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Post by Calvin on Feb 14, 2015 11:48:54 GMT -5
Oh my GOSH! This is really getting out of controllably GOOD!
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Post by clm1545 on Feb 14, 2015 12:29:24 GMT -5
Oh my GOSH! This is really getting out of controllably GOOD! for sure, great work. |
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Post by pje on Feb 14, 2015 13:59:27 GMT -5
We're back. . . I drilled the suspension bracket and added small wire to attach springs and top links. Rolling spring wire.  And getting pieces together to make to spring/shocks  Dan, I’ve been following along with great interest from the start when I saw the Fisher Wheels and tires, as they are exactly what I’m looking for my rear engine Scarab model. Hopefully Fisher has some extras that they will sell me. One of my own personal challenges has been with making good looking spring shocks. I’ve seen the technique that you used many times before, but I’ve never found wire suitable to the task. Can you tell me what type of wire you used and where it can be found? Keep up the great work. This is fun to watch. Paul Erlendson |
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Post by indy on Feb 14, 2015 14:26:24 GMT -5
Looks like all your hard work is paying off nicely.
Jordan
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Post by raceparke on Feb 14, 2015 16:48:47 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind thoughts, one and all. Paul, back in the day when I taught Junior High Science, I wrapped coated copper wire around a nail, hooked a battery to the wire and made the nail into an electromagnet. The natives all fell down in awe and worshiped me as their god. Well maybe some of that didn't happen but I saved a spool of that wire and use it as you have seen. Copper so it is easy to work with and coated so it looks like not-copper. Viz.  |
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Post by pje on Feb 14, 2015 18:30:17 GMT -5
Thanks Professor!  One more question. Can you give me an idea as to what diameter/guage of wire that you're using. It looks to be perfect for 1/25th-1/24th scale. Paul Erlendson |
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Post by Patrick on Feb 16, 2015 11:35:25 GMT -5
I just found this great detail shot of your Hewland being used on a M10! Nice suspension attachment points.  Patrick |
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Post by raceparke on Feb 16, 2015 16:25:46 GMT -5
Thanks Patrick. Now I've got to tear it all apart and build it with those mounts.  Seriously I really appreciate the steady stream of fresh images. The M10B canon continues to expand. |
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Post by raceparke on Feb 16, 2015 16:28:45 GMT -5
I will use that image to lace an oil line on the gearbox, as shown.
Thanks again.
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Post by raceparke on Feb 19, 2015 15:25:02 GMT -5
Added a fire bottle  And since I'm refinishing the nose, I might as well reshape the opening in front of the front springs.  I can't even get out to shovel, it's so cold here. |
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Post by Patrick on Feb 20, 2015 12:43:47 GMT -5
This is one of my own images back in the day!  Patrick |
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Post by raceparke on Feb 20, 2015 14:12:55 GMT -5
Another great picture! Thanks. Is that Laguna Seca?
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Post by Patrick on Feb 20, 2015 17:13:23 GMT -5
Yup! Top of the hill just before the "Corkscrew".
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Post by raceparke on Apr 9, 2015 17:09:42 GMT -5
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Post by mjjracer on Apr 9, 2015 19:36:20 GMT -5
Those are fantastic! Can-Am cars are so sexy. You've convinced me: I need to grab some of those Fisher cars while I can. Hope I can do halve the job you did. MJ |
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Post by raceparke on Apr 12, 2015 13:19:43 GMT -5
Finally paint dried enough to mask over. Thanks to Calvin for PMA tape idea, the curves were sort of manageable, not impossible as they would have been for me. There are some blurps that I will try to cover up and blend in. I used Tamiya white and red and Testors dark blue as being a close match to Indycals sheet and I didn't have too many other close color matches in spraycans to choose from. Once the blue dries (next month prolly) I'll applhy what decals I have.   |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2015 14:25:48 GMT -5
The further you get along the more realistic this beauty looks. I have always avoided models that need masking for multi colour bodies, you have taken the bull by the horns.
Very nice.
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Post by Calvin on Apr 12, 2015 22:59:36 GMT -5
Awesome! Glad the tape helped! I love that tape!
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Post by raceparke on Apr 19, 2015 15:54:19 GMT -5
I am finally sort of satisfied with the colors and starting to decal. Will post more soon.  |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Apr 19, 2015 17:58:29 GMT -5
This is outstanding, and you're not even finished yet!
Sandy
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Post by alterrenner on Apr 20, 2015 5:25:32 GMT -5
Wow!!
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Post by raceparke on Apr 20, 2015 16:36:42 GMT -5
More progress    A bit more touch up and stuff to do and it's over the line! |
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Post by Calvin on Apr 20, 2015 19:01:49 GMT -5
Very cool! This has been a fun WIP to watch. And you handled that crazy paint scheme just fine |
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Post by Patrick on Apr 20, 2015 21:43:44 GMT -5
YES!!!!!! A fine job you're doing! I've decided to attend the Laguna races(they will always be the Historics to me and not the Rolex blah-blah)simply because of the F5000 race! A full grid of these beasties...loud and satisfying! This has been great to watch how you've done you model. Thanks.
As I was reviewing your WIP I just flashed on a group get-together with all of our F5000 cars displayed! Wouldn't that be something? Just so cool!
Patrick
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Post by raceparke on Apr 22, 2015 15:27:34 GMT -5
Here we are on the podium at last     Thanks to you all for your interest, comments and information. Especially to Patrick for both the original inspiration and the non-stop photos. Thank you. Heading for the garage. Dan Parke |
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Post by kurzheck on Apr 22, 2015 15:37:54 GMT -5
Great build! John Cannon would have been proud. F5000 rules.
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Post by indy on Apr 22, 2015 20:33:59 GMT -5
Great job. The car and the high wing are really well done.
Jordan
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Post by Patrick on Apr 22, 2015 21:28:09 GMT -5
Now...don't ya wanna jump in and motor around the course?
Patrick
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Post by clm1545 on Apr 23, 2015 8:21:32 GMT -5
Great work, Dan.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2015 13:24:45 GMT -5
WOW! WONDERFUL! SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS!
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One more question.
