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Post by florida70bee on Jul 20, 2016 21:50:08 GMT -5
Upper and lower body permanently attached to the frame!   Rear suspension is installed.   Steering arm is installed..  Installed drag link. What nice is it does not interfere with the nose cone.  Pro Tech photo-etched bolts installed on various points of the suspension and steering links.  Fuel cap was painted Alclad gold titanium and the latch Alclad chrome  Roll bar is installed  |
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Post by florida70bee on Jul 20, 2016 21:59:44 GMT -5
Rear tires are attached with 5 minute epoxy.  Since the wheels are exposed it's critical that they are straight (especially when it is judged at a contest) so lots of checking and rechecking while the epoxy cured.  Front wheels and tires are installed..  Header and exhaust pipe are permanently attached.  Close up of the header on the 255 Offy. I added photo etched bolts to the header.  Tail pipe has the proper stance  Last Item I reinstalled was the ram air scoop which I repainted with Alclad polished Aluminum. As I did not like the finish on it previously...  |
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Post by florida70bee on Jul 20, 2016 22:05:36 GMT -5
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Post by clm1545 on Jul 20, 2016 23:10:01 GMT -5
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Post by joe on Jul 21, 2016 4:10:09 GMT -5
FANTASTIC! It is a work of art not just a build. Congrats on finishing it. Good luck at the IPMS show.
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Post by racerbrown on Jul 21, 2016 7:02:00 GMT -5
WOW!
i think i'll print this whole WIP out and bind it as a how to book for roadsters!
what a great feeling of accomplishment (and relief) you must have andy.
i look forward to seeing it in person someday.
thanks for sharing.
duane
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2016 7:37:55 GMT -5
When you sit back and look at your handiwork do you ever think "I could have done this in 1/1 scale"?
Just an incredible piece of workmanship.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2016 8:27:54 GMT -5
Gosh. I………..I don't know how to…………………I mean I can't find words to……….Gee, I just can't come up with what I want to say. I could look at this all day and still not see everything you have added. That is some wonderful craftsmanship skills. Once you attend the IPMS show might I suggest you have this displayed in the Louvre----Musee du Louvre. That should be among the works of da Vinci, Van Gogh, Monet, Rembrandt and Matisse. Wunderbare Arbeit, Herr Handwerker!!!!!!
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Post by gwstexas on Jul 21, 2016 8:29:17 GMT -5
Spectacular! Calhoun never looked better. Congratulations on a wonderful job...
Best,
Gary
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Jul 21, 2016 8:52:15 GMT -5
The finished model just takes your breath away. The use of the p/e fasteners and rivets on the windscreen was amazing. Sorry I won't be able to see it in person at the Nats. Once again, well done Andy.
Sandy
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Post by bobbyc on Jul 21, 2016 11:56:33 GMT -5
Wow! I can't wait to see it in person at the Nats! Great work!...and patience!
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Post by alterrenner on Jul 21, 2016 19:33:51 GMT -5
Tell us more about this machine that you've invented that takes a real car and shrinks it down to 1/24 scale!
In your introduction to this thread, you called your self a "newbie" at open-wheel modeling. I can't wait to see what you can do when you get a little skill behind you!
Great build! Great WIP!.
--Frank
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Post by indy on Jul 21, 2016 22:42:18 GMT -5
Very enjoyable WIP, thank you for all the detail and time you took to show us how this masterpiece came together. Very inspiring. Really beautifully done and the end result is stunning.
Jordan
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Post by florida70bee on Jul 21, 2016 23:20:05 GMT -5
Wow! I can't wait to see it in person at the Nats! Great work!...and patience! It will be great to see you again this year Bobby! If you remember last year you got a preview of it when It was 1/2 complete now you'll see it all done! What are you bringing to this years Nats? |
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Post by florida70bee on Jul 21, 2016 23:23:53 GMT -5
Very enjoyable WIP, thank you for all the detail and time you took to show us how this masterpiece came together. Very inspiring. Really beautifully done and the end result is stunning. Jordan Thank you for the compliments Jordan! Glad you enjoyed the WIP pictures and that they inspired you! That makes it all worthwhile! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2016 10:32:49 GMT -5
Just simply stunning!
I expect to see this in IPMS Nats coverage. Good luck!
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Post by Calvin on Jul 24, 2016 0:15:47 GMT -5
absolutely incredible!
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Post by Gary Davis on Jul 24, 2016 14:21:17 GMT -5
Andy...your fab work and attention to detail on this build is just awesome bud!! The sit...the paint scheme...the small detail work is a work of ART. Like I said in another forum...if you don't place on the Podium at the NATS..then something is terribly wrong. It would be cool to see your work in person but...it's a little ways for me to go...this year anyway. Good luck at the show.
