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Post by kip on Mar 19, 2016 18:17:34 GMT -5
I can’t seem to finish anything lately. I’ve set aside the Demler and the Continental Securities Specials because I wanted to start a 1967-1970 Mallard.   I’m not sure which one I will build. I really like the nose number in the Pepsi bottle cap on the 1969. I'm trying to scratch build this one using bulkheads and plastic strips. I first saw this method used by Juanjo Mas. He has been providing advice. Some of you may have seen his builds of the Unser 1964 Novi and Ward’s last ride Lola on the “other” forum. He does beautiful work. Hope this comes out half as good. I have finished the “spine” and bulkheads. The plans were done by Bob Clindinst. The blue and red lines are Juanjo’s suggestions for placing the bulkheads and spine. I added one more bulkhead (second back from the nose). I also moved the upper spine from the center to the side so it would bypass the cockpit.  kip |
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Post by racerbrown on Mar 19, 2016 18:26:20 GMT -5
well well, this should be very interesting!
duane
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Post by billj on Mar 19, 2016 19:20:12 GMT -5
Looking like a great start on the Herk car!
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Post by clm1545 on Mar 19, 2016 19:30:28 GMT -5
This is going to be good!
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Post by alterrenner on Mar 20, 2016 4:40:06 GMT -5
If you're getting advise from Juanjo Mas, then you're in good hands! Knock your socks-off talent!
--Frank
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Mar 20, 2016 9:46:21 GMT -5
This is going to be a great project. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a kit of this great Herk car (hint, Hint, HINT)?
Sandy
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2016 10:40:08 GMT -5
I would like it, along with 25 other guys in the entire world!
We are very lucky.
Fisher Pattern Works - Hardly no parts, around 200 bucks
Model Factory Hiro - Wow, super nice, top of the line, standard bearer in detail. 1/20th scale at $250
Studio 27 - again, very nice, but very expensive.
I am waiting with great anticipation of the release of the 1985 March, 1972 McLaren and 1984 Eagle. I am so many kits behind! And of late I am on a sportscar jag.
When I was little, I was gaga over Herk's front engine machines turning practice laps. The gold one was the coolest IMO.
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Post by Calvin on Mar 20, 2016 13:09:42 GMT -5
Fantastic!
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Post by indy on Mar 21, 2016 21:44:09 GMT -5
Kip, what a surprise to see this scratchbuilding project you are taking on. Will be watching this one with great interest. The start is very nice and well done.
Jordan
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Post by kip on Mar 26, 2016 12:05:43 GMT -5
Made some progress with the Mallards. I added two half bulkheads to the rear. The body shape changes a bit at those points. They are pretty rough looking because I added them after the spines were in place. They will serve the purpose though.  I started “planking” the bulkheads.  I put the rear skin on the car. The Mallard spoiler is part of this piece. I used sheet plastic rubber banded to a socket (as in socket wrench) and used a hair dryer to curl it around the socket.  kip |
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Post by bobbyc on Mar 28, 2016 11:24:09 GMT -5
What's a hair dryer?
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Post by Art Laski on Mar 28, 2016 13:49:28 GMT -5
Never heard of it... Nice work, Kip! Watching intently. Juanjo is a great example to follow, for sure. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2016 15:30:14 GMT -5
What's a hair dryer?
You know, that machine you use to work on your model cars with!
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Post by clm1545 on Mar 28, 2016 17:19:33 GMT -5
You will have to borrow one from your wife, Bob, or buy one. A towel won't work for that.  |
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Post by racerbrown on Mar 28, 2016 18:25:09 GMT -5
it's what you dry your back off with…  duane |
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Post by kip on Apr 8, 2016 12:20:08 GMT -5
I’ve been working on some brass push bars for Gary Doucette’s next issue and have not done much on the Mallards lately. But I am done with that and back on this now and have made some progress on the planking. I have always been amazed at Jaunjo Mas’ builds and dazzled by his techniques. But I now have a whole new appreciation for what he does. The bulkhead and plank technique is hard and slow—at least for me. Lots of cutting, fitting, glueing, sanding, and constant modifications. Juango is a true artist. In the back is what will be the 1969 Mallard. The 69 had a smooth nose—no center opening—with an inlet on each side. I am making a one piece nose cone for that one. The front body (bottom side up) will be the 1967 or 1968 that has a central air intake.  This is the top side up view of both. Again, the 1969 is in the rear.  kip |
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Post by clm1545 on Apr 8, 2016 13:22:39 GMT -5
Looking good, Kip. I have been amazed by the work Juanjo has done, and you are a brave man to adopt his methods.
