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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2014 10:17:04 GMT -5
well guys I got the 2 engine struts completed out of aluminum tubing and RB Motion nuts and bolts with heim joints, here a couple of pics . I have to wait until there are completely cured so I can do so polishing on the joints
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next I'll start on the rear suspension with heim joints and aluminum tubing for the cv axles and set of RB Motion rear coil over shocks
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Post by indy on Sept 10, 2014 10:43:19 GMT -5
Awesome stuff, Chuck!
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Post by David Sullivan on Sept 10, 2014 13:38:30 GMT -5
That is a fantastic looking build! Can't wait to see more!
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Post by Calvin on Sept 10, 2014 17:58:56 GMT -5
Oh my! and to think this is your *first* Indycar build! You have an exciting thread going on here!
Its official: Your a professional model builder.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2014 1:08:59 GMT -5
Hi guys I got around to the rear suspension and shock and brake set up this afternoon and here are some pics of the progress. I got 1 side done will try to get the other side in a day or so
thanks Chuck
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Post by racerbrown on Sept 11, 2014 6:33:49 GMT -5
i know it's not but you make it look easy chuck.
i'm enjoying the heck out of this build. :-)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2014 8:46:04 GMT -5
thanks guys for the compliments , its been a quick learning curve , sometimes having to make multiable pieces till I get it right. I couldn't help myself I had to mock it up to see where I was and make sure it kind a looked right. I just have to out what the rear wing spill plates look like , because I don't know if the kit are right . I seen one with aluminum unpainted wing plates on it and I may go that way . But here are the mock up pics
thanks again Chuck
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Post by beardogracing on Sept 11, 2014 9:33:58 GMT -5
Just found this photo, it may help.  |
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Post by Calvin on Sept 11, 2014 10:08:30 GMT -5
Just found this photo, it may help. What the heck was it doing on a Road Course?!?!?! They didn't have any Road Course races on the USAC schedule back then! Was it entered in an F5000 race because I think I see an SCCA logo behind the front wing? |
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Post by beardogracing on Sept 11, 2014 10:22:55 GMT -5
At Riverside 1974 F5000 race, Bobby Unser driving. Posted on Facebook today by Mr. Fred Bernius who took the photo at Riverside in 74. Riverside 27 Oct 1974 Riverside Grand Prix finished 20th, out on lap 8 with engine failure  |
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Post by oldphotos on Sept 11, 2014 10:25:27 GMT -5
At Riverside in 1974 Bobby Unser won his Qualifying heat (race #2) and only lasted 8 laps in the 40 lap feature race.
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Post by mjjracer on Sept 11, 2014 14:06:58 GMT -5
My goodness, that rear end is just spectacular. (Said that to a lady once - got slapped  ) Looks like it's ready to install in a real car. The parts from RB Motion are beautiful. I was actually at the Riverside race. Uncle Bobby had them covered, which really surprised me. With the weight of the Indy car and the turbo lag I figured it would be a dog. The wonderful power of too-much power. IIRC this was the race where Mario had his helmet stolen between heats. He borrowed J.R.'s, who had either DNQ'd or dropped out of the first heat. I have a pic somewhere of Mario in the Lola 332 with the lone star on his helmet. MJ |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2014 0:57:44 GMT -5
Hello guys I have started on the cockpit area but the dash board was bothering me . I didn't like the raise gauges like it comes in the kit so I drew a dash board and printed it out on my Alps . Here are the 3 pics , first is the plastic dash board , 2nd is the drawing of it in corel and the 3rd is a printed decal installed
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Post by indycals on Sept 13, 2014 2:33:24 GMT -5
Hard to believe that's the old AMT kit!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2014 7:40:57 GMT -5
Michael...........is isn't the old AMT kit. IT HAS BEEN "RATNASTIFID!!!!" Beauitful work my friend!
Russ
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Post by hurtubise56 on Sept 13, 2014 7:57:23 GMT -5
"Everything old is new again..." sure applies here! Excellent work in addressing all the short-comings of that old plastic!
Brian
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Post by Calvin on Sept 13, 2014 11:46:24 GMT -5
Hard to believe that's the old AMT kit! Its shows that it is possible to turn that kit into some pleasing! Fantastic job! Chuck! |
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Post by IndyCarModels on Sept 13, 2014 13:41:18 GMT -5
Great work!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 18:31:51 GMT -5
well guys I got a little farther on the car . The rear is done now onto the front suspension and I got the car into 1 piece with the motor bulk head attached , here are some pics
thanks Chuck
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Post by Calvin on Sept 15, 2014 21:10:27 GMT -5
The GREAT Bobby Unser would say...."thats the finest model I have ever seen!"
But IMO this is one of the best AMT builds of this Eagle I have seen.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 23:10:31 GMT -5
Chuck;
WOW!!!!!!!!!! All I can say...WOW!!!!!
Russ
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Post by Art Laski on Sept 16, 2014 0:26:05 GMT -5
It's looking great!
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Post by racerbrown on Sept 16, 2014 6:00:24 GMT -5
what a great job on a not so great kit.
it really goes to show what a great scratch builder can do.
duane
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Post by raceparke on Sept 16, 2014 14:02:36 GMT -5
Second that Calvin. This Eagle flies higher than ever.
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