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Post by kip on Jan 26, 2017 14:31:36 GMT -5
That would work. It would probably take maybe 2 weeks to do another body. I'm slow.
kip
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jan 26, 2017 15:51:24 GMT -5
You're not slow, you're deliberate, and we admire and appreciate that.
John
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Post by Gary Davis on Jan 29, 2017 17:57:47 GMT -5
Hey Kip...you're not slow my friend....just a well seasoned and precise machine....that might need a little oil once in a while...LOL un-like myself...where I need a WHOLE BUNCH of oil!!! Take your time bud...this is going to be very cool....
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Post by kip on Feb 1, 2017 13:45:09 GMT -5
Added the whatchamacallit to the hood and have it in primer.  kip |
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Post by Gary Davis on Feb 3, 2017 14:55:59 GMT -5
That's really looking GOOD Kip! Man...makes me want...2...3...Ah heck...probably at least 4 of them there bodies....
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Post by kip on Feb 7, 2017 14:56:36 GMT -5
Roll cage is done. Not attached but ready to go after cockpit detail is added. Many thanks to Gary Davis. I think I owe him a consultant’s fee for this one.   kip |
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Post by harveythedog2 on Feb 8, 2017 7:01:27 GMT -5
Looking awesome Kip! Good stuff here!
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Post by gwstexas on Feb 8, 2017 10:05:46 GMT -5
Very nice, Kip! Can't wait to see more.
Gary
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Post by Gary Davis on Feb 8, 2017 15:56:18 GMT -5
Heck yea! Now that puppy is starting to look like it's ready to throw some dirt....uuuugh...the fee would be to let me take a few HOT LAPS with this bad boy!!! LOL
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Post by kip on Feb 19, 2017 16:38:18 GMT -5
Some progress. Engine, frame rails, and front axle are in. Orange panels on side are on. Still have the front to paint.   kip |
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Post by Gary Davis on Feb 19, 2017 17:25:30 GMT -5
This is really taking shape and looking KILLER KIP. Man...I can just smell that ethanol and dirt as I type!!!
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Post by racerbrown on Feb 19, 2017 22:37:48 GMT -5
This is really taking shape and looking KILLER KIP. Man...I can just smell that ethanol and dirt as I type!!! x2! duane |
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Post by indy on Feb 20, 2017 12:20:23 GMT -5
It looks really good. Seems to be coming together very methodically and it is fun to get the updates on this one.
Jordan
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Post by Gary Davis on Mar 29, 2017 14:42:49 GMT -5
Hey KIP...how's things going on the Foyt car?
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Post by kip on Mar 29, 2017 16:29:13 GMT -5
I should be able to post an update by the weekend. I had to take two steps back with the paint and decaling. I started out thinking I would paint the orange--that did not go so well. Removed the paint and repainted the white pearl. Instead I made templates and used a Microscale orange (TF 10) decal sheet, cutting the shapes with the templates. That was not a bad idea. The bad idea was the Microscale decals. Extremely thin and very easy to tear. Also, for thin decals they would not snuggle down over curves and detail. Who knew?
Spent the last three weeks decaling. Don't know how many times I did some of the shapes--lots. I went through three sheets. I finally coated a sheet with decal sealer and used a hair dryer to settle the decals (the hair dryer melted part of the frame and that had to be replaced). That worked better. I have about a hour of gold pin striping to do and it needs clear coated. Then I will post some photos.
During some down time while the paint was drying I started a Foyt 4 cam dirt car.
kip
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Post by 2lapsdown on Mar 29, 2017 16:36:52 GMT -5
Fun times ahead!
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Post by clm1545 on Mar 29, 2017 19:28:19 GMT -5
Paint, and decal disasters sometimes seem like a way of life, Kip. I know you will win out.
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Post by Gary Davis on Mar 29, 2017 19:28:43 GMT -5
Man...you've done enough work for 3 folks....can't WAIT to see this beauty..
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Post by racerbrown on Mar 29, 2017 19:56:52 GMT -5
definitely paying your dues on this one.
duane
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Post by alterrenner on Mar 29, 2017 21:07:06 GMT -5
All those disasters, and you're still pressing on with the build! Sort of makes you the A.J. Foyt of model-building!
Wait a minute: wouldn't A.J. have gotten frustrated and thrown it like a lap top computer?
Maybe you're the Sir Edmund Hillary of model-builders.
--Frank
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Post by kip on Mar 29, 2017 21:23:13 GMT -5
Either that or he would have punched Johnny White in the face.
kip
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Post by Gary Davis on Mar 30, 2017 16:22:20 GMT -5
LOL...BOTH!!!
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Post by kip on Apr 5, 2017 15:19:18 GMT -5
I made a push bar and a front "bumper" from soldered brass rod. I've added photos of the real thing. I should be able to post photos of the painted/decaled body no later than Friday.     kip |
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Post by Gary Davis on Apr 5, 2017 16:53:05 GMT -5
Those look GREAT Kip. Can't wait to see the body with paint on it....
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Post by clm1545 on Apr 5, 2017 18:50:26 GMT -5
Those bars look great, Kip. Would you share some tips on soldering, such as equipment, types of solder, material. and how to methods?
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Post by alterrenner on Apr 6, 2017 4:54:24 GMT -5
You must have some killer heat sinks! What do you use?
--Frank
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Post by racerbrown on Apr 6, 2017 7:27:32 GMT -5
wow! it keeps getting better.  duane |
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Post by kip on Apr 6, 2017 10:08:28 GMT -5
Thanks for the compliments.
I don't do anything special and pretty much do it old school. I use an old fashion plug-in soldering iron. It has two unmarked settings for temperature--I use the hottest setting (at least I think its the hottest--its number II). I use Oatey #95 lead free tinning flux and resin core silver bearing solder (.022 diameter). I like working with brass better than copper. As far as method, I just clean the brass/copper with steel wool. (For the push bar I drilled holes in the push bar to seat the support bars.) I put a dab of flux on the joint and touch the solder coil with the iron to get a drop of solder on the iron tip. Then touch the iron tip to the joint until it flows into the joint. I usually end up using files, sandpaper, and steel wool to clean up the joint. I try to keep the iron tip clean--usually wiping it before each joint. I recently bought a cordless soldering iron from Micro Mark and tried it out. It gets good and hot but I did not get good results. I think it probably would be fine if I got used to it. I also got a hypodermic that has the solder & flux mixed inside (from Micro Mark). You are supposed to squirt a bit into the joint and touch it with the iron. Again, I think it may be fine if I gave it some time but I prefer my old method.
Mostly my poor burnt fingers. I have used some springy pliers but they often get in the way. My fingers (usually in cloth gloves) don't get in the way. They just get red.
kip
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Post by kip on Apr 7, 2017 11:12:48 GMT -5
Decals are on. Roll cage is on. Interior is mostly done. Decals are mostly from GWS. The orange panels are Microscale. See earlier post for the sad tale of the red/orange decals. Lots to do yet. Suspension, exhaust, windscreen, engine starter tube, side “bumpers”.  Six white stripes on Foyt's car. Gary's had eight and some dodads in the middle.    kip |
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Post by Gary Davis on Apr 7, 2017 12:27:56 GMT -5
OH YEA!!! This looks GREAT KIP!! That paint scheme ( the whole car for that matter) is killer and you replicated it to the "T". Man...I can hear it "CLEAR'IN" for the green as I type....Can't wait to see it with the shoes on it...MAN..Great job my friend....
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