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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 15, 2016 19:50:36 GMT -5
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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 15, 2016 19:59:20 GMT -5
 Some startup work here with the half shafts being fitted.  having to bore out the uprights was a better option than making entirely new one. Here you can see the threaded aluminum that will serve as the spindle for the upright is in place but needs to be cut down a bit.  The axles out of the transmission.  A look at the fabbed up shocks, springs and new lower mounts |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 15, 2016 20:06:27 GMT -5
 Having to open up these tubs is crucial to making the car LOOK realistic and have a believable product when finished.you can see the little lips on the spacer in the nose.....still a bit rough but with some tlc....you'll never know it was there.  Installing engine ancillaries such as water pumps and oill pumps....alternators , make the engine just glow. all of the conduit and piping is scratch from aluminum and plastic rod.  All of the sh#t that was cut off of the bottom side of the engine (s)  Each step in the process makes these look a little more like the real deal. |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 15, 2016 20:10:18 GMT -5
 I LOVE these cover from our friend schnauzer but the center holes are too small. I opened these up and on these particular cars I have decided to go with an insert made of aluminum to isolate the center nut.  Some perspective..... |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 15, 2016 20:15:47 GMT -5
 The gearboxes have been SCREWED on and are completely removable if need be. You can see the brass heat trays at the rear which help direct heat away from the unit itself.  The paint is a little glossier than I would like but that will dull through handling. this shot was BEFORE the placement of the heat shielding.  Starting to resemble a proper back half now...... |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 15, 2016 20:20:31 GMT -5
 You can see in the foreground the rear end has a shifting linkage going in and will be completed once the two halves of the car are joined.  Before the linkages were attached.  I LOVE aero wheels!! |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 15, 2016 20:23:44 GMT -5
 Replacing the hot and cold side funnels with something a little more realistic.  Pretty big difference in my eyes....worth the time to do it. |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 15, 2016 20:26:42 GMT -5
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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 15, 2016 20:28:48 GMT -5
 Well guys and gals.....that's it for now. When I have something else I'll be back to put those up too. As always thank you so much for the kind words and good vibes. Will |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jan 15, 2016 20:44:59 GMT -5
This is fun to watch. How did you flair the air funnels?
John
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Post by indycals on Jan 15, 2016 20:52:54 GMT -5
Another masterpiece in the works.
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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 15, 2016 21:10:03 GMT -5
This is fun to watch. How did you flair the air funnels? John I took a drill.......bored an approximately same size diameter hole into the table ....went down about an eight inch and then slid the aluminum tubing into that hole......then with a rounded tip mandrel....just tapped on it ...kinda hard until it flared it out.  |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 15, 2016 21:10:34 GMT -5
Another masterpiece in the works. WHOA!! I don't know about all that. |
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Post by racerbrown on Jan 16, 2016 8:41:32 GMT -5
Another masterpiece in the works. WHOA!! I don't know about all that. sounds accurate to me! duane |
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Post by indy on Jan 17, 2016 14:12:30 GMT -5
Really enjoying seeing your scratchbuilding again. Thanks for bring us along for this journey.
Jordan
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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 18, 2016 0:16:27 GMT -5
Really enjoying seeing your scratchbuilding again. Thanks for bring us along for this journey. Jordan Thank you Sir. I'll have some more here in a few days. Jumping back and forth from project to project. :0 |
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Post by shunter on Jan 20, 2016 4:58:29 GMT -5
Look forward to seeing more, great start so far.
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Post by aowr1911 on Mar 24, 2016 17:45:03 GMT -5
Alright fellow modelers.....back with a few more on this project.  |
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Post by aowr1911 on Mar 24, 2016 17:47:15 GMT -5
 Here you can see the steering rack and tie rod ends. Thanks to some new tap and die tools I can now thread them in stead of bond them. |
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Post by aowr1911 on Mar 24, 2016 17:48:51 GMT -5
 Still have some details to sort out but its coming along.... |
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Post by aowr1911 on Mar 24, 2016 17:50:10 GMT -5
 The upper A's and rack before install. |
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Post by aowr1911 on Mar 24, 2016 17:51:14 GMT -5
 Another 3/4 side shot. |
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Post by aowr1911 on Mar 24, 2016 17:52:25 GMT -5
Next we move on to the body with a proper sanding and hopefully some good paint. Thanks for tuning in guys. Will |
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Post by elsapito on Mar 25, 2016 7:20:38 GMT -5
Great job! May I suggest before it's too late, a pair of things. Or three: -Attaching points of front upper wishbones should be lowered, kinda 2 or 3mm. Taht'd make the unacurate Monogram chassis a bit better, way better I'd say. -If you fill the rectangular recess on the base of roll hoop it'll also be more accurate. -These Monogram Lolas improve a lot if you lower a bit the curved shape just besides driver's head. See the pics...  It's easy, you have to thin a bit the height of the winwshied in that area. The profiles of the car "thanks" it a lot ;-) Great job again. |
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Post by aowr1911 on Mar 29, 2016 11:27:13 GMT -5
Great job! May I suggest before it's too late, a pair of things. Or three: -Attaching points of front upper wishbones should be lowered, kinda 2 or 3mm. Taht'd make the unacurate Monogram chassis a bit better, way better I'd say. -If you fill the rectangular recess on the base of roll hoop it'll also be more accurate. -These Monogram Lolas improve a lot if you lower a bit the curved shape just besides driver's head. See the pics... It's easy, you have to thin a bit the height of the winwshied in that area. The profiles of the car "thanks" it a lot ;-) Great job again. Nice suggestions. I think it's time to go to Indy and pick up some photos to refer to on this. |
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Post by elsapito on Mar 30, 2016 4:07:36 GMT -5
Thanks! though nothing beats the measuring tape... provided they let you take measures.
On second thought, what I said (about cockpit)applies more to the '89 car, but anyway there's a consensus the Monograms are too bulky even for 1/24. I think this tricks help o reduce that impression. As for front suspension, it's a must. The reference of windshield and how the push-rod holes stand up above the wishbones is quite revealing. Keep going!!
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Post by shunter on Apr 2, 2016 6:46:35 GMT -5
Love that engine work..stunning.
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Post by macsparty on Apr 12, 2016 12:50:10 GMT -5
Man, talk about setting the bar high for this kit! Simply spectacular. I have a signed print of Jim Crawford's car hanging in my office. It was a pleasure to meet him back at a Buick event in what was then Buick City in Flint many years ago. He was fun to watch.  |
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Post by aowr1911 on Apr 20, 2016 20:35:25 GMT -5
 ALRIGHTY......well I have finished the kit and am going to post the photos as they were taken. This shot shows the roll hoop and the new pickup points for the front end. |
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Post by aowr1911 on Apr 20, 2016 20:36:31 GMT -5
 Top view of the afore mentioned mods. |
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