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Post by kip on Jan 11, 2016 8:08:08 GMT -5
I aim to please.
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 11, 2016 22:23:25 GMT -5
"photos not found" for me. Classic Photobucket.
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Post by kip on Jan 12, 2016 7:46:42 GMT -5
I reloaded the photos. They should be there now. Don't know why they disappeared. I did not do anything to them.
Gary said the decal proofs should be ready soon so that will be next. Can't wait to see the turned gold numbers.
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 12, 2016 9:12:03 GMT -5
Got them now, Kip. Photobucket does strange things.
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Post by kip on Jan 24, 2016 10:48:48 GMT -5
Whilst I was being snowed in, I put the screen in the air duct. Took three tries to get it but I am pretty pleased with the result.. I need to put a "molding" across the bottom.  The Novi crew drilled out the frame tubing verticals near the engine—I assume to save some weight.  kip |
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 24, 2016 12:14:14 GMT -5
Damn, you are good!
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Post by indycals on Jan 24, 2016 16:21:27 GMT -5
This is fantastic!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 19:30:21 GMT -5
I agree. This is one of my favorite machines. Most guys argue over the low profile tires but I think they looked great.
Lance did a super job on these kits. I am building a '63 Novi right now (this weekend) and marvel at how well it all goes together.
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Post by Calvin on Jan 24, 2016 21:13:54 GMT -5
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Post by kip on Jan 25, 2016 8:36:39 GMT -5
I agree Hubie. I really like the look of the front engined cars with the fat low-profile tires. Even better than the tall skinnies.
kip
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Post by bobbyc on Jan 25, 2016 8:52:50 GMT -5
Really coming along nicely! I also like the way you did the gauges on the instrument panel. What gauge decals did you use?
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Post by kip on Jan 25, 2016 13:46:03 GMT -5
The gauge faces are from Model Car Garage. I drilled out the kit dash, attached the gauge faces to the back of the dash, put a thin white plastic backer behind the gauge faces, and then used Testers Clear Plastic Cement to make a lens from the from.
kip
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Post by florida70bee on Jan 25, 2016 21:20:43 GMT -5
Great work Kip!!
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Post by kip on Jan 31, 2016 19:04:45 GMT -5
Does anybody know what the thingy is attached to the roll bar? Looks like it has a cord attached that runs into the car body. Camera??? 
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2016 22:15:26 GMT -5
I am no expert, but a lot of guys used the roll bar for a breather catch can. Like a fuel overflow container. Looking at the photo's I'm thinking that's what it is. There was some sort of venting either between the bladder and foam or whatever and rather than have it just "exit" rules were put in place to contain whatever liquid might be spilled (and it would not be a lot) so guys rather than fab up a catch can would just run the line into the roll hoop.
Later on, say after the big fire in 1964, you will see cars with actual catch cans on the roll hoop. Prior to that, they just ran it into the tubing of the car. The fuel systems in a racing car has a couple of 'by pass" valves and are really kind of complicated.
Bob Ciconni can attest to this.
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Post by kip on Feb 1, 2016 8:15:31 GMT -5
Thanks hubie. Never in a million years would I have figured that out. Its unbelievable how much knowledge is available on this site.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2016 11:44:54 GMT -5
It ain't the gospel, but this practice was used.
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Post by kip on Feb 1, 2016 13:44:23 GMT -5
Decals are on. GWS did a really nice job.    kip |
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Post by indy on Feb 1, 2016 13:55:04 GMT -5
Looks great, Kip! There is just something special about a Novi.
Jordan
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Post by bobbyc on Feb 2, 2016 11:33:07 GMT -5
Car looks great! Hubie's right about the breather tubes. It could be a vent from any number of places, including the rear. The funny thing is, there seems to be 2 different tubes depending on the perspective of the photos. In the larger photo there seems to be a thin black tube behind Herk's back, and in the inset the tube seems larger, almost like a metal piece, or brace, attached to the roll bar. The thin black tube looks more like a conventional breather tube.
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Post by kip on Feb 2, 2016 13:03:25 GMT -5
Thanks for the help Bobby. I noticed the 2 different tubes also. All the pictures I've found show the black tube except the one, which I believe is the race day photo because it has the white wall tires. The black tube also appears on the 1964 qualifying photos but not on the 1965 qualifying photo. I'll probably go with the metal since I'm trying for the race day one lap DNF version. I have some video of the race that shows the car in the pits after it broke so I'll check that out--hopefully their will be a better view.
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Post by kip on Feb 8, 2016 18:07:38 GMT -5
Done. Recent work: Put on roll bar and attached a breather tube. Thanks Hubie and BobbyC for identifying what that tube was.  Fuel hump and hardware scratchbuilt.  After looking at the photos all these months I finally noticed that the Tombstone Novi left exhaust is not only shorter than the 1963 Novi left exhaust—it is completely different. A modified spare parts box sprint car exhaust was used.  Final photos. Changes to the Sellers' excellent 1963 Novi include a new nose without the bumps and scoops, relocated and revised fueling hardware, new large air scoop near cockpit, removed and hollowed out body panels near engine, frame rails added, addition of engine façade in cut out areas, addition of numerous air scoops, Calvin’s low profile tires, GWS’s superb decals. Paint is Tamiya’s Flo Red.  I love the right side exhaust. It reminds me of a mortor launcher.      Herk's two Novi rides.  My Herk Indy collection 1962 through 1965. Does anyone sense a theme here?  And my other Herk build—the only one I have that he won a race in.  I still have my Demler 99 to finish and have Sellers' Mallard to build. kip |
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Post by indy on Feb 8, 2016 18:11:35 GMT -5
What a cool build and so unique. That's a fine Herk collection! Enjoyed the WIP and finished result is really a stunner.
Jordan
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Post by Art Laski on Feb 8, 2016 18:36:42 GMT -5
Great job, Kip! The little details catch my attention. What did you use for the windshield bolts? They look great, as does the whole build. Really nice work.
-Art
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Post by kip on Feb 8, 2016 19:14:41 GMT -5
The bolts are RB Motion's Button Head Cap Screws. They come in various sizes. I used .037. I also use them for the snaps on the seat upholstery. Thanks for the kind words.
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Post by Michael Chriss on Feb 8, 2016 21:30:18 GMT -5
Fantastic builds, all of them. So cool.
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Post by clm1545 on Feb 8, 2016 23:19:54 GMT -5
Great stuff, as usual, Kip. They are all just stunning.
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Post by racerbrown on Feb 9, 2016 8:23:23 GMT -5
Great stuff, as usual, Kip. They are all just stunning. x2! duane |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Feb 9, 2016 8:53:30 GMT -5
Great stuff, as usual, Kip. They are all just stunning. x2! duane x3 because I'm at a loss for words to describe this! Sandy |
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Post by gwstexas on Feb 9, 2016 9:50:00 GMT -5
Hey, Kip, what an incredible collection! The detail work is absolutely spectacular. Keep 'em comin'!
Best,
Gary
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