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Post by Art Laski on Jul 24, 2016 18:54:51 GMT -5
Fantastic build, Andy!
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Post by pje on Jul 24, 2016 23:54:37 GMT -5
As I said to Art about his Lola T332 thread, I say to you Andy. You can never delete these photos as you have created the definitive build of this kit and everyone who follows you and your build will be consulting this thread. Excellent, just excellent.
Paul Erlendson
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Post by bobbyc on Jul 25, 2016 5:48:17 GMT -5
Hi Andy:
I'm bringing a bunch of ships to the Nats, but I am also bringing the 1956 Dean Van Lines Special for the open wheel class. After looking at your build, though, I probably should leave it home! :-)
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Post by harveythedog2 on Jul 25, 2016 10:19:29 GMT -5
SUPER SWEET! Nicest build of this car that I have ever seen.
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Post by florida70bee on Jul 25, 2016 13:24:28 GMT -5
Hi Andy: I'm bringing a bunch of ships to the Nats, but I am also bringing the 1956 Dean Van Lines Special for the open wheel class. After looking at your build, though, I probably should leave it home! :-) Sweet!
Don't leave the 56 Dean Van Lines at home! I want to see it!
Matter of fact I hope to see a lot of Indy Car builds at this years Nats. The more the better!
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Post by bobbyc on Jul 26, 2016 6:36:02 GMT -5
I'm bringing it. If I get spanked, it won't be the first time! LOL
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2016 20:46:52 GMT -5
Hi Andy
Congratulations on your first place win for the open wheel class at the IPMS Nationals this past weekend. It was well deserved and it was great seeing you and Bobby C.
Jim Boulukos
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Post by alterrenner on Aug 10, 2016 4:54:10 GMT -5
1st place! That's it? There was no "Model Of The Century Award"?
Congratulations.
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Post by bobbyc on Aug 10, 2016 5:36:11 GMT -5
I had a great time at the nationals and got to see all the "usual suspects" like Andy, Jim, Tom Faletti and Ed Mautner. Andy won the open wheel category with his Roadster (which looks even better in person than in the photos), and I believe Jim got a third with his Honda Formula 1 racer. There were a lot of really nice open wheel models there including a nice Revell midget (I think the V8 60) which came in second, and 2 rear drive miller kits, one painted as the Indy winner that Louis Meyer drove, and one painted like the Ray Keech winner. It's hard to believe that the nationals started a week ago!
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Post by spyder on Aug 10, 2016 6:33:29 GMT -5
Back from Nats and in recovery mode. Weeks of anticipation and it's over in a flash. Spent a lot of money in the vendor room despite being on a short leash to our ARM tables. Got to do a few fast runs through the contest room. Without a doubt, Andy's Watson was one of the best models in the room and should have received Best Automotive. Agree with Bobby, it was better in person than in the photos and the WIP photos were really good. I am sure the judges had a hard time deciding between the Watson and the conjectural Karmann Ghia racer that won Best... Also saw some great model cars by Andy Sapiro. Not sure if he is on our Forum, but he should be. At one point as I was running down the tables I bumped into Andy Caldwell and Andy Sapiro chatting together. Two great modelers amicably exchanging notes. But the best part is always the friendships renewed there every year. I hope we can do it again next year in Omaha.
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Post by florida70bee on Aug 10, 2016 19:56:00 GMT -5
Hi Andy Congratulations on your first place win for the open wheel class at the IPMS Nationals this past weekend. It was well deserved and it was great seeing you and Bobby C. Jim Boulukos Thank you Jim! Congrats on your 3rd place win with your Honda F1 car as well! It was great seeing you Bobby Tom and Ed at the show! I'll have pictures from the Nationals in another thread. |
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Post by florida70bee on Aug 10, 2016 19:59:00 GMT -5
I had a great time at the nationals and got to see all the "usual suspects" like Andy, Jim, Tom Faletti and Ed Mautner. Andy won the open wheel category with his Roadster (which looks even better in person than in the photos), and I believe Jim got a third with his Honda Formula 1 racer. There were a lot of really nice open wheel models there including a nice Revell midget (I think the V8 60) which came in second, and 2 rear drive miller kits, one painted as the Indy winner that Louis Meyer drove, and one painted like the Ray Keech winner. It's hard to believe that the nationals started a week ago! Great seeing you as well Bobby and your terrific Kuzma! Thank you for showing me your ship models and congrats on the multiple awards you won! |
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