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Post by aowr1911 on Jul 10, 2014 17:26:03 GMT -5
i agree "awe" is the proper word for what we're seeing here. we should make this whole post into a book. i'm looking forward to what's next. duane Thank you Duane. Very high praise. Thank you.  |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jul 10, 2014 17:29:18 GMT -5
I'm not sure awe is adequate, but I'm also not sure what is.
John
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Post by clm1545 on Jul 10, 2014 20:16:10 GMT -5
I'm looking forward to the finish, so that we can hear it run.
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Post by aowr1911 on Jul 22, 2014 12:38:40 GMT -5
 Hi folks. Back with another series of updates on the t88/00. You can see the turned brass that will make up the steering wheel quick release has been mounted. Now we just need some detail. |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jul 22, 2014 12:39:51 GMT -5
 90% of the inner framing is done and we are well on the way to a completed tub. |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jul 22, 2014 12:43:12 GMT -5
 encasing the tub with styrene and putty. |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jul 22, 2014 12:44:37 GMT -5
 Gauge and interior work are done. Have to lay some carbon and we are 100%. |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jul 22, 2014 12:46:42 GMT -5
 The front suspension is nearly finished. Now all i need to do is make the ducting and the cooling system and we are on to decals . |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jul 22, 2014 12:47:28 GMT -5
In the above shot you can also see the shifting linkage to the trans has been installed.
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Post by aowr1911 on Jul 22, 2014 12:48:24 GMT -5
 A closer look at the linkage. |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jul 22, 2014 12:49:52 GMT -5
 With all of the pickup points now installed the front a arms slide right into place with the pushrods. |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jul 22, 2014 12:51:06 GMT -5
 A custom seat, headrest and new belts really set off the interior of this kit. |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jul 22, 2014 13:04:49 GMT -5
My limited vocabulary prevents me from making an appropriate comment.
John
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Post by indy on Jul 22, 2014 13:46:58 GMT -5
Oh so very impressive!
Jordan
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Post by alterrenner on Jul 22, 2014 19:32:43 GMT -5
This is like watching Gerald Wingrove, only in a smaller scale! You know that when you fire that thing up, and by all appearances, you should be able to fire it up, the paint is going to turn on the exhaust. A new benchmark has been set!
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Post by IndyCarModels on Jul 22, 2014 20:24:44 GMT -5
WOW!!!!!!!!
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Post by gavkiwi on Jul 22, 2014 22:29:23 GMT -5
This build is just amazing, so detailed, and when you think this little community is a 'niche' thing, and then you have a build quality like this, one of the most detailed open wheeler builds I've ever seen. Anywhere. And there are some 7 billion ppl on this planet, and I bet not one other person around could detail a 1/25 scale Lola from Indy like this. Amazing, simply amazing!
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Post by INDY22IAM on Jul 23, 2014 8:29:13 GMT -5
Museum quality work going on here. Very nice to follow this wip. Looks like the real car from some of the pictures. You'll have to take some outdoor setting pictures when this is all done. I am sure you would not be able to tell the difference between the model and the real thing. Great job on all the details.
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Post by INDY22IAM on Jul 23, 2014 8:30:03 GMT -5
What do you use to get the seat that sponge look?
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Post by aowr1911 on Jul 23, 2014 9:34:35 GMT -5
What do you use to get the seat that sponge look? It's a ground up fibre that is found in hobby shops all over. After you have the piece you want to cover all prepped (sanded,primed etc.) I just empty the contents into a zip lock bag .......take a small brush and use a deluted form of wood glue ....brush it on and then drop it in the bag and shake it up real good. Let it set for a few minutes and remove the piece. |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jul 23, 2014 9:35:50 GMT -5
You are all really wonderful with the support of this wip. Thank you so much.
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Post by stonecold44 on Jul 28, 2014 18:58:59 GMT -5
Unreal! What a great piece of ingenuity, patience and deep thought. A real labor of love. Of course it doesn't hurt that its one of my favorite cars that my favorite driver raced. I can't wait to see the finished product. Keep up the great work!
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Post by Calvin on Jul 28, 2014 19:26:38 GMT -5
Unreal! What a great piece of ingenuity, patience and deep thought. A real labor of love. Of course it doesn't hurt that its one of my favorite cars that my favorite driver raced. I can't wait to see the finished product. Keep up the great work! Hey Greg! Glad to see you around! We totally agree that this is indeed a nice piece! |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jul 31, 2014 21:42:39 GMT -5
 Hello all, Back with another series of shots from the T88/00 build. Here you can see we are putting the finishing touches on the suspension and braking systems. |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jul 31, 2014 21:43:29 GMT -5
 The reverse views. |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jul 31, 2014 21:44:43 GMT -5
 The front suspension minus rotors. |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jul 31, 2014 21:45:47 GMT -5
 Another view |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jul 31, 2014 21:46:54 GMT -5
 The rears taking shape. |
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Post by racerbrown on Aug 1, 2014 6:19:19 GMT -5
amazing detail!
keep 'em coming.
duane
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Post by indy on Aug 1, 2014 9:20:19 GMT -5
Another great update. Always a pleasant surprise to check the board and see another slew of pics of this car's progress.
Jordan
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