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Post by racerbrown on Apr 9, 2016 7:20:21 GMT -5
wow! this looks more like work than a hobby. it's fun to watch someone else do it though.  duane |
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Post by kip on Apr 18, 2016 16:40:40 GMT -5
Finished the planking on the 1969 Mallard. Next will be a couple coats of putty and lots of sanding. I am making the nose for the 1967/1968 Mallard and have some more planking to do. Hopefully an update on that one by the weekend.    kip |
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Post by Calvin on Apr 18, 2016 22:25:40 GMT -5
This is going to be incredible! IMO its heading in the right direction!
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Post by jamesharvey on Apr 20, 2016 12:16:35 GMT -5
This is really interesting, Kip. It's great that you are doing this and I am amazed by your progress and skill.
Jim
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Post by indydog on Apr 24, 2016 22:49:34 GMT -5
Incredible work Kip, I'll be watching this one very close.
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Post by kip on Apr 26, 2016 7:19:52 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words. I am finishing up the nose intakes on the 1969 and am puttying the 1968. I should have some photos later today or tomorrow. Starting from scratch and getting to the point of having two recognizable Mallards has been very satisfying. I'm really getting into this. By the weekend I hope to have opened up the cockpit, axle openings, exhaust opening, etc.
kip
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Post by joe on Apr 26, 2016 18:50:38 GMT -5
Kip what are you going to use to open it up and how?
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Post by alterrenner on Apr 27, 2016 4:38:51 GMT -5
He's going to use a moddel opener! (Moddel opener: bottle opener? No?)
--Frank
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Post by kip on Apr 27, 2016 7:54:13 GMT -5
Juanjo uses a Dremel with a round cutter. When I use that equipment I generally end up sawing something in half. Some day it will probably be my hand. Anyway, I am planning to use the Clindinst drawing to locate the openings, drill some holes, use a pointed saw blade in my Exacto to connect the holes, and do a lot of filing and sanding. I am finishing the nose on the 1969 (had some trouble with the right opening) and yesterday put another putty layer on the 1968. Photos later today?
kip
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Post by kip on Apr 27, 2016 12:09:09 GMT -5
This is the 1969 Mallard. The body is pretty smooth. A few spots left—nothing major. I cut the air intakes into the nose. Getting the angle right was tough. Just about ready to cut the suspension holes and the cockpit hole (tomorrow)   This is the 1968 Mallard. Made the nose. The intake was much easier on this than on the 1969. Needs another layer of putty—maybe two.   kip |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2016 19:03:35 GMT -5
I admire your sense of adventure. I guess when you really want something, where there is a will there is a way!
You know Ted Cruz wants to ban these?
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Post by kip on Apr 28, 2016 12:10:25 GMT -5
I cut out the cockpit, suspension openings, and exhaust header opening. I used the Clindinst drawing to locate the openings and drilled some holes. I then used the side of the drill bit to roughly grind out the openings. Followed with filing and sanding. I also cut out the two lower spine/braces from the cockpit area. I was afraid that would affect the cars rigidity--but it did not. I have to fill a few more defects. Prime coat will be up next, but it will have to wait until it stops raining.   kip |
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Post by alterrenner on May 4, 2016 4:47:42 GMT -5
Ted Cruz has dropped out of the Campaign, so it's now safe to build phallic-shaped race cars, except, maybe, in Texas!
Build on...
--Frank
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