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Post by clm1545 on Apr 28, 2014 16:55:48 GMT -5
I can't go too long without building a Gurney car, and after the Miller, I want something with a little less headache potential. I did these right after Michael made them available. I use his paint system, Duplicolor black primer, and Duplicolor flat black.  Dechrome the kit parts, I use oven cleaner, followed by a scrub with dishwashing soap.  This is Calvin's replacement nose.  The instructions say to cut the kit top body at .867 in. These are handy and not expensive at Harbor Freight.  But you can use this.  7/8 in is .870 which is close enough for me, Calvin does not understand fractions. I don't like superglue, so I use epoxy whenever I can. I taped everything down to keep it in alignment while the epoxy cures.  Take Care Craig |
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Post by indycals on Apr 28, 2014 17:11:06 GMT -5
The instructions say to cut the kit top body at .867 in. These are handy and not expensive at Harbor Freight. DEFINITELY well worth the investment! I think I got mine - shipped - for no more than $20. and then you can figure out all of Calvin's crazy measurements  |
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Post by Calvin on Apr 28, 2014 18:04:23 GMT -5
7/8 in is .870 which is close enough for me, Calvin does not understand fractions. This is precision model building here! Not carpentry! We don't use tape measures.  BTW I hate fractions - so Craig is kinda right.  |
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Post by Calvin on Apr 28, 2014 18:12:26 GMT -5
Everyone needs calipers - its one of those measuring tools you must have. OT: Speaking of numbers one time in machine class I got a side job and the person wanted some cylinder part turned down on the lathe....and in his notes he put down it need to be takin down "5,000ths" (aka 0.005") BTW Craig just to piss you off I should have made the measurement 0.8705 (Eight hundred seventy thousandths and five tenths) |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Apr 28, 2014 18:22:08 GMT -5
Harbor Freight is the modelers friend
John
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Post by racerbrown on Apr 28, 2014 19:03:37 GMT -5
7/8 in is .870 which is close enough for me, Calvin does not understand fractions. This is precision model building here! Not carpentry! We don't use tape measures. BTW I hate fractions - so Craig is kinda right. careful there calvin! this is one woodworker who knows fractions and has those same calipers in the toolbox. in fact i was using them today while running door parts. now figuring those metric conversions can be a real pain in the rump… duane |
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Post by indy on Apr 28, 2014 19:57:45 GMT -5
That why I like the metric/imperial switch on them. Easy to go between measuring systems.
Got mine on Amazon and pretty cheap, too.
Jordan
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Post by Calvin on Apr 28, 2014 20:16:25 GMT -5
This is precision model building here! Not carpentry! We don't use tape measures. BTW I hate fractions - so Craig is kinda right. careful there calvin! this is one woodworker who knows fractions and has those same calipers in the toolbox. in fact i was using them today while running door parts. now figuring those metric conversions can be a real pain in the rump… duane A mark of a good carpenter is how well he covers over his mistakes! (*as I think to myself* I sure do like that pressure tank Duane sent me - it sure works great!) |
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Post by pntmachine on Apr 28, 2014 20:22:16 GMT -5
Off to a nice start Craig.
Kevin
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Post by jamesharvey on May 2, 2014 14:56:37 GMT -5
This looks like a fun build. I have several of these in various stages of disarray. How many times was this issued? I have a number of different boxes. Craig has offered to help me learn how to post pictures here so I will have to work on getting my nerve up to do that. Thanks, Craig and good luck with this.
Jim
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Post by clm1545 on Sept 5, 2015 22:28:01 GMT -5
It's time to get back to this one.   Now that I'm building again, this one needs to be finished. Then I can move on. It's been several years since I built one of these, I forgot just how much fun that exhaust system could be. |
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Post by Calvin on Sept 6, 2015 2:23:43 GMT -5
This is very fantastic looking!
Your pics are getting better!
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Post by indycals on Sept 6, 2015 2:59:00 GMT -5
Wow, that's looking really nice!
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Sept 6, 2015 5:42:39 GMT -5
Craig, that's looking great!
Sandy
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Post by alterrenner on Sept 6, 2015 7:26:13 GMT -5
Very nice grafting on the nose!
There was once a debate on the seat and dash colors...red vs black. Red it is, then?
--Frank
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Post by racerbrown on Sept 6, 2015 8:58:02 GMT -5
get 'er done mr. miller!
looking good.
duane
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Post by clm1545 on Sept 6, 2015 10:47:05 GMT -5
Very nice grafting on the nose! There was once a debate on the seat and dash colors...red vs black. Red it is, then? --Frank I'm not 100% sure about the seat color, Frank. The best photo I have of the interior of the car is in the Ludvigsen book, although it's not a color shot, the seat is not black, Plus, that makes the car Red, White, and Blue. What could be more Dan Gurney?  |
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Post by clm1545 on Sept 7, 2015 19:34:59 GMT -5
A bit more progress, I added a shifter, and the belts.  If you are building one of these, install the engine before the seat   The "lid" is on, mine will not be removable.  Take Care Craig |
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Post by Calvin on Sept 7, 2015 20:47:01 GMT -5
You're really moving right along! We're gonna have to start calling you the "The Old Machine"
It must be great to build models!
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Post by clm1545 on Sept 7, 2015 21:50:06 GMT -5
Well, I started this about a year and a half ago, so I'm not sure that's "machine" speed either old, or new. If I go any slower, I'll be backing up.
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Post by Calvin on Sept 8, 2015 0:15:06 GMT -5
I forgot this is the build Craig was making fun of my 0.867" measurement in the directions! To this day I still can't figure out what the big deal was about that?
I hate fractions! But I love decimal points!
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Post by indycals on Sept 8, 2015 1:29:08 GMT -5
With inches, decimals aren't very good unless you have one of those digital measuring tools. Personally for small stuff like this, I prefer mm, especially since working in 1/25 scale 1mm is approximately 1 scale inch.
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Post by alterrenner on Sept 8, 2015 4:45:36 GMT -5
I've never understood the reluctance to go metric!
It's so much easier to work with than finding the least-common denominator, multiplying by the inverse to divide, and on, and on!
--Frank
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Post by racerbrown on Sept 8, 2015 6:03:32 GMT -5
i'm 57 and remember in elementary school being taught the metric system as they told us the whole country was going to convert.
i'm still waiting…
besides with my work i have to use both.
duane
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Post by IndyCarModels on Sept 8, 2015 6:09:27 GMT -5
Nice work!
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Post by clm1545 on Sept 8, 2015 9:14:06 GMT -5
I think metric makes way too much sense, for Americans to embrace it. But now I'm drifting off into politics , so I won't go there.  |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Sept 8, 2015 10:14:30 GMT -5
Craig, we can't even make democracy work, imagine the chaos metrics would cause!
John
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Post by harveythedog2 on Sept 8, 2015 11:18:31 GMT -5
Super Sweet Craig. Love that car and the build!
Stu
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Post by bobbyc on Sept 8, 2015 18:55:09 GMT -5
Looks really nice! That engine really makes the build!
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Post by indycals on Sept 8, 2015 20:06:53 GMT -5
I think metric makes way too much sense, for Americans to embrace it. But now I'm drifting off into politics , so I won't go there. For me it's like being fluent in two languages - I switch between them effortlessly and sometimes unwittingly. Although F still rules over C for temperatue (as long as you're not doing sciency-math). |
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