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Post by Art Laski on May 5, 2017 17:38:38 GMT -5
Of course I have Pro Tech braided line throughout, but I added some to the interior per the reference pictures.  Here are some "finished" shots I took in a booth called a Shotbox that were available for use at the GSL. I didn't get the lighting right, so I messed with the pics a little. Still not great. A couple of notes I didn't show. The tires were replaced with Indycals tires for accuracy. I also used aluminum rod instead of the white metal roll bar so I could polish it up. I used Pro Tech nut and bolt heads for the windshield. I also added what I think is a trans cooler and a tank on the right side, and the turbo inlet.     Thanks for looking! |
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Post by indy on May 5, 2017 19:58:04 GMT -5
Art, this is a beautiful build with so many great details! The finished product is superb and again the WIP just helps us understand a lot more of what went into it.
I hope to one day be able to see this in person to marvel at it all!!!
Jordan
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Post by billj on May 5, 2017 22:04:02 GMT -5
Really nice build Art. Looks very realistic and very colorful. Perfect detail as well  |
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Post by racerbrown on May 6, 2017 6:28:18 GMT -5
turned out beautiful art!
thanks for sharing.
duane
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Post by Gary Davis on May 6, 2017 10:53:32 GMT -5
Great job Art! Your craftsmanship really shines on this project bud....
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Post by Art Laski on May 6, 2017 15:28:15 GMT -5
Hey guys, thanks a lot for your comments. Hopefully I can get the finishing touches on it soon.
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Post by 2lapsdown on May 6, 2017 20:05:40 GMT -5
The only thing I can think of to do to it is add fluids and fire it up!
John
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Post by robh on May 6, 2017 21:40:59 GMT -5
Art,
The model looks great! I'm going to use the photos of your model to detail my 1/43 Eagle.
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Post by alwaysindy on May 8, 2017 10:08:35 GMT -5
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! It looks like Ruby is ready to jump in it!
Tim
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Post by Art Laski on May 8, 2017 21:42:43 GMT -5
Art, The model looks great! I'm going to use the photos of your model to detail my 1/43 Eagle. Thanks, Rob! I've got some good reference pics I took at the Peterson of some Eagles that might might be helpful too. I can email them to you if you like. |
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Post by Art Laski on May 8, 2017 21:43:13 GMT -5
The only thing I can think of to do to it is add fluids and fire it up! John Thanks, John! |
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Post by Art Laski on May 8, 2017 21:57:46 GMT -5
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! It looks like Ruby is ready to jump in it! Tim Appreciate it, Tim! Thanks for building if first. I referred to your build thread several times trying to figure stuff out. It was very helpful. |
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Post by Calvin on May 9, 2017 2:05:27 GMT -5
Sorry for the slow response Art!....but there is sooo much detail to look at that it makes you start wondering off in model fantasy land.....
you spoil us with eye candy!
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Post by gwstexas on May 9, 2017 8:30:32 GMT -5
Absolutely fantastic, Art!
Gary
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Post by Art Laski on May 9, 2017 13:42:33 GMT -5
Calvin and Gary, thanks so much for your comments!
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Post by bobbyc on Jun 5, 2017 15:45:02 GMT -5
Hey- My buddy Gerry Jackson from California sent me a photo yesterday of Best in Show at a hobby expo show this past Saturday. Guess what it was? Art's Mongoose! I recognized it right away. Congratulations! Well deserved!
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jun 5, 2017 17:39:31 GMT -5
Well done Art, congratulations!
John
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Post by racerbrown on Jun 5, 2017 23:15:27 GMT -5
no surprise there!
it's definitely a winner!
congratulations art!
duane
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Post by lance on Jun 5, 2017 23:51:43 GMT -5
Congratulations Art, simply magnificent!!!
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Post by Art Laski on Jun 6, 2017 2:14:22 GMT -5
Ha! Yep, it's true. I was happy to win anything at all, but I was completely shocked to get Best of Show at an IPMS event with a car, since I've never seen that happen before. It was a smaller show, but I have to admit, it was pretty cool and I'm definitely smiling about it. Thanks, guys, and Lance, thanks for a great platform!
And thanks to Jimmy Rass for his contribution...
