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Post by Patrick on Mar 12, 2014 12:13:13 GMT -5
I tried to start this last night, but was a bit too hazy...this is for you Russ... ![](http://images108.fotki.com/v1629/photos/2/1465922/9735401/7907640194_2522921da5_b-vi.jpg) but I'm more awake (I think...) I can't upload the nose pix for some reason, but I spliced the AMT Lotus nose tip onto the IMC cockpit shroud... (insert photo) I knew the Chevy would need a subframe to carry it, so I cut the rear monocoque off and capped the forward chassis off... ![](http://images15.fotki.com/v1626/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7122-vi.jpg) ![](http://images60.fotki.com/v224/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7121-vi.jpg) the front suspension needed new rocker arms and they were cut from plastic sheet... [img src="http: ![](http://images9.fotki.com/v120/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7118-vi.jpg) //images14.fotki.com/v218/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7110-vi.jpg" alt=" "] the Chevy was from an AMT Nova and the transaxle was a resin unit from Rasputin... ![](http://images15.fotki.com/v1624/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7101-vi.jpg) the lower rear suspension and uprights are an MPC Eagle Mk5 set-up... ![](http://images108.fotki.com/v1623/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7129-vi.jpg) my solder exhaust works reasonably well... ![](http://images107.fotki.com/v780/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7135-vi.jpg) coming along nicely. It's nice to be the first to fill-in this new home for F5000. Patrick
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Post by indy on Mar 12, 2014 13:23:29 GMT -5
Nice looking chassis! ...the model car, too ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) Interesting to see your jigs, too. Jordan
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Post by hurtubise56 on Mar 12, 2014 17:53:38 GMT -5
Hahhahahaa, Jordan likes jigs! Nice work, Patrick. I started a Lotus-based F5000 car about 35 years ago, not sure I still have it! Had no skills or references at the time so it went into a box. With Michael's decals available now, I should try to find it, I remember having a couple of engines and lots of extra parts with it.
Brian
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Post by Calvin on Mar 12, 2014 23:53:53 GMT -5
Linda would be proud of you!
I know someone that went motorboating with Linda one time......
...I think it was an EvinRUDE?
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Post by racerbrown on Mar 14, 2014 6:20:33 GMT -5
wow! what an eyeopener! nice model too. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) duane
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Post by harveythedog2 on Mar 14, 2014 8:19:08 GMT -5
A few years back I saw Linda at the Old Timers dinner. Yes, she looks a lot older from the picture above but I still would not kick her out of bed for eating crackers...
Great work Patrick!
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Post by racerbrown on Mar 15, 2014 7:56:46 GMT -5
she's a woman who knows her own assets! ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png) duane
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Post by Patrick on Mar 15, 2014 12:40:38 GMT -5
Hey...I'm buildin' a model here!
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Post by raceparke on Mar 15, 2014 14:35:42 GMT -5
Just a little multi-tasking, that's all. Nothing to see here. Go about your business. . .
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Post by clm1545 on Mar 15, 2014 14:58:09 GMT -5
You remember what Flip Wilson always said "if you got it, flaunt it" she did and she did.
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Post by Calvin on Mar 15, 2014 17:38:39 GMT -5
You remember what Flip Wilson always said "if you got it, flaunt it" she did and she did. I need some of those 3D glasses that Duane was laughing about earlier. Oh yeah what its this thread about again?...I forgot...
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Post by Calvin on Mar 15, 2014 17:41:05 GMT -5
FUN FACT: Linda doesn't forget peoples names that she personally meets - she has a memory like an elephant.
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Post by clm1545 on Mar 15, 2014 20:48:29 GMT -5
FUN FACT: Linda doesn't forget peoples names that she personally meets - she has a memory like an elephant. And the people she meets don't forget her either. I'm not going to touch that next part. ![:-X](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/lipssealed.png)
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Post by Calvin on Mar 15, 2014 21:30:23 GMT -5
I'm not going to touch that next part. ![:-X](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/lipssealed.png) I dont know what you have on your mind, but I said was a compliment. Idiom Definition for 'Memory like an elephant'
'An elephant never forgets' is a saying, so if a person has a memory like an elephant, he or she has a very good memory indeed.
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Post by clm1545 on Mar 15, 2014 22:06:58 GMT -5
What I was thinking was a compliment too. I always admired her memory, among other things. When I saw that photo, the first thing I thought was, Damn, Linda sure had a great set of memories. Or something like that.
