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Post by Calvin on Aug 3, 2015 17:19:58 GMT -5
I give this Two thumbs and tows up!
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Post by jwrass on Aug 4, 2015 22:19:11 GMT -5
Art,
I have two of these kits and you are showing me the way! Almost like a private tutor.
I used to watch these ground pounders at Road America with my father back in the day, Great memories!!!
It was a interesting time to see many popular Indy Car drivers at the helm in the pre modern day Indy Car Road Race/ Street curcuits. Those who were know for their oval prowess where very impressive turning right as well!
Great series! Simpler times.
Keep showing us the way Art.
Many thanks!!!!
Jimmy "RASS"
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Post by Art Laski on Aug 5, 2015 0:36:11 GMT -5
I give this Two thumbs and tows up! Thanks, Calvin! |
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Post by Art Laski on Aug 5, 2015 1:17:47 GMT -5
Art, I have two of these kits and you are showing me the way! Almost like a private tutor. I used to watch these ground pounders at Road America with my father back in the day, Great memories!!! It was a interesting time to see many popular Indy Car drivers at the helm in the pre modern day Indy Car Road Race/ Street curcuits. Those who were know for their oval prowess where very impressive turning right as well! Great series! Simpler times. Keep showing us the way Art. Many thanks!!!! Jimmy "RASS" Jimmy, thanks so much for following along. I really love these cars. I saw them run when I was pretty young, and to me they were like road course sprint cars. |
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Post by Art Laski on Aug 13, 2015 2:32:55 GMT -5
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Post by racerbrown on Aug 13, 2015 7:08:33 GMT -5
looks like you've got a plumbing nightmare ahead of you art…
duane
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Post by 2lapsdown on Aug 13, 2015 8:01:20 GMT -5
That looks great, and again, I've learned some things. Is that semi gloss black or a graphite color on the bell housing and trans? In reference to Duane's comment on the plumbing, I'm sure you'll leave me in a cloud of dust on that deal.
John
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Post by Art Laski on Aug 13, 2015 11:08:36 GMT -5
Duane, aint that the truth!
John, for the gearbox paint, I mixed some Testors Exhaust Metalizer with semi-gloss black. I don't know what the ratio was, as I just eye-balled it, but it was mostly the metalizer.
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Post by Calvin on Aug 13, 2015 12:23:49 GMT -5
Amazing!
I wouldn't have the patience to mask all that off....the old yucky crusty paint brush would be coming out before that!
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Post by Patrick on Aug 16, 2015 18:46:32 GMT -5
Friday I saw your car in the paddock. It didn't do qualifying during the day and I just realized I didn't take any photos! Duh!!
Patrick
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Post by Art Laski on Aug 16, 2015 23:06:33 GMT -5
Man, I wish I could have been there, Patrick! Don't worry about the pics. The less references, the more liberties I get to take!  |
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Post by Gary Davis on Aug 18, 2015 15:34:53 GMT -5
Hey ART...I've always liked these cars...and this is really looking good my friend. Great fab work ...can't wait for some body color. Can these kits still be purchased??
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Post by Art Laski on Aug 21, 2015 17:51:31 GMT -5
Hey Gary! Thanks for looking in. I think there may be some left. Send a PM to Kevin Kuzman who produced the kits at membername kuzlynn.
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Post by Gary Davis on Aug 22, 2015 19:28:53 GMT -5
Thanks ART...got a hold of him...Actually...he sent me a pm. Got the T332 Lola and the the Eagle from him. Man...this is way too much RACE'IN to be true!!!LOL This build is really looking good my friend...
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Post by Art Laski on Aug 22, 2015 20:16:46 GMT -5
Fantastic! I know you will do them justice. I have the Eagle too, but it may be a while before I get to it.
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Post by 2lapsdown on Aug 22, 2015 21:23:12 GMT -5
Art, I hope you do a WIP on the Eagle, that one is going to take some creativity.
John
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Post by Art Laski on Aug 24, 2015 15:18:12 GMT -5
John, I will do a WIP, but that one is going to take some committment!!! I'll probably follow Kevin's lead and just use the MPC Eagle donor kit. There aren't a lot of references, so I won't be too worried about accuracy on that one.
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Post by Art Laski on Aug 24, 2015 15:19:08 GMT -5
I'm still making progress on this one, a little at a time. Actually, I have a lot of time in the body prep, but not a lot to show there yet. But here are some random photos of some work. Drilled out some openings for seat belts.  I also drilled a hole on the body in an inconspicuous place and inserted a wooden dowel to hold it for painting.   The only calipers I had that might work for the rear are not quite the right shape, so I reshaped them a little. This one is still a little rough in this shot.  |
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Post by Art Laski on Aug 24, 2015 15:21:55 GMT -5
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Post by Art Laski on Aug 24, 2015 15:23:21 GMT -5
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Post by clm1545 on Aug 24, 2015 16:41:49 GMT -5
More magic from Art. Looks Great.
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Aug 24, 2015 19:49:06 GMT -5
This is just amazing!
Sandy
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Post by harveythedog2 on Aug 26, 2015 11:29:31 GMT -5
Looking AWESOME SWEET! Hey! That's my new saying! AWESOME SWEET!
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Post by Art Laski on Aug 26, 2015 16:04:41 GMT -5
Thanks, guys! More to come. I have some momentum going finally...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2015 21:20:48 GMT -5
Very talented. Looks great. Ain't Kevin great? He has pulled some of these old kits off the shelf. Great guy for the hobby.
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Post by Art Laski on Aug 28, 2015 11:34:17 GMT -5
Very talented. Looks great. Ain't Kevin great? He has pulled some of these old kits off the shelf. Great guy for the hobby. Yes, I love his subject matter and the fact that he is able to create them from scratch amazes me. |
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Post by jwrass on Aug 29, 2015 9:55:45 GMT -5
Art,
I have been following along! You sir are making magic! Your attention to detail is amazing and appreciated.
Research, Keen eyes and skillful hands = a work of Art ( no pun intended )
I will continue to watch and learn with much anticipation,
Thanks for sharing you talents.
jimmy "RASS"
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Post by Art Laski on Sept 27, 2015 2:52:48 GMT -5
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Sept 27, 2015 5:32:12 GMT -5
This is really coming together now!
Sandy
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Post by racerbrown on Sept 27, 2015 7:29:04 GMT -5
wow! that is intense.  duane |
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