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Post by alterrenner on Jun 6, 2017 4:34:56 GMT -5
If it were possible for me to build a model anywhere near the caliber of your Mongoose, I would be entering it into every contest I could find! This thing has set a new bar!
How incredible is your Mongoose? My wife loved it! Raved about it! That's a high bar to clear!
Congratulations...
--Frank
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Jun 6, 2017 16:24:04 GMT -5
Congrats sir, super work!
Sandy
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Post by proctorp on Jul 24, 2017 10:25:17 GMT -5
Great model! Still another great reason to visit this site. You witness masters of the hobby at their best.
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Post by quattro on Dec 22, 2023 5:26:46 GMT -5
I have plodded on through post after post on here to find some absolute gems
had been posted before I really got stuck in.
This is right up there so forgive bringing this beauty to the fore again.
But there is another reason for me doing this.
I know about the drawings I could possibly get through Walt (old photos).
I have sent him a PM. But do wonder if it is the right Mongoose.
I am looking at doing one of these at 1/32nd for a particular slot car meeting in July over here.
I have McNamaras and looking at potentially doing the Lola T153 at that scale.
That is what the creativity on this site inspires me to.
But for all the Sunoco Blue, STP red and McLaren Orange we all turn out and run
I would love to get a version of this running in true stars and strips colours.
Would not be that difficult to make.
Just need dimensions.
If anyone has this model and is happy to let me have its dimensions at 1/25th, I can do the rest.
Lenght. Width. Height and wheelbase.
I know it is 'off topic' but
I can then get my chassis sorted to match these dimensions and crack on.
I hope one of you can help with this.
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Post by Art Laski on Dec 26, 2023 17:47:20 GMT -5
I’m glad that this thread came back up. There’s an epilogue to this build that I hadn’t shared with you all that I wanted to but just never got around to it. When I posted the “finished” photos, there were a couple of things I had wanted to do. The first thing is that I never got the fuel buckeyes on there, and the other thing is that the wheels were not really accurate for this car. So I added the fuel buckeyes, and mastered a new wheel center that I used for the front and the rears. Then something else happened. I was approached from a gentleman who saw pictures of the model online, and reached out to me to see if I would sell it. I don’t like to sell my models because I build so few of them, but once in a while a circumstance comes up where it’s interesting enough to be a cool situation, and this turned out to be one of those. The original plan was to build another Mongoose kit and build it, and keep the best one and sell the other. I got a kit for that purpose (thanks, Sandy!), but the time just wasn’t materializing. So I decided to just sell this one and build the other one later. It turns out, person that was buying the model grew up in Wichita Falls, TX, Lloyd Ruby’s hometown, and knew him and his entire family, and wanted to gift the model to the Ruby family. He had planned to actually fly to California to hand carry it home, then Covid happened. During the downtime, we became friends and he came up with a new idea. He would fly me out to Texas, and I would get to present it myself. So in November of 2021, that’s what happened. I got to present the model to Lloyd’s daughter, Mary Ann, at the Texhoma Racer’s Reunion in Wichita Falls. Here are some pics of the updates and the presentation.      I got to see our family’s old friend, sprint car legend Shane Carson, at the event. David Herrell, who purchased the model and sponsored the trip, is in the middle.  |
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Post by hurtubise56 on Dec 26, 2023 20:22:26 GMT -5
What an honor! Looks like everyone at the event was having a great time, especially you! Congrats on a great build and some well-deserved recognition!
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Post by pntmachine on Dec 26, 2023 21:10:01 GMT -5
Art it was great to see this come back to the top. Such an outstanding build and the interior is just killer. Good for you on the recognition and the flights to present is over the top, well done.
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Post by Art Laski on Dec 27, 2023 19:59:28 GMT -5
What an honor! Looks like everyone at the event was having a great time, especially you! Congrats on a great build and some well-deserved recognition! Thanks! It was definitely a fun time. |
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Post by Art Laski on Dec 27, 2023 20:00:05 GMT -5
Art it was great to see this come back to the top. Such an outstanding build and the interior is just killer. Good for you on the recognition and the flights to present is over the top, well done. I appreciate the comments! The interior was fun to do on this one. |
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Post by indy on Dec 28, 2023 16:02:39 GMT -5
Very cool honor, Art. I always loved this build. What great mastery from Lance on the kit and you on the build. Makes for a killer combo!
Jordan
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