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Post by indycals on Dec 25, 2018 4:57:39 GMT -5
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Post by hurtubise56 on Dec 25, 2018 8:30:41 GMT -5
Awesome decals, now if we only had a currently available kit!
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Post by jamesharvey on Feb 7, 2019 20:48:57 GMT -5
Good question.
Does anyone know what happened to Bill Jorgensen's molds for the Blue Crowns? They might be a source.
Thanks,
Jim
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Post by lance on Feb 7, 2019 23:43:57 GMT -5
I started upgrading Bill's master several years ago but stopped when Gary came out with his. I re-did the louvers but am still not happy with them and still need to do a new grill for it. As Bill and Gary both sold a lot of these I have doubts as to how many I could sell.   |
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Post by craig on Feb 7, 2019 23:47:33 GMT -5
Lance, you can count me for one. I'd love to see it produced.
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Post by pbh51 on Feb 8, 2019 0:13:55 GMT -5
I've got one of Jorgenson's and one of Doucette's. I'd love to have one of these to complete the set.
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Feb 8, 2019 8:42:47 GMT -5
Lance, you can count me for one. I'd love to see it produced. Craig I'd be on board for one also. Sandy |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Feb 8, 2019 10:29:34 GMT -5
A nice kit would be welcome
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Post by Gary Davis on Feb 8, 2019 13:22:06 GMT -5
Lance...I'd be on the list for one also.
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Post by indycals on Feb 8, 2019 14:42:12 GMT -5
The reality is that a the previous released Blue Crowns won't hold a candle to what Lance could do with it.
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Post by hurtubise56 on Feb 8, 2019 16:52:06 GMT -5
The reality is that a the previous released Blue Crowns won't hold a candle to what Lance could do with it. Amen to that! I'd buy three! Brian |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Feb 8, 2019 20:19:52 GMT -5
The reality is that a the previous released Blue Crowns won't hold a candle to what Lance could do with it. Amen |
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Post by 1961redlegs on Feb 8, 2019 21:21:00 GMT -5
Michael is right, Lance’s Blue Crown would far outstrip anything currently available.
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Post by billj on Mar 10, 2020 18:18:30 GMT -5
Considering I was born in 1947, i always considered building a '47 Blue Crown Special. Lance if you decide to make one, I am in also!
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Post by jimhamill on Mar 11, 2020 15:39:11 GMT -5
I'm in for 2
Jim
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Post by SWT500 on Mar 11, 2020 19:51:18 GMT -5
Remember, those cars ran with other drivers on into the early 50s. There are LOTS of possibilities.
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Post by nesmra on Mar 12, 2020 0:31:49 GMT -5
Lance
I'll be in for 1 Ralph
Ralph Ellery NESMRA ( It's a Super Modified thing )
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Post by lance on Apr 22, 2020 18:46:59 GMT -5
It still sits on my desk and I still do not know what I want to do with the grill, I have seen attempts to use photo etch and have never liked the results, anybody have any thoughts on the subject?
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Post by indy on Apr 22, 2020 22:14:46 GMT -5
Lance, not knowing this car well, what are you wanting out of the grill?
Jordan
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Post by Calvin on Apr 23, 2020 0:08:42 GMT -5
I'll be very interested if anyone could come up with a good way to make that grill.
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Post by jj66 on Apr 23, 2020 6:23:58 GMT -5
I would try to do it with 0.3/0.4mm soft steel wire, helped with a jig for shaping, as I did on these Mercedes W154/Maserati 8CTF (0.6 mm wire on both)  And Lance, you can count me for 1 or 2. |
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Post by jimhamill on Apr 23, 2020 9:07:48 GMT -5
Juanjo,
The grills look great - do you have any photos that show how you do it, especially how you join the wires?
I've been wrestling with how to do a grill on a hot rod model I'm working on & I want to try your technique
Thanks for sharing,
Jim
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Post by lance on Apr 23, 2020 9:18:38 GMT -5
Photo etch just does not take well to being bent in multiple directions to conform to compound curves. I think I will give Juanjo's idea some more though and try to visualize what the jig may need to look like.
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Post by 2lapsdown on Apr 23, 2020 11:04:26 GMT -5
I ask this admitting total ignorance with regard to what the process would entail technologically and monetarily, but what about 3D printing?
John
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Post by lance on Apr 23, 2020 11:48:21 GMT -5
I do not know but it is worth looking into, maybe Michael could give us his thoughts on this. The master needs to be able to be strong enough for molding, or maybe a 3d part by itself could work, cost is something to consider.
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Post by 2lapsdown on Apr 23, 2020 13:19:30 GMT -5
I was thinking a separate part, but cost would certainly be a factor to do it this way.
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Post by jj66 on Apr 24, 2020 1:41:46 GMT -5
Juanjo, The grills look great - do you have any photos that show how you do it, especially how you join the wires? I've been wrestling with how to do a grill on a hot rod model I'm working on & I want to try your technique Thanks for sharing, Jim Maserati, jig was nose itself. First outer edge, then each wire curved, cut, and glued with CA. An additional wire was placed between each one for assure the same spacing.     Mercedes, jig was a tube, as you can see spiral wire in the first photo. Nose was prepared making holes at proper distance. Then cut and glued with CA.   |
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Post by jj66 on Apr 24, 2020 1:43:59 GMT -5
The master needs to be able to be strong enough for molding I was thinking that grille will be part of the nose when molding |
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Post by Gary Davis on Apr 24, 2020 11:04:22 GMT -5
Juanjo...your work amazes me. You sure make building in scale look so easy and effortless. Thank you for sharing that technique.
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Post by jimhamill on Apr 24, 2020 15:35:57 GMT -5
Juanjo
I agree with Gary - you're an amazing craftsman & I appreciate you sharing your technique...I'm going to try it on my hot rod model
Jim
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