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Post by raceparke on Nov 23, 2015 16:54:00 GMT -5
I'm pretty much out of parts and pieces to assemble another Eagle based F5000, but an idea arrived, unbidden, to my fevered brain, that I have to try: A frame  A couple of things   Some marking  Some rough fitting  Some rough trimming  And it may turn into a generic March F5000.  Sadly for my legions of fans, this will be all until after Turkey day and the weekend of recovery thereof. . . , but I do intend to keep at this. I think the nose will work, that being the fussiest part. |
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Post by clm1545 on Nov 23, 2015 18:27:15 GMT -5
Very interesting, Dan. Playing with styrene can be fun.
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Post by indycals on Nov 23, 2015 20:24:50 GMT -5
This will be a fun one to watch  |
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Post by raceparke on Dec 9, 2015 14:23:22 GMT -5
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Post by Patrick on Dec 9, 2015 16:59:27 GMT -5
Zowie! A March F5000!!! Excellent plastic fabrication! I am envious! This could be applied to a March F1 also! There are many liveries for F1 Marchs. Here are a couple of F5000 March cars I saw...    Great work and I'm anxious to watch your fabrication work! By the way I am part of your legions of fans! Mas! Mas! Patrick |
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Post by raceparke on Dec 9, 2015 18:10:01 GMT -5
Thanks, Patrick for the kind thoughts and as always your period photos add a great deal to these builds. Some small steps- cockpit detailing  ![]()  And the general idea  |
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Post by Calvin on Dec 9, 2015 18:36:33 GMT -5
I like how you just get in there and build! No excuses! I love it!
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Post by raceparke on Dec 12, 2015 17:34:03 GMT -5
A little more on the nose  I made a bracket to mount the radiators on- also that's where the suspension links will go  And the cockpit surround   The major shapes are getting there- just lotso fine shaping to do. . . |
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Post by Gary Davis on Dec 13, 2015 18:03:12 GMT -5
Man...this is very KOOL. You're doing some great fab work R.P.! It sure is great watching creative minds at work...
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Post by Patrick on Dec 14, 2015 20:30:44 GMT -5
Very excited by what you have done. I have thought about doing this but always chickened out!
Patrick
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Post by raceparke on Dec 15, 2015 17:56:21 GMT -5
I'm starting to add some mechanical bits   Also working on the cockpit surround with some flares on the sides  I'm clamping that piece to a flat surface because the plastic is thin and lots of gluing may cause it to warp.  |
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Post by mjjracer on Dec 15, 2015 21:20:04 GMT -5
Have I mentioned that this is just freaking awesome?!?
You sir, my fthfl srvnt, have mad skills! And I think you may have been a fan of Henry N. Manney, another plus.
MJ
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Post by raceparke on Dec 23, 2015 17:51:59 GMT -5
This may be my last post this year. . . . I have modified the seat using a piece from an IMC Lola 70, and also changed the rear frame.    Beginning to figure out the rear suspension and wheels. I think the WB and tracks will be a bit less than the Lola dimensions.  I hope every one has a happy and safe Holiday season. |
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Post by raceparke on Dec 29, 2015 18:26:05 GMT -5
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Post by raceparke on Dec 29, 2015 21:18:44 GMT -5
That's MPC Ford Mk IV
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Post by Patrick on Dec 30, 2015 13:43:41 GMT -5
I recognize that front suspension...it's on many of my Coopers!  Don't they ever update suspension designs?? LOL! looking very good!! Patrick |
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Post by Gary Davis on Dec 31, 2015 14:45:18 GMT -5
Man..R.P...This is really taking shape.Very good detail work...
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Post by raceparke on Jan 1, 2016 14:22:25 GMT -5
Wing stuff- I put a steel pin into the tranny for strength    And some pipes  Getting ready to prime and paint. |
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Post by Patrick on Jan 2, 2016 16:48:50 GMT -5
Damn! A future F1 model!!! Stuckie!!!
Patrick
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Post by raceparke on Jan 2, 2016 18:01:20 GMT -5
Patrick, I saw Stuck practice on Saturday before the 76GP at Watkins. It was raining like mad and he was the only to go out in that session. I wandered around when the rain let up but not much going on. I was able to spend lots of time in the tech center, especially looking at the 6wheel car. Slept in my car watched the race the next dat, drove home and faced a bunch of 8th graders on Monday. Ah the good old days. . .
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Post by raceparke on Jan 2, 2016 18:07:14 GMT -5
Or maybe it was Brambilla.  ? |
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Post by raceparke on Jan 5, 2016 14:42:43 GMT -5
Starting on the last major element, the BHS (Big Honking Scoop)  The tray on the left will sit atop the pipes, the thick part in middle will represent the "stovepipe" and the two pieces will be the sides of the scoop itself. Filling in the scoop  And so. . .   Now I am ready to prime and paint! |
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Post by Patrick on Jan 5, 2016 19:25:06 GMT -5
The air box looks so damn good! You've done an excellent job on this March!
Patrick
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Post by indy on Jan 12, 2016 22:31:23 GMT -5
Really great work. Sometimes I look at the first pic in the process and go "huh?" but by the time it is worked on the part looks right on the car.
Jordan
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Post by Gary Davis on Jan 13, 2016 15:55:00 GMT -5
MAN oh MAN....Now that's fab work at it's finest. Very good work R.P. I'm sure enjoying watching your talent on this very kool subject. Can't wait to see color on this BAD BOY....
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 13, 2016 22:27:45 GMT -5
Really great stuff, Dan.
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Post by racerbrown on Jan 14, 2016 7:38:23 GMT -5
 duane
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Post by raceparke on Jan 18, 2016 17:41:44 GMT -5
Getting close- just some touching up to do. . .   This is supposed to represent a low-buck non factory entry- a generic March F5000 with a few generic markings on it.  It's also supposed to look orange-er than these pix.  |
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Post by Calvin on Jan 18, 2016 19:15:08 GMT -5
This is just simply outstanding! You have worked and worked and worked on this! If I could I'd shake your hand right now! I appreciate the hard work you have done with this!
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Post by Patrick on Jan 19, 2016 14:55:22 GMT -5
Add some more sponsor decals...it looks naked! (not to be snarky...the cockpit looks a bit short to me...stupid time to mention it.).
Patrick
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