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Post by raceparke on Jun 21, 2015 15:55:32 GMT -5
As there have been several WIPs on this subject this will be more in the nature of some revisions I am making to the basic kit. First I ground away inside so the interior could be centered.  Then I added a small panel over the front part of the exhaust opening.   Photos of the actual car seem to show that Gurneys car used slide throttles. I'm going to use a set from the MPC Gurney-Weslake engine.  Finally for now, the rear track (61 inches on the real car) needed to be increased on the model by about 5 mm.   |
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Post by kip on Jun 21, 2015 17:23:19 GMT -5
Very interesting. I just got one of these and want to build it soon, so this is and will be most helpful.
kip
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Post by Calvin on Jun 22, 2015 0:35:46 GMT -5
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Jun 22, 2015 7:08:25 GMT -5
Thanks for posting this, looking forward to the progress. Like Kip, this car is one I want to build soon.
Sandy
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Post by indy on Jun 22, 2015 9:23:08 GMT -5
A 60's Eagle is just such a special thing. Very nice start, will be excited to see this one being built up.
Jordan
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Post by jamesharvey on Jun 23, 2015 15:51:17 GMT -5
Is this cool or what? I am glad to learn about the 5mm correction and your solution is masterful. I have this kit so I am following your every step. Thanks so much for sharing. You are doing a great job.
Jim
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Post by 2lapsdown on Aug 16, 2015 20:00:25 GMT -5
And then what happened?
John
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Post by jwrass on Aug 17, 2015 21:09:59 GMT -5
R.P.
Dan Gurney and his Eagles are a fav! Great WIP, Who's is the artisan who cast this kit?
I will be following along with great interest.
Jimmy "RASS"
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Post by clm1545 on Aug 17, 2015 21:31:09 GMT -5
R.P. Dan Gurney and his Eagles are a fav! Great WIP, Who's is the artisan who cast this kit? I will be following along with great interest. Jimmy "RASS" I am no longer involved with this project. You can buy this kit from Gary. Check "openwheellegends" on ebay, or contact Gary at 416 265 6430. Gary is in Canada, so that might be an international for you. |
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Post by jwrass on Aug 17, 2015 22:04:37 GMT -5
clm1545,
Duely noted! Thank you for the information and response.
Jimmy "RASS"
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Post by raceparke on Aug 18, 2015 6:20:46 GMT -5
Summer busy ness has been time filling. I have some photos and progress to show. Will get back to this soon
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Post by 2lapsdown on Aug 18, 2015 10:23:57 GMT -5
I know the business thing. Sometimes I see a WIP that's like a good book you can't put down, this was one of them. I hope the business included some summer fun.
John
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Post by shunter on Aug 21, 2015 5:16:33 GMT -5
Nice work so far...
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Post by raceparke on Sept 6, 2015 13:33:30 GMT -5
Good news- bad news: Good- Summer visitors gone, related sweeping, cooking etc done. Bad- In the busyness I seem to have lost some progress shots of the Eagle. Here is what I can show now. Taking a page from my Kuzma build, I cut the floor into three pieces and left the part under the seat while filling seams on the others.  I decided on a svelte, symmetrical look so no extra tank. Also had problems with the outer windshield so not using it- just the inner one. I sorta like it better anyway.  I need to order from Indycals and do some details then it's a wrap. |
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Post by clm1545 on Sept 6, 2015 15:03:38 GMT -5
Check with Calvin on the windscreen, Dan.
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Post by raceparke on Sept 6, 2015 15:38:20 GMT -5
Thanks. I did use Calvins parts. They are very nice but I sorta bungled the job. As stated, I'm ok with it.
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