:32 GMT -5
I'm about halfway throuogh my build of the car. The kit is very well done. I'm using Tamiya Lavender for the violet color and Testors Dark Yellow for the wheels and frame. I'm decanting the Lavender color from the spray can so I can airbrush it. We all sure would like to see some photos! |
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Post by bobbyc on Mar 12, 2014 18:07:48 GMT -5
I'll post them when it's finished. Right now the only major piece that's done is the engine.
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Post by clm1545 on Mar 16, 2014 20:49:52 GMT -5
I have made a start on the car     The colors are TS16 yellow and Krylon "rich plum" (let the debate begin". I had no confidence in my ability to get the proper effect on the grill shell with Alclad, so I went with BMF. The photos I posted are, I believe the Smithsonian car, so I painted the spring hangers the frame color. You have 2 hoods to pick from, the one I chose has 3 rows of louvers, whike my photos show only 2. So I had to sand the top row off This kit has lots, and lots of tiny parts, so be very careful with handling them, if you lose some of them, you are screwed. The detail, and quality of the castings are amazing, the best I have ever worked with, thats the good news. The bad news is that the instructions are disapointing, to say the least. Add to that, if you call Harold with a question, you get a message that the voicemail box is full and to hang up. Plus the fact his email address is no longer valid. The link that John posted will answer many questions, those photos are a lifesaver on this build, THANK YOU,JOHN. Take Care Craig |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Mar 16, 2014 21:10:14 GMT -5
Where did you find this kit?
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Post by clm1545 on Mar 16, 2014 21:44:37 GMT -5
Go to the thread Tom Faletti posted "Historic Racing Minatures Miller 91 FWD" John. It has the details and contact info. I hope you have better luck contacting Harold than I have had lately, I hope everything is OK with him.
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Post by Calvin on Mar 16, 2014 21:51:17 GMT -5
Wow! Really coming to shape in these early build days. Looks like the paint came out nice and smooth!
I look forward to the next instalment!
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Post by indy on Mar 16, 2014 22:23:56 GMT -5
Beautiful work. You seem to be making the most of this one!
Jordan
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Post by Art Laski on Mar 17, 2014 0:29:31 GMT -5
Nice, Craig! That one is really going to pop.
Art
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Post by racerbrown on Mar 17, 2014 6:23:29 GMT -5
go man go!
this is really looking great. how colorful the cars were back then.
if anyone does get to talk to harold (super nice guy!) ask him when the leon duray version will be available.
duane
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Post by bobbyc on Mar 17, 2014 18:03:41 GMT -5
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Post by 2lapsdown on Mar 17, 2014 18:19:26 GMT -5
It's looking great!
John
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Post by clm1545 on Mar 17, 2014 19:33:12 GMT -5
Looking real good. I'm glad to see another build of that car.
Take Care
Craig
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Post by pntmachine on Mar 17, 2014 19:37:27 GMT -5
These are looking great. I called Harold and ordered one as well even tho I am still in the middle of an Autokit of this car. I like the twisted wires on the engine. Here are some more refs. Kevin    |
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Post by clm1545 on Mar 21, 2014 22:17:58 GMT -5
A little more progress. You must install the front brake drums before you glue the transaxle to the frame. The springs will snap into the front axle (I cleaned out the holes first with a drill). Align everything carefully before you glue the springs to the mounts, a mistake here will spoil your day. The directions say to leave .245 inch exposed when you glue the alum tube into the transaxle, WTF? I marked them at 1/4 in (.250).   The grill shell and radiator are finished.   I have 3 airbrushes and don't use them much at all. To me they are a pain in the butt. That is one of the things I dislike about Alclad. The other is that I seldom get the results I want from it. I picked up a can of this stuff at Hobby Lobby,  I'm quite pleased with the results, plus no prime coat, black coat, Alclad coat, and clear coat. Just spray the part.  The dash and steering wheel are done. The kit includes cast gages, but I just did the Sharpie thing, and glued some gage faces on the back of the panel. A drop of epoxy for the lens.  Take Care Craig |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Mar 22, 2014 3:49:08 GMT -5
Looks great, and tedious!
John
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