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Post by Patrick on Mar 20, 2014 21:01:22 GMT -5
test fitting the newish windscreen... ![](http://images15.fotki.com/v1624/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7327-vi.jpg) nothing much other than a slight warning to wood-be modelers...don't handle delicate assemblies TOO much. Patrick
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Mar 21, 2014 11:07:45 GMT -5
Patrick, this is looking great. Those pipes are awesome. And Linda... WOW!
Sandy
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Post by Patrick on Mar 24, 2014 14:17:07 GMT -5
Here we are trying to catch up after having guests for 2 weeks (how dare my building get behind?). I'm behind in posting photos, too. ![](http://images9.fotki.com/v131/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7382-vi.jpg) shortly after that everything came apart and re-adjusted...notice those Canadian flags for Trevor! ![](http://images16.fotki.com/v382/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7385-vi.jpg) the front wing struts were epoxied into place because glue just wont't do... ![](http://images16.fotki.com/v382/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7386-vi.jpg) I start to glue everything back together today, pix later. ![](http://images9.fotki.com/v250/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7393-vi.jpg) I'm waiting on the DMC decals to arrive to finish the decaling. Patrick
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Post by Calvin on Mar 24, 2014 15:23:51 GMT -5
Neat! I cant wait to see the front wing on!
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Post by Patrick on Mar 25, 2014 23:32:05 GMT -5
Because Calvin asked... ![](http://images18.fotki.com/v437/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7424-vi.jpg) I received the DMC decals today so I had fun adding decals to this racer and adding other parts when appropriate... ![](http://images108.fotki.com/v1623/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7426-vi.jpg) an outside water line... ![](http://images51.fotki.com/v278/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7430-vi.jpg) I tried to add the Lotus to the looks, a bit rough... ![](http://images108.fotki.com/v1623/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7436-vi.jpg) another dry assembly... ![](http://images16.fotki.com/v258/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7434-vi.jpg) getting close and a view of my newest gem... ![](http://images51.fotki.com/v102/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7437-vi.jpg) Phew! Patrick
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Post by raceparke on Mar 26, 2014 10:51:48 GMT -5
Lotus is so cool!! Those pre Lola 330 F5000 were sure a varied lot weren't they? And another red car- probably my fave Fazzaz F-1. No aero or sponser distractions. One of the last like that. And those 12 intakes and white exhausts-ooh la la. Shades of Grand Prix (the movie). You're on a great roll, Patrick.
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Post by Calvin on Mar 26, 2014 13:10:00 GMT -5
That's so cool!
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Post by Patrick on Mar 26, 2014 22:23:32 GMT -5
Thanks guys. This will look nice next to the Matra biplane!
Patrick
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Post by indy on Mar 27, 2014 7:53:04 GMT -5
Thanks guys. This will look nice next to the Matra biplane! I agree! I your "biplanes" will stick out a little more on display. Jordan
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Post by kurzheck on Mar 27, 2014 9:19:22 GMT -5
Very nicely done as usual Patrick.
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Post by drums01 on Mar 30, 2014 9:31:00 GMT -5
Patrick,
I really like your work on both kits!
Like you I am just a little bias to the "red" ones (smile).....
Tell us more about the "red" one, please....
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Post by Patrick on Mar 30, 2014 10:38:51 GMT -5
The "red one" is letting the paint cure.
Patrick
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2014 14:56:08 GMT -5
Wonderful work! I am a "newbie" here, but am finding all kinds of inspiration from looking at these builds-and the woman who is built!
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Post by Patrick on Apr 3, 2014 3:43:04 GMT -5
I had to add some brass rod because the glue points for the engine bay subframe were not strong enough...I epoxied my brass rods after painting them flat white... ![](http://images16.fotki.com/v382/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7521-vi.jpg) Finished and crossing the finishing line... ![](http://images14.fotki.com/v1625/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7542-vi.jpg) ![](http://images14.fotki.com/v380/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7543-vi.jpg) those mirrors are now glued on... ![](http://images107.fotki.com/v780/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7545-vi.jpg) ![](http://images107.fotki.com/v71/photos/2/1465922/9735401/DSCF7546-vi.jpg) I may do this car over someday and I'll do a better job. Better decals for one. Patrick
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Post by kurzheck on Apr 3, 2014 7:42:45 GMT -5
Looks good to me Patrick. Did the tires arrive yet?
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