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Post by Patrick on Jan 21, 2015 18:59:37 GMT -5
Atta a way! The distributor is beefy. Steady on. Well executed.
Patrick
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Post by raceparke on Jan 23, 2015 17:34:22 GMT -5
Decided to go a diffferent direction with wheels/tires. I had a set of Acc Min CanAm that I will use. That kit had wide web front wheels and narrow web rears. I had built a car with narrow web on both ends so I have the wide webs to use here.  I've made most of the choices for parts so now just start assembly and finishing. |
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Post by Calvin on Jan 23, 2015 20:25:51 GMT -5
What is up with these alcohol sponsors in the background all about lately.....last week we had chromehorn with a bottle of Jack in the background of his Juan M. car and now our very own raceparke has an Andretti wine sponsor plug....  But your build is coming along nicely! |
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Post by indy on Jan 23, 2015 21:28:58 GMT -5
AM made great kits, they a gold mine of useful parts. Glad they could help with this one.
Jordan
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Post by Patrick on Jan 25, 2015 1:01:23 GMT -5
Just to keep the fires burning...   This was from a F5000 event in New Zealand. There were all kinds of cars! Patrick |
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Post by raceparke on Jan 27, 2015 15:14:03 GMT -5
We're back. . . I drilled the suspension bracket and added small wire to attach springs and top links.  Added pieces to top of hubs for wing supports.  Rolling spring wire.  And getting pieces together to make to spring/shocks  |
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Post by Calvin on Jan 27, 2015 16:56:08 GMT -5
I like how you get in there and work on the detail.
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Post by alterrenner on Jan 28, 2015 6:27:11 GMT -5
I was going to write that I make my coil springs by wrapping wire around a fine-thread machine screw. Keeps the coils more evenly spaced. I was going to, but it looks like you've mastered the even coil technique! Instead, I'll just write NICE!
--Frank
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Post by raceparke on Jan 28, 2015 8:08:13 GMT -5
Thanks
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Post by raceparke on Jan 29, 2015 15:35:21 GMT -5
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Post by Patrick on Jan 30, 2015 12:54:37 GMT -5
Those meats look so good on the car. I like the idea of wing supports on the uprights...why didn't I think of that! Rear assembly looks good, too!
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Post by raceparke on Jan 30, 2015 13:57:36 GMT -5
Thanks! More pix later today
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Post by raceparke on Jan 30, 2015 15:11:10 GMT -5
Getting ready to apply red on the nose. Masking is not my favorite, but what are ya gonna do??  and the result. Some blurps, but the blue will cover some of that.  This view makes it look a little like a dragboat maybe?  |
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Post by Calvin on Jan 30, 2015 16:59:22 GMT -5
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Post by raceparke on Jan 30, 2015 18:04:34 GMT -5
Thanks Calvin Got to get some of that.
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Post by Patrick on Feb 1, 2015 12:41:24 GMT -5
Calvin,
I have so many models that need striping painted, but also I hate masking and painting them. Maybe the tape will get some things done.
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Post by raceparke on Feb 1, 2015 16:39:58 GMT -5
Took herself and friend to the movies so no progress but we're supposed to be snowed in tomorrow so hopefully some M10B time. If so will post.
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Post by raceparke on Feb 4, 2015 16:36:25 GMT -5
Well, some more progress. Over the years, I've managed to misplace the front suspension arms. So I am bending them from soft wire.  Not too bad  Putting antiroll bars on and the radiator.  I attached the wing supports to the rear hubs, but just have the wing sitting on pins on the top of the supports. When the supports glue hardens, the wing can be removed for painting and the supports will be in line.  Had to remove the exhausts so they can be reshaped a bit. Two steps ahead, one back.  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2015 16:45:52 GMT -5
Pretty cool!
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Post by Patrick on Feb 4, 2015 16:56:52 GMT -5
Welcome to the F5000 Club!   Now where can we get some good down draft Webers and not side drafts! Patrick |
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Post by raceparke on Feb 4, 2015 18:00:03 GMT -5
Thanks Patrick, F5000 still lives! You just keep finding photos and posting them for us to drool over.
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Post by Patrick on Feb 4, 2015 21:45:49 GMT -5
Check out this field of 5000 car from down under just a few weeks ago!  That's some full grid! And the winner of this race was merely a 73 year old!! Patrick |
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Post by Calvin on Feb 4, 2015 23:07:22 GMT -5
I'm really enjoying your WIP!
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Post by alterrenner on Feb 5, 2015 6:11:10 GMT -5
Check out this field of 5000 car from down under just a few weeks ago! That's some full grid! And the winner of this race was merely a 73 year old!! Patrick Holy crap! --Frank |
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Post by raceparke on Feb 5, 2015 11:46:25 GMT -5
Thanks Calvin. Patrick a sound track of that picture would blow out the speakers.
This F5000 stuff is v cool. No spec cars in that picture!
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Post by raceparke on Feb 5, 2015 16:15:38 GMT -5
Well. I'd appreciate some help, advice. First, I need to strip and repaint the top bodywork. What is the easiest way to remove paint? Next any ideas what color blue this is? Metallic or not? Anyone, anyone, (Calvin?)
Thanks. I've ordered the tape Calvin recommended and will continue mechanical stuff and posting between snow storms and subsequent removal efforts.
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Post by Calvin on Feb 5, 2015 16:36:21 GMT -5
I actually don't know much about removing paint.  That's all I'm going to say! LOL! But for the color I cant tell for sure it has metallic in it? |
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Post by Patrick on Feb 7, 2015 0:02:12 GMT -5
I am 95% positive Cannon's car had the blue area a metallic blue. I did see the car and remember from my photos.
Patrick
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Post by raceparke on Feb 14, 2015 11:37:13 GMT -5
We're back. Had planned to go to Ohio yesterday, but the weather won. Was going to a museum with my brother which had the Hogan Mclaren on display to check out details, color, etc. Turns out that when I was letting him know we wern't coming, he was letting me know that the car was not currently on the floor anyway. So some details I maybe would have confirmed, I will now create. Mainly in oil cooler and tank plumbing. I finished the exhaust and added shift linkage  I am using the AM system as a template and for some parts but certainly not at that level of complexity.  the AM tank  cut down a bit  and in place  and with rad  |
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Post by raceparke on Feb 14, 2015 11:45:06 GMT